💡 Just in Time for Halloween: P.D. Workman’s An Abrupt Departure — A Chilling New Psychological Thriller You Won’t Be Able to Put Down
When the Perfect Suburb Hides a Perfect Crime
The air is getting colder, the nights are longer, and the streets of Bleeding Hearts Valley are hiding their darkest secrets.
This Halloween season, come enjoy a new world of obsession, paranoia, and suburban dread with An Abrupt Departure, a heart-pounding psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the final page.
A Missing Couple. A Sinister Clue. A Man Who Can’t Look Away.
When Graham Hall, a former finance professional turned junk-removal specialist, is hired to clear out an apartment abandoned by newlyweds Ashley and Ethan Quick, he expects nothing more than discarded furniture and forgotten junk.
Instead, he finds a chilling scene:
🔑 A cryptic apology note
💍 High-end jewelry and passports left behind
📖 A wedding album that tells a fractured love story
Convinced that the Quicks didn’t leave voluntarily, Graham digs deeper — discovering Ashley’s hidden journal of fear, documenting her belief that someone was stalking and gaslighting her in her own home.
Meet Graham Hall: The Reluctant Investigator
After walking away from a backstabbing corporate career, Graham wanted peace and a fresh start.
But his moral compass — and haunted past — won’t let him look away when others are in danger.
Running his business, Hall It Away, gives him purpose.
Unraveling the mystery of the missing Quicks might just change everything.
Why Readers Love An Abrupt Departure
If you devour psychological thrillers that explore the dark corners of the human mind, this book is your next obsession.
Expect gripping themes and tropes including:
- Missing Persons and Vanishing Newlyweds
- Gaslighting and Psychological Manipulation
- Secrets Beneath a Perfect Suburb
- Trauma, Obsession, and Self-Deception
- Ordinary People in Extraordinary Danger
Fans of Lisa Jewell, Ruth Ware, or Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen will find a new favorite in P.D. Workman’s emotionally charged storytelling.
“Highly recommended! I enjoyed this book and would love to see a series based on this character. Very highly recommended!”
“Wow, such an intense book. This one kept me up late and back to reading again in the morning. So good.”
“Another great read from the Bleeding Hearts Valley collection! So far I am loving the mysteries from this little town.”
“I hung on every page, trying to figure out what happened!”
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About the Bleeding Hearts Valley Thrillers
Set in a quiet Midwestern suburb where nothing is as it seems, each Bleeding Hearts Valley novel is a standalone story connected through atmosphere, setting, and shared unease.
If you enjoyed An Abrupt Departure, explore the other titles in the Bleeding Hearts Valley collection:
- Unhinged by Danielle Fear
- I Saw You, Sweetheart by Erica Damon
Each book delivers a unique perspective on obsession, deceit, and the lies we tell ourselves to survive.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Is An Abrupt Departure part of a series?
Yes. It’s part of the Bleeding Hearts Valley Thrillers—standalone psychological thrillers linked by setting and tone. You can read them in any order.
2. What kind of psychological thriller is this?
It’s a slow-burn psychological suspense novel centered on gaslighting, missing persons, and suburban secrets. Perfect for readers who enjoy complex characters and mounting dread.
3. Who is the main character in An Abrupt Departure?
Graham Hall, a junk removal specialist who stumbles into a mystery when a newlywed couple vanishes—leaving behind clues that suggest something sinister.
4. What content themes should readers be aware of?
The novel deals sensitively with trauma, manipulation, and mental health struggles. It’s emotionally intense but grounded in empathy and realism.
5. Where can I buy An Abrupt Departure?
You can buy the paperback directly from P.D. Workman’s store, or find it on major online retailers. After release date, the ebook is only available in the Kindle Store and Kindle Unlimited.
