From start to finish, this masterfully crafted thriller probes deep into the psyche of t
I was unable to count ALL the lies in this book.
CAN YOU???????
From start to finish, this masterfully crafted thriller probes deep into the psyche of three mendacious, manipulative, and unhinged protagonists without missing a beat.
It's fast-paced, compelling, twisty, unpredictable, and gasp-worthy.
WARNING: This is NOT your typical wife/husband/nanny popcorn thriller.
Unfolding from the POVs of three unreliable narrators, this book was absolutely, positively jaw-dropping and impossible to put down.
I listened to the audiobook, expertly narrated by Andrew Eiden, Devon Sorvari, and Emily Tremaine.
I always enjoy multi-cast narrations, and all narrators did an outstanding job.
It's a special treat to discover a talented new author, and it's easy to see why this impressive debut is Good Morning America's Book Club pick for March.
This absorbing and pacey book was smartly plotted, gripping, intense, and action-packed, with twists that kept on c
This daughter loved "The Daughter".
This absorbing and pacey book was smartly plotted, gripping, intense, and action-packed, with twists that kept on coming.
I screamed when the book's second-to-last twist was revealed.
(Yes, it was that emotionally jolting!)
Strongly character-driven, the riveting story unfolds from the two POVs/timelines of mother/daughter protagonists.
T.M. Logan is a male author, and I was particularly impressed by his ability to articulate the vulnerabilities, mindsets, idiosyncracies, and compelling personas of two female protagonists from different generations.
The angst and desperation experienced by the female protagonists were palpable.
I listened to the audiobook, expertly narrated by Louise Brealey.
Although Louise Brealey did a superb job with the narration, the book would have benefited from two narrators since it unfolded from two POVs.
SOME GOOD WORDS: 1) BRILLIANT PREMISE. On a woman's first day back at work from a 9-month maternity leave, she rec
Some WORDS about "FAMOUS LAST WORDS":
SOME GOOD WORDS: 1) BRILLIANT PREMISE. On a woman's first day back at work from a 9-month maternity leave, she receives a shocking call from the police: her husband is involved in a hostage situation.
Her beloved husband is the perpetrator and not one of the hostages.
How/why did this happen?
Was the accused man really her husband?
2) STRONG CHARACTERIZATIONS. Unfolding from the two POVs of a bewildered wife and a hostage negotiator, the author's characterizations were compelling and on-point.
3) POWERFUL "PART ONE". The hostage siege was riveting and instantly intrigued me.
SOME NOT-SO-GOOD-WORDS: 1) UNEVEN PACING WITH TOO MUCH REPETITIOUS TEXT. After a strong beginning, the book became repetitive and slow.
2) EYE-ROLLING AND CONVOLUTED. The book would have earned "all the stars" had the author kept things simple and believable.
3) MULTI-CAST AUDIOBOOK NARRATION? I listened to the audiobook narrated by Emilia Fox.
Although Emilia Fox did a superb job with the narration, the book would have benefited from two narrators since the book unfolded from two POVs.
"Our Perfect Family" was not a perfect fit for this fastidious reader.
Although the book was well-written with strong character development, it partial
"Our Perfect Family" was not a perfect fit for this fastidious reader.
Although the book was well-written with strong character development, it partially unfolded from the POV of a teen girl and, therefore, had a strong YA vibe.
I am not a fan of the YA genre.
In addition, I do not enjoy books with sexually explicit content and/or books about the sharing of intimate images of a teen on a mobile phone without her consent.
I listened to the audiobook read by Jodie Harris, Nikki Thomas, and Andrew Cutliffe.
I always enjoy multi-cast audiobooks and all narrators did a superb job with the narration.
Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review....more
I usually stay far, far, away from books with these TWs but author Anna-Lou Weatherley skillfully handled these sensitive subjects with exceptional finesse and sensitivity.
I listened to all eight books in the Detective Dan Riley series, and this was one of my favorites.
Introducing the best "Baby Swap" popcorn thriller ever!
From start to finish, this book was engaging, pacey, twisty, and unputdownable.
Although some po
Introducing the best "Baby Swap" popcorn thriller ever!
From start to finish, this book was engaging, pacey, twisty, and unputdownable.
Although some portions required a huge suspension of disbelief, author Daniel Hurst did a brilliant job of recanting a super-compelling "Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold" story in the maternity ward.
I listened to the audiobook read by Tamsin Kennard and Lucy Paterson.
Both narrators gave superb performances.
Yet ANOTHER winner from prolific author Daniel Hurst!
Yes, DI Adam Fawley and talented author Cara Hunter are both back.
Even though "Making A Killing" is the seventh bo
He's baaaack.....
And so is she!!!!!!
Yes, DI Adam Fawley and talented author Cara Hunter are both back.
Even though "Making A Killing" is the seventh book in the author's DI Adam Fawley series, it is also a standalone read.
Reading "Close To Home, DI Adam Fawley #1" is highly recommended.
The premise of "Making A Killing" is brilliant:
In Book #1, DI Adam Fawley's team helps convict a mother accused of murdering her 8-year-old daughter with forensic evidence and no corpse.
In Book #7, we learn that DI Adam Fawley and his team could have wrongfully convicted an innocent mother.
Recently uncovered evidence indicates that the alleged young female murder victim is alive.
Did an 8-year-old girl outsmart the esteemed DI Adam Fawley?
There are police procedurals and there are police procedurals, and Cara Hunter is highly skilled in penning outstanding police procedurals.
WHY NOT 5 STARS? This 12-hour audiobook was very, very long.
With two police teams and many witnesses, I could have used a scorecard to keep track of everyone.
This being said, Cara Hunter is one of my favorite police procedural writers.
Her strong characterizations, witty police banter, jaw-dropping twists, and her uncanny attention to the infinitesimal details of criminal investigations never fail to wow me.
I listened to the audiobook read by Emma Cunniffe, Lee Ingleby, David Blair, and Alexandra Boulton.
Multi-cast audiobook narrations are always a treat and all narrators gave outstanding performances.
Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This domestic drama thriller unfolds from three POVs : Iris (elderly woman
The book begins with a bang.
An elderly woman calls 911 to report a burglary.
This domestic drama thriller unfolds from three POVs : Iris (elderly woman), Lydia (one of the elderly woman's "house sitters") and Maureen (police investigator)
Although the book was pacey and engaging, it featured too many eye-rolling moments with a lackluster ending.
Also, the book should have been called "The House Sitters" since two people were caring for the elderly woman's home.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Kristin James.
Although Kristin James did a superb job with the narration, I would have preferred three narrators since the book unfolded from 3 POVs
Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review....more
The publisher's blurb was "deadly silent" about what "Deadly Silence" was really about.
Huh?
WHAT WAS THIS BOOK REALLY ABOUT? Pedophiles in the Catholic The publisher's blurb was "deadly silent" about what "Deadly Silence" was really about.
Huh?
WHAT WAS THIS BOOK REALLY ABOUT? Pedophiles in the Catholic church.
Although the book was well written and I enjoyed the police procedural, I had ZERO desire to listen to a book with explicit details about child abuse and pedophiles in the Catholic church.
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Danielle Cohen, who did a superb job with the narration....more
"The Commuter" is your ticket to an engaging, pacey, twisty, and compelling read.
A female car accident victim wakes up from an induced coma and confes
"The Commuter" is your ticket to an engaging, pacey, twisty, and compelling read.
A female car accident victim wakes up from an induced coma and confesses to her physician that she killed her husband.
Was this true?
Did the man the wife conversed with on the commuter train have anything to do with her husband's death?
Unfolding from the two POVs of the murdered husband's second wife and his daughter, this intricately plotted thriller is replete with red herrings and unreliable narrators.
WHY NOT 5 STARS? 1) The book's multiple timelines/POVs were sometimes difficult to follow.
2) The end-of-the-book plot twists lacked the authenticity and believability I was seeking.
I listened to the audiobook read by Emma Powell.
Although Emma Powell did a superb job with the narration, the book would have benefited from two narrators.
This is my fourth Emma Curtis book and I am a fan!...more
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