When a criminalist and forensic psychologist discovers the love of his life is recalling childhood sexual abuse, Will Roberts puts his career on hold to help Julie Annalise recover. However, as her therapy progresses, they find that her father, an eminent forensic scientist—and Will's mentor—may have been doing more than simply abusing his daughter.
Julie Annalise, who has multiple personalities, reveals through her alters that other men also abused her. As Will works the case with a detective friend, DNA obtained unofficially, pulls the FBI into the investigation. When the feds enter the case, it becomes clear that Julie's father, Dr Richard Allan Hirsch, is involved in other nefarious activities on a bi-coastal scale.
Triggered is a psychological thriller wrapped around an intense romance. This is Book One in the Dark Journey Series, with each volume pausing as Will and Julie Annalise uncover more of her dark past, while shining the light of truth and justice on the evil in the world.
Warning: This book contains graphic scenes depicting child abuse, rape, sexual torture and human trafficking. Survivors of such abuse may be triggered adversely by the content. Reader discretion is advised.
A note from the author: Triggered is part one in a continuing series. To better enjoy the full, rich and exciting detail of the characters and storyline, I recommend you read the books in order. Be sure to watch for volume two in the continuing Dark Journey Saga of Will Roberts Novels.