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Dear Mum by Margaret Murphy

heatheradoresbooks's review

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3.0

3.25 stars

From what I am understanding this is quite an old book. It was first published as [b:Goodnight, My Angel|2410757|Goodnight, My Angel|Margaret Murphy|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1215328919l/2410757._SX50_.jpg|86063892] back in 1997, then it got a new title in 2020 and now I am listening to the audiobook that is due out on May 10, 2022. Was any of the story changed or just the title?

6 months after Kate Pearson had to live her worst nightmare and identify the body of her 12 year old daughter, Melanie, she starts getting messages that make it seem they are from Melanie.

Kate seeks out the help of Adam, her co-worker and a genius on the computer.
There are some flashbacks of an abusive husband, David, that make him a suspect.

There were some suspenseful moments that kept me engaged and wanting to get to the end quickly. Unfortunately, the ending was a bit of a let down to be honest.

Gail Shalan did a pretty good job narrating and giving emotion when necessary.

*Thanks to [a:Dreamscape Media LLC|19425262|Dreamscape Media LLC|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png], the author and NetGalley for the advance audiobook. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*

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marcirenee1974's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Wow! This book grabbed me right from the beginning and kept me right until the end! This had some good twists and turns and I love the fact that Kate decided she wasn't just going to sit around and wait to see what the killer was going to do. She went after him and took care of business! This was my 1st book by Margaret Murphy but will certainly not be my last!

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sophwent's review

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dark mysterious fast-paced

3.75

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