ARTEMESIA

Sage Stevenson fears she has gone insane. Scars form unbidden on her flesh, then sink below her skin.

A young police deputy—Marq Marchant—finds that his arms and legs are becoming oddly numb.

Both learn their ailments are somehow connected to a series of ritualistic murders.

Even more strangely, they are also both connected to the mysterious and recently departed Artemesia.

“Only the living can change the past,” Artemesia was fond of saying. But is that really true?

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“Mallery provides an audacious twist with each character introduced as they meld one to another, building each scene with connections to the mystery of Artemesia’s life and death . . . With captivating suspense, the author takes the reader on a hair-raising roller coaster ride as they understand who the killer is and begin to guess who the next victim will be. … This compelling story’s persuasive dialogue and fast pace provide a mystery that every reader will love.” – The US Review of Books.

“A searing, curious look at ritualistic homicides boosts this striking thriller. … The story’s latter half … hints at supernatural elements, but the author coats them in ambiguity until the sensational denouement.” — Kirkus Reviews.

“A mind-bending supernatural mystery full of suspense, intrigue, and plenty of thrills, Artemesia is a page-turner of a novel. Author D.C. Mallery keeps pulling the rug from under your feet with tantalizing reveals and unpredictable twists and turns that you never see coming. The plot is dark and deliciously twisted, filled with riveting characters who have multiple layers to peel away.”  — Readers’ Favorite Reviews

“Exquisitely crafted mind-bending intrigue, it’s a distinct read you won’t soon forget.” — Reader Views Reviews