As a debut novel this book has all the elements of a perfect mystery. Although it contained all the elements thereof, it also introduced a different approach to the typical American suspense thriller. Nobody in the saga is perfect! That's the first bonus point for this book.
Three women's lives get entangled in Seattle, when the main character needs help from her somewhat estranged, self-centered sister. The nanny from London forms the third leg of the table laid with mysterious intent, hidden agendas and dark histories. A tangled web of unfinished emotional issues ensues, leaving a trail of broken lives behind. However, one of them will survive to pick up the pieces and continue ...
CHARACTERS: as introduced in the official blurp:
Lorraine:
Lorraine:
Not long ago, Lorraine lost her husband to another woman. She thought that was the worst thing that could happen to her, but soon she realizes it’s just the beginning of an everlasting nightmare.
Lexy:
Lexy, an au pair from London, moves to Seattle to help Lorraine with her infant son. But she didn’t come for the child…she came for something else.
Ella:
When Ella receives a call from her sister, Lorraine, who begs her to leave San Diego to spend time with her, she decides to take a few days off from work to visit her ...
But on her way to the airport, she learns that something shocking has happened since she last spoke with Lorraine. To make matters worse, once Ella arrives in Seattle, Lorraine’s story keeps changing, making Ella question how reliable her sister really is ...
From the very first page a line of deceit and lies is drawn which leaves the reader sleepless and totally unwilling to put the book down. Trying to only read...well...just another chapter... did not help. Each chapter had a dramatic ending.... yes... it simply would not go away. The ending was mind blowing, yelling out for another fix, a follow up and hopefully soon! The suspense is unbearable!
From the very first page a line of deceit and lies is drawn which leaves the reader sleepless and totally unwilling to put the book down. Trying to only read...well...just another chapter... did not help. Each chapter had a dramatic ending.... yes... it simply would not go away. The ending was mind blowing, yelling out for another fix, a follow up and hopefully soon! The suspense is unbearable!
Fast paced, short (dated) chapters; three protagonists telling their stories; strong story line; riveting reading.
Danielle Esplin started off on a high note with this novel and can become one of the greats of suspense thrillers. The proof is in the pudding! Excellent debut for this author!
RECOMMENDED for readers who enjoyed The Girl On The Train by Paula Hawkins.
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BOOK INFORMATION
Genres: Suspense thrillerFormats: Kindle, PaperbackNumber of pages: 304
Edition language: English
Publication date: April 07, 2016
ASIN: B01A1HMOSM
Purchase links: Amazon USA | Amazon UK | Barnes & Noble
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