Book Summary: Verity
The compelling psychological thriller “Verity” by Colleen Hoover explores the murky and perverse depths of infatuation, secrets, and manipulation. In this terrifying story, struggling novelist Lowen Ashleigh is hired by injured author Verity Crawford to finish a string of best-selling works. Investigating Verity’s unfinished novel, Lowen finds startling information that not only shocks her but also puts her life and sanity at jeopardy. “Verity” is an engrossing novel that will have readers on the edge of their seats right up to the very end thanks to its compelling plot, nuanced characters, and stunning twists. CLICK HERE to hear the unfinished novel and it’s mysteries with Audible for FREE.
Chapter Summaries:
Chapter 1: The Offer
A rich chance is presented to Lowen Ashleigh, a failing writer, to finish the critically renowned novelist Verity Crawford’s bestselling series of novels. Verity Crawford is unable to write anymore because of an injury. Lowen accepts the offer and consents to move into Verity’s house in order to finish the novel, despite her misgivings.
Chapter 2: The Manuscript
As Lowen peruses Verity’s incomplete work, she reveals upsetting information about her personal life and her interactions with her relatives. The dark and twisted quality of Verity’s writing unnerves Lowen more and more as she reads through the text.
Chapter 3: The Secrets
In Verity’s office, Lowen finds a hidden book that contains startling disclosures about Verity’s past and the real nature of her relationships with her family. Lowen becomes aware that she might be in danger as she tries to make sense of what she has discovered.
Chapter 4: The Lies
After discovering truths in Verity’s manuscripts, Lowen confronts her husband, Jeremy. Jeremy maintains that Lowen must be mistaken and disputes any knowledge he may have of the contents of the manuscripts. But Lowen starts to doubt Jeremy’s honesty and is still dubious of his intentions.
Chapter 5: The Obsession
Because he can’t get rid of the notion that there is more to the narrative than meets the eye, Lowen is more and more fixated on Verity and her background. Lowen’s investigation leads her to a number of disturbing discoveries that endanger her own life.
Chapter 6: The Betrayal
When Lowen finds evidence that Jeremy has been hiding things from her, her suspicions about him are validated. Lowen, feeling duped, has to tell Jeremy and Verity’s relatives the truth about their connection and the threat Verity poses.
Chapter 7: The Confrontation
Verity is confronted by Lowen about her history and the secrets she has been harboring in a heated exchange. As the tension grows, Lowen comes to the realization that Verity is far more dangerous than she had thought and that her own life might be in jeopardy.
Chapter 8: The Escape
In an attempt to reveal Verity’s true nature and the threats she presents, Lowen daringly flees her house. Lowen is in a race against time to solve the riddles of Verity’s history before it’s too late, with the aid of surprising allies.
The gripping and mysterious thriller “Verity” will have readers wondering right up to the very end. Colleen Hoover tells a compelling story of obsession, treachery, and the sinister truths that lurk beneath the surface with a dramatic plot, nuanced characters, and unexpected turns. Do not miss “Verity” if you enjoy psychological thrillers that keep you on the edge of your seat.
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