Author: Shari J. Ryan
Publisher: Bookouture
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Format: Kindle ARC
No. of Pages: 354
Date of Publication: September 23, 2024
My Rating: 5 Stars
DESCRIPTION:
My best friend disappeared twenty years ago. I thought she was dead. But today I’ve received a message that makes my heart stop. It says it’s from Izzy. And she’s blaming my new husband for her disappearance…
I stare at the email in horror. I’ve only just managed to put what happened to Izzy behind me. My life is so different now. I have two perfect children, and the perfect husband at last.
“I couldn’t just say nothing. You remember I was being stalked? My stalker is your husband. You're in danger. Run. ”
My blood turns to ice as I look up at my charming, caring husband. Is this some kind of joke? Griffin is kind, he's safe.
But as he smiles at me, the doubt starts to creep in. The way he always asks me about my childhood, pressing for information about my friends. The way he always wants to know where I am…
I thought my best friend was dead. I thought her stalker killed her.
If the email isn’t really from Izzy, then who sent it—and what do they want from my family? But if it is, am I living with the man I’ve feared for twenty years? And if he can’t hurt Izzy, will he settle for me instead—or worse, my children…?
A jaw-dropping psychological thriller that will have your mind spinning as you race towards the final twist. Perfect for fans of addictive page-turners like The Housemaid, The Family Across the Street and The Family Upstairs.
MY THOUGHTS:
Izzy has been gone for 20 years. Disappeared. Fell off the map. Izzy’s best friend was Jess and it has taken Jess years to get over Izzy’s disappearance. Jess is now happily married to Griffin and the couple share two beautiful children. But, full stop! Jess receives a shocking email. Something tells her it is not spam.
The email’s sender is Izzy, and she says that she had been held captive for years, and has had a stalker. Izzy is afraid for her life, and tells Jess in the email that her stalker was none other than Jess’s husband, Griffin. Izzy also warns Jess. Tells her that she is in danger and needs to take flight. To get her children to safety.
Jess’s past is explored. In fact, she often reflects often on her tragic past and even wished that she left her hometown when she was done with school. But no, she stayed, married and divorced. Married again to Griffin, she thought her life was going well. Getting that email changed everything!
Can Jess trust her husband Griffin? She was certain she could. He was nothing like her ex-husband. But, when she gets an email from someone claiming to be her former best friend and doubts begin to seep in. With an often-changing point of view and timeline, this story moves very fast. Breakneck speed in fact. If you want to be kept guessing, look no further than this book.
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
USA Today and International Bestselling Author, Shari J. Ryan, is known for her captivating World War Two Historical Fiction, Women’s Romance Fiction, and gripping Psychological Thriller novels. Each series and standalone contains a wide range of dark suspense and heartbreaking emotions.
Shari has a bachelor's degree in marketing from Johnson & Wales University and started her career as a graphic artist and freelance writer until 2012 when she discovered her passion for writing books. Since then, she has been captivating readers with her compelling storytelling and has written over thirty-five novels with translated publications in twelve languages.
Shari’s talent and dedication have earned her a place on the USA Today Bestseller List, as well as rankings in Amazon’s Top 100, Barnes & Noble’s Top Ten, and iBooks at number one. She has also received two Rone awards for her outstanding work.
Some of Shari’s bestselling books include: “The Stolen Twins,” The Bookseller of Dachau,” “The Doctor’s Daughter,” “The Girl with the Diary,” “Prison Child,” “The Soldier’s Letters,” and “The Lieutenant’s Girl.” These gripping novels are sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Shari, a lifelong Boston girl lives in a small town in the suburbs and has a loving marriage with her adored husband. Together, they have two incredible young sons who make make her feel like the luckiest woman in the world.
To learn more about Shari J. Ryan and her captivating books, visit her official website at www.sharijryan.com.
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