Rebecca has simple dreams. A promotion. Children. A happy marriage. But can she have it with Mitch?
Though she carefully keeps secrets to guard her safety, her marriage to Mitch, a successful doctor, is brutal and his abuse is escalating. A promotion at the bank could be the answer to her prayers, but Mitch has different plans for her life.
Ultimately, Rebecca must face her own inner demons before she can act. Will she be able to find her former, stronger self before Mitch destroys her completely?
Testimonials:
“I love this book. I think the way Katelin Maloney has written it speaks to many, many women.” Denise Brown, Domestic Violence Advocate
“Drowning is a page turner! It powerfully reveals the brainwashing effects of verbal abuse, the destruction of consciousness, and the confusion an abusive relationship generates. It is a groundbreaking novel.” Patricia Evans, author, The Verbally Abusive Relationship, Controlling People and more. www.verbalabuse.com
"Maloney has crafted a powerfully honest novel. Drowning should be required reading!” Nancy Haddock, National Bestselling Author
“Drowning tells a compelling and all too realistic story of suburban domestic violence. Maloney gives a hauntingly realistic look into the struggles of too many victims and their perpetrators who are living a life of lies presented in pretty pictures and a scrapbook that tells only half the story. It is my hope that this novel will invite readers to see the issue of domestic violence in a new light; with compassion not disdain for its many victims." Alli O'Malley, Domestic Violence Survivor and Executive Director, RESOLVE of Greater Rochester
“Katelin Maloney keeps you in suspense until the last page wondering if Rebecca will take her friend's advice and leave her abusive husband or will she stay with him and continue to be emotionally and physically abused? Ms. Maloney does a marvelous job of portraying the inner thought life of an abuse victim, whose life gets smaller and smaller as she hopes against hope her husband will miraculously change.” Caroline Abbott author of A Journey Through Emotional Abuse: from Bondage to Freedom and A Journey to Healing After Emotional Abuse.
“Drowning is an avid page turner. Katelin Maloney's writing is beautiful. Her story is deep; and its message is poignant. Readers will not want to put it aside until they reach the last page.” Lauren Makarov, Author of Reflecting on Domestic Violence: Understanding the Emotional Aftermath
“I love this book. I think the way Katelin Maloney has written it speaks to many, many women.” Denise Brown, Domestic Violence Advocate
“Drowning is a page turner! It powerfully reveals the brainwashing effects of verbal abuse, the destruction of consciousness, and the confusion an abusive relationship generates. It is a groundbreaking novel.” Patricia Evans, author, The Verbally Abusive Relationship, Controlling People and more. www.verbalabuse.com
"Maloney has crafted a powerfully honest novel. Drowning should be required reading!” Nancy Haddock, National Bestselling Author
“Drowning tells a compelling and all too realistic story of suburban domestic violence. Maloney gives a hauntingly realistic look into the struggles of too many victims and their perpetrators who are living a life of lies presented in pretty pictures and a scrapbook that tells only half the story. It is my hope that this novel will invite readers to see the issue of domestic violence in a new light; with compassion not disdain for its many victims." Alli O'Malley, Domestic Violence Survivor and Executive Director, RESOLVE of Greater Rochester
“Katelin Maloney keeps you in suspense until the last page wondering if Rebecca will take her friend's advice and leave her abusive husband or will she stay with him and continue to be emotionally and physically abused? Ms. Maloney does a marvelous job of portraying the inner thought life of an abuse victim, whose life gets smaller and smaller as she hopes against hope her husband will miraculously change.” Caroline Abbott author of A Journey Through Emotional Abuse: from Bondage to Freedom and A Journey to Healing After Emotional Abuse.
“Drowning is an avid page turner. Katelin Maloney's writing is beautiful. Her story is deep; and its message is poignant. Readers will not want to put it aside until they reach the last page.” Lauren Makarov, Author of Reflecting on Domestic Violence: Understanding the Emotional Aftermath