With a dreary job, an obnoxious co-worker, and an abusive husband, each day was a living hell for Sophie Mathieson. Her life takes a turn for the worse when she receives an anonymous phone call and threatening texts. Someone wants her to spill her greatest secret, one that still makes her squirm with shame and guilt. In a parallel storyline, Dan is also living a miserable existence, owing to his mother’s frequent psychotic episodes and his aunt’s reluctance to get her institutionalized. Instead, Auntie concocts a nefarious plan to placate her sister that would mean hurting a person. Will Dan be able to stop his family or at least warn the unsuspecting victim in time? What happens when Dan and Sophie meet? Find out in Fractured Secrets, a psychological thriller by Lisa Alfano.

Having read and enjoyed Lisa Alfano’s other books previously, I was glad to find out that this one was no exception, either. The novel was chock-full of unexpected twists, leaving me gasping and scrambling to add up the facts. As always, Alfano excelled in creating the most despicable and twisted characters. Reading about their delusional ideas and insane demands made me frustrated beyond belief. Kudos to Alfano for eliciting such a strong reaction! It was scary to realize that anyone could become hapless pawns in the hands of such manipulative people. Through Sophie's and Dan’s characters, Alfano showed how mental abuse and neglect during childhood could make a person feel unworthy as an adult. The novel demonstrated how recovering from these inherent feelings and cutting ties with toxic people could be difficult but could bring one closer to healing. Alfano possesses a gift to create such twisted stories that can pull us down to the deepest, darkest abyss of the human psyche. Fractured Secrets is a must-read for anyone who loves psychological thrillers.

Fractured Secrets by Lisa Alfano is a psychological thriller. Sophie Mathieson isn't happy with her life. Her marriage is nothing special and her life is counted in how long she's worked at the Heller Corporation. On her 9,680th day, she starts receiving threats. Sophie has a secret and she lives her life in dread that her husband will find out. It's down to her to deal with the man making the threats, to stop her life from collapsing about her. Dan Zane is a doctor, a good one with a great future ahead, but he has his own demons. When they resurface, he must make a choice between his oath to "do no harm" or the family that left him behind. Dan's and Sophie's lives are about to collide in a spectacular fashion and when they discover that they are both a part of the same evil game, they need to learn to trust one another; not easy against a faceless enemy holding killer secrets over your head.

Fractured Secrets by Lisa Alfano is a thrilling read, full of suspense that will keep you on your toes. There are two stories here, each a separate journey until their paths cross and they become one. The threads of each are expertly weaved into a nail-biting thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat all the way through. The stories are alternated by chapter and the characters are well developed - far from normal, with flaws and demons - but you will relate to them and the two main protagonists are likable. The action is non-stop and the story will capture your attention from the first page. If psychological thrillers are your passion, this is one you shouldn't miss.