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3.46 AVERAGE
3.46 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Wow Daniel Hurst has done it again, another addictive read that was so hard to put down, and wow what an ending, simply amazing.
Merged review:
Wow Daniel Hurst has done it again, another addictive read that was so hard to put down, and wow what an ending, simply amazing.
Merged review:
Wow Daniel Hurst has done it again, another addictive read that was so hard to put down, and wow what an ending, simply amazing.
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Who doesn't like a home invasion story? In actuality, this book was less about the intruder/ invasion and more about the married couple. It was kinda predictable but that doesn't take away from the fact that it was entertaining
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Predictable and cliched. It ends exactly how you think it will. Writing style is boring- repetitive, flat.
Gripping, intense, and utterly binge-worthy!
With shocking secrets and multiple perspectives adding to the suspense, THE INTRUDER is another twisty, clever cat-and-mouse fast-paced thriller from Daniel Hurst—For readers of Kimberly Belle's My Darling Husband and Kaira Rouda's Somebody's Home.
Who is the cat, and who is the mouse?
Told from POVs: William, Maria (husband/wife), and David (their ex-employee). Timelines: From the present day, three years earlier, and 6/7 mos earlier.
A home intruder out for revenge, unraveling dark secrets and cracks in his former employer's marriage and business. Turning to murder—in this riveting multi-layered thrills by the minute psychological suspense, keeping you on the edge of your seat to the final twisty delicious, and satisfying conclusion.
Meet the Gallaghers - William and Maria. They own a successful advertising company, Gallagher's Ad Agency, and live in a beautiful home with two children, Penny, age 6, and Edward, age 9. They appear to have a perfect marriage, but do they?
They have just won the Best Business Award for 2022.
While they are receiving their award, something more sinister is in the making which will change the course of Gallagher's life.
Meet David Hendricks; an ex-employee fired six months earlier from Gallagher's Ad Agency. He is holding a grudge and will make his employers pay. He wants revenge and is prepared to murder, equipped with a knife.
It involved an allegation against Adelina, another woman who worked in the company, for sexual harassment. But David says it is not valid, and he cannot afford to get an attorney. There was no investigation with HR. Something is not correct. Now he cannot find a job, lost his partner, and has nothing to lose. The Gallaghers will pay.
He dresses up in disguise and makes his way to the company where he worked, but after waiting in the office, the owners do not return from the award ceremony. He asks for their address under the disguise of an old friend and makes his way to their home, entering an unlocked door.
However, once inside the house, other events occur, leading them to a different home where William and David are in a house and Maria is left in the car trunk.
Lies, secrets, deceit, betrayal. Evil sins of the past.
This is where things start heating up. You have no clue where the author is taking you but you are dying to see where it leads and on board for the ride. We soon realize David may be the victim, and William may have dark secrets and will stop at nothing, including murder, to keep those secrets buried.
However, Maria is smarter than William suspects. The twist at the end will keep your heart pounding to the conclusion, which left a smile on my face!
I thoroughly enjoyed THE INTRUDER! The author cranks up the tension with every page turn. I read in one sitting— my favorite Daniel Hurst book.
An utterly compelling thriller with jaw-dropping twists. I enjoy how the author takes readers to places you least expect with an element of surprise, showcasing his talent for exceptional domestic suspense.
I also love the dark humor, narcissistic characters, and multi-layering with the plot twists you do not see coming. All relatable characters. You will be rooting for Maria until the end. What is scary is this could actually occur in real life.
I am looking forward to reading more from this author and currently making my way through his backlist. Highly recommend!
A special thank you to #InkubatorBooks and #NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Blog Review posted @
www.JudithDCollins.com
@JudithDCollins | #JDCMustReadBooks
My Rating: 4.5 Stars rounded to 5 stars
Pub Date: Sept 21, 2022
Sept 2022 Must-Read Books
With shocking secrets and multiple perspectives adding to the suspense, THE INTRUDER is another twisty, clever cat-and-mouse fast-paced thriller from Daniel Hurst—For readers of Kimberly Belle's My Darling Husband and Kaira Rouda's Somebody's Home.
Who is the cat, and who is the mouse?
Told from POVs: William, Maria (husband/wife), and David (their ex-employee). Timelines: From the present day, three years earlier, and 6/7 mos earlier.
A home intruder out for revenge, unraveling dark secrets and cracks in his former employer's marriage and business. Turning to murder—in this riveting multi-layered thrills by the minute psychological suspense, keeping you on the edge of your seat to the final twisty delicious, and satisfying conclusion.
Meet the Gallaghers - William and Maria. They own a successful advertising company, Gallagher's Ad Agency, and live in a beautiful home with two children, Penny, age 6, and Edward, age 9. They appear to have a perfect marriage, but do they?
They have just won the Best Business Award for 2022.
While they are receiving their award, something more sinister is in the making which will change the course of Gallagher's life.
Meet David Hendricks; an ex-employee fired six months earlier from Gallagher's Ad Agency. He is holding a grudge and will make his employers pay. He wants revenge and is prepared to murder, equipped with a knife.
It involved an allegation against Adelina, another woman who worked in the company, for sexual harassment. But David says it is not valid, and he cannot afford to get an attorney. There was no investigation with HR. Something is not correct. Now he cannot find a job, lost his partner, and has nothing to lose. The Gallaghers will pay.
He dresses up in disguise and makes his way to the company where he worked, but after waiting in the office, the owners do not return from the award ceremony. He asks for their address under the disguise of an old friend and makes his way to their home, entering an unlocked door.
However, once inside the house, other events occur, leading them to a different home where William and David are in a house and Maria is left in the car trunk.
Lies, secrets, deceit, betrayal. Evil sins of the past.
This is where things start heating up. You have no clue where the author is taking you but you are dying to see where it leads and on board for the ride. We soon realize David may be the victim, and William may have dark secrets and will stop at nothing, including murder, to keep those secrets buried.
However, Maria is smarter than William suspects. The twist at the end will keep your heart pounding to the conclusion, which left a smile on my face!
I thoroughly enjoyed THE INTRUDER! The author cranks up the tension with every page turn. I read in one sitting— my favorite Daniel Hurst book.
An utterly compelling thriller with jaw-dropping twists. I enjoy how the author takes readers to places you least expect with an element of surprise, showcasing his talent for exceptional domestic suspense.
I also love the dark humor, narcissistic characters, and multi-layering with the plot twists you do not see coming. All relatable characters. You will be rooting for Maria until the end. What is scary is this could actually occur in real life.
I am looking forward to reading more from this author and currently making my way through his backlist. Highly recommend!
A special thank you to #InkubatorBooks and #NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Blog Review posted @
www.JudithDCollins.com
@JudithDCollins | #JDCMustReadBooks
My Rating: 4.5 Stars rounded to 5 stars
Pub Date: Sept 21, 2022
Sept 2022 Must-Read Books
I should always be wary of any book claiming "A gripping psychological thriller with a twist you won't see coming" This was totally predictable any just not that good. I have learned my lesson.
Ok!!! Wow, just wow!!!
A husband and wife owns a successful local company and is terrorized by a disgruntle ex employee who claims he was wrongfully terminated!!!
So many twists and turns!!! I would've never guessed the explosive ending!!
A husband and wife owns a successful local company and is terrorized by a disgruntle ex employee who claims he was wrongfully terminated!!!
So many twists and turns!!! I would've never guessed the explosive ending!!