When Suspense Mirrors Real Life

 

I’ve always been fascinated by how suspense mirrors real life. Sometimes danger shouts at us—it’s obvious, unavoidable. But other times, it whispers, creeping in through uncertainty, regret, or the quiet unease of not knowing what’s around the next corner.

That’s the kind of danger Hannah faces in Shattered Amish Identity. She wants to believe her life is steady, but her doubts won’t let her rest. Memories are missing. The scars on her hands don’t line up with the story she’s been told. And then there’s Titus—a man she barely remembers but can’t ignore, a man who insists her past is more complicated than she knows.

Titus has his own demons—mistakes that pushed him away from the community he once called home. Now he’s back, determined to keep Hannah safe. But as they’re drawn deeper into the mystery, both of them have to decide: will they let fear keep them frozen, or will they step forward into the unknown, not knowing what dangers wait?

Writing their journey made me stop and think about my own. Life doesn’t always give us answers when we want them. Sometimes we have to move ahead even when the shadows feel overwhelming.

My question for you: When you’re faced with uncertainty, are you someone who retreats to what feels safe—or do you press forward, even if you’re not sure what lies ahead?

I’m giving away a copy of Shattered Amish Identity to someone who leaves a comment. Be sure to include your email address.

Shattered Amish Identity releases October 28^th!

Here is a little about the book:

The key to her survival

lies hidden within her memories.

When Amish school teacher Hannah York is attacked, she defends herself with skills she never knew she had. CIA agent Titus Miller arrives, claiming that she’s actually fellow agent Lara Redmond—and that she’s in danger from a powerful enemy. Despite suffering from amnesia, Hannah is certain she’s only ever lived a quiet Amish life. But why does Titus seem so familiar, and could it be true that he loved her once? When Hannah’s family is abducted, she and Titus must work together to find them. Can Hannah trust him to help unlock the truth of her past…and keep her safe?

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All the best. . .

Mary