Secrets upon secrets

‘The Widow’ – Valerie Keogh

Grieving or guilty?

When Allison’s wealthy and charming husband Peter is found dead, she appears distraught, devastated….delighted?

Because despite an apparently picture-perfect marriage, Allison knows it was all built on a bed of lies.

And as the truth regarding Peter’s life and death are revealed, Alison must try to keep her own dark past buried.

Because if Peter was keeping secrets, then his widow is too…

Another thrilling novel from Keogh, reading this book was like putting on a pan of water to boil. It starts off slowly, but then gathers momentum and energy before spilling over at boiling point. Although I thought the book took a while to get going, I really enjoyed the thrills and revelations in this narrative.

When the Widow is first introduced, you know there is something amiss with Allison’s character. She is portrayed as manipulative and calculating, which is reinforced by her attitude towards Peter. Dissatisfied with her life, she sees Peter as the opportunity to get more, even if she has to compromise her true feelings. The news of his sudden death causes Allison’s world to turn upside down and, even though she knew she was never completely honest with her husband, it would seem there were even more secrets being kept from her.

With the arrival of Jo, Allison can no longer vouch for her own security. Jo seems to know more about Allison than she realises and becomes a burden. On the other hand, Keogh switches the narrative perspective to indicate to readers that Jo is also hiding secrets and has an obsession with Allison. Keogh does not reveal the motives behind Jo’s behaviour, but it is pretty clear there is something sinister going on with both women.

I loved the revelations that Keogh kept throwing into the narrative, making it an unpredictable read at all times. Whilst I had guessed some of the plot developments, this was not enough to lose my attention and there were plenty of times where I found myself gasping out loud in disbelief. The escape scene was pretty intense and I could not turn the pages quick enough because the atmosphere was so thick. This is when Keogh’s writing really came to play and shows just how much of a brilliant writer she is.

The ending was a surprise… and by ‘ending’, I mean the very final paragraphs. I had thought the story would conclude in a different way but I think the open-endedness added to the power of the conclusion. It was more haunting and I relished in the uncertainty that was portrayed. It reflected the nature of the book itself where trust can never be guaranteed.

Another enjoyable read from Keogh that I could not put down. Aided by such short chapters, this was a pacey thriller that kept me intrigued until the very end.

With thanks to Boldwood books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Nosey Parker

‘A Taste of Deceit’ – Valerie Keogh

After a row with her husband, Jocelyn Dexter leaves London and heads to their country cottage for a break. While she’s there, Jocelyn joins a group of women one night at the manor house nearby—and gets entangled in other people’s relationships.

Picking up on the tension beneath the surface, Jocelyn entertains herself by indulging in some snooping, and tries to pry secrets out of the locals. The tables turn when she discovers that someone is spying on her, and it becomes clear that someone wants her to go back where she came from.

Jocelyn considers it a challenge. But involving herself in the affairs of others will lead her down a dark path . . .

Set against the backdrop of COVID and lockdowns, this summer read lacks the spark that I have experienced with Keogh’s other books. I have read a lot of this author’s books in the past but I didn’t enjoy this one as much. For some reason, the plot failed to connect with me and I thought the story was lacking pace and suspense.

The protagonist, Jocelyn, was difficult to like. I found her an incredibly nosy character with little regard to others around her. Whilst her sarcastic commentary was entertaining, I disliked her shallow nature and lack of empathy towards others. Leaving her husband in London after an argument, she sees her cottage in a small village in the Cotswolds as a chance to get away and let the dust settle. However, rather than enjoying the idyllic setting, she is miserable, selfish and rather grumpy. Disliking her ‘cosy’ cottage, she seeks the company of others, taking a spot at an evening crafting group. After just one meeting, Jocelyn feels it is her right to intrude on the secrets of this group, ingratiating herself enough to gain their trust. Digging around, Jocelyn believes that this small group of women have more secrets than herself and she is determined to find out what they are hiding from the outsider.

Keogh cleverly creates a very claustrophobic atmosphere in this story. Firstly, the oppressive heatwave that exists is only slightly alleviated by the summer storms. The lethargy that comes from being so hot is tangible in the story and it also made me yearn for more summer weather. After what has felt like a very long autumn/winter, I actually felt a bit envious of Jocelyn feeling so hot and bothered! Secondly, the small, tight-knit community of Broadway leaves no room for outsiders, who are treated with disdain and suspicion. Jocelyn is on the receiving end of this distrust and I think this spurs on her behaviour to investigate her crafting acquaintances. Finally, the reference to the virus and lockdown was enough of a reminder of how limited movements were at this time. Whilst it does not dominate the narrative, the lessening of restrictions in this novel just reminded me of how suffocated society felt in an attempt to escape the infection.

Feeling lethargic myself, I struggled to engage with a narrative that felt quite obvious. I had foreseen how the final stages of the novel would develop, although this part was definitely the most gripping. Curious to see the consequences of Jocelyn’s actions, I found the final ten chapters or so to be thrilling and suspenseful. Unfortunately, the same could not be said for the rest of the narrative, which I have found to be so unlike some of Keogh’s other books I have read. I don’t think it helped that I disliked Jocelyn’s character so much, finding her nosiness a rather grating quality. Whilst there are references to Jocelyn’s childhood and relationship with her mother, I think Keogh would have benefitted from expanding upon this further to help add a further dimension to her character.

This was a pacey read, aided by the very short, flowing chapters. However, I thought it was a story that took a long time to get started and I was just not convinced by Jocelyn’s behaviours. I have had many great reads by this author, but this one did not deliver as I had anticipated.

With thanks to Bloodhound books for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Hidden affair leads to trouble

‘The Couple in the Photograph’ – Valerie Keogh

On their anniversary, Keri and Nathan Metcalfe’s children surprise them by having a honeymoon photo blown up to poster size and displayed around the city, captioned “Twenty-five years of marital bliss.” Nathan is thrilled—but Keri is worried that the man she’d been having an affair with will see it . . .

He does. And he doesn’t take it well. When he says she’ll regret it, Keri grows concerned. A funeral wreath is delivered to their home—and then an employee at Keri and Nathan’s company is murdered.

Now Keri is faced with some pressing questions: Is her ex-lover responsible or is someone else behind the threats? Can her marriage survive? And is it always right to tell the truth?

I have read many of Keogh’s books now and I know that there is a decent story hidden behind the covers. This novel did not fail to disappoint, although I think I would have preferred some structural alterations to make it a more engaging plot.

Whilst Keri and Nathan’s children are helping to celebrate their parents’ wedding anniversary, Keri has hidden guilt. Realising that the affair she is having does not fulfil her and she should try harder at her marriage to Nathan, Keri ends the relationship. Yet, soon after, threats start to appear on the family doorstep and Keri cannot help but suspect her spurned lover. Still trying to keep the façade of a happy marriage, Keri begins to notice that even her husband is acting differently. Does Nathan know about her infidelities? Working in business together, Nathan manages to avoid having any decent conversation with his wife, fuelling Keri’s paranoia and conscience even further.

I liked the story because domestic thrillers are appealing to my reading tastes at the moment. Keogh expertly portrays a web of lies from Keri as she desperately intends to keep her affair hidden from the rest of her family. At the same time, whilst readers are looking one way at an obvious suspect, a new plot twist begins to emerge in the pages. As a result, I could not foresee how the story would develop and was really surprised by the answers that are gradually revealed.

However, structurally, I do not feel that this book had enough suspense and tension. Consequently, I struggled to connect with either Keri nor Nathan, finding it difficult to believe that they have had a lengthy, happy marriage. After all, the relationship is introduced when Keri has already been unfaithful, so I did not get a sense of true love that she claims to have for her husband. Furthermore, this was quite a short book (around 250 pages) and the chapters were infuriatingly brief. A couple of pages in and the chapter ends so suddenly… only to continue on almost immediately with the plot. Personally, this significantly lessened the tension of the story and I grew disgruntled with the rapid breaks in the narrative. I think the plot would have been far more powerful if the chapters had been longer and more developed.

Despite this criticism, I have enjoyed this latest book from Keogh. It is not my favourite because I don’t think I was blown away by how the story finally progressed. Yet, I wanted to know how Keri would be able to continue to hide her affair when the threats towards her and her family intensify. Therefore, I think Keogh is most successful here in causing the reader to question whether Keri deserves this secrecy or if her honesty would lead to more of a happy ever after.

With thanks to Bloodhound books for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Four-way cheating

‘The Lies He Told’ – Valerie Keogh

How much do you trust your partner?

One cheating man. Four angry women. One crime of passion.

Successful Misty is happy living with her perfect boyfriend until he tells her he is leaving.

Elegant Gwen is excited about the new man in her life until she discovers he’s been lying to her.

Angry Babs has the love of her life lured away, first by Misty then by Gwen, and she wants revenge.

Long-suffering Dee is a wife who takes her wandering husband back every single time.

When the lives of these four women collide, the results are deadly.

One thing is for certain, the consequences of lying will be murder…

Keogh delivers another page-turning thriller that did not disappoint. There’s a plethora of angry women in the mix as the man in the middle, an epic love rat, has disappeared. Each of the women have a motive; who was involved?

You have the wife; the first lover; the writer second lover; the art gallery owner as woman number three. You would think that Toby would need a checklist to keep track of them all! As he moves on, it becomes clear why Toby is attracted to the next conquest. Each woman is incredibly different but each woman has one thing in common: they cannot resist the ‘Toby Charm’. It is like a spell and, when it becomes clear that Toby has gone missing, you cannot help but suspect these spurned women who realise they were not the centre of Toby’s universe.

Keogh turns Misty, relationship number three, into the main character. I thought this was interesting, especially because Misty is a writer! I really hope that Keogh has created her character based on fact because it seemed like a vivid insight into the life of an author. Fascinating! She is quite a likeable character and I could believe in her paranoia after she feels she cannot fully remember the events after Toby declared he was leaving her. Whilst I was hoping for some epic revelations from Misty, I was also wanting her to remain innocent in this disappearance.

I thought that the other females were stereotypes of spurned women involved in a love square. The wife, for instance, is portrayed as rather grey and dowdy. Lacking excitement, Keogh makes it clear that this is why Toby felt he could not remain loyal. However, I thought the way that Toby bounced across partners was a bit too predictable. Furthermore, I thought the plot development more obvious than I wanted. There were a few surprises, particularly with Gwen’s character, but this was not as heart-stopping as previous Keogh novels I have read.

Undoubtedly, Keogh knows how to write a good page-turner. I think I was a bit disappointed with this one because some of the clues were too obvious. Unlike other books, I did not find myself gasping in disbelief. Intrigued with how the story would unfold, I don’t think there were as many fireworks in this story of cheating and dishonesty.

If you have not yet read any of Keogh’s books, then this blog has many reviews! This most recent offering is a short-ish suspense read so, if you feel like you are short on time but want to sample this author, this book is definitely one to consider.

With thanks to Bloodhound books for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Bunty!

‘No Easy Answer’ – Valerie Keogh

These cases might prove to be West’s toughest yet…

Detective Garda Sergeant Mike West could do with a break. He’s had his fill of complicated cases and wants nothing more than to settle down with his fiancée. But life has a habit of getting in the way…

Two new cases come in: A hit and run where the family of the victim act suspiciously and a missing woman who is found dead from natural causes until the post-mortem suggests foul play.

With an investigation into both cases going nowhere, the last thing West or his team need are further complications – they certainly don’t need human body parts turning up but that’s what they get. Everybody avoids using the words… serial killer.

With no motives, no clues and contradictory evidence, is West destined to fail this time?

This was another easy 5-star rating to give, with Keogh’s series going from strength to strength. My enjoyment of this series has increased as the novels as progressed, with each book being different from the last.

Familiar faces return with this story, so it is ideal to have read the previous books in the series to get an understanding of previous crimes and the characters’ backstories. However, it’s not essential. This time, seemingly disconnected crimes grow to have more in common than just the age of the victims. I could not see how the team were able to solve these cases because I was scratching my head as much as the police! The unexpected turn of events made this a real-page turner and I really enjoyed watching the team unravel two cases that were frequently considered as bizarre, with discoveries based on ‘luck’ rather than predictions.

I still have yet to like West’s fiancee… this has been my criticism throughout the series! However, she does not really feature much in the story this time, and for this I was grateful. There is a small subplot involving Edel, but I liked how West’s colleague, Andrew, becomes more involved instead. This part of the story lightened the atmosphere and I enjoyed seeing Andrew take the lead a bit more in the plot.

However, one thing that really sparked my enjoyment in this story was the reference to ‘Bunty’. This really brought back a wealth of memories, in particular the comic strip featuring ‘The Four Marys’.

Image courtesy of misterkitty.org

I remember reading the ‘Bunty’ annual for every Christmas and my mum talking about how often she used to read these stories too. It was such a trip down memory lane! Even though they do not feature very much (literally, a couple of references near the beginning of the story), I could not shake that rosy feeling of remembrance for the rest of the novel. A great and unexpected addition to this crime story.

This was an exciting, pacey investigation and I hope there are further, equally obscure cases for West and his team to solve. The cases are all so different that I hope the writer can maintain this in future stories.

With thanks to Bloodhound books for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Blue baby shoes

‘The Little Lies’ – Valerie Keogh

When Jodie, a nurse with a long-held secret, starts dating Flynn she believes the past is firmly behind her.

Little does she know that Victor Hill, a man from her childhood, has been following her for years and thinks it’s time he makes his presence felt…

Oblivious to the evil lurking behind her, Jodie is certain that nothing can spoil her life, but a call from the manager of the nursing home where she works changes everything.

Then the discovery of a parcel tied to her front door rocks her world further and as everything begins to crumble around her, she wonders who she can trust.

Is the man from her past responsible for her torment or does someone much closer to home have Jodie in their sights?

After reading so many of Keogh‘s books and enjoying them all, I was wondering when, or if, I would come across one that I would not like. Well, here it is. Rather than experiencing the thrilling rollercoaster of a read that I expect from Keogh, this felt more like a merry-go-round – and one that I would rather get off from, as soon as possible.

Despite the plot moving relatively quickly, aided by the short chapters, I found the content rather stagnant and pretty obvious. Early on, I had my suspicions about how I thought the plot would develop and I had hoped I would be proven incorrect. There is not much to the story with Jodie being fired from her nursing home post over a mistake that she believes she has been framed for. Gradually, we learn that Jodie has quite a few secrets and this is incorporated into the story with a change of narrative perspective. Indeed, the three main characters of Jodie, Flynn and Victor are all closely connected. It is only as these secrets are revealed do we understand the extent of these connections.

As much as I tried, I could not sympathise with Jodie. I thought that she made rash decisions when it came to her relationship with Flynn and, although she has a bleak past, did not believe she had learnt from her experiences. When the blue baby shoes begin turning up at her door, I found her approach to the “evidence” rather erratic and illogical. It was not a favoured characteristic and this led me to grow frustrated with Jodie.

I persevered with this story, hoping for the spark that would ignite the plot. In my opinion, this never came. I think because the narrative is so focused on these three people with not much content, there were little distractions and not enough action to provide the story with some much-needed adrenalin. Keogh’s writing is usually full of twists and turns but this book seemed very “middle of the road” and lacking in any anticipation.

As far as thrillers go, I think others by Keogh are far better. By the closing of the novel, I felt incredibly uncomfortable and was unhappy that my predictions were correct – very unusual! I don’t think this is her best work but, if you are after something a little bit different with few characters, then this may appeal.

With thanks to Bloodhound books for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Best one yet

‘No Crime Forgotten’ – Valerie Keogh

Forgiveness isn’t an option…

Detective Garda Sergeant Mike West and his partner answer an emergency call from St Monica’s church and discover a dead body suspended from the beams in front of the altar.

The victim’s fingerprints show that the man is Ian Moore, recently released from prison after serving time for rape. Revenge seems like the obvious motive for his murder, but the list of suspects grows as the case takes an unexpected twist.

Is the killer someone who believes they are doing God’s work?

With pressure from archbishops, bishops, priests and Inspector Morrison to get the case solved quickly, West and his team have their work cut out…

I have read nearly all of the books in the ‘Dublin Murder mystery’ series and this is my favourite one by far. It is as if Keogh’s writing just continues to get stronger and stronger.

The familiar faces of West and Andrews return with a gruesome crime to solve. Discovering a dead body strung up in a church leads to questions about a stolen identity, a previous rape case and has West scratching his head for answers. This is a book you could easily read as a stand-alone however, the recurring story of a boy killed by a driver continues throughout them all. In my opinion, you can only get the true flavour of these stories if you have read the predecessors, and preferably in the right order too.

What made this book so interesting and gripping was the plot development. It had me gripped from the beginning. Initially, I was concerned that Keogh would make this a mercy killing, using the symbol of the church to create a story that has been done before. However, the other outside elements meant this was more intriguing. Although I had guessed very early on who the key perpetrator was, I really enjoyed seeing how West and his team unravelled this complex case.

Once again, West’s partner, Edel, continued to annoy me. I find her so meddling and irritating! I guess she is not going anywhere any time soon but, I wish Keogh would reduce her page-time even more. In comparison to the other stories, she does have a lesser role, but this was still too much for me. She is like an itch I cannot scratch so I hope Keogh does not intend to give her more plot-time if there are more books to come in this series.

The Dublin setting again was a warming touch because I have such lovely memories from visiting this fantastic city. West is out and about in this book, and I liked all the geographical references. I think it made the book more vivid for me.

This is easily the best book for me in the series. I wonder if Keogh can continue with the stories and hope the next one is just as unique and entertaining. All in all, it’s another example of brilliant writing from a brilliant writer.

With thanks to Bloodhound books for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A “lazy read”

‘The Whisper’s Echo’ – Valerie Keogh

What if someone from your past tried to destroy your future?

Someone from her past wants to destroy her future…

When Melanie Scott is promoted to junior partner, she thinks she has put her past behind her and while out celebrating her promotion, she meets the handsome and charming Oliver Field.

Melanie has her doubts and is haunted by her mother’s critical voice, which reminds her that she’s messed up before. But when Oliver invites her for dinner, she buries her feeling and accepts his invitation.

She deserves the chance of happiness, doesn’t she?

However, the past she thought she left behind resurfaces when she receives an email containing a name; Anne Edwards. A name she thought she’d left behind. 

When the emails escalate, she knows she has to find out who is behind them, but at what cost?

Melanie is about to learn that the past will now shape her future forever…

I have read several books by Keogh this year and have enjoyed each and every one. Each time, the story is completely different and unique. Admittedly, I prefer the stand-alone novels to her Dublin Mystery books, but I think we can all agree that this is debate for another day.

Keogh launches straight into the mystery with this thrilling read. Melanie is haunted by events that happened when she was a child and she has never really recovered from them. Paranoia and suspicions start to mount when Melanie receives emails from an unknown sender; they clearly know about Melanie’s background and intend to make her suffer. As the mystery grows, so does Melanie’s fears of her past coming back to haunt her. With every part of her life starting to crumble, there’s only so much that Melanie can stand.

This book is incredibly pacy and does not leave you in the dark very long. It felt like a short read as I completed it in just a few sittings. I think this reflects my enjoyment of Keogh’s writing again but, I do wish that there had been a little more suspense. If there had been a delay on revelations and increasing cliff-hangers, I could have easily awarded this book the full five stars. However, I felt like I was on a roller-coaster and not allowed to savour the stress that Melanie was experiencing.

Now, that is not to say that I wanted to see the protagonist suffer – definitely not! However, the answers came all too soon. I had guessed the perpetrator of the crime quite early on (although I did have other suspects thrown into the ring as well). Consequently, I felt that this novel missed the “spark” to ignite my excitement that Keogh’s other books have.

If you are after a thrilling story that does not have you trying to calculate motives and connections, I think this is the one for you. It is a really enjoyable plot and I found that Melanie was a likeable character. I sympathised with her story and wanted to see her find peace and solace from the threats to do with her past.

I would categorise this as a “lazy read”: readers are not needing to do anything, but sit back and enjoy the show. This would make a perfect holiday read or one that you have to dip in and out of on a commute. Another example of solid writing from Keogh, this is a mystery that will get many readers intrigued.

With thanks to Bloodhound books for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Con artist

‘No Simple Death’ – Valerie Keogh

How can you find someone who doesn’t want to be found?

When Detective Garda Sergeant Mike West is called to investigate a murder in a Dublin graveyard, suspicion immediately falls on a local woman, Edel Johnson, whose husband disappeared some months before. But then she disappears.

Evidence leads West to a small village in Cornwall, but when he checks in to an Inn, he finds Edel has arrived before him. Her explanation seems to make sense but as West begins to think his suspicions of her are unfounded, she disappears again.

Is she guilty? West, fighting an unsuitable attraction, doesn’t want to believe it. But the case against her is growing. Back in Dublin, his team uncover evidence of blackmail and illegal drugs involving Edel’s missing husband. When another man is murdered, she, once again, comes under suspicion.

Finally, the case is untangled, but is it the outcome West really wants?

Having read the latter part of the series, I now return to the beginning. With mixed emotions, I found it difficult to settle on a rating, given that I struggled to engage with the story at times. However, the background of protagonist Mike West is established, making him an even more likeable character.

Yet, as readers of my other reviews in this series will already understand, I have difficulty connecting with Edel. She makes her first appearance in this book and I had already found that later stories referred to her difficult past. Well, now that I know what her background is, I have even less sympathy for her! Ok, I get it. She faces a very challenging time in this book but, her behaviour was irritating and she didn’t seem to think things through very rationally. Quick to react in many situations, it wasn’t always the right decision. I found the platform scene more unbelievable than uncomfortable; her “victim” status unconvincing and irritating. As such, she did lessen my enjoyment of the story and I think, for certain, my dislike towards this character is now firmly cemented.

I did struggle with the multiple characters in this detective story. When it is revealed that Edel’s husband is definitely not who he seems, I found it difficult to keep up with the various identities and spread of male characters. This complication meant that I felt disengaged with the plot and, coupled with my dislike of Edel, it left me questioning whether I could rate this novel above average.

But a four-star rating is what I settled with because I do have a fondness for Mike West. I also enjoyed the different locations that the plot headed to; the arrival in Cornwall was unexpected and alleviated the density I came to associate with the setting of Foxrock (maybe because of the many male characters).

The writer provides more of a background to West, making him a more rounded character. Whilst the books of this series can be read as a stand-alone, I think pursuing them in order means you can get a true appreciation of West’s character, as well as seeing what Edel has experienced.

Whilst this may not be my most enjoyable book of the series, I am still glad to have read it. I hope Keogh continues with Mike West and, having read (most of) the series, would be interested to see what happens next to him.

Foundations crumble

‘The Perfect Life’ – Valerie Keogh

Appearances can be deceptive…

Molly Chatwell has a beautiful house, a handsome husband, two children and a job she likes. It all seems so perfect but when her two children leave for university, she realises her life has become dull and empty. When her husband refuses to go away with her, Molly decides to go alone. 

But what should have been a relaxing break turns into a nightmare. 

Back at home in London, Molly tries to put it all behind her but when the police arrive at her door and tell her that a body has been found with connections to her, Molly realises that her perfect life is under threat… 

Having been introduced to Keogh‘s writing only recently, I can easily say she writes very good books. I think her stand-alone thrillers are far more gripping than the Dublin murder series, but still, this is certainly an author I would recommend. With this latest offering, I could easily envisage this on the big screen and found myself repeatedly returning to the story, desperate to see events unfold.

The central character, Molly, is experiencing that time of her life that many parents dread: the season when children leave home to go and experience world. In Molly’s case, it’s both of her children leaving the country to study at university: one in the States, the other in Paris. Immediately, Molly has noticed the empty space that is left and realises how much she misses her children. However, almost as a celebration of the new time she and her husband, Jack, can now have together, she decides to hold a party. This is the moment when her life changes, never to be the same again.

Although Molly thought she and Jack would have more couple time, this is not the case. From the early stages of the novel, Molly is presented with an opportunity of a couples spa weekend with one of her closest friends. Jack declines and Molly is forced to go on her own. As events unfold, Molly realises that she actually knows very little about her husband and, upon returning from her weekend, accepts that now, not only does she have secrets from Jack, that he is also hiding things from her.

I loved the pace of this story. Keogh’s storytelling manipulates the reader into believing certain things and, whilst some of those clues were obvious, there was still plenty of mystery and uncertainty to be had. Piece by piece, it seems that Molly’s world is gradually collapsing around her; it’s as if with her children’s departure, all her known, solid foundations have crumbled to ruins.

The characters are believable and the situations are exciting. I was quickly drawn into this narrative and wanted to see if Molly would be a survivor. It is different to previous books by Keogh and I am excited to see what she releases next.

With thanks to Bloodhound Books for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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