{"product_id":"somewhere-in-the-dark-isbn-9781643853000","title":"Somewhere in the Dark","description":"\u003cb\u003eA woman’s dark past makes her the prime suspect in a high-profile murder case in this compulsively readable suspense thriller for fans of B.A. Paris and Mary Kubica\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDo the mistakes of the past mark us as guilty for life?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e After a childhood marred by neglect, Jessie Duval’s finally got it together. With an apartment in Nashville and a job with a catering company, she’s thriving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e But all that changes when Jessie works an event where celebrities will be in attendance—including the one person from her past she must avoid at all costs: singer Shelly James. Jessie doesn’t hate Shelly. Quite the opposite. One summer, she followed Shelly’s tour everywhere. Only, Shelly wasn’t flattered; she was terrified by Jessie’s devotion—especially after Jessie was arrested. But after a year of therapy, Jessie understands what happened. She’s not the same person anymore.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Jessie keeps her head down, but when Shelly is found dead, Jessie’s troubled past comes tumbling out and she quickly becomes a suspect in the high-profile murder. As the police close in on her, ignoring other credible leads, Jessie realizes Shelly’s murder will be pinned on her—the perfect scapegoat—unless she finds the real killer. And no one knows Shelly’s life and inner circle better than her. But she will have to go deeper into the dark—if ever she wants to find her way out.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSomewhere in the Dark:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Jacobs immediately hooks the reader...Fans of Amy Engels and Mindy Mejia will be delighted.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A novel that draws readers in with its shocks and touches them deeply with its raw emotions and fully realized characters.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNashville Scene\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A great and emotional read worth your time.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eSan Francisco Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In this thrilling high-stakes read,\u003ci\u003e Somewhere in the Dark\u003c\/i\u003e will wind around its reader's hearts...[A] must-read.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eIndependent Voice Newspaper\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A superb story, it is such wonderfully told, gripping, edge-of-your seat stuff. I really rooted for Jessie. The ending was truly moving, too. This book deserves to fly off the shelves!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Melanie Golding, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLittle Darlings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This pulse-pounding thriller, [with an]unforgettable heroine, as heartbreaking as she is chilling, and Jacobs’s evocative writing makes you feel like you’re breathing in the sweltering Nashville air. \u003ci\u003eSomewhere in the Dark \u003c\/i\u003eis expertly plotted, emotionally satisfying, and not to be missed!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Layne Fargo, author of\u003ci\u003e Temper\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A beautifully written page-turner with one of the most fascinating characters I’ve read in a long time. Filled with deep psychological insights into the nature of obsession and trauma, \u003ci\u003eSomewhere in the Dark\u003c\/i\u003e is a heartbreaking and heartwarming portrait of a damaged young woman trying to remake her life.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Angie Kim, national bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMiracle Creek\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eAnd Then You Were Gone:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Jacobs, a psychologist himself, delivers a compulsively readable yet complex thriller, filled with red herrings, plenty of action, and an appealing but deeply flawed protagonist. This psychological thriller takes hold and won’t let go.”\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e―Publishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“A stellar, psychological thriller with twists and turns you don’t see coming... R. J. Jacobs is one to watch for years to come.”\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Red Carpet Crash\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The strongest plot element is Jacobs’s sympathetic understanding of Emily’s mental condition, how it contributes to her stress and mania, and how she comes to rely solely on her determination to survive... A disturbing, fully satisfying drama.”\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Mystery Scene Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“No matter who picks up the book, they will undeniably find a part of themselves inside of it somewhere... Be prepared to sit down until finishing it.”\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—The Battalion \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A steep-dive roller coaster ride with an at-risk, sometimes unreliable heroine at the helm, one who is endangered but also dangerous. It's hard to believe this gripping psychological thriller is by a debut author. Get on board but hang on!”\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Karen Harper,\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSilent Scream\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“A gripping psychological thriller filled with suspenseful twists and turns!”\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Brad Thor, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSpymaster\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eAnd Then You Were Gon\u003c\/i\u003ee is a high-stakes, disorienting thrill ride.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Sarah Bailey, international bestselling author of\u003ci\u003e The Dark Lake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“R. J. Jacobs cleverly combines a tightly plotted thriller with a who-can-you-trust cast of characters in this sensational debut.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Dawn Eastman, national bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eUnnatural Causes \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eAnd Then You Were Gone \u003c\/i\u003ecaptivates readers…pulling you headfirst into a terrifying disappearance that quickly derails the life of an irresistible and freshly-drawn main character. It will keep you turning page after page, with racing heart, toward the satisfying finish. Highly recommended!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—E. C. Diskin, author of Amazon bestseller \u003ci\u003eBroken Grace\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Compelling, satisfying, and clever, this book has all the elements of a good mystery, plus a wonderfully complicated, flawed protagonist. And Then You Were Gone will keep you reading--and leave you wanting more!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Wylene Dunbar, author of \u003ci\u003eMy Life With Corpses\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Rich characterizations, exquisite language, and a subtle thrum of tension . . . In Emily Firestone, Jacobs has created not just a heroine, but a fully realized person whose bipolar disorder is sensitively and realistically handled. I was riveted from the very first page.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Jaden Terrell, author of the Jared McKean mysteries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Cruel and compulsive, Jacobs has crafted a live-wire of a debut. Fever-pitch prose reveals the untrustworthy nature of our perceptions, and a taut, unflinching plot makes putting this book down absolutely impossible.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—P. J. Vernon, author of \u003ci\u003eWhen You Find Me\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A thrilling ride that kept me guessing until the end… Exceptional!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Rena Olsen, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Girl Before\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eR. J. Jacobs\u003c\/b\u003e Lives in Nashville, where he maintains a private practice as a psychologist. Since completing his post-doctoral residency at Vanderbilt University, he has taught Abnormal Psychology, presented at numerous conferences, and routinely performs PTSD evaluations for veterans. 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