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Anna is married with two children. Ten-year-old Mikey, and six-month-old Joy.
Since the first lockdown struck, forcing everyone to stay indoors, her husband Graham has been declining mentally. He focuses on the horrors of what the virus has done to people, and what the conspiracy theorists predict for the future.
Despite her tiring efforts to save her marriage, when Graham starts to grow violent, she knows she cannot stay.
For her safety, as well as the children.
Anna takes her chance and begins to pack some essentials to leave but her husband bursts through the door, covered in blood and tells her the virus is here and it’s making people crazy…
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Review
This is one of the first books I’ve read centered around the pandemic and lockdown, and it was quite terrifying to read. Especially given the circumstances that Anna faces in this. Cries of Joy is a very compelling thriller covering a failing marriage and domestic abuse.
I really enjoyed this. It was intriguing from the start. The author took what all of us can relate to and turned it into an even more claustrophobic experience. This is one of those thrillers that send chills down your spine.
With great characters, a plot that is hard to stop reading, and writing that engrossed me as a reader, I thoroughly enjoyed Cries of Joy and recommend checking it out.
I recieved a free review copy. All opinions are my own and unbiased.
Rating
4☆
Axl Malton is a horror/thriller writer from Harrogate, North Yorkshire. His favourite authors and biggest inspirations are Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and Joe Hill.
Axl is an extremely proud father to four children, as well as a husband to his wonderful wife, who is his constant supporter, proofreader, and pillar of strength.
His favourite music genre is classic Rock n’ Roll, which often provides the backdrop to his writing sessions. That and a never-ending spin cycle on the washing machine.
He loves to play the guitar, go to concerts, and watch horror films, but his most treasured pastime is spending time with his family.
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