The Quintessential American Family
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MatureComplete Thu, Apr 9, 20208h 6m
A unique psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the last page.
Mark Wilson hasn't been himself since the terrible car accident that occurred a year ago. He has a severe case of amnesia. He doesn't remember certain aspects of his past. But there are specific things that Mark is definitely certain of. His wife Nicole is having an affair right under his nose. His sister, Jackson, is back in his life and they're both delighted to be reunited but his wife completely disapproves of Jackson's presence. Everyone is terrified of his wife. His entire family is lying to him and keeping secrets. He can't trust the main people he should always be able to rely on-his family. Mark doesn't know the man he once was and the odd life he lived. Things will change even if he has to become the villain.
The people in his life have created the quintessential loving family but it's all smoke and mirrors. Mark is starting to see past the illusion. He can't shake the sense of impending danger and the feeling of doom constantly nipping at the back of his ankles. He has to accept the fact that nothing is what it seems.
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