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The Synopsis What if you found out that you'd been married to a stranger? Nuala and James had the perfect relationship. They were young and in love, and so Nuala never questioned why James forbade her from contacting his family... and why he told her never, ever to visit the place he was from. But now James is dead and Nuala is alone, without the husband she worshipped. Grieving and desperate, she decides to ignore his warning. Nuala is about to find out that some secrets are better left buried. And that uncovering the dark truth about the man she married will have terrible consequences... My Review Never Go There is definitely one of the darkest novels I've read this year! From the beginning, the descriptions are vivid and detailed and the slightly slower pace lends itself well to gradually building up the suspense, of which I felt there was a lot of throughout this book. I found the writing style engaging and I liked how the perspectives went between Nuala, Emma and Maggie. For me, this made things even more intriguing and kept me on my toes. While I didn't particularly support any of the characters, this didn't affect the book for me at all. The final twist was certainly shocking and brilliantly done, because I wasn't expecting it in the slightest! As previously mentioned, this is a very dark read and I do see how for some people it could be a little too depressing, but I read it with breaks in between and in the sunshine, which I'd recommend if possible, so that it doesn't make you feel too depressed and you can then enjoy the book fully. Overall, I'm giving Never Go There 4 out of 5. It's dark, shocking, and intriguing. The above are affiliate links. This book was provided free in exchange for an honest review. About the AuthorRebecca Tinnelly lives amongst the twisted sessile oaks of the Somerset coast with her two children and two cats. No doubt fuelled by the stories she was told by her stepmother, a consultant pathologist, Rebecca is most interested in writing about the darker side of society and family life. Never Go There is her debut novel.
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 Today is my stop on the blog tour for Where The Missing Go! Thank you so much to Alex for organising the tour. Don't forget to check out the rest of the stops! The Synopsis MY NAME IS KATE. I volunteer at a missing persons helpline - young people who have run away from home call me and I pass on messages to their loved ones, no questions asked. I don't get many phone calls, and those I do are usually short and vague, or pranks. But today a girl named Sophie called. I'm supposed to contact her parents to let them know their child is safe. The problem is, Sophie isn't safe. AND SOPHIE IS MY DAUGHTER. My Review Where The Missing Go had me really intrigued before I had even opened the book due to the brilliant blurb and I loved it the minute I read the first page. I really liked the way the pace gradually built up, going from a slightly slower start at the beginning to allow you to process the detail and background information and then picking up as it moved towards the action. This worked well for me and I felt the pace always suited the book perfectly. I read this in just a few days because I could barely put it down. It was so gripping and the twists just kept coming, every single one was fantastically written. I thought the plot was really memorable, with well-developed characters and some emotional themes which were handled well. Overall, I'm giving Where The Missing Go 4.5 out of 5. It's gripping, memorable, and full of twists. I really enjoyed it. The above are affiliate links. This book was provided for free in exchange for an honest review. About the AuthorEmma Rowley is a writer, ghostwriter and editor with a background in newspaper journalism. A graduate in Classics and English at Oxford University, she trained as a journalist at City University. Emma has spent considerable time in the courts and covering major crime stories. She lives in London. Visit emmarowley.co.uk for updates.
The Synopsis A suspenseful and emotional novella exploring whether we can ever be free from our past mistakes. Meet Tess, an elderly lady living in a care home apartment in the outskirts of Edinburgh, whose past is haunted by a wrong decision. She meets Nurse Sandra, a warm and bubbly single mother of three, who is instantly intrigued by Tess’s personality and the mystery that surrounds her. My ReviewTess and Tattoos is a sensitively written and emotional short story which draws you in instantly and moves along at a good pace, meaning it's perfect to read in one sitting. I liked the air of mystery that surrounded Tess and I found the examination of psychological manipulation extremely compelling. For a story of 61 pages Tess and Sandra are brilliantly well developed and you'll find yourself really caring about them and their relationship. Their personalities really come through and gradually learning about Tess' past takes you on a moving journey exploring some deep and thought-provoking themes. Overall, I'm giving Tess and Tattoos 4.5 out of 5. It's emotional, sensitive and beautifully written. I'm looking forward to reading the rest in the 'manipulated lives' collection. The above is an affiliate link. About the AuthorHelene Andrea Leuschel gained a BA in Journalism & Communication, which led to a career in radio and television in Brussels, London and Edinburgh. She later acquired a Master in Philosophy, specializing in the study of the mind.
Helene has a particular interest in emotional, psychological and social well-being and this led her to write her first novel, Manipulated Lives, a fictional collection of five novellas, each highlighting the dangers of interacting with narcissists. She lives with her husband and two children in Portugal. Please find out more about Helene at heleneleuschel.com or on Facebook and Twitter. The Synopsis William Heming is an estate agent. He’s kept a copy of every key to every house he’s ever sold. Sometimes he visits them. He lets himself in when the owners are out. But what will happen if he gets caught? What will he do next? My Review The Intruder is a really original book with a cleverly written, well developed narrator and a sinister, gripping plot. I thought that telling the story from Heming's perspective was brilliant and made this book all the more disturbing and chilling. His narrative was really addictive and by about the middle of the book, I'd lost count of the number of times I noticed myself reading with my mouth hanging open from the shock at his latest revelation. He's a complete law unto himself and some of his actions left me in total disbelief but at the same time, no matter how unexpected and sinister his most recent disclosure was, I still found myself sympathising with some aspects of his past, even when I almost didn't want to. It's completely gripping and every chapter leaves you wide eyed and flipping the pages in the hope of getting deeper into Heming's mind and finding out what happens to those who cross his path. Considering all of the totally shocking moments throughout the book, I was expecting another big shock at the end, however the tone of the ending was thought-provoking and left things on a very eerie note! Overall, I'm giving The Intruder 4 out of 5. It's creepy and chilling and Heming really got into my head, I'm considering changing my locks!! I'll definitely look out for another book by P.S Hogan. The above are affiliate links. This book was provided for free in exchange for an honest review. About the AuthorP. S. Hogan was born in Yorkshire. He is married with four children and has been a journalist and columnist on the Observer for over 20 years.
The Synopsis You can't choose your family. Or can you? Meet the Bensons. They're an ordinary couple. They wash their car, mow their lawn and pass the time of day with their neighbours. And they have a beautiful little girl called Daisy. There's just one problem. SHE'S NOT THEIRS. D. S. Nathan Cody is about to face his darkest and most terrifying case yet . . . My Review My goodness, what a read this was! I'm struggling to find enough words to describe how much I enjoyed it! Don't Make a Sound is the third book in the DS Nathan Cody series and while I haven't read any of the others, that will be changing very soon. It works perfectly well as a standalone, but I wanted to know more about Cody's past, so if you want to dive into this series, I think it will be even more enjoyable to start from the first book. The plot is brilliantly written and really chilling. It was so tense I could hardly breathe and I think at some points, I may have actually stopped breathing! It had me completely hooked and I couldn't put it down, yet at the same time, I almost didn't want it to end, although I wasn't expecting the ending at all and my shock definitely took over the sadness that the book was finished! Don't Make a Sound was a combination of everything I love in this genre, not only was it addictive and gripping, it also had funny parts, with the banter between Nathan and his colleagues. David Jackson really is a master at what he does. Overall, I'm giving Don't Make a Sound 5 out of 5. It's chilling, addictive and brilliantly written. I can't wait to read more by David Jackson! The above are affiliate links. This book was provided for free in exchange for an honest review. About the AuthorDavid Jackson is the bestselling author of Cry Baby. His debut novel, Pariah, was Highly Commended in the Crime Writers' Association Debut Dagger Awards. He lives on the Wirral peninsula with his wife and two daughters. Follow David @Author_Dave.
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