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Far From Harm Kindle Edition

by Naomi Shippen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
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"A masterful look at control and manipulation" – Author Jess Kitching

"A dark, twisted and menacing domestic thriller" - Author Sandy Barker


After receiving a substantial inheritance, thirty-seven-year-old aspiring writer, Theresa, moves to the High Country of Victoria, Australia, to finally write the novel she had always planned. Here, she meets and marries Rick Goodman, a former TV star and local entrepreneur.

More than a decade her senior, Rick is charming and successful, and the most lovingly attentive partner Theresa has ever had. He encourages her dreams to write a novel and rekindles her long-forgotten desire to have a child. Life on their idyllic Alpine property is bliss, until Rick gets a text message from his ex-wife, Anita, the glamorous daughter of a wealthy TV producer. Rick tells Theresa that Anita has run off overseas with her new boyfriend, and that they must care for his teenage daughter, Chloe.

While her efforts to bond with her bewildered and resentful stepdaughter fall flat, Theresa is overjoyed when she finds herself pregnant. But as months go by with no word from Anita, Theresa’s search for answers leads her to the women in Rick’s past, and she must uncover the truth about their lives, in time to save herself and her unborn child.


“A fascinating psychological story” - Katelin Farnsworth

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"A masterful look at control and manipulation" - Jess Kitching


"A fascinating psychological story" - Katelin Farnsworth




--This text refers to the paperback edition.

About the Author

Naomi Shippen lives in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia, and has two adult sons. Although she has always wanted to write, it was not until recent years that she began pursuing her passion. The dramatic events of 2020 inspired her to write about her own experiences and several of her short stories were published in the anthology, Life In the Time of Corona, the Warrandyte Diary and oranges journal. Her debut novel, Far from Harm, is a domestic suspense set in the High Country of Victoria, Australia, and she is currently working on my next book. Connect with Naomi on social media Instagram: @naomi.shippen.writes Twitter: @naomishippen Facebook: @nshippen TikTok: @naomishippen --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C3XGF3SN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kingsley Publishers (July 29, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 29, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2936 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 315 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 22 ratings

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Naomi Shippen

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I live in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia, and I have two adult sons. My debut novel, Far From Harm, is a domestic suspense set in the High Country of Victoria, Australia, featuring an aspiring author who must discover the truth about the women in her husband's past in time to save herself and her unborn child. I am currently working on a contemporary psychological thriller about a reformed bad girl whose impulsive behaviour has landed her in some seriously life ruining trouble.

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3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
22 global ratings

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Kerry
5.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023
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Intriguing as it is dark, Far From Home examines the shades of gray in all of us—the things we’ll do for what we want, and the lengths we’ll go to feel safe. Theresa’s story will keep you reading into the night!
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Mandi
5.0 out of 5 stars All the elements for a shocking mystery thriller!
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2023
Congratulations to Naomi Shippen for her amazing debut novel! Happy Publication Day!!! 🎉
I want to give a huge thank you to Kingsley Publishers and NetGalley for providing an advanced reader copy (ARC) of this book.

This novel has all the elements that make a shocking domestic thriller, from toxic relationships to murder. It really emphasizes how easily manipulators can bring chaos into our lives. The story takes place in Australia, where the main character relocates in order to write a novel. Little did she know that meeting and marrying a man would take her new journey on a twisted turn.

Shippen does an exceptional job addressing the topics of narcissism and manipulation. I was also captivated by her vivid descriptions of the surroundings. There's nothing better than a book that transports you to another place, and she did this brilliantly!

I gave this book a 4.5 rating for being such an impressive debut novel, but I rounded it up to a 5-star rating for its exceptional portrayal of toxic relationships. I can't wait to see what great novels Shippen will write in the future!

Lastly, I want to say thank you to Jess Kitching, one of my favorite authors, for recommending this book
in her group!
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Veronica Strachan
5.0 out of 5 stars Possibilities and poor choices
Reviewed in Australia on August 1, 2023
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Theresa's new life, full of possibilities, is sidetracked by the charming and manipulative, Rick. Tension ramps up with every clever reveal as Shippen expertly steers us through this domestic noir thriller. With the multiple POVs the reader can see all the traps and red flags waving for the disasters headed Theresa's way. Being powerless to stop them you have to keep reading to see what happens next! With a great contemporary setting, very real characters and story threads that tug on familiarity, this is a strong debut. Twists and turns, throw in a few red herrings and you have an excellent read.
Definitely an author to watch.
I was delighted to receive an early release version. Plus I bought my own copy post launch.
A great read.
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Lyn Webster
5.0 out of 5 stars SATISFYING DOMESTIC SUSPENSE
Reviewed in Australia on August 12, 2023
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After a somewhat slow beginning, I couldn't put this down and finished it in a day. Naomi Shippen has delivered a debut novel full of tension, atmosphere, and psychological depth that I couldn't look away from. I am very interested to see what she tackles next, and I'll definitely be picking up her next release.
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Anne Crawford
5.0 out of 5 stars Psychological thriller a very good read
Reviewed in Australia on August 5, 2023
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It was easy to read and as the story and characters developed it was difficult to put down. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it.
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