The pain was excruciating to the point that I was put on copious amounts of opioids and was in intensive care frequently.

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If you love a dark police procedural, with a focus on the procedure, then I'd highly recommend this book to you! I decided I wanted to prove to myself, my family and the world that I could be more than my illness, and more than the world expected me to be.

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Christie Newport - Northbank Talent Management Christie Newport - Northbank Talent Management

There were plenty of shocks along the way of the book, with an ending that I had an inkling of, but never could have guessed the full motive and depths of depravity behind the killings. In recent years Christie has taken her writing seriously, honing her skills through courses and various brilliant opportunities.An utterly compelling and propulsive thriller that grabs you from the first page and refuses to let go! Giving her advice to students wanting to get into the writing industry, Christie added: “My advice is, work hard and never give up on yourself.