Secrets in the Hollow
Secrets in the Hollow by Barbara Dullaghan, published by MindStir Media on March 30, 2023, is a fiction work that delves into themes of guilt and personal secrets. The narrative follows Carrie Peters, a forty-year-old woman grappling with her past as she returns to her hometown of Sleepy Hollow after the death of her parents. As she confronts her complicated emotions surrounding the loss of her high school friends, Carrie’s erratic behavior raises concerns for her best friend, a homicide detective, who fears for her well-being.
In this edition, readers will explore Carrie’s internal struggles as she navigates her relationship with her ex-boyfriend, the only person who shares her burdens. The story intricately weaves elements of mystery and detective work, as Carrie must confront her past indiscretions and the potential consequences of revealing her secrets. With a page count of 258, this book offers a compelling look at the intersection of personal history and the quest for redemption within the framework of fairy tales, folk tales, and legends.
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Carrie Peters is a forty-year-old riddled with guilt and secrets, struggling to understand how she and her ex-boyfriend could have gotten things so wrong. Carrie’s life is complicated when she returns to her hometown of Sleepy Hollow after her parents die. She still feels tremendous guilt for the deaths of her high school friends as a result of her indiscretions. Her best friend, a homicide detective, grows increasingly concerned about her erratic behavior.
Carrie has no one to turn to except her ex-boyfriend because he shares her secrets. But she finds it too painful to connect with him. He is a constant reminder of the life she lived and tried to leave behind. Carrie needs to deal with her guilt, but to do so she may have to confess her part in a life-changing incident and possibly risk her freedom.
Firebird-1st place Mystery
NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite in Women’s Fiction
Barbara Dullaghan grew up in Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown and is enthralled with the magic and energy of the towns. She is published in gifted education with Kendall Hunt and Prufrock Press and her short stories and poetry can be found in three anthologies. She and her husband, Jack, now live in coastal North Carolina and love spending time at the beach with their three children, spouses, and six energetic grandchildren.
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