Nowhere Man is a fascinating suspense thriller by Deborah Stone. When Diana arrives home, she finds her husband dead, and it is confirmed that he committed suicide. His suicide note serves no purpose other than to assure her that she is well taken care of. Meanwhile, in an entirely different location, Angie's husband Ray disappears without a trace. Although he is often away from home for extended periods, this circumstance seems rather different. Furthermore, their troubled teenage son Ben blames his mother for everything that goes wrong in their family. As Diana and Angie probe into their husbands' pasts for clues, they uncover a web of long-buried secrets and deception. In a twisted revelation, the two women's separate searches intersect. A troubled Daniel adds to the complex mystery. What is the connection between the three stories?

A well-crafted story, Deborah Stone's Nowhere Man is detailed and engaging. Through her alternate story narrative, the author captures your attention. The easy-to-read style will keep you hooked as you wonder how all three cases are connected. A twisted and mysterious plot, along with flawless character development, is revealed in the novel's steady pace. The reader becomes immersed in each character's world, curious about the results of the events as they unfold. Ultimately, everything comes together and just as you think it's all over, you are surprised by a mind-blowing, unexpected ending. An unpredictable psychological thriller offering suspense, intrigue, deceit, and betrayal, Nowhere Man is a must-read. Fans of crime mystery who enjoy analyzing the psyches of disturbed minds, this book is for you.

In Deborah Stone’s Nowhere Man, Diana, happily married to Patrick, experiences a terrible shock. She also has to contend with her mother Marjorie, who is very demanding and in the early stages of dementia. Enter Ian, who is willing to help Diana in her shop, but the vibes are not right and she does not trust him. A few miles away, Angie, happily married to Ray, has a seventeen-year-old son Ben, who is now at that age when life is difficult and communication is at a low ebb. She is struggling to cope without her husband, who is away most of the time working for the Ministry of Defence in the UK, and she never knows when he will turn up. He breezes in for a few days and then disappears for days at a time. But then neither she nor Ben can contact him. As the days pass, she becomes more and more frantic. Her friend Julia tries to cheer her up, but Angie must struggle with a busy life and family of her own. Then to make matters worse, Ben disappears and she has no idea where he is.

Deborah Stone’s Nowhere Man is a great psychological thriller. Within the first few pages, I was hooked. Everyone is connected in some way, but how is only explained at the end of the book. Every time I thought I guessed who the antagonist was, I was proved wrong again and again. There are so many twists and turns I began to trust none of the characters. I was taken by surprise many times. I also like Stone’s writing style. She has an easy and comfortable skill in putting words together as the sentences and scenes flow into each other. I connected with the characters, especially Diana. After the explosive first chapter, I was holding my breath as I waited for her to arrive home. If I say any more I shall give too much away. Great read, and highly recommended. A well-deserved five stars.

“You made your own luck in life, and there was absolutely no point in relying on anyone else to make it for you.” This is true, but as depicted in Nowhere Man by Deborah Stone, luck has a price, especially when created at the expense of innocents. Two women, Angie and Diane, in two different cities with seemingly nothing in common, find themselves paying the price of a psycho's need to create luck and satisfy an unquenchable thirst for revenge. Their commonality is a man named Daniel. But Daniel may not exist. He could be Ray, Ian, or Tom. He could be anyone. As their mundane and decaying lives are shattered by the schemes of a brilliant madman, both women realize that hate only breeds more hate and all transgressions must be accounted for in this life, not the next.

Splendidly clever and unique, Nowhere Man by Deborah Stone is a superb example of mystery and suspense. The brilliant plot takes a while to unravel as there is well-executed misdirection in the early stages of the novel, making it difficult to predict how the story will unfold. Multiple themes, including deception, the cost of repressed feelings, trust, and the price of lying to yourself, are presented and play a key role. First-rate character development is present via a cast that includes one of the most fascinating villains I have ever encountered, and even the secondary characters are very well-defined and believable. A steady and, at times, brisk pace adds to the suspense and makes Nowhere Man a multilayered story and a real page-turner.

Nowhere Man by Deborah Stone is for fans of suspense, psychological thrillers, mysteries, and crime dramas. Patrick Whitlock takes his own life. His wife, Diana, doesn't understand what has led him to this fatal decision. She struggles to cope with her loss and keep her small business afloat. Also, her elderly mother, Marjorie, requires more and more attention. A strange man claiming that he represents a local council keeps visiting Marjorie. Angie Reynolds is accustomed to her husband Ray's frequent absences as he is a government worker. But this time, something seems to be wrong. Angie cannot reach him for quite a while, and their teenage son, Ben, gets irritated. Angie finds letters addressed to different people in Ray's wardrobe. Is it possible that Ray lied to Angie all these years? Why can't Diana catch a break with one disaster after another befalling her?

Deborah Stone's Nowhere Man is a page-turner that delves into the dark side of human nature. The author hints that even the most ordinary-looking situation may have a sinister meaning. The book is not horror, yet it gives us chills. Stone skillfully crafts her characters. Diana has a puzzling personality. She tries to be composed, but something nags at her and creates an inner conflict. Angie is a trusting and loving wife and a dedicated mother. She seems naive, but this impression is illusive. Her character development offers many surprises. Marjorie annoys her daughter, as, unfortunately, many mothers her age do. Her subplot motivates us to be more accepting and attentive to our elderly parents. The author creates an intricate and captivating intrigue around these women, making us guess what they may have in common until the end. The conclusion is unexpected. This novel is for readers brave enough to admit that cozy everyday reality may become ugly and dangerous in the blink of an eye.