Twenty Years Later by Charlie Donlea, Episode 38

from Desideratum · host Theresa Bakken

This week's featured novel is the latest thriller from the imagination of author Charlie Donlea.  Twenty Years Later kept me puzzling and guessing until the very end. You will meet characters who work to uncover the truth behind a 20 year old murder case while they also confront and face things they are hiding from.  It's a story about memory, betrayal and reinvention.  Listen to a scene from the audiobook performed by Vivienne Leheny.  And, listen as Charlie shares:  How the idea for this story came from a headline... What he uses as a beacon when he's writing... And why his essential thing is connected to rejection - lots and lots of rejection.  You can find out more about Charlie and his other novels on his website.   https://www.charliedonlea.com/ Visit the Kensington Books website to pre-order the book at 20% off.  Just use the Desideratum Podcast DP20 listener code at checkout. Thank you Kensington Books for connecting me to great authors and sharing this discount with my listeners.  https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/ Visit Libro.fm to purchase the audiobook narrated by Vivienne Leheny and produced by Highbridge Audio a division of Recorded Books - available December 28th. When you follow this link, you support the Desideratum Podcast and you can choose a local bookstore to support as well.  Thank you Libro.fm for the affiliate partnership.  https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=970873 Libro.fm has audiobook gift memberships available now - they come in 3 month- ($45), 6month- ($90), and 12-month ($180) durations. Follow this link to purchase a gift membership:  https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=970873&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Fgift

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This week's featured novel is the latest thriller from the imagination of author Charlie Donlea. Twenty Years Later kept me puzzling and guessing until the very end. You will meet characters who work to uncover the truth behind a 20 year old murder case while they also confront and face things they are hiding from. It's a story about memory, betrayal and reinvention. Listen to a scene from the audiobook performed by Vivienne Leheny. And, listen as Charlie shares: How the idea for this story came from a headline... What he uses as a beacon when he's writing... And why his essential thing is connected to rejection - lots and lots of rejection. You can find out more about Charlie and his other novels on his website. https://www.charliedonlea.com/ Visit the Kensington Books website to pre-order the book at 20% off. Just use the Desideratum Podcast DP20 listener code at checkout. Thank you Kensington Books for connecting me to great authors and sharing this discount with my listeners. https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/ Visit Libro.fm to purchase the audiobook narrated by Vivienne Leheny and produced by Highbridge Audio a division of Recorded Books - available December 28th. When you follow this link, you support the Desideratum Podcast and you can choose a local bookstore to support as well. Thank you Libro.fm for the affiliate partnership. https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=970873 Libro.fm has audiobook gift memberships available now - they come in 3 month- ($45), 6month- ($90), and 12-month ($180) durations. Follow this link to purchase a gift membership: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=970873&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Fgift

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