Book Review: These Deadly Words by Nichole Heydenburg

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About The Book:

Title: THESE DEADLY WORDS

Author: Nichole Heydenburg

Pub. Date: April 25, 2023

Publisher: Poisoned Ink Press LLC

Formats:  Paperback, eBook

Pages: 300

Find it: Goodreads, https://books2read.com/THESE-DEADLY-WORDS 

What happens when the line between fiction and reality blurs?

All Camille Monroe wants is a quiet place to work on her novel. Hoping for inspiration, she retreats to a cabin in Asheville, with only her dog Brody as company.

Leah Strauss thought the summer after high school graduation would be amazing, but when her boyfriend Vincent suffers an untimely loss, her dream of the perfect summer is destroyed. Attempting to cheer up Vincent, Leah’s twin sister Ava and her boyfriend Noah join them on a road trip.

When a snowstorm strikes the mountains while Leah and her friends are hiking, they struggle to find their campsite. After becoming lost in the woods, they stumble across a cabin and seek shelter from the storm.

As the days pass, the guests feel increasingly unsafe in the stranger’s cabin. Camille seems to know all their secrets, and she doesn’t want them to leave. Who is this dangerous writer and what does she want from them? Their biggest problem quickly becomes escaping the cabin alive. 

Tropes: Snowstorm, locked room mystery, cabin in the woods, 80s book, magical/supernatural powers.

Content warnings: alcoholism, suicide, swearing, murder.

 

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Why Should You Read This?

These Deadly Words by Nichole Heydenburg is a gripping and suspenseful novel that blurs the line between fiction and reality. The story follows Camille Monroe, a writer who is seeking inspiration for her next novel, and Leah Strauss, a high school graduate whose summer plans are thrown off course after a tragic loss.

Camille retreats to a cabin in Asheville, hoping to find solitude and focus on her writing. Leah and her friends stumble upon the cabin during a snowstorm and seek shelter. However, they soon realize that there is something off about Camille, and their safety becomes a concern.

The plot is well-crafted and full of twists and turns that keep the reader on the edge of their seat. The tension and suspense build steadily throughout the book, and the story becomes increasingly gripping as the guests try to figure out Camille’s true intentions. The writing is engaging, and the characters are well-developed, each with their own secrets and motivations.

One of the most compelling aspects of the book is the exploration of the power of words and storytelling. Camille’s writing becomes a dangerous weapon, blurring the lines between fiction and reality. Heydenburg skillfully weaves together the themes of power, manipulation, and the danger of obsession, leaving readers questioning their own perceptions of reality.

These Deadly Words is a page-turner that will keep you guessing until the very end. It’s a well-written and thought-provoking novel that explores the dark side of human nature. If you’re a fan of suspenseful thrillers that delve into the complexities of the human psyche, this book is a must-read.

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About Nichole Heydenburg:

Nichole Heydenburg is the author of The Quiet Girl and The Long Shadow thriller trilogy. She also owns Poisoned Ink Press, where she provides editing services to authors. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English with an emphasis in writing from Adrian College in 2014. When she isn’t writing, Nichole enjoys exploring new cities with her husband, reading, and drinking iced mochas. She currently resides near Asheville, NC with her husband, Zed, and their crazy dog, Mr. B.

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