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Twisted Kindle Edition

by Marjorie Brody (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 81 ratings
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If she acknowledges the truth, it will destroy everyone she loves.

Timid fourteen-year-old Sarah wants her controlling mother to stop prying into what happened the night of the freshman dance. Confess to the police? No way. Confide in her mother? Get real. The woman is too busy, too proud, and too jealous of Sarah to really care if her life disintegrates. Besides, her mother will say Sarah is totally to blame for what the boys did--which Sarah believes is true. So she doubly needs to shield the truth. Not just from Momma. But from everyone. Including herself.

Beautiful, confident, eighteen-year-old Judith Murielle lives the ideal life. She has college plans, respect from family and friends, and a fiancé she adores. But as a mysterious connection pulls her toward Sarah, Judith's perfect world unravels. Acting as Sarah's sole confidante, Judith gains the power to expose her secret. Will the truth be worth the sacrifice? Or will Sarah stop at nothing to keep Judith quiet?

Marjorie Brody, an award-winning short story author and Pushcart Prize Nominee, crafts a riveting debut novel of psychological suspense with a shocking twist. A former psychotherapist, she now writes fulltime. Visit her at Marjoriespages.com.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BY98Q9I
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bell Bridge Books (March 20, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 20, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1264 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 252 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 161194256X
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 81 ratings

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Marjorie Brody

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As a licensed marriage and family therapist for over two decades, Dr. Marjorie E. Brody observed the joy, suffering, and potential of the human spirit. Now in her second career, she transforms her experience and passion for writing into tales of wonder, drama, and suspense. Her award-winning novels and short stories, some of which have been adapted for the stage, are characterized by extraordinary insight, creativity, and understanding of the human condition.

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Carrie J. Bylina
5.0 out of 5 stars Teen Pregnancy with a Twist
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2013
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Out of the thirty-nine books I've read and reviewed this year, I'd only given five 5-star ratings. TWISTED by Marjorie Brody makes it six and stands atop of the stack so far in 2013. In fairness to most of the self-published books I normally read, this one did have a bona fide editor and publisher. It shows. Self-pubbers take note. It sometimes does take a team to make it great even if you choose to self-publish.

M. Night Shyamalan needs to read this book to get his mojo back. The secrets, turns, and twists are well-played and the character development is what drives that. The story tension dips slightly after the well-crafted opening. But it is easily ignored as the story takes off in several braided plot lines (not an easy task), converging to a well-played conclusion that left me as satisfied as if the story elements were the basis of a gourmet feast I'd just consumed. Reality smacks us hard sometimes, and the examination of the courage it takes to ultimately face that reality builds until Sarah owns it--wherever it leads her.

Bottom line: it's a 5. Go read it. In a few years, you'll enjoy the movie.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Twisted In The Right Direction
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2015
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I was steered toward Marjorie Brody's Twisted by friend and mentor author Les Edgerton. Brody bills herself as an author of psychological suspense, and there's plenty of truth in that sobriquet. Starting with the title, a word which conveys multiple layers of meaning both about the plot and the characters, Brody pulls us into a world of deception and double-meaning. Everyone is hiding something. Sometimes the concealment is meant to hurt, sometimes to shield. But always it's destructive.

We're intimately involved here with two girls. One, Sarah, is fourteen, the other, Judith, eighteen. Both are in the throes of unwanted pregnancies, though their lack of desire to give birth are for different reasons. Beyond that, I can write

very little here about the action without destroying the suspense and the surprises that abound throughout the story. What I can say is that you will find yourself on tenterhooks somewhere around page five and that you'll stay there till the last page. No. Even after the last page.

Go for it.
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Susan P. Baker
5.0 out of 5 stars Tough read, but worthwhile.
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2015
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Marjorie Brody is a good writer who clearly understands what goes on inside the brain of an adolescent girl, is able to portray it well, and keep the reader's attention.

This YA book contains very serious subject matters of gang rape and other things which would be spoilers if I mentioned them. Without talking to my daughters, I don't know if I'd recommend it for my granddaughters who are under 15. On the other hand, I do think my daughters ought to read this book as a warning of what can happen if a mother (parent) is not vigilant and doesn't communicate well with offspring. Also, this book can serve as a warning to parents to educate young daughters on what can happen if they are too trusting.

Definitely the title TWISTED is fitting for this fast read. I recommend it to all readers of a certain age.
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Daardvark
4.0 out of 5 stars The power of things not said
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2013
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I was very touched by this all-too-real story that illustrates the power of things not said. For all of the emphasis in our society on openness and honesty, young people are still more prone to pass on rumors about others than to tell the truth about themselves. There's still too much shame involved in revealing bullying, exploitation, and harm. Marjorie Brody's novel, "Twisted", takes you inside the victim's mind and body and will entertain you - even as you share her pain. Worth reading twice.
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Kristi Holl
5.0 out of 5 stars Six Stars out of Five!
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2013
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Twisted deals with a sensitive subject in a strong, but tasteful, way. While rape and unwanted pregnancies are written about frequently, Marjorie Brody has handled the subject in a hopeful way, giving any young reader found in such a situation some excellent role models. It's very well written, suspenseful, and has a couple of big surprises at the end. There is no "tie it all up with a ribbon, happily ever after" ending. It is realistic, but hopeful. So many YA novels today leave a reader feeling worse about life and hopeless. Brody's book deserves a spot on library shelves. Most rapes are not reported. If there were more books like Twisted, I think girls would come forward. In Twisted, readers are left with a growing sense of courage as the girls face their future with honesty. "You're only as sick as the secrets you keep" is a long-standing counseling adage. I loved how this novel told the truth and left the reader with hope.
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L. Atkins
3.0 out of 5 stars Good book, terrible editing
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2013
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The book was a good read, but the editing left a whole lot to be desired. From page to page there was sometimes no connection. Like something was omitted, or somehow skipping around. Disconcerting and I'm sure aggravating for the author.
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V. L. Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read Full of Emotional Truth
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2013
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"Twisted" is a compelling story that successfully guides its reader through the complex and confusing world of a sexual assault victim. It's not until the very end that the truly "twisted" nature of that world is fully revealed. Marjorie Brody has brilliantly combined her well-honed story-telling skills with her considerable understanding of the world of sexual assault recovery. I highly recommend this novel both for is captivating story line and for its sensitivity to the psychological realities of a young sexual assault victim. At times, the truthfulness of this tale can be very graphic, possibly taking some readers too far into that reality. Even so, it's a reality many of us do not know & can misinterpret without a story like this one to guide us.
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jennie wightman
4.0 out of 5 stars Too real to be taken lightly
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2013
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I liked the writing style and the format. But for me the subject matter and many parts of the book hit too close to my own experiences so it was for hard for me to read. It emotionally put me down a bit. I am sorry that so many of these incidents are too often to true. Readers should be aware of the negative effect it can have on you if you have experienced this kind of abuse.
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