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When Zoe Walker sees her photo in the classifieds section of a London newspaper, she is determined to find out why it's there. There's no explanation: just a grainy image, a website address and a phone number. She takes it home to her family, who are convinced it's just someone who looks like Zoe. But the next day the advert shows a photo of a different woman, and another the day after that.
Is it a mistake? A coincidence? Or is someone keeping track of every move they make . . .
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I don't even know where to start with this one, other than saying that it is one of the best thrillers I've ever ever read. And trust me, I've read a lot of them. One of my favourite parts of this book is the writing style - the switch between the main investigating police officer, the victim (Zoe Walker) and the person 'watching'. I also found the depth of characters really good, gaining an insight into the personal experiences' police officers may have when investigating a similar crime to previous ones and the things that might trigger them.
This book genuinely had me hooked, although it was quite slow to start. Stick with it - the ending is something I did not see coming. I was speechless!
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Detective Dove Milson is called out to a chilling murder scene by the coast. A teenage girl is found murdered, encased in glass.
The murder is a replica of the work of a serial killer known as the Glass Doll murderer, who entombed his victims in glass to watch them die. He would be the prime suspect but . . .
HE'S ALREADY DEAD
The kicker?
Dove's own niece was one of the original Glass Doll victims.
When her other niece goes missing, it looks like the copycat killer plans to repeat history in more ways than one.
WILL SHE BE THE NEXT GLASS DOLL?
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I came across this book as recommended in my Kindle Unlimited section and I liked the sound of the blurb so I thought I'd give it a try. I genuinely stayed up until 7am to finish this because I couldn't put it down (if anyone has a spare life to lend me, it would be much appreciated)... However, I could not recommend this book more if you're after a good thriller.
This book is gripping, fast paced and has a jaw dropping ending. I will go as far as saying it is probably one of the best endings of a book that I have ever read. If you read one book soon, and you love a thriller, I would highly recommend this.
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Nina can never forgive Maggie for what she did. And she can never let her leave.
They say every house has its secrets, and the house that Maggie and Nina have shared for so long is no different. Except that these secrets are not buried in the past.
Every other night, Maggie and Nina have dinner together. When they are finished, Nina helps Maggie back to her room in the attic, and into the heavy chain that keeps her there. Because Maggie has done things to Nina that can’t ever be forgiven, and now she is paying the price.
But there are many things about the past that Nina doesn’t know, and Maggie is going to keep it that way—even if it kills her.
Because in this house, the truth is more dangerous than lies.
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I really didn't know what to expect with this one and I won't lie, it was probably one of the weirdest books I've read. It took me quite a while to get into it and I wasn't sure whether to put it in my virtual DNF pile however it really picked up from around 50% of the way through and I'm so glad I stuck with it!
There were so many twists and turns and it kept me guessing throughout. The ending was also fabulous. John Marrs definitely has a vivid imagination.
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Just one more night. Then I'll end it.
Alison drinks too much. She's neglecting her family. And she's having an affair with a colleague whose taste for pushing boundaries may be more than she can handle.
I did it. I killed him. I should be locked up.
Alison's client doesn't deny that she stabbed her husband - she wants to plead guilty. And yet something about her story is deeply amiss. Saving this woman may be the first step to Alison saving herself.
I'm watching you. I know what you're doing.
But someone knows Alison's secrets. Someone who wants to make her pay for what she's done, and who won't stop until she's lost everything....
This was a selection for my online book club and I'd heard great things about it. I personally felt that this book was more character focused, as opposed to the plot (until towards the end) and I felt like I really gained a good grasp of each of the main characters. I felt real sympathy for Alison, whilst at the same time kind of disliking her too... Although I did feel that her actions were due to feeling complete despair about her situation.
I really enjoyed this and loved the interlink between Alison's client and her own life, making it even more blatantly obvious the dire situation that Alison was in (even though she couldn't see it for herself).
I would really recommend this. The perfect book for a cosy night in or lying by the pool (if COVID ever disappears).
The Silent Patient - Alex Michaelides, 352 pages
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