A mother consumed by an obsession.
A daughter desperate to be free.
Audrey Mae Scott has felt the sting of her mother’s whipping stick far too many times. Unlike her little brother, Harry, she must do whatever she’s told without question… or else. Her only solace from her fear and loneliness comes from writing about her plight. Though outwardly obedient, Audrey refuses to give up on her dreams, and she is determined to never become like her mother, Edith.
Unhappily married to penniless Clarence Scott, Edith Scott blames everyone but herself for her lowly lot in life. Sick of being shunned and desperate to get revenge on the snobby “do-gooders,” she devises a scheme to gain wealth and power. Sacrificing her daughter is a small price to pay.
When Edith discovers one of Audrey’s diaries, her reaction is extreme. Audrey begins a dangerous game of cat and mouse, unaware of how her mother’s grip on reality is slipping. As her mother slides into madness, the cost of Audrey’s independence may prove to be too high.
Published by Red Adept Publishing
Somebody Knows is a 2024 Readers' Favorite International Contest Gold Medal Winner in the Fiction-Thriller-Psychological genre!
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"Somebody Knows is Pamela Ungashick’s first novel, and it’s a winner... Filled with rich prose and subtle wit, combined with a suspenseful plot and characters who come to life, Somebody Knows is a psychological thriller and family drama that will delight the most demanding readers of stories in those genres. It truly is a must-read.”
– Reedsy Discovery Review
"A high-suspense, high tension, page-turning thriller… Foreshadowing and symbolism add layers to the story, while the deliberate pacing intensifies key plot developments. Rich with suspense and intricate character backgrounds, the fast-paced narrative keeps readers invested as they unravel the mystery alongside Audrey. Simply un-put-downable.”
– The Prairies Book Review
"5 out of 5 stars....Somebody Knows is a thriller and family drama full of intense suspense... The unpredictable plot is like riding a roller coaster; just as I thought I had the answers, the sudden twists took me in a different direction. Adult readers who enjoy psychological thrillers will find this book appealing. Somebody Knows ... is one of my favorite thrillers.”
– onlinebookclub.org review
“In Somebody Knows, Pamela Ungashick tells the harrowing tale of a family burdened by a violent past and a mother's tragic delusions. Ungashick uses rich prose and subtle wit to paint unflinching–and sometimes heartbreaking–portraits of Edith Scott and her children, Audrey and Harry. Readers will hungrily devour this suspenseful page-turner until its rewarding conclusion, then wish there was more to read.”
– Bryan Gruley, author of the award-winning Starvation Lake trilogy
Somebody Knows is Pamela Ungashick’s debut novel.
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