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Forever Silenced

FOREVER SILENCED

Author: Richard S. Cohen
Pages: 238
ISBN: 1737526611
Genre: Mystery, Psychological Thriller, Suspense
Publisher: ARCO Educational Services LLC
Released: July 14, 2021

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Synopsis

Willem Gerhardt is a renowned psychologist with the most prestigious recognitions. He is also the adopted son of the widely known, Elizabeth Gerhardt—sole heiress of a billionaire. Up until now, Dr. Gerhardt has lived a "rich life" in every way, or so it seems.

When a young patient claims she was sexually assaulted, a local farmer is formally charged. But days after his acquittal, he is found dead.

Dr. Gerhardt's life has come full circle upon returning to the very same place he was born — East Texas State Penitentiary. Charged with murder, he is forced to face the depths of a complex past.

Is blood truly thicker than water? What significance do memories really hold? Is a flower just "a flower"? Are psychics real? Can anyone be trusted?

A complex page-turner with numerous twists, FOREVER SILENCED takes readers on a thought-provoking and forever memorable, heartwarming journey.


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FTC Disclosure: I received a free review copy of this book from the author and/or publisher and wrote this review voluntarily. The opinions expressed are entirely my own and is in no way affiliated with the author or publisher.


Forever Silenced is an intriguing story of a man named Willem who was adopted as a young boy by a sole-heiress billionaire, and later becomes Dr. Gerhardt, a renowned psychologist. Now accused of murder, the story unfolds between Willem’s mysterious childhood and the present day trial he faces for the crime.

What I really liked is how the details of this story were presented. The author seamlessly intertwines a multi-layer story into a well structured, thought provoking suspense that will grip mystery fans up until the very end. 

And speaking of ending….. I did not see it coming; and that says something for those who frequently read the genre. Without giving anything away (no spoilers here, I promise!) this book literally had me thinking about it days after I finished.

With strong character development, complex backgrounds and intrigue, this isn’t your typical cozy mystery story. Forever Silenced is a quick read that has a lot going for it and would recommend it to readers looking for something unique and different.

 

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About Richard S. Cohen

Richard S. Cohen is the author of THE LOVE DRUG: MARCHING TO THE BEAT OF ECSTASY and FOREVER SILENCED. He has published manuscripts in GLR Worldwide, Explorations in Criminal Psychopathology, Progress in Neuropsychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry. Subsequently, his publications have been popularly cited in worldwide scientific literature including European Psychiatry, Behavioral Brain Research, Journal of Forensic Sciences, International Journal of Neuroscience and Lancet.

He is a psychotherapist with his Master's in Psychology and Master's in Social Work.