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A review by nzlisam
The Evidence Against You by Gillian McAllister
4.0
A solid twisty-turney mystery, that tugged my heartstrings!
When Izzy English was a teenager her father was convicted of murdering her mother. Growing up, father and daughter had always shared a close bond, but the evidence against him was compelling, and she was left with no doubt that her father was guilty, and hasn't seen him in seventeen years as a result. Now, on the day of his release from prison, Izzy receives a note from him.
But Izzy's not sure she wants to hear it. What could he possibly have to share that she doesn't already know? And can she trust anything he says?
Tense, tragic and troubling with a powerful emotional spark. I would keep the tissues on standby for some scenes. The start was a little slow and repetitive but once things got going the shocks and surprises never let up, and the last 60% was hard to put down. The story unfolds through Izzy’s eyes, with flashbacks to the prosecutor presenting an incriminating piece of evidence, with Izzy's father, Gabriel, then explaining his side of the story, followed by Izzy recalling her version of the same event. I thought this was a very clever and original way to convey how a little information is a dangerous things, and how easily words and actions can be taken out of context.
Gillian McAllister has done it again. Enjoy! I certainly did.
I'd like to thank Netgalley UK, Penguin UK – Michael Joseph, and Gillian McAllister for the e-ARC.
Release Date: 18th April, 2019.
When Izzy English was a teenager her father was convicted of murdering her mother. Growing up, father and daughter had always shared a close bond, but the evidence against him was compelling, and she was left with no doubt that her father was guilty, and hasn't seen him in seventeen years as a result. Now, on the day of his release from prison, Izzy receives a note from him.
‘I want to tell you my side of it.’
But Izzy's not sure she wants to hear it. What could he possibly have to share that she doesn't already know? And can she trust anything he says?
Tense, tragic and troubling with a powerful emotional spark. I would keep the tissues on standby for some scenes. The start was a little slow and repetitive but once things got going the shocks and surprises never let up, and the last 60% was hard to put down. The story unfolds through Izzy’s eyes, with flashbacks to the prosecutor presenting an incriminating piece of evidence, with Izzy's father, Gabriel, then explaining his side of the story, followed by Izzy recalling her version of the same event. I thought this was a very clever and original way to convey how a little information is a dangerous things, and how easily words and actions can be taken out of context.
Gillian McAllister has done it again. Enjoy! I certainly did.
I'd like to thank Netgalley UK, Penguin UK – Michael Joseph, and Gillian McAllister for the e-ARC.
Release Date: 18th April, 2019.