VALERIE CLAY'S PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS
CONSUMING
In HELD HOSTAGE, Rebecca Mae Hill painfully recounts her childhood in Jug Hollow, Alabama. She endures not just abuse, neglect, and homelessness, but also faces the aching loneliness of being invisible to those who should protect her. Her world shatters when she is abducted and thrust into an act of sex trafficking at only ten years old. Her parents abandon her to face unspeakable trauma alone as her life becomes overwhelming. Through resilience, she leaves home at an early age. Therapeutic writing serves as her support, gradually helping her heal, with her passion leading her toward a career as an author. Yet at the height of her success, she is haunted by a sinister secret. To move forward, Mae must confront her childhood demons. Will she find the strength to reveal the truth she's buried for so long?
BEYOND A MEMOIR
A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE!
Valerie Clay introduces a unique twist to the thriller genre. She transforms real-life painful memories and terrifying stories into triumphant narratives! Her books emphasize not the protagonists, but the resilient mindset of victims and their ability to overcome obstacles. Designed to support abuse victims on their healing journey, her stories aim to inspire hope with a thrilling twist that will keep you coming back for more!
Her upcoming debut novel and its sequel will not only entertain but also convey a powerful message that recovery from trauma is possible. Valerie transforms victims' stories into thrilling works of fiction. HELD HOSTAGE is among the first. The sequel, HELD FOR RANSOM, will provide an unexpected and satisfying ending to the story—coming soon!
Valerie's upcoming novels are clean psychological thrillers (not horrors) for readers seeking an edge-of-your-seat experience. Ready to be thrilled and inspired? You can soon join Valerie's community of readers. Sign up here to be the first to know when her book is published.
COMING SOON!
Stay tuned for the second iteration of the HELD HOSTAGE duo, HELD FOR RANSOM.
The sequel to HELD HOSTAGE delves into the terrifying abduction of Rebecca Mae Hill's brother, Jack, during Mae's absence. Morton's situation is far more desperate than anyone realizes when he falls into significant debt to a drug-dealing neighbor. Jack takes the brunt of the punishment for his offenses in a battle for survival as his mental health worsens when he is used as collateral and held for ransom. Jack’s young age and brain damage cause him to turn the situation into a life-threatening one, but Mae’s past teachings help him to get focused on breaking free. Will Jack manage to escape and survive this dangerous ordeal? The second book is far more intense than the first, as Jack fights to escape and survive!
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Valerie Clay, Author and Creative Writer