A Friend Indeed
A Friend Indeed by Elka Ray, published by Blackstone Publishing in 2024, is an unabridged psychological thriller that spans 308 pages. The story follows single mom Jo Dykstra, who, after receiving a desperate call from her childhood friend Dana McFarlane, finds herself drawn into a web of deception and danger. Jo’s life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers Dana’s husband, Stan, dead in their oceanfront mansion, leading to a series of events that challenge the very foundation of their long-standing friendship.
Readers will encounter a gripping narrative that explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and the consequences of lies. As Jo and Dana navigate the fallout from Stan’s death, they face threats from a blackmailer and scrutiny from their community, forcing them to confront the dark secrets that have long been hidden beneath the surface. A Friend Indeed delves into the complexities of domestic life and the psychological tension that arises when loyalty is tested, making it a thought-provoking addition to the genre of psychological thrillers.
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Twisty and ingenious, A Friend Indeed is an engrossing psychological thriller perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Ruth Ware.
When single mom Jo Dykstra was at her lowest–jobless and penniless–her childhood friend Dana McFarlane helped her out big-time by securing her a teaching job and thus an opportunity for a new life in the affluent Pacific Northwest town of Glebes Bay. So, when Jo gets a frantic late-night call from Dana, sobbing and desperate for help, it feels like a chance to help her friend in return.
The last thing Jo expects to see when she arrives at Dana’s oceanfront mansion? Her friend’s handsome and wealthy husband, Stan, dead, sprawled face down on the floor. Dana admits to killing her husband following years of secret abuse and begs Jo not to call the police. For nearly two decades, Dana’s marriage and family had looked picture perfect. Who’d ever believe that pillar-of-the-community Stan was a monster? Determined to cover up her husband’s killing and shield her kids from scandal, Dana convinces Jo to help her dispose of the body.
But the cover-up starts to crumble when a blackmailer threatens to expose their crime. Hounded by gossipy neighbors, ill-fated lovers, and zealous cops, truth and lies are laid bare between Jo and Dana, putting their families in danger and threatening to shatter a thirty-year friendship. Shocking and fast-paced, A Friend Indeed is a riveting tale about the power of friendship and the deadly weight of lies.
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