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  • Written by: Kathryn Croft
  • Narrated by: Lisa Coleman
  • Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (122 ratings)

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The Stranger Within

Written by: Kathryn Croft
Narrated by: Lisa Coleman
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Publisher's Summary

Be careful what you wish for. On the surface, Callie Harwell has it all. Newly married to James, she finally gets the family she has longed for and becomes a mother to his two sons. So why is she arrested for murder?

Things are not as Callie hoped they would be and she struggles to be accepted as part of James' family, and to keep hidden the secrets that could destroy her future.

As her life spirals out of control, setting in motion a chain of events with devastating consequences, Callie is forced to question how well we ever really know ourselves.

©2014 Kathryn Croft (P)2016 Audible, Ltd

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Excellent thriller, kept me guessing

This is a very chilling story and as you see events unfold, you can relate to all of the characters and also really despise some of their decisions. This story highlights the stranger within all of us, and the secrets and lies that we keep to protect the ones we love. Also how these "small lies" can grow into life shattering events. The twists and turns are really entertaining and I recommend this riveting read to anyone who enjoys a good thriller.

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Uncomfortable, but...

I did not enjoy this book. But it had me riveted. It’s just so damned uncomfortable. But it’s meant to be. It does a great job of it. And...I was always guessing. And cringing. And listening.
Well done Ms Croft and Ms Coleman.

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  • KPG
  • 2023-05-31

Loved it!

I found this book excellent!
Couldn’t put it down… lots of twists and turns… great summer read

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Got easily hooked!

Great listen and enjoyed the writing style, twists and turns in every chapter, so good!

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Amazing

I thought I knew how it was going to end, then BAM, plot twist….
I absolutely loved this book!

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The Stranger Within

Excellent book and excellent narrator .
I enjoy every minute listening this book. Kept my attention all the time. Unexpected ending.

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Wow very good

Kept you on the seat on what was to come if this terrible situation. Had tears of what she sacrificed

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Confused

The author doesn't come right out and say that the main protagonist is mentally ill but that seems to be the only reason I can see for the completely stupid decisions made throughout the story.

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Great story telling

Although I really enjoyed the book, I had figured out the ending and was not really surprised by it like some readers were.

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  • BT
  • 2018-05-12

A Whirlwind of Emotion

I found I really emphasized with the protagonist and felt conflicted as we discovered more of the book and the other aspects that contributed to making her life more challenging.

At first we feel like we know the situation and understand what's going on. Callie is easy to connect with until the "stranger" begins to show and then eventually the author finally let's us in on what was happening.

it was difficult to write this without giving anything away but I enjoyed the book by the end once the OH! moments made sense.

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