The Helper, M. M. Dewil
The Helper, M. M. Dewil
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The Helper

Author: M. M. Dewil

Narrator: Evan Sibley, Julia Atwood

Unabridged: 7 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/18/2024

Synopsis

From award-winning Hollywood writer and director M. M. Dewil, The Helper is a bare and addictive psychological thriller perfect for fans of Gone Girl and The Push.Mary Williams—faced with unexpectedly losing her job and the possibility of losing custody of her daughter as well—answers an unusual help wanted ad. When an ailing man offers her an outrageous proposal that could solve all her problems, Mary takes fate into her own hands and accepts, agreeing to the extraordinary thing this man is asking.It’s a decision that changes everything.Because what Mary thought was true is in fact a lie, and now she faces a new reality that is far more disastrous than anything she could have imagined.Relentless and propulsive, The Helper is a compulsive page-turner fueled by lies, deceit, and revenge. Punctuated by biting wit and satirical social commentary, Dewil’s debut gives us a peek behind the lie that was once the American dream and explores the story of one woman struggling for footing in the modern world.

About M. M. Dewil

Mukunda Michael Dewil lived as a monk in North India for several years before moving to Hollywood to write and direct feature films. He now lives in Alachua, Florida, with his wife and two boys. The Helper is his first novel. 

About Julia Atwood

Julia Atwood is an actor and audiobook narrator who earned her bachelor's degree in classics and psychology from Wheaton College. She went on to attend the Moscow Art Theater’s Stanislavsky Summer School and graduated from Brown University with her master's degree in acting. She is currently based in New York City.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Murray on June 11, 2009

I discovered a strange phenomenon around two years ago when I began asking for clarifications, illumination and available studies on the Holy Spirit. It seems so little is said in the bible but what is said is powerful. Sermons never center on the Spirit. If God is a trilogy, why is so little said a......more

Goodreads review by Chris on February 10, 2014

The Helper is an excellent guide to understanding the true nature of the Holy Spirit. I have always seem the Holy Spirit as a concept and not a person. The Helper has helped me begin a path to learn who He is and seek His guidance. I recommend reading this book as a devotional and refrerencing the p......more

Goodreads review by Heather on September 11, 2015

I actually would like to give 5 1/2 stars, excellent read...so many things I had not considered. The only thing that was mildly distracting was the dated references. They were amusing in some aspect, but still mildly annoying, while reiterating the point of timelessness when referring to things of G......more

Goodreads review by Laura on December 20, 2014

Another extremely impactful book for me by Marshall. Her writing style and content resonates greatly with me. If you are wanting to deepen your relationship with the Holy Spirit, it is a must read.......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on September 16, 2023

I first read Catherine Marshall back in the 1970s. Her books were such an influence on me in coming to know the Lord and then in my spiritual walk. I loved this book back then, and in rereading it, I found new insights and appreciation for her message about the Holy Spirit. Her perspective is always......more

Quotes

“Readers will be as shocked as Mary is by what unfolds after she agrees to help Eric in this compelling page-turner filled with deeply satisfying twists and surprising developments. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden and Shari Lapena.” Booklist

“M. M. Dewil’s poetic, cagey prose seduces us into the feverish head of a nearly broken woman pushed over the edge by an offer too good to be true—an offer that promises desperate Mary Williams and her young daughter a shot at a better life. We suspect Mary should say no but understand completely when she says yes. Because we’d do the same thing.” Hart Hanson, author of The Seminarian and The Driver

“This book was so suspenseful. Even when you think everything is straightforward, it’s not…The characters were all very well-developed and ‘played their parts’ well. I enjoyed this book from cover to cover.” San Francisco Book Review (5 stars)

“The two narrators are well balanced; their voicings of their respective characters complement each other and help build the story’s tension.” AudioFile

“The Helper is not a ghost story, but it will haunt you. M. M. Dewil has conjured a fever dream about the awful things that good people will do when life takes away all other options. Like a slow-motion car wreck, to borrow one of his metaphors, it’s difficult to look away, and even harder to forget.” Gregg Podolski, author of The Recruiter

Awards

  • CrimeReads Pick
  • A Hasty Book List Pick
  • VCU Cabell First Novelist Award
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