Aftermath

Terri Blackstock

May 2021 · Sold by Thomas Nelson

About this ebook

This gripping new thriller will leave you on the edge of your seat.

A devastating explosion.

Three best friends attend a concert. Only one makes it out alive.

A trunk full of evidence.

When police stop Dustin Webb with a warrant to search his trunk, he knows there’s been a mistake. He’s former military and owns a security firm. But he’s horrified when the officers find explosives, and he can’t fathom how they got there.

An attorney who will risk it all for an old friend.

Criminal attorney Jamie Powell was Dustin’s best friend growing up. They haven’t spoken since he left for basic training, but she’s the first person he thinks of when he’s arrested. Jamie knows she’s putting her career on the line by defending an accused terrorist, but she’d never abandon him. Someone is framing Dustin to take the fall for shocking acts of violence . . . but why?

Praise for Aftermath:

“In Aftermath, Terri Blackstock plumbs the depth of human emotion in the face of devastating tragedy, grief, and loss. Yet, she still manages to give readers her trademark suspenseful story, sweet romance, and hope for the future. From gut-wrenching scenes in a cancer patient’s hospital room to seeing the world through the eyes of a young woman with a debilitating mental health disorder, Blackstock pulls no punches about human frailties. Does the end justify the means? Romantic suspense lovers won’t want to miss Aftermath.” —Kelly Irvin, bestselling author

• Stand-alone mystery and suspense thriller
• Book length: 72,000 words
• Includes discussion questions for book clubs
• Other suspense novels by Terri Blackstock: If I Run, If I’m Found, If I Live, Smoke Screen, Cape Refuge, and Truth-Stained Lies

Ratings and reviews

Aftermath By Terri Blackstone It was a concert for a political rally that suddenly turned deadly. Guilt, accusations, and possible motive grip the media and into this fray an innocent man finds himself being framed for something he didn't do. With no one else he can trust he turns to the only person who has always believed in him - but is Jamie Powell up for the chaos that is about to come her way? Can she prove that Dustin Webb is as innocent as she knows him to be? Aftermath deals with everything that happens after an explosion that destroys the lives of so many. A survivor dealing with the feelings of losing her friends. A business partner whose partner is charged with a crime while dealing with his own personal crisis. An attorney facing the biggest case of her career. Aftermath takes the reader into the minds of several of the main character letting them see the world through their eyes, their feelings as they try to move on and reclaim their shattered lives. The action is intense and remains so throughout. The characters are well developed and one can easily connect with each of them on their own level and from where they are coming from. If you want to experience a range of emotions in your reading Terri Blackstone offers just such an experience. Aftermath is explosive and you don't want to miss it! I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I offer my honest opinion - All thoughts expressed are my own.

Terri Blackstock has achieved the perfect blend of suspense, romance, faith, and mystery in Aftermath. She mixed all of those elements in with terrorism, revenge, mental illness, betrayal, forgiveness, and reconciliation in a book that kept me up late into the night, or more accurately, early into the morning.. The plot has twist and turns and flows smoothly; the dialogue is natural; and the pacing is perfection. I highly recommend this book and this author. I definitely plan on reading more of Terri Blackstock's work. I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and have given my opinion of this well-written book.

Aftermath had me on the edge of my seat, and enjoying every minute of it. From the horror of reading about a bombing first hand to nervously hoping the truth would prevail, Blackstock is a suspense master. The twists and turns in this book took me by surprise and that’s not an easy thing to do. I easily loved Dustin and Jamie and had fun picturing them growing up alongside each other. I could not imagine how Dustin was feeling being accused of being a terrorist. Having to prove yourself innocent isn’t as easy as it sounds, and Dustin and Jamie have an uphill battle ahead of them. Will innocent until proven guilty be true in Dustins case? Or is something more sinister at play? This story threw me for a loop several times. I had a hard time putting the book down not knowing what could possibly happen next. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Suspense with just the right amount of Romance mixed in. I received a copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Publishing and was in no way forced to post a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

About the author

Terri Blackstock has sold over seven million books worldwide and is a New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author. She is the award-winning author of Intervention, Vicious Cycle, and Downfall, as well as such series as Cape Refuge, Newpointe 911, the SunCoast Chronicles, and the Restoration Series. Visit her website at www.terriblackstock.com; Facebook: tblackstock; Twitter: @terriblackstock.