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In the \u003cem\u003eIntervention\u003c\/em\u003e series, delve into the compelling journey of a family battling addiction, spun intricately with mystery and unexpected twists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of the Crime \u0026amp; Thriller genre will find much to cherish in Blackstock's works, including \u003cem\u003eSmoke Screen\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that skilfully weaves tension and mistrust, as distrustful pasts collide and smoke screens dissipate to reveal stark realities. Her exploration of crime and human emotion brings a unique edge to her general fiction, offering a riveting reading experience that resonates deeply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover Terri Blackstock's collection and lose yourself in stories that challenge, engage, and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aftermath-by-terri-blackstock-9780310345978","title":"Aftermath","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis gripping new thriller will leave you on the edge of your seat.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA devastating explosion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree best friends are at the venue to hear their favourite band. 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Someone is framing Dustin to take the fall for shocking acts of violence... but why?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eAftermath\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“In \u003cem\u003eAftermath\u003c\/em\u003e, Terri Blackstock plumbs the depth of human emotion in the face of devastating tragedy, grief, and loss. Yet, she still manages to give readers her trademark suspenseful story, sweet romance, and hope for the future. From gut-wrenching scenes in a cancer patient's hospital room to seeing the world through the eyes of a young woman with a debilitating mental health disorder, Blackstock pulls no punches about human frailties. Does the end justify the means? Romantic suspense lovers won't want to miss \u003cem\u003eAftermath\u003c\/em\u003e.” - \u003cstrong\u003eKelly Irvin\u003c\/strong\u003e, bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Justice may be blind but that doesn't keep it from facing mortal danger. 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Set aside plenty of time when you pick up this book—you'll not want to take a break.” - \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Whitlow\u003c\/strong\u003e, bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStand-alone suspense\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBook length: 72,000 words\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes discussion questions for book clubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlso by Terri Blackstock: \u003cem\u003eIf I Run, If I'm Found, If I Live, Smoke Screen, Cape Refuge\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eTruth-Stained Lies\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46506152132844,"sku":"9780310345978","price":29.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13114363482298.jpg?v=1748688736"},{"product_id":"intervention-by-terri-blackstock-9780785237402","title":"Intervention","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA mother's last hope becomes the beginning of a new nightmare in this \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling suspense novel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBarbara Covington has one more chance to save her daughter from a devastating addiction by staging an intervention. 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One father was murdered, another was convicted of his death, all because their children fell in love.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNate Beckett has spent his life fighting wildfires instead of confronting the lies and rumours that drove him from his Colorado hometown. His mother pleads with him to return now that his father has been released from prison, but it isn't until an injury sidelines him that he is forced to return and face his past. This includes facing Brenna too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFourteen years ago, Nate was in love with the preacher's daughter. When Pastor Strickland discovered that Brenna had defied him to sneak out with Nate, the fight between the Pastor and Nate's drunken dad was loud—and very public. The Pastor was found murdered later that night, and everyone accused Nate's father, Roy, of the murder. When the church burned down soon after, people assumed Nate set the fire to get even for his father's conviction. 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