Brenda Hill’s experience as an editor, proofreader, and educator shines through in her suspense thriller, *Ten Times Guilty*. From the very first pages, the story grabs you and refuses to let go. Sergeant Reese and Captain Cooper are hunting a serial rapist and stalker. Tracy Micheals, a young single mother with a difficult past, is brutally attacked and terrorized. Reese believes Tracy’s attacker is the man he’s after, but the victims are too traumatized to help. Tracy instinctively trusts Reese to protect her, and Suzy Banning to help heal her mind. But can she bring herself to accept their help?
Hill demonstrates incredible insight into the challenges faced by rape survivors. She handles the physical and emotional aspects of healing with sensitivity and accuracy, addressing both historical and contemporary societal views on rape. The novel effectively portrays support systems and the police investigation, maintaining a high level of suspense throughout. The inner struggles of each character are vividly depicted. *Ten Times Guilty* is a compelling thriller that earns Brenda Hill a place among bestselling authors.