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What They're Saying About Dear Isabelle: "A haunting portrait of how modern technology can be used to intimidate and terrify, Dear Isabelle is a tense, taut thriller teaming with mystery and suspense. Jessica Swan has succeeded in creating an engrossing story that grips the reader until the revealing last pages."-Gene J. Fiorina, IBM “Dear Isabelle is a stirring tale that explores the gray area between romantic naiveté and the bitter sting of deceit. Swan’s unbridled sensitivity for her characters allows for a clever, well-crafted novel that displays extraordinary depth. There is a disarming candor that permeates Swan’s writing and the result is nothing short of an intense, expressive story that leaves you breathless.”-Chantal Janine Keene, Flourishing Art Custom Floral Design “A daring first novel by Swan that breaks all the rules and then makes its own. It’s an unforgettable story that stays with you long after the last page.” “In this engaging and suspenseful first novel by Jessica Swan, the main character, Isabelle Durant, a tall—very tall— troubled and introverted student of Classics, goes through fire and ultimately discovers inner resources she never knew she had. The author keeps us on edge as she also gives us insights into the hearts and minds of today's younger generation. I look forward to Jessica Swan's next work of fiction.” “A richly layered mystery set in the dreary, Jesuit grounds of Seattle University, Dear Isabelle is a magnificent first novel that explores fear and betrayal in a very deep and meaningful way. It was superb. I didn’t want it to end.” “Jessica Swan's captivating debut novel is a genuine foray into the depths of truth and memory. A darkly compelling narrative, Dear Isabelle twists and turns through a deliciously paranoid world of intimacy, illusion, and intimidation. Rich with unflappable honesty and intensity, her characters provide a window into today's college counter-culture.” “Dear Isabelle is a fast-moving story that keeps you at the edge of your seat. Narrated in the first-person, it’s a gripping look at fear and its damaging, paralyzing effects on the human psyche. Electrifying.” “Swan approaches her subjects always sideways -- never head on. Readers will be struck by Swan's dreamlike prose and may find themselves trapped between the world of illusion and reality. A tale of anguish and obsession, Dear Isabelle is a stunning debut for Swan.” “Jessica Swan’s vivid writing made every word of this story come alive. I found myself lingering over the exquisite, dazzling imagery as it casually weaved itself through the most painful of emotional landscapes. The effect was mesmerizing. Is there such a thing as a whimsical thriller? There is now.”
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