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Maze Aflame: Flimflam Man
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Series: The Maze Trilogy, Book 2
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ISBN10: 1919396594
ISBN13: 9781919396590
Publisher: Stark & Flame
Published: Dec 20 2025
Pages: 476
Weight: 1.39
Height: 0.96 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781919396590
Publisher: Stark & Flame
Published: Dec 20 2025
Pages: 476
Weight: 1.39
Height: 0.96 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
What happens when the man who heals you is the one who breaks you?In the second instalment of the tumultuous story, based on actual events, we will experience how Mary's life will continue to plunge her deeper into the abyss of Dr Bates' deceit and treachery. The things between Paul and Mary's once tender marriage turns sour, leaving their innocent children caught in the crossfire. Bates' malevolent schemes have ensnared Mary as divorce looms on the horizon.
The first tremors of danger quake through Mary's existence when she flees for her very survival, with Bates by her side and with the menacing shadow of the mafia hot on their trail. Matters escalate when a deluge of accusations, ranging from sexual abuse to financial fraud, rain down upon the once-charismatic Dr Bates.As Mary grapples with the consequences of her entanglement with Bates, her inner turmoil captures her. From the neon-lit streets of Hong Kong to Dubai and to the sun-drenched shores of the Caribbean, the world becomes a vivid canvas for this heart-pounding thriller which includes criminal elements in this dark romance.The character of Bates' demeanour shines through, painting a chilling portrait of a man steeped in darkness. Yet, beyond the veil of a troubled romance lies a harrowing exploration of the doc's personality disorder when Mary peels the layers of Bates' twisted psyche off.With Each revelation, Mary confronts the harsh reality of her lover's true nature-devoid of empathy, mired in narcissism, and throughout devoid of remorse. Gone is the naïve woman, once blinded by his charm, now replaced by a sombre reflection of her horrifying life journey with Bates.No doubt, Dr Bates emerges as a full-fledged predator, wielding flattery like a deadly weapon to ensnare his prey. For any woman grappling with the uncertainty of loving a psychopath, Mary's story serves as a haunting mirror of their own struggles, a cautionary tale of the depths one sinks into when love blinds and deception reigns.
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