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The Unreliables: When The Only One You Can Trust Doesn't Exist Paperback – February 24, 2022

by Katherine Nichols (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
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Strand Magazine Top 25 Mystery Novels of 2022

The line between insanity and sanity is explored in this wonderfully plotted tale of murder with a conspiracy adding menace.

The murder of her husband Michael shatters successful author Kara Dolan's world. Driven by guilt and grief, she refuses to accept the police's conclusion that the shooting was random. She struggles to make sense of the unthinkable until her very public breakdown forces her to give in to her stepmother's demand to see a psychiatrist.

An investigative reporter confirms her suspicions that her husband's killer had a hidden motive and insists Kara is the only one who can uncover it. When a character from her novels goes rogue, she questions her sanity. Before she can sort out fact from fiction, more immediate problems arise: an angry fan whose hateful online messages escalate to terrifying threats and a killer who wants her out of the way.

Kara realizes she must learn to rely on herself unless she's become one of them-the unreliables.

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    February 24, 2022
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  6. ISBN-13
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About the Author

Katherine Nichols, author of The Sometime Sister, lives in Marietta, Georgia with her husband and their two rescue cats and two dogs. In addition to her passion for writing, she enjoys reading, hiking, traveling, and hanging out with her four incredible grandkids. She is vice president of the Atlanta Writers Club and Sisters in Crime.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Black Rose Writing (February 24, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 235 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1684338883
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1684338887
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.59 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 22 ratings

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Katherine Nichols is a writer of suspense with heart and humor. She is the author of The Sometime Sister, The Unreliables, and Trust Issues. A vice president of The Atlanta Writers Club, she also serves on the board of Sisters in Crime Atlanta. As a strong proponent of women authors supporting each other, Katherine is a co-host of the inspirational Wild Women Who Write Take Flight podcast. When she isn’t spending time with her children and grandchildren, Katherine loves to read, walk, and travel. She lives in Lilburn, Georgia with her husband, two rescue dogs, and two rescue cats.

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Elizabeth Moore Kraus
5.0 out of 5 stars A Perfect Vacation Read
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2022
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I decided to take the Katherine Nichols book, “The Unreliables,” along with me on vacation as my beach read, and I am glad that I did.
Throughout the book, Nichols builds tension and suspense through a wide variety of characters from various walks of life. Kara, the protagonist, is an author of a series of books whose protagonist is the anthesis of Kara: this soon introduces unexpected problems for the newly widowed author. Struggling deeply following the murder of her husband, Kara decides to hush up her stepmom by agreeing to see a Dr. Riley for help. He prescribes medication for depression, which Kara quickly proceeds to wash down with alcohol—lots of it and often. It feels better for her to let the day fade into alcohol than deal with reality, which includes feeling isolated and in turn no one she can rely upon, or so this seems to be her truth right now.
In the middle of her grief, Kara’s editor suggests she teach an adult workshop covering the elements of writing a mystery novel. The editor believes it’s the perfect distraction for her prized author; Kara begrudgingly agrees to teach. When she isn’t teaching or grading papers, Kara is spending her time trying to figure out who murdered her husband and why. Then it’s after reading the papers from the first writing assignment when each student quickly becomes a suspect for Kara, and the reader too as a matter of fact. Honestly, I became so engaged with the story, the many characters, and the twists and turns that I wanted to shake Kara and tell her “snap out of it,” which shows just how invested I became in this book. Enjoy the read!
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Dorothy Lamb
5.0 out of 5 stars Page turning mystery
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2022
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Who or what is unreliable anyway? This engaging work will have you question as you delve deep into detail. It had me considering unreliables in my own life. When a book continues its influence after its pages are closed-that’s a good thing.
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cathyjo caputo
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2022
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Loved the suspense and the storyline!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read from K. Nichols
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2023
A well woven mystery with lost of twists and turns. Satirical and smart-alecky. Expertly written. The Unreliables is just what you have come to rely on from Katherine Nichols.
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Eddie
5.0 out of 5 stars I love these characters!
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2022
I love Kara's voice, I love her alter-ego. The author has a way with words! There are so many wonderful lines that make you just stop and smile and want to read them over again. This is a fun read!! I got through it quickly and wanted some more!
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Kate
5.0 out of 5 stars A suspenseful, page turner with incredibly well developed characters!
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2022
Katherine Nichols gives us another amazing read. I particularly connected with her unique perspective on grief. Her main character, Kara, has such depth in the way she processes the unpredictability of life. Her insights are also so well integrated into the overall mystery that makes it a page turner you will not be able to put down!
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K. Conrey
5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect mix of mystery, suspense, and just a dash of humor.
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2022
This book had me hooked from the very first page where we find our heroine sitting in the middle of the cereal isle surrounded by "Goldie Os" and melting down! Nichols has a knack for understanding that surviving horrific situations requires a touch of humor now and then, and she weaves it into these pages masterfully. The tension and suspense are still kept front and center as we want from such a read. The Unreliables will grab you by the hand and pull you along for a wonderful adventure just as Kara Dolan's rogue fictional character Garnet does for her.
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Chuck Storla
5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent book by Ms. Nichols
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2022
This is the second book I have read by Katherine Nichols and once again I was impressed with her story-telling abilities. In this book, she presents the reader with the mystery surrounding the death of the heroine's husband as well as the story of the heroine's ability to perceive and handle reality.

Simply stated, you should read it.
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