Blurred Fates

KATE WHITTIER has it all: a loving, even-keeled husband, two great kids,
and a beautiful home in Southern California. But Kate is living a lie.
In a desperate attempt to create the safe, happy family she never had,
she has been hiding secrets for decades—things she’s convinced make her
unworthy of her wellborn husband, Jacob, and the privileged life he has
provided.

Then, one ordinary evening, Jacob confesses to a drunken sexual
indiscretion he doesn’t quite remember, and Kate cracks open. Molten
memories rise to the surface. Volatile emotions swirl. Triggered in ways
she didn’t see coming, Kate is overwhelmed by rage she cannot explain
and fear of who she might become.

Her marriage unraveling, Kate returns to her childhood home, hoping to
find closure. Instead, as the past invades the present and relationships
collide, Kate discovers she’s not the only one lying—and the truth may
not set anyone free.


Genre: Mystery

"This story of a woman struggling to overcome the abuse of her childhood unfolded slowly in layers that kept me engaged until the end. The questions raised by Kathryn's struggles will resonate with all readers: How do we overcome the abuses of our past? Can one ever rise above the circumstances of her childhood? Whom do we love, and why? In Blurred Fates, the devastating effects of adultery, abuse, abandonment, suicide, and unrequited love collide to create a gripping, well-told narrative." - Tabitha Forney

"Zadeik's piercing, gut-wrenching, and gripping story about a fractured marriage, buried family secrets, and a woman fighting to regain her life is a remarkable debut that will keep you riveted until the last page." - Jamie Freveletti

"Blurred Fates is a beautifully written debut novel. It teaches us about love, betrayal, secrets, and the courage to speak the truth . . . whatever the consequences." - Sondra Helene