The Photographer
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Mary Dixie Carter
Mary Dixie Carter's The Photographer is a slyly observed, suspenseful story of envy and obsession, told in the mesmerizing, irresistible voice of a character who will make you doubt that seeing is ever believing."A breathless psychological thriller about epic mind games."—PEOPLEA Publishers Weekly Best Mystery/Thriller of 2021!WHEN PERFECT IMAGESAs a photographer, Delta Dawn observes the seemingly perfect lives of New York City’s elite: snapping photos of their children’s birthday parties, transforming images of stiff hugs and tearstained faces into visions of pure joy, and creating moments these parents long for.ARE MADE OF BEAUTIFUL LIESBut when Delta is hired for Natalie Straub’s eleventh birthday, she finds herself wishing she wasn’t behind the lens but a part of the scene—in the Straub family’s gorgeous home and elegant life. THE TRUTH WILL BE EXPOSEDThat’s when Delta puts her plan in place, by babysitting for Natalie; befriending her mother, Amelia; finding chances to listen to her father, Fritz. Soon she’s bathing in the master bathtub, drinking their expensive wine, and eyeing the beautifully finished garden apartment in their townhouse. It seems she can never get close enough, until she discovers that photos aren’t all she can manipulate.
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Author
Mary Dixie Carter
Pages
304
Publisher
St. Martin's Publishing Group
Published Date
2021-05-25
ISBN
1250790344 9781250790347
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"This is the type of thriller that follows a seriously deranged, infatuated, obsessive, well respected female photographer to NYCs finest, without anyone suspecting a thing. It doesn’t have many shocking twists or turns, but how creepy is it to think that someone you hire, for such an intimate moment in your life such as the birth of your baby is a crazed sociopath?? It gives me pause the next time, I hire anyone to come around my kids thats for sure!! Eeek!! <br/>It does start a little slow, but I definitely recommend you continue to read it!!"
Jodie L
"This is one of my favorite books. Kept me on the edge of my seat and wanting to read more!"
Savannah Miller
"😴 😴 Man. This was not the psychological page turning thriller at all. "
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NatB!
"What a twisted read!! I was immediately hooked, I felt like I was in the mind of a female version of Joe Goldberg (YOU - Book/TV Series) a sister maybe? A distant relative? This was right up my thriller loving alley! Written in first person (YES! My fave as you all know) through the POV of our main leading (psyche) lady. All you need is some popcorn. <br/><br/>We have a unique point of view in the way Delta works her magic, she’s wonderful, so personable. Who wouldn’t want to befriend her?? She is a photographer, she takes, and edits the happiest of photos for families, and along the way, gives herself an alternate (happier) reality by immersing herself in these family photos, making her feel a part of they family. (Obsessive much? … Yep)<br/><br/>This is only the start of all the drama, suspense, twisted moments, and crazy decisions that transpire throughout the novel. SOO good! If you are a fan of obsessive, twisted reads like that of YOU, and Behind her Eyes, this one is for you!!"
Ellie
