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By: Earle Ashley Walcott (1859-1931)
In Blindfolded, Earle Ashley Walcott takes readers on a gripping journey through the eyes of a young woman named Lily who awakens in a mysterious room blindfolded and bound. As Lily struggles to make sense of her situation and piece together memories of how she ended up in this predicament, the tension and suspense build up with each turn of the page.
Walcott does a commendable job of keeping the reader engaged through Lily’s internal monologues, as she grapples with fear, confusion, and determination to escape. The author’s descriptive writing style vividly paints the eerie atmosphere of Lily’s surroundings, effectively setting the stage for a thrilling and mysterious narrative.
The plot twists and turns keep readers on the edge of their seats, as Lily uncovers shocking revelations about her captor and his motivations. As the story unfolds, questions of trust, betrayal, and survival come to the forefront, adding layers of complexity to the narrative.
Overall, Blindfolded is a riveting psychological thriller that will captivate readers from start to finish. Walcott’s skillful storytelling and well-crafted characters make this a compelling read that will leave you guessing until the very end.
Book Description:
Giles Dudley is called upon by his cousin Henry Wilton to assist him in San Francisco, but the reason for the summons is not at all clear. Dudley answers the summons, only to find himself immediately wrapped in the middle of mystery and intrigue, the roots and ends of which he is utterly unaware. He has been given to care for a mysterious young boy whom he hasn’t even seen. His cousin has mysteriously disappeared. Dudley’s role in the mystery has him convinced that as he goes about trying to assist his cousin with whatever it was he wanted to accomplish, he does so completely blindfolded.
