The Happiness Thief: A Novel

Natalie Greene lost her mother and childhood memories in a car crash two decades ago. After her husband leaves her, she accompanies her stepsister on a retreat to the Cayman Islands, where a late-night collision triggers her trauma and a heightened sense of guilt. Upon returning home, an anonymous email arrives about the accident, and Natalie must deal with fear, confusion, and suspects. With the help of Isabel and a journalist, she uncovers a trail of deceit that begins on a deserted Caribbean road and ends in the most unexpected of places.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 18 May 2021
Publisher: She Writes Press

A captivating and intense novel that delves into the depths of grief, anxiety, and the lasting impact of childhood trauma, "The Happiness Guru" is a puzzle-box wrapped in a paranoia tale that will keep readers riveted from start to finish.

Written with evocatively descriptive prose and a ferocious pace, this novel explores the complexities of loss, the pressures of modern life, and the enduring harm caused by childhood trauma. Natalie Greene, a forty-one-year-old woman, has been haunted by the guilt of losing her mother and childhood memories in a car crash two decades ago. When her husband leaves her for another woman, Natalie accompanies her famous stepsister, Isabel Walker (aka "The Happiness Guru"), on a retreat to the Cayman Islands.

However, a late-night collision on the deserted Caribbean road triggers Natalie's long-buried trauma and a heightened sense of guilt. Upon returning home to Boston, Natalie tries to reclaim her life as a food photographer and single mother to her teenage daughter. But then, an anonymous email arrives, suggesting foul play in the Cayman accident.

Determined to uncover the truth, Natalie embarks on a search that takes her from the Cayman Islands to Boston and ends in the most unexpected of places. Along the way, she must navigate a mix of fear, confusion, and suspects, with the help of Isabel and an attractive journalist.

"The Happiness Guru" is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that will leave readers pondering the intricacies of human emotions and the consequences of our pasts. It is a must-read for fans of domestic suspense who are looking for a gripping and emotionally charged story.

Weight: 372g
Dimension: 140 x 214 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781647420574