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When her seven-year-old daughter Lizzy disappeared into a corn maze on Halloween night in 1984, Catherine Bryant didn’t think she’d survive the loss.
For nearly 40 years, Catherine has struggled with her grief and guilt, so when her doctor delivers a fatal diagnosis, it’s almost a relief.
But something is happening to Catherine. Whether a result of her medications or from the disease that’s destroying her brain, Catherine is experiencing vivid nightmares that spill over to waking hallucinations of a malicious cartoon scarecrow. Smilin' Sam has ripped himself free from the billboard above the maze claiming he wants to help her.
As her dreams reveal new clues, Catherine becomes obsessed with finding Lizzy’s remains, so they can be laid to rest together.
The lines between fantasy and reality blur as Sam becomes increasingly real and violent. Will his cruelty and power over Catherine lead her to do the unthinkable as her mental state deteriorates?
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Whining reader ruined the book
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This novella may be short, but it packs a punch that you will feel in the depths of your soul. This story will take you on a ride that involves pain, drama, betrayal, and heartache that even the little glimpses of humor don't truly heal. I will say this a mother's love knows no boundaries and has no end. I highly recommend this book. The phenomenal narration of Miranda Elizabeth brought forth the emotions and personsonalites of each character, which brought the story and them to life.
This is my first book from author Stephanie Perry Scissom, but it definitely won't be my last. I received this audio book for free upon my request. I am voluntarily leaving my honest, unbiased review on this phenomenal, well written book of my own free will.
A Mother's Determination
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I really enjoyed this story. As a parent, I couldn't imagine the immeasurable grief that would come with not only losing a child, but not knowing what happened. I could sympathize with Catherine as she desperately tries to cope with not only losing her own mind, but trying to find Lizzie before she can't any longer.
I also really enjoyed the narrator, but one minor issue that I had was how she portrayed one of the characters. It becomes pretty clear what their true intentions were right from the beginning, and I don't know that I would have seen it that way if she didn't narrate that character in that way.
All in all, I really enjoyed this book, and would look forward to reading more and listening more to the author and narrator!
Can her degenerating mind solve the mystery?
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Great listen!
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Great short story!
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Exciting!
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I felt like I was there!
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Twists keep coming… right until the end!
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Smilin’ Sam’s Corn Maze review.
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Spectacular
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Masterpiece
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