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Trust Me
by T.M. Logan
Heart-racing thriller with an absorbing premise, that packs an emotional punch!
All crime fiction fans know that T.M. Logan is the master of the fast-paced, up-all-night thriller and this has translated so well to audio with Trust Me. As soon as I pressed play on this one I didn’t want to stop listening! From the initial hook (a baby being left with a stranger on a train, with a concerning note) right through to the final revelation, this was a rip-roaring, rollercoaster of a read. I loved how multi-faceted the plot was, with Logan weaving in an abundance of red herrings and misdirection. Every time I thought I had worked out where the plot was going, something else happened or was revealed that shifted the plot in a new direction. It really is the definition of an edge of your seat read. Tension builds from multiple angles, there’s plenty of action, and there’s plenty of sustained terror to keep readers hooked. The cast of characters are really well envisaged and the interaction between them and the unraveling of the plot both build to a shocking and devastating climax.
As well as the pace and exceptional craftsmanship of the plot, I was really invested in Ellen’s journey throughout the course of the narrative. Her desperation to have a child is tangible and realistically drawn, meaning it leaps from the page. Similarly, the fact that motherhood has evaded her is a palpably grievous aspect of her narrative. Her intentions with Mia could go either way - does she try to claim her as her own, or does she do the right thing? Her desire to protect Mia is immediate and demonstrates the maternal instinct that is so clearly natural to Ellen. She’s a wonderfully likeable character, but she’s also so beautifully human. Her efforts to ensure Mia’s safety are redemptive for Ellen and I found her backstory and the truth into why she cared so much for saving the little girl absolutely fascinating. The humanity at the heart of this story really adds to the enjoyment of it and helps to make the intensity of the thrills all the more remarkable.
Narrator Emma Gregory is absolutely incredible, breathing life into each character and ensuring that their distinct personalities and voices are heard. I found it easy to follow who each character was, which was handy when there are a good number of them involved in the story! The chapters are relatively short, so it felt like I flew through this recording and Gregory really kept the pace and emotions hurtling along at a breakneck speed. I thoroughly enjoyed Trust Me as an audiobook and highly recommend it.
All crime fiction fans know that T.M. Logan is the master of the fast-paced, up-all-night thriller and this has translated so well to audio with Trust Me. As soon as I pressed play on this one I didn’t want to stop listening! From the initial hook (a baby being left with a stranger on a train, with a concerning note) right through to the final revelation, this was a rip-roaring, rollercoaster of a read. I loved how multi-faceted the plot was, with Logan weaving in an abundance of red herrings and misdirection. Every time I thought I had worked out where the plot was going, something else happened or was revealed that shifted the plot in a new direction. It really is the definition of an edge of your seat read. Tension builds from multiple angles, there’s plenty of action, and there’s plenty of sustained terror to keep readers hooked. The cast of characters are really well envisaged and the interaction between them and the unraveling of the plot both build to a shocking and devastating climax.
As well as the pace and exceptional craftsmanship of the plot, I was really invested in Ellen’s journey throughout the course of the narrative. Her desperation to have a child is tangible and realistically drawn, meaning it leaps from the page. Similarly, the fact that motherhood has evaded her is a palpably grievous aspect of her narrative. Her intentions with Mia could go either way - does she try to claim her as her own, or does she do the right thing? Her desire to protect Mia is immediate and demonstrates the maternal instinct that is so clearly natural to Ellen. She’s a wonderfully likeable character, but she’s also so beautifully human. Her efforts to ensure Mia’s safety are redemptive for Ellen and I found her backstory and the truth into why she cared so much for saving the little girl absolutely fascinating. The humanity at the heart of this story really adds to the enjoyment of it and helps to make the intensity of the thrills all the more remarkable.
Narrator Emma Gregory is absolutely incredible, breathing life into each character and ensuring that their distinct personalities and voices are heard. I found it easy to follow who each character was, which was handy when there are a good number of them involved in the story! The chapters are relatively short, so it felt like I flew through this recording and Gregory really kept the pace and emotions hurtling along at a breakneck speed. I thoroughly enjoyed Trust Me as an audiobook and highly recommend it.