Lockdown You're Planning to Leave Your Husband. Now There's No Escape

'O M G - So Good! This is a nail-biting, heart-stopping story of verbal, psychological and physical abuse set during the recent Coronavirus lockdown.' (Amazon Reviewer) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I’ve meticulously planned my escape. But fate has other plans…

Today’s the day. The things I’ve packed are hidden away and I’m waiting for the go-ahead to collect the keys to the new house.

I’m so close to escaping Justin’s moods, his drinking and his violent tendencies, which are gradually getting worse. His promises of change mean nothing anymore and I’ve got to get away from him.

But a national lockdown has just been announced.

My current four walls are now my prison and my dreams of freedom lay in tatters. Pregnant, asthmatic and terrified, the danger outside feels deadlier than the danger within, so I have no choice other than to accept my current fate. After all, we’re all in this together, right?

Wrong. Justin now has me exactly where he wants me, and the three weeks of government restrictions stretch before me like a gaping void.

As my life spirals into despair, I navigate the darkest corners of my empty existence and I’m sinking fast. Justin severs my contact with family and friends and his coercive control tightens like a noose. While the outside world is in turmoil, my deadliest adversary lurks within - the person I’m forced to live with.

With concerned neighbours attempting to reach out to me, Justin’s sinister web around the two of us tightens, especially when the help that’s being offered poses a direct threat to him. The situation is unbearable, and things eventually reach a breaking point.

Either one of us could survive the inevitable confrontation.

And either one of us could die.
Perfect for fans of BA Paris, Daniel Hurst and Frieda McFadden, this is a claustrophobic and page-turning psychological thriller, full of shocking twists.
What readers are saying about Maria Frankland:
'I love the writing style. I love the twists and turns. I can’t wait to read more from this author.' (NetGalley Reviewer) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Wow, wow, wow! Amazing!' (Goodreads Reviewer) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Frankland knows how to write psychological thrillers where seemingly ordinary people are thrust into extraordinary situations.' (Goodreads Reviewer) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I absolutely devoured this book and didn't want it to end, I'm eagerly awaiting the next!' (Goodreads Reviewer) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I highly recommend this book. You will be amazed at the entire book not to mention the ending which was a real jaw-dropper!' (Goodreads Reviewer) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Incredibly realistic and portrayed the thoughts and feelings of someone suffering domestic abuse very well. It definitely kept me gripped and hoping for a good outcome. Highly recommend!' (Amazon Reviewer) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'What a superb book, read it in a day! That’s how good it is. Great characters, a relatable storyline, you will not be disappointed.' (Amazon Reviewer) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'You literally cannot wait to turn the page. I was reading into the small hours just to know what happened next.' (Amazon Reviewer) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐