“[A] sharply written and taut psychological thriller…” —Seattle TimesA woman’s idyllic life becomes a deceptive hall of mirrors in a thriller of exquisitely constructed psychological suspense by A. J. Banner, bestselling author of The Good Neighbor.Elise Watters seems to have it all—a blissful marriage, a gorgeous Victorian home surrounded by lush gardens, and a dream job running her late … gardens, and a dream job running her late mother’s herbal boutique.
But on the eve of her first wedding anniversary, Elise makes a shocking discovery that turns her life upside down and casts doubt on everything she thought she knew—about her marriage, her friends, and even herself. As she treads into dangerous territory, Elise is forced to wonder: Is her whole future at stake? Or is paranoia getting the best of her?
If she is to believe what she sees, Elise has every reason to fear for her life…
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I really liked After Nightfall, so I was happy to read A.J. Banner’s new book The Poison Garden . It starts out with Elise coming home to celebrate her first anniversary with her husband Kieran who is a doctor. When she walked into the house, she discovered him in bed with another woman. Thus starts the thriller. This is a great book for a lazy weekend as it is a quick read; however, there are just too many twists that don’t make sense, I am glad it was not a lengthy book as I am not sure I would have finished it.
Thank you NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The Poison Garden is a quick, suspenseful read with enough twists and turns to keep readers surprised throughout.
A.J. Banner can always be counted on for a good read, and I have enjoyed all of his books that I have read. Will I remember this particular book? I’m afraid not. I realize authors and publishers play to the market, and that there seem to be waves of very similar books in genres. I find myself weary however of reading books where e-v-e-r-y-o-n-e is unstable. Are there no “normal” people left? Are there no good people left who aren’t forwarding their own devious agendas? Can’t they be interspersed among the characters with issues? And how many people actually have sleep-walking/amnesiac disorders. Apparently more than I realized!!
A.J. (forgive my familiarity), you’re better than this. Please use your many talents for original plot lines. I and many others would be so very grateful!!
Many thanks to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for allowing me to read The Poison Garden in exchange for an unbiased review. All opinions are my own
This is a psychological thriller, bound to keep you turning the page. I was intent on finding what was going on with Elisa, but the story was as winding as the flowering herbs growing in her garden. This story is focused on a poisonous flower that is deadly. When Elisa, excited about a first anniversary trip with her handsome doctor husband, finds him in bed with a sexy redhead, the questions begin!
No one seems to be excluded from suspicion in this fast paced read, when she becomes convinced someone is trying to harm her. Set on a beautiful island in the San Juan chain, it will keep you guessing. Love, betrayal, fear, suspense is all here! You won’t be disappointed if you’re a fan of this genre!
My thanks to #NetGalley #LakeUnionPublishing for the ARC. Thoughts and opinions are my own!