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The Colours of Denial: When the only way out is to face the truth
Sophia Cane has spent her entire life running away from reality. Cocooned in a web of lies, even she can no longer tell what’s real. She realises she's in real trouble when she notices a stranger following her. She’s seen him in her nightmares, and now he’s haunting her waking hours. With her make-believe world about to come crashing down, and the lives of her loved ones in the balance, Sophia must confront the truth before it’s too late. The Colours of Denial is a psychological romance thriller that touches on real-life issues from anxiety and mental health, to control, love, loss, and acceptance.
"A phenomenal debut novel, so deep, so relatable, full of gripping emotions and a beautifully laid out story. I just loved the author's writing style and the story blew me away." - Goodreads review "I can't believe this is the author's first published book. It's an excellent read which gripped me from the first page." - Amazon review "The ending did move me to tears as the realisation dawned of the true scenario, because there's this sense of relief and positivity as the rollercoaster comes to its final stop. This book is a psychological domestic thriller and it does get into your head!" - Thrillerseekers.com review
"A phenomenal debut novel, so deep, so relatable, full of gripping emotions and a beautifully laid out story. I just loved the author's writing style and the story blew me away." - Goodreads review "I can't believe this is the author's first published book. It's an excellent read which gripped me from the first page." - Amazon review "The ending did move me to tears as the realisation dawned of the true scenario, because there's this sense of relief and positivity as the rollercoaster comes to its final stop. This book is a psychological domestic thriller and it does get into your head!" - Thrillerseekers.com review
237 pages, Paperback
Published March 12, 2020
About the author
Arti Manani
7 books38 followersArti is a thriller writer from West London, UK. Her novels include the domestic suspense thrillers, LIAR, LIAR, 'TIL DEATH DO US PART, and THE NEIGHBOUR.
In her novels, Arti delves deep into the minds of real people, placing psychological issues from anxiety and mental health to society and expectations at the forefront of her storylines.
Her stories tackle the inner demons we all face – anxiety, paranoia, and the crushing weight of societal expectations, through vivid, raw storytelling.
At the heart of her writing is the belief that the biggest battle we fight is often within our own minds. Arti uses this internal conflict as the driving force behind her work, creating narratives that not only engage but resonate deeply with readers who may be facing similar struggles.
Arti completed her BA Hons degree in English Language and Communication with Journalism at the University of Hertfordshire and went on to forge a career in copy-writing and marketing in the publishing and finance industries.
In 2019, Arti embarked on her journey to writing suspense novels.
Connect with Arti:
https://www.artimanani.com/#newsletter
In her novels, Arti delves deep into the minds of real people, placing psychological issues from anxiety and mental health to society and expectations at the forefront of her storylines.
Her stories tackle the inner demons we all face – anxiety, paranoia, and the crushing weight of societal expectations, through vivid, raw storytelling.
At the heart of her writing is the belief that the biggest battle we fight is often within our own minds. Arti uses this internal conflict as the driving force behind her work, creating narratives that not only engage but resonate deeply with readers who may be facing similar struggles.
Arti completed her BA Hons degree in English Language and Communication with Journalism at the University of Hertfordshire and went on to forge a career in copy-writing and marketing in the publishing and finance industries.
In 2019, Arti embarked on her journey to writing suspense novels.
Connect with Arti:
https://www.artimanani.com/#newsletter
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July 15, 2020
Wow! If I had not known better, I would have never guessed this to be a first novel. This book is so well written, with characters you come to know and a plot that is laid out so you think you are figuring things out, but then like that, you’re not. This book literally held me spell-bound, with its depth of psychology and emotion. I literally didn’t know the end until the very end, and by that I mean the last sentence. She did an amazing job and I have read many nationally-published and critically acclaimed novels that do not leave me feeling the way this one did. So read it, savor it, because it is amazing. I am looking forward to her next book!
August 30, 2020
“𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩”
Genre: Adult | Fiction | Psychological Thriller | Romance
5 out of 5 stars!
Sophia has clearly suffered a traumatic event, her behaviour shows it. Trying to pull herself together through the nightmares while a dark male figure with a blurry face follows her around. She’s doing the exact opposite! Sophia is hiding more and more, running from those around who love her.
Arti has written an enthralling psychological thriller with The Colours of Denial. Arti’s writing is absolutely stunning, so detailed. While reading you can’t only picture the scenes in your mind but you can almost smell the scents as well. My one very minor flaw was the story jumps back and forth between different time settings and I found the transitions to be a bit choppy and confusing. This was a read that I needed minimal interruptions throughout or I would find myself having to go back to see what I missed or where I got lost. Although, the quick transitions and jumping all over the place went really well with Sophia, the character herself. Her mind was all over the place, playing tricks on her, absolutely scrambled. So Arti’s wiring style along with these scenes made you feel as if you were in Sophia’s head and experiencing this confusion yourself. This is why I say it was only a minor flaw for me in the story as it all comes together and puts you in the shoes of the character.
The ending of this story will surprise you. I had my predictions, I was bouncing back and forth between two of them but had no clue which way it would go or if I was even correct until the very end. Arti will also have you wondering who this dark male figure is following Sophia around until the very end. The suspense keeps you on the edge of your seat needing to know, wanting those answers.
I will be honest while I started reading The Colours of Denial I thought I was going to be giving this read a solid 4 out of 5 stars but with the ending and the Arti’s incredible writing style in the end it was an honest 5 out of 5 stars.
A brilliant psychological thriller!
I look forward to what Arti releases in the future!
Publisher: Independently published (March 12 2020)
Release Date: March 12, 2020
And of course thank you all for reading
Your THRILLING Book Worm
-Nichole
You can check out my video review here:
https://youtu.be/q_aCNt_uso0
Genre: Adult | Fiction | Psychological Thriller | Romance
5 out of 5 stars!
Sophia has clearly suffered a traumatic event, her behaviour shows it. Trying to pull herself together through the nightmares while a dark male figure with a blurry face follows her around. She’s doing the exact opposite! Sophia is hiding more and more, running from those around who love her.
Arti has written an enthralling psychological thriller with The Colours of Denial. Arti’s writing is absolutely stunning, so detailed. While reading you can’t only picture the scenes in your mind but you can almost smell the scents as well. My one very minor flaw was the story jumps back and forth between different time settings and I found the transitions to be a bit choppy and confusing. This was a read that I needed minimal interruptions throughout or I would find myself having to go back to see what I missed or where I got lost. Although, the quick transitions and jumping all over the place went really well with Sophia, the character herself. Her mind was all over the place, playing tricks on her, absolutely scrambled. So Arti’s wiring style along with these scenes made you feel as if you were in Sophia’s head and experiencing this confusion yourself. This is why I say it was only a minor flaw for me in the story as it all comes together and puts you in the shoes of the character.
The ending of this story will surprise you. I had my predictions, I was bouncing back and forth between two of them but had no clue which way it would go or if I was even correct until the very end. Arti will also have you wondering who this dark male figure is following Sophia around until the very end. The suspense keeps you on the edge of your seat needing to know, wanting those answers.
I will be honest while I started reading The Colours of Denial I thought I was going to be giving this read a solid 4 out of 5 stars but with the ending and the Arti’s incredible writing style in the end it was an honest 5 out of 5 stars.
A brilliant psychological thriller!
I look forward to what Arti releases in the future!
Publisher: Independently published (March 12 2020)
Release Date: March 12, 2020
And of course thank you all for reading
Your THRILLING Book Worm
-Nichole
You can check out my video review here:
https://youtu.be/q_aCNt_uso0
April 14, 2020
Very well written and structured. Loved the descriptive elements and the back and forth of the timeline that provide little hints of what's to come. And a great ending that's a thorough pay off for everything set up prior. Definitely worth a read!
April 15, 2020
Hang on to your hats people. This book will have you on a rollercoaster of emotions and keep you guessing right up to the last chapter.
April 24, 2020
What a book what a ending did not see that coming 10/10 for me
May 11, 2020
A phenomenal debut novel, so deep, so relatable, full of gripping emotions and a beautifully laid out story. I just loved the author's writing style and the story blew me away. Well done!
March 26, 2020
I simply could not put this book down! From the start, a general feeling of discomfort permeated through the text and I had to keep reading to discover what Sophia’s nightmares meant, not to mention figure out who I could trust. If you’re looking for a quick page-turner, grab a copy and you’ll be glad you did.
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