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mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
When the Morgans move in next door to Lena, her 17 year old son's recording equipment for a school project picks up their mysterious conversation, which makes it sound distinctly like they're planning a kidnap. But they're retired and respectable, so surely that can't be right? But the more she digs, the more she becomes convinced that they're up to something. Separated from her husband and preparing herself mentally for Rufus to go to university, maybe she's just bored and it's all in her head? But then she finds herself in their house, and the mystery just keeps getting deeper.
This psychological thriller is mainly told through Lena's POV, with a few chapters from her neighbour, Henry, dotted in between. It's full of twists and turns, plenty of red herrings, and lots of tension! I enjoyed the plot, not quite knowing where it was going at times with the misdirections, and although I guessed what was happening about 10% from the end, it was great when it all came together to explain it all (and I do enjoy being right!).
Another great standalone read from Claire Douglas and it certainly won't be my last.
This psychological thriller is mainly told through Lena's POV, with a few chapters from her neighbour, Henry, dotted in between. It's full of twists and turns, plenty of red herrings, and lots of tension! I enjoyed the plot, not quite knowing where it was going at times with the misdirections, and although I guessed what was happening about 10% from the end, it was great when it all came together to explain it all (and I do enjoy being right!).
Another great standalone read from Claire Douglas and it certainly won't be my last.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Toxic relationship, Grief
Moderate: Confinement, Drug use, Infertility, Mental illness, Kidnapping
Minor: Pregnancy