Mirage

Reflections of Lost Realities

In Mirage, Andrea Newman conjures a world where perception fractures under the weight of memory and desire. Set against the windswept coastlines of suburban England, the novel follows Sarah Whitcombe, a young artist haunted by recurring visions of a childhood she cannot fully recall. As the seaside fog rolls in, Sarah’s once–vibrant paintings begin to morph into uncanny landscapes—shifting dunes, half-submerged figures, and doors that vanish when you turn away. With every brushstroke, Newman deepens the mystery: is Sarah uncovering a hidden truth, or is she merely chasing phantoms born from her own mind?

Shifting Sands of Deception

Amidst Sarah’s search for clarity, secondary characters emerge as both allies and possible impostors. Her estranged brother, Michael, returns after years abroad, his warm smile at odds with the cold distance in his eyes. A reclusive art dealer offers cryptic guidance, hinting at the existence of a lost journal that might explain Sarah’s uncanny visions. And then there’s Beth, the childhood friend whose comforting presence masks a secret resentment that could shatter their bond forever. Through rapid shifts in perspective and time, Newman unspools a tapestry of tension—where every revelation carries the risk of further distortion.

Embrace the Unseen

As Sarah delves deeper into the enigma of her past, reality and illusion collide in a heart-pounding climax beneath a moonlit pier. “Mirage” is more than a psychological thriller; it is a meditation on the power of art to transmute pain into beauty, and on the perilous journey to reclaim one’s identity when the world itself seems unreliable. With prose that glimmers like shattered glass and a plot that dances on the edge of the surreal, Andrea Newman delivers an unforgettable tale of loss, betrayal, and the fragile hope that lies beyond the horizon. Author’s description.