In her novel, The Chameleon Room, author Kerry Hadley tells the story of three young people living together in England who feel the effects of a mysterious past on their current lives.
The narrator relates the story of life with her lover Angelo and her emotionally tortured friend Kary. The three grew up together in Devon, England, and were raised by a mysterious woman
known as the Doctor. The main conflict of the story revolves around Kary, a young woman with severe mental health problems. Kary becomes obsessed with her married boyfriend Clive and
develops an intense and dangerous desire to become pregnant.
Kary'ss disturbing actions cause the Narrator to reflect on their childhood in order to discover how the three came to be together. As the story unfolds, dark and disturbing secrets are
uncovered, revealing a number of themes that include: the relentless need to be loved, love, obsession, moral and ethical dilemmas regarding reproduction, loss, and death.
The Chameleon Room deals with dark revelations of childhood that shaped the Narrator, Angelo, and Kary. The writing is rich in symbolism and imagery. The story is an intense and dark look
at characters who struggle to face their internal demons.
Book Reviews
Tracy Roberts, Write Field Services
'sThe Chameleon Room's is a well written dark drama that exposes many issues of human morality. With its many surprises, the plot of unraveling the three characters childhood secrets will
keep readers engaged from start to end. It is highly recommended to readers who enjoy compelling stories of human frailty.
M.M. Martens, New York. Reader Review
Each level of the story exposes more, and other characters appear who achieve significance in the narrator'ss life. The revelation of what 'sThe Chameleon Room's was and who the Doctor
really is came as a shock.
Book Ordering
The Chameleon Room, ISBN: 143892271X, is published by Authorhouse UK and can be purchased online at Authorhouse UK, Amazon Bookstores, BN.com and many other online bookstores. The
author'ss website is http://kerryhadley.co.uk/.
About the Author
Kerry Hadley has written fiction for as long as she can remember. She has been fortunate enough to have indulged her interests by completing a degree in English and Literary Studies and a
further degree in Psychology. Having worked as a secondary school teacher since 1999, Kerry'ss particular interest has been English Language. She lives with her family in the West
Midlands, UK. The Chameleon Room is her first novel.
If you are interested in reviewing The Chameleon Room or arranging for a talk and book signing, or interview, please contact Kerry Hadley at kerryhadley2001(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk, or by
phone at 07855 791974 (mobile) or 01384 372721.