ESCAPE To Patonga by Travis James
A modern tale of intrigue, suspicion, and the close-knit village attitudes towards a newcomer.
Riley’s life is falling apart. He’s on the brink of losing both his business and marriage. Everyone wants a piece of him. Overwhelmed, he escapes to a childhood haven.
But when he isolates himself in a run-down shack on the far side of the creek, the cheerful occupants of the sleepy seaside village grow suspicious of him. His odd behaviour, coupled with the disappearance of an employee, has tongues wagging. They are continually intrigued about what he is doing over there.
Even Riley doubts his decision when unwanted intruders come knocking. Paradise is not so welcoming anymore, yet he digs in, determined to prove them all wrong.
ESCAPE To Patonga by Travis James
Well, well, well, my little indie book lovers, I have got a juicy tale for you! “ESCAPE To Patonga” by Travis James is the kind of book that’ll have you canceling your weekend plans and settling in for a deliciously suspicious read.
First things first, let’s talk about Riley. This poor guy is having a rough go of it – his business is tanking, his marriage is on the rocks, and everyone seems to want a piece of him (and not in a good way). So, what does he do? He hightails it to his childhood haven, hoping for a little peace. But oh boy, does he have another thing coming!
You see, the folks in this sleepy seaside village aren’t exactly the “welcome wagon” type. When Riley holes up in a dilapidated shack on the wrong side of the creek, the locals start to get a little…shall we say, curious? And when one of his employees mysteriously disappears, the rumors start flying faster than a seagull after a french fry. Suddenly, our boy Riley is the talk of the town – and not in a good way.
But here’s where things get interesting. Despite the unwanted attention and the growing suspicion, Riley refuses to back down. He’s determined to prove everyone wrong, even as the walls start closing in around him. And let me tell you, dear reader, that’s when the real fun begins.
What I love about “ESCAPE To Patonga” is how it captures the essence of small-town life – the gossip, the judgment, the way everyone seems to know everyone else’s business. But James takes it a step further, weaving in a thread of mystery and intrigue that’ll keep you guessing until the very last page. Is Riley the shady character everyone thinks he is, or is there more to his story than meets the eye?
So, if you’re in the mood for a book that’s equal parts small-town drama and gripping thriller, “ESCAPE To Patonga” is the indie gem you’ve been waiting for. Just be warned – you might want to keep the blinds closed while you’re reading this one. You never know who might be watching!
A man on the edge. A town full of secrets. When Riley escapes to his childhood haven, he finds himself at the center of a tangled web of suspicion and intrigue. Can he prove his innocence before it’s too late? A must-read indie thriller!
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