Crime and Thrillers
This psychological thriller and story of survival follows the journeys of Ava and her teenage daughter, Isla. As we weave in and out of different time periods, we witness the women’s determination and love versus coercive behaviour, lies and murder.
Some years ago, Ava reluctantly left her mother and childhood home in Cornwall, for a life in London, where she moved in with best friend, Jen, and started a career as an artist.
But when she meets Peter at a nightclub one evening, Ava’s world is about to change…
Weaving in and out of two time periods, we follow both Ava and her daughter lsla’s stories at the hands of Peter and his nefarious Aunt Pam.
Can the women close to Ava help her rise out of the darkness and into the light? Or will she remain forever in the ruthless clutches of her captors
Rescuing Ava is a gripping psychological tale of how truth, love, and friendship battle against coercive control, lies and murder.
Here's what readers have to say about this book....
RESCUING AVA is an important book that should be read by anyone thinking of entering into a relationship; it may make you stop, wave away for a moment the fog of love, and ask yourself "will this be a balanced relationship or will I just be fulfilling the other person's fantasy?" A great read! Very relevant. Would definitely recommend!
Must Read! I loved this book and couldn't put it down. Well paced, intriguing with twists and turns. Its language is measured, so no flicking through pages. Didn't anticipate the ending either. Would really recommend.
Rescuing Ava is an enthralling and disturbing tale about a loving mother and daughter, Isla and Ava, who suffer extreme emotional abuse at the hands of Ava's husband, Peter and his Aunt Pam. Author Vivien Varga cleverly portrays the gradual erosion of self worth and self determination brought about by the abusers' insidious manipulation and deception and by their cruel, coercive control. This novel is a compelling and gripping read which is socially relevant today and which will resonate with anyone who has suffered or witnessed the devastating effects of an emotionally abusive relationship and coercion. However, in the midst of the feelings of helplessness and despair suffered by Ava and Isla, the author gives us a much needed sense of enlightenment and optimism in the loving and protective bond shared between mother and daughter and in their eventual determination to reach out and to break through the cycle of abuse and to finally reclaim their lives.
Rescuing Ava, a tale for today Rescuing Ava is a novel of empowerment involving three generations. It tells a compelling story, deftly linking past, present and future. The main theme of escaping entrapment is developed with surety and spareness of style. The tension created by Aunt Pam’s visit at the beginning is palpable. It sets the scene for the unfurling of betrayal and entrapment but also of strength, loyalty and trust. The story is a journey of self-discovery at the end of which Isla feels her newly gained knowledge and power allows her to be generous in understanding others. This is a page turner of a novel. I was unable to put it down. It is very much a tale for our times…and watch out for Marmalade the cat, a constant and calming presence!
