Barbara Cooper’s novel, Don’t Be Frightened, is scheduled for release on November 3 by Atmosphere Press.
The book is set in Newmarket and explores themes of trauma, mental health, and trust, drawing from Ms Cooper’s experiences as a victim of an attack as a teenager and caring for her brother, who had schizophrenia.
The story follows Lucy, who, after a fire at a racing stable, finds herself drawn to Rory Fitzwilliam, her rescuer.
However, as their relationship develops, Lucy’s world starts shifting in inexplicable ways, raising questions about reality and trust.
Hockwold woman to release psychological thriller novel | Eastern Daily Press
Meanwhile, Sara, a teenager who lost everything after trusting a charming stranger, is now driven by one purpose: to track down the man who destroyed her life.
Barbara Cooper, who recently moved from Lincolnshire, is a seasoned writer with a passion for crime stories.
Her previous works include Forgotten People, a local history book, and a novel about the beginnings of Dog’s For the Disabled.
Don’t Be Frightened is already available on Amazon.
Hockwold woman to release psychological thriller novel | Eastern Daily Press