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A review by cheekylaydee
The Dead Ex by Jane Corry
4.0
Another absolute belter from Jane Corry. Masterful story-telling which left me guessing til the final pages, which is exactly what I look for in my books.
Vicki's ex is not a nice man. Constant cheating, lying and downright bullying were the basis of his relationship with him, and yet, despite that, she still can't quite let him go. David is now married to someone else, his former secretary Tanya (cliche!) but Vicki still can't help phoning his mobile just to hear his deep velvety tones down the answer phone, travelling from Penzance to London for a doctor's appointment and popping in just because she was 'passing by'.
So when David disappears, who is no.1 suspect? Yep, that's right, and with her epilepsy "conveniently" causing blackouts and periods of forgetfulness, even Vicki's not entirely sure if she may have had something to do with David's disappearance.
That's just a basic outline, but the plot thickens, with so many different avenues and perspectives to explore that Jane managed to pull a fast one on me and I really wasn't expecting the outcome. Highly recommended if you want to be surprised!
Vicki's ex is not a nice man. Constant cheating, lying and downright bullying were the basis of his relationship with him, and yet, despite that, she still can't quite let him go. David is now married to someone else, his former secretary Tanya (cliche!) but Vicki still can't help phoning his mobile just to hear his deep velvety tones down the answer phone, travelling from Penzance to London for a doctor's appointment and popping in just because she was 'passing by'.
So when David disappears, who is no.1 suspect? Yep, that's right, and with her epilepsy "conveniently" causing blackouts and periods of forgetfulness, even Vicki's not entirely sure if she may have had something to do with David's disappearance.
That's just a basic outline, but the plot thickens, with so many different avenues and perspectives to explore that Jane managed to pull a fast one on me and I really wasn't expecting the outcome. Highly recommended if you want to be surprised!