VALERIE R. CLAY'S
PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS
CLEAN
Held Hostage is a GRIPPING, large-sized, easy-to-read thriller based on true events. I aim to write books that allow my readers to dive into narratives that not only entertain but also empower a positive mindset through stories of resilience and recovery.
Hello, and welcome to my website! I am a writer, artist, digital designer, and an enthusiast of creative pursuits. I'm the mother of two grown, handsome men and the owner of a six-pound Morkie who struts around like she's the queen of the house! I'm married to a know-it-all husband who constantly competes to make the Guinness World Records for "Random Facts," though I'm not sure they have a category for that. We live a debt-free, minimalistic lifestyle. We love to travel, get our hands dirty remodeling houses, and occasionally garden. I am currently working on content for my new blog called "Open Book," and plan to highlight boutique bookstores on my "Next Chapter Tour." Subscribe below to join my community and get updates on my upcoming work.
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In Held Hostage, Rebecca Mae Hill painfully recounts her childhood in Jug Hollow, Alabama. She endures not just abuse, neglect, and homelessness, but also faces the aching loneliness of being invisible to those who should protect her. She witnesses her abuser committing an act that leaves a deep sorrow within her soul. In this Cinderella-like story, she is the main caregiver for her brother Jack and is used as a maid beginning at only five years old. In a chilling act of revenge, she is abducted at the age of ten, leading to an unimaginable aftermath of pain and sorrow. Will she have the courage to reveal a secret she's buried her entire life?
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TRUTH TO THRILLER
Valerie Clay introduces a unique twist to the thriller genre. She transforms real stories into fictional narratives. Her books emphasize not the protagonists, but the resilient mindset of victims and their ability to overcome obstacles. Written to help victims of abuse, her upcoming debut novels will convey a powerful message of hope that recovery from trauma is possible. Valerie's books are not meant to sit on a shelf after being read. They have a mission! Read about it here.
Valerie's upcoming novels are clean psychological thrillers (not horrors) for readers seeking an edge-of-your-seat experience. Ready to be thrilled and inspired? You can now join Valerie's community of readers. Sign up here to be the first to know when her books are available.
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Stay tuned for the second iteration of the Held Hostage duo, Held for Ransom.
The sequel to HELD HOSTAGE delves into the terrifying abduction of Jack Hill. Jack's dad falls into significant debt to a drug-dealing neighbor. Jack takes the brunt of the punishment for his offenses in a battle for survival as his mental health worsens when he is used as collateral and held for ransom. Jack’s young age and brain damage cause him to turn the situation into a life-threatening one. Will Jack manage to escape this dangerous ordeal? The second book is far more dramatic than the first, as Jack fights to survive!
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