Noxious
In a City of Secrets, Her True Identity Is the Deadliest One
by Cori Nevruz
About NOXIOUS
Finally free of her mother’s controlling ways, Natalia, a quirky misfit, heads to New York City after learning her family’s darkest secret—Daniel, a stepbrother previously unknown to her. With her desire to be loved and accepted by someone for the first time, Natalia pretends to be the person her half-brother expects. However, behind his back, Natalia is someone completely different.
Natalia works for Stuart, a powerful and eccentric corporate executive, eliminating costly retired pension recipients one by one. Not completely without emotion or a moral compass, Natalia tries to find annoying habits or irritating personality traits to justify her doings. Getting better at what she does, with good reason and even better pay in hand, she makes each hit look like natural causes.
But after spending more time with Stuart, his wife, and a new love interest, the innocent facade she presents to Daniel begins to crack and her true colors start to slip through. With Daniel’s suspicion growing, Natalia finds herself at a crossroads: either conform to Daniel's expectations or embrace her true identity.
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Praise & Reviews
“Noxious was an interesting story. I really enjoyed this book… If you’re looking for a quick read that’ll keep you turning pages, I recommend Noxious for sure! It’s an entertaining story and it’ll keep you wondering what happens next. I especially enjoyed the flashbacks into Natalia’s early life, she was a very well rounded character.” —Michaela B., thriller reader
“An exciting and fascinating tale of family dynamics, corporate gamesmanship... and murder. Lots of murder. I highly recommend buying this book and strapping yourself in for a wild ride!” —J.T., Online Review
“If you are a slow reader, you’re going to need more time because you won’t be able to put it down!” —Early Reader Review
“From the beginning of the book I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what Natalia would do next! You’ll hate then love some of the characters and the whole time you try to guess what’s next—but as the author does best—keeps surprising you up until the very last page! Mind blowing!” —Ashley, Online Review
“Brilliant, complex, edgy… a thriller through and through. The colorful characters and high stakes plot are full steam ahead the whole time. The bottom line—read it. You won’t be sorry and you won’t be able to put it down.” —Online Reader Review
About Cori Nevruz
Cori Nevruz is a thriller and suspense author. Some of her works include “Noxious,” “Left Without Answers,” and “Dirty Laundry.” Nevruz likes to write emotionally invested stories. Originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, Cori Nevruz now resides in Wilmington with her husband and three sons.
She has also previously published 11 children’s books that feature student illustration, giving over 100 children published illustrator credit. An active volunteer, an avid reader, potty humor enthusiast, and a strong believer in the power of kindness.
Natalia pretends to be who her brother expects. Behind his back, she works for Stuart, a powerful, eccentric corporate executive, eliminating costly retired pension recipients one by one. After some time, her true colors start to slip through.
NOXIOUS (1st Edition) - ISBNs:
Hardcover: 9781998839247
Paperback: 9781998839254
Ebook/Kindle: 9781998839230
FICTION / Thrillers / Assassinations
FICTION / Thrillers / Crime
FICTION / Thrillers / Suspense
258 Pages
Author: Cori Nevruz
Editor: Alex Williams
Cover and Interior Design: Eric Williams
The 1st Edition of Noxious was released in August 2024
Narrative themes explored may include: Thriller / Suspense Fiction; Organized crime; Assassinations; Hitwoman / Female Assassin; Interior life; Identity and belonging; Love and relationships; Strong Female Main Character; Moral Conflicts; Psychopath; Other qualifiers: New York City, NY; Contemporary Fiction; Early 21st century.