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“Love and hate are cleverly woven into the captivating characters and riveting plot of Jessica Carrasquillo’s absorbing thriller, THE MANCHINEEL, which is almost a guide for how to get away with murder. A brilliant debut novel from a talented author.”
Book Description:
Elyse Santiago finds a new life in Los Angeles, far from her roots in the sultry Miami mangroves. An enchanting social media persona shares her passion for plants, but behind her smile hides a haunted past, a lethal secret, and the tormenting voice of the man she thought she’d silenced forever.
When she’s introduced to Ben, a married older man and charming Hollywood attorney, Elyse's quiet solitude is unsettled. Confronted with an intensifying attraction, their lives entwine perilously. But as their connection deepens, so do the roots of a deadly plan.
The Manchineel—a gripping tale of passion, vengeance, and the brutality of nature.
What people are saying
“Jessica Carrasquillo slays with this debut. The chemistry between Elyse and Ben is exquisite and you will be on the edge of your seat wondering if they are going to make it. Love, love, love this book.”
“I felt like an accomplice holding all that information. That’s how uneasy I felt, and for a book to make you feel that emotionally unstable, wow like that’s how you know it’s a great book . . .The title of the book, the plot, the sequence of events, THIS WHOLE book was so unique. I haven’t read quite a book like that. ”
“I was angry, disturbed, cheering, screaming, and crying, occasionally all at the same time. I think I held my breath for an entire chapter. ”
“This story left me breathless on multiple occasions. It’s a thriller and romance wrapped into a twisty read of amazing. . . This story was captivating from the start, I couldn’t put it down. This was the psychological thriller I never knew I needed.”
“The Manchineel is an amazing psychological thriller that focuses on the effects of unaddressed/dismissed childhood trauma . . .Carrasquillo skillfully weaves a variety of topics into the book and allows readers to contemplate their own feelings toward morality, love, obsession, abuse, betrayal, and friendships. ”
“Just when I thought it couldn’t get any crazier, it did! The stakes kept rising and rising and in its own twisted way, showed the magic of love, friendship, and loyalty. . .It had so many hilarious, heartfelt, and quotable moments.”
“This book is so good. I loved the characters (I think Elyse and I would be the best of friends IRL), the drama, the impossible situations and everything in between. ”
“I finished this pretty quickly as the book had a hold over me. It’s pretty fast paced, I needed to see this book through. I had no clue though that the way the plot ended up going was how this book was going to go. Very nice surprise as this book got me out of a reading slump. I am for sure going to be reading whatever Jessica puts out next! ”
“This book had me on edge, like wow. . .I finished this book within two days because it had me hooked!! the twists and turns in this book was absolutely amazing!! the way it was written was absolutely captivating too”
“I knew right from the start, that this is something that I would enjoy, and man, was I correct. It has haunting, twists and thrills, true crime vibes, psycho FMC, love and murder. If this was ever turned into a movie or tv show I would be first in line to watch this. ”
“The characters in The Manchineel had me hooked! I wasn’t ready for it to end. I need to know the next chapter in their stories.”
“The Manchineel was enthralling from page one. I started reading it on a plane and was very sorry to land! I just had to know how it ended! There were unexpected turns in the story all the way to the end!”
“A phenomenal read that keeps you guessing where it’s going to go the whole time.”
“I highly recommend those who enjoy a dark romance to check out this story, you won’t regret it. Within the pages of this story you will find realistic characters grappling with moral dilemmas, blurring the lines between right and wrong.”
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