Killer Amnesia. Sherri Shackelford

      

      Her life is a mystery...

      And forgetting the past can be deadly.

      Run off the road, investigative journalist Emma Lyons awakens with no memory of who she is or what happened. And researching her own past with Deputy Liam McCourt quickly leads to a killer who wants them silenced. Branded outsiders in a sleepy Texas town full of dark secrets, can they escape an unknown threat dead set on robbing Emma of her past—and future?

      SHERRI SHACKELFORD is an award-winning author of inspirational books featuring ordinary people discovering extraordinary love. A reformed pessimist, Sherri has a passion for storytelling. Her books are fast paced and heartfelt with a generous dose of humor. She loves to hear from readers at [email protected]. Visit her website at sherrishackelford.com.

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      Killer Amnesia

      Sherri Shackelford

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      ISBN: 978-1-474-09760-4

      KILLER AMNESIA

      © 2019 Sherri Shackelford

      Published in Great Britain 2019

      by Mills & Boon, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF

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      Emma was more frightened than she’d ever been in her life.

      Her memory was spotty at best. She was filling in the edges, but a giant blank space remained at the center. The blow to her head had left her with only random dribbles of recollection surrounding the events leading to the accident.

      Who had put the envelope of photos in her overnight bag—and when? They’d been placed there after the accident, that much she knew.

      Someone had been watching her and wanted her to know she was exposed.

      “I’m sorry,” Liam said, his expression awash with guilt. “We were supposed to keep you safe, and we didn’t.”

      “I don’t blame you. Everyone did their best. I’m here, aren’t I? I survived the accident. I survived the attack.”

      She’d survived because someone out there wanted her to. He wanted her alive because he had worse things in store for her.

      Her stalker was giving her sly nudges to let her know she wasn’t safe. He was letting her know there were no gaps in his memory of her.

      Dear Reader,

      When I first started writing, a mentor encouraged me to tape a picture of a “reader” to my computer to remind me of the most important part of the story—you. The reader is the most essential contribution to any book. Writers only provide the framework; your imagination does the rest. Now when I sit in front of my computer, I know I’m writing for Terrill, Valri, Debra E. and Trixi. I’m writing for Marnita, Bobby, Vernell and Cathy... I’m writing for you. I hope you enjoyed Liam and Emma’s journey!

      I love connecting with readers and would enjoy hearing your thoughts on this story. If you’re interested in learning more about this book or others that I have written, I have more information on my website: sherrishackelford.com. I can also be reached at email: [email protected], or at PO Box 116, Elkhorn, NE 68022.

      My sincerest gratitude for being the reason I’m able to do what I love each day!

       Sherri Shackelford

      Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

      —Psalm 51:10

      To the people who stay up later than they should to read the next page, to the people who can immediately flip to their favorite scene in their favorite book, to the people who save the last page until the next day because they’re not quite