Expectant, Vanda Symon
Expectant, Vanda Symon
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Expectant

Author: Vanda Symon

Narrator: Genevieve Swallow

Unabridged: 7 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/16/2023


Synopsis

The shocking murder of a heavily pregnant woman throws the New Zealand city of Dunedin into a tailspin, and the devastating crime feels uncomfortably close to home for Detective Sam Shephard as she counts down the days to her own maternity leave. Confined to a desk job in the department, Sam must find the missing link between this brutal crime and a string of cases involving mothers and children in the past. As the pieces start to come together, and the realisation dawns that the killer's actions are escalating, drastic measures must be taken to prevent more tragedy. For Sam, the case becomes personal when it becomes increasingly clear that no one is safe - and the clock is ticking . . .

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tessa on April 03, 2025

Hey all!! My first published short story is now available on Kobo and Kindle!!......more

Goodreads review by Maddi on April 03, 2025

This short story packs an absolute punch! It’s gross, infuriating, and will make you never want to see a medical professional again. The way Autumn is treated by her doctor and the awful things she goes through during her pregnancy gave me the chills. The ending was so “good for her” I cheered out l......more

Goodreads review by Sarahhslittlelibrary on September 09, 2025

This book gripped me from the very beginning, with its prologue. I love the characters of Nat and Autumn; you can feel how much they care about each other, and the excitement about their bundle of joy makes you feel like your best friends just told you they were expecting. I was intrigued to see wha......more

Goodreads review by Elle on April 05, 2025

A harowing tale about medical gaslighting and feminine rage against a system that condemns women into life or death scenarios having to do with their bodily autonomy including those who desire motherhood.......more

Goodreads review by Kelly on April 19, 2025

This is an excellent short story! It's full of dread and is a pregnancy nightmare. As someone who finds pregnancy to be a nightmare itself, I'm glad this is a short story because it really was terrifying!!......more