Somewhere in the Dark, R. J. Jacobs
Somewhere in the Dark, R. J. Jacobs
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Somewhere in the Dark

Author: R. J. Jacobs

Narrator: Eileen Frances Stevens

Unabridged: 8 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/11/2020


Synopsis

After a childhood marred by neglect, Jessie Duval's finally got it together. With an apartment in Nashville and a job with a catering company, she's thriving.But all that changes when she works an event where celebrities will be in attendance, including the one person from her past she must avoid at all costs: singer Shelly James. Jessie doesn't hate Shellyquite the opposite. One summer, she followed Shelly's tour everywhere. But Shelly wasn't flattered; she was terrified by Jessie's devotionespecially after Jessie was arrested. But after a year of therapy, Jessie understands what happened. She's not the same person anymore.Jessie keeps her head down, but when Shelly is found dead, Jessie's troubled past comes tumbling out, and she quickly becomes a suspect in the high-profile murder. As the police close in on her, ignoring other credible leads, Jessie realizes Shelly's murder will be pinned on herthe perfect scapegoatunless she finds the real killer. No one knows Shelly's life and inner circle better than Jessie does, but she will have to go deeper into the dark if ever she wants to find her way out.

About R. J. Jacobs

R. J. Jacobs is a writer and psychologist who maintains a private practice focusing on a wide variety of clinical concerns. Since completing his post-doctoral residency at Vanderbilt University, he has taught abnormal psychology, presented at numerous conferences, and routinely performed PTSD evaluations for veterans. He lives with his wife and two children in Nashville.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Chelsea

If you're looking for a unique thriller, folks, this is it. Psychologist/Author R. J. Jacobs has crafted a premise and plot that I haven't experienced yet; our protagonist is a young woman who suffered unimaginable abuse at the hands of her foster parents, which caused permanent cognitive and develo......more

Goodreads review by Debra

"Kindness can break your heart." Jessie Duvall suffered abuse and neglect as a child. As an adult, she is working to make a better life for herself. She has an apartment, a job with a catering company, and lives a quiet life. Everything seems to be going well for her until a catering gig takes he......more

Even when your path seems to lose all light, know that darkness cannot endure forever. What makes this book so entertaining is the fact that it's very fast-paced and there are little if not any dull moments. Every line is an adventure filled with mystery and emotion. Not gonna lie, it made me......more