A Semblance of Sorrow: A Hollowbrook Lie

By Wayne L. Chavez

A Semblance of Sorrow: A Hollowbrook Lie

What if the greatest tragedy of your life was a lie? And what if proving it meant becoming the next victim?

A year ago, Elowen "Wren" Hayes lost her mother to suicide. Now, at the secluded and prestigious Hollowbrook Academy, history has repeated itself in the most brutal way possible with the death of her only friend. The police call it a tragedy. The headmistress calls it a pattern of grief. But Wren knows it's murder.

The killer is clever, staging the death to mirror her mother's and using Wren's own sorrow as a weapon to silence her. But they made three fatal mistakes: a clumsy knot, the wrong paper, and a location her friend would never have chosen. They left a flaw in the semblance. Armed with nothing but her sharp mind and a burning need for justice, Wren must dive into the dark, secretive heart of Hollowbrook Academy. She is pitted against a powerful elite who will do anything to protect their legacy, led by the chillingly charismatic Rhys Maddock. As she uncovers a history of covered-up sins tied to a generations-old secret society, she makes a terrifying discovery: her mother's past is deeply entwined with the academy's shadows. The truth she seeks is hidden in a web of old money, older lies, and a curse that feeds on sorrow.

Readers will be swept into a world of:
- Atmospheric Suspense: Experience the haunting setting of a Gothic academy where secrets whisper from the stone walls and the ancient Weeping Wood holds its deadly secrets.
- A Relentless Mystery: Unravel a tightly-woven plot full of clever clues, shocking twists, and a killer hiding in plain sight.
- Emotional Depth: Connect with a protagonist whose journey through grief, guilt, and resilience forms the powerful heart of this gripping thriller.

The clock is ticking. The killer is watching. And Wren must expose the truth before the next chapter in Hollowbrook's bloody history is written with her name.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FZZWDB98
• ISBN13: 9798273122628
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"