The New Friend

By: SL Harker

Narrated by: Sierra Kline

You saved her life. You gave her a home. You know nothing about her.

Divorcee Claire is learning to begin again after discovering her ex-husband's affair. The last thing she expects to find is a young woman precariously balanced on the edge of a bridge. Vanessa is homeless and desperate, lacking options in her life. Claire takes Vanessa under her wing, saving her from the icy-cold waters of the churning river below.

Vanessa is grateful to Claire, especially when she offers her a room in her empty beach house in a quaint coastal town.

The two women find they have a lot in common, and enjoy each other’s company immensely. Vanessa finds a job in the local town, and Claire takes up sketching again.

But their harmony is short-lived. When a brick comes crashing through a window, Claire must confront Vanessa about her past.

Did this sweet young girl bring someone dark into Claire’s life? And what if Vanessa has a hidden agenda?

©2023 SL Harker (P)2023 SL Harker

Interesting Twists

I liked that the story was not obvious nor was the ending. I was however confused about the mother/daughter relationship of main character.

Surprising and tense

It’s always risk to try a new author, and this one is a winner. SL Harker tells her story well, with twists and turns that keep us guessing, until we’re on the edge.

Her characters are dark and tortured, and this page turner develops them into villains we didn’t imagine.

The surprised are many and well done.

The performance is also excellent.