An innocent girl is taken. The family’s lodger confesses.But that’s not the whole story. That’s not even the beginning…It’s 1985 and the disappearance of ten-year-old Lisa Cook shocks the nation. Her best friend, Kirsty, traumatised and fearful, gives evidence that helps to put the Cook family’s lodger behind bars.…But what if Kirsty made a mistake?Now, decades later, Kirsty leaves a life she … mistake?
Now, decades later, Kirsty leaves a life she loves to move back to the hometown she hates – tortured by her memories, she’s determined to finally uncover the truth about what happened to Lisa that day. But someone is waiting for her there, someone close to her family. Someone who is hoping to finish off a job that was started years ago…
An absolutely gripping emotional drama for fans of The Couple Next Door, Whisper Me This and Laura Elliot.
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‘Ohhhhh my goodness!! Frances Vick is truly a master storyteller! I was hook, line, and sinker from the first page… This novel made the hair on the back of my head stand up and gave the chills more times than I can count, the twists and turns were perfectly timed! I highly recommend all thriller fans 1-click this 5-star read!’ Steph and Chris’s Book Review, 5 stars
‘I was convinced I knew the outcome… Hot damn was I wrong!… you should strap yourself in for that last half, cause I guarantee you won’t leave your seat till you finish the book!’ Goodreads Reviewer
‘Thrilling! Just when you think you have figured out who the real culprit of the story is, think again! This is a well-crafted psychological thriller to keep you reading well into the night.’ Once Upon a Time Book Reviews
‘It was a thrilling read, a fast-paced thriller. It kept me flipping the pages just want to find out what happened. It could be your favourite spring read.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘This book is a very chilling read… It has many twists and turns… unique and creepy to read … A twisty, chilling, thriller with some amazing shocks, sure to blow you away.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘A compelling psychological thriller which contains many unpredictable twists.’ Goodreads reviewer
’A fast-paced psychological thriller that will have you guessing up until the final pages. A thirty-year-old mystery will be revisited, and the answers that result are anything but predictable… the manipulation of childhood memories at the core, the author crafts a diabolical tale that will fully engage the reader.’ Goodreads reviewer
‘Very intriguing, and the intro hooked me straight away… the premise is fantastic… this book is gripping. It’s chilling, and so well-written that I wanted to spend the day doing nothing but reading until I knew who killed Lisa.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
‘Intense and captivating. This book is a wild ride of suspense and mystery. It was the first book I have read from this author, and it will not be the last. It was fast paced… it held my attention through every chapter.’ Goodreads reviewermore
this was a delicious read ! loved it
This book was amazing. Told from the Kirsty’s point of view as first a child and then an adult, as she tries to get to the heart of the mystery of what happened to her best friend. She carries a lot of guilt with her, as they had a fight walking home from school that day, and she left Lisa in the park alone. Because of a terribly inept and prejudiced police force, she is coerced into blaming a foreigner that lodged with Lisa’s family, and who confesses at first, due to his inability to understand most English and because of an issue with his student visa. As Kirsty grows up she soon realizes how shoddy the investigation was and an innocent man could most certainly be spending his life in prison. Now 30 years later, she moves back home to take care of her pregnant sister Vic and starts delving into the past to discover the truth. There are many little twists and turns along the way leading to a truly inspired ending.
I was drawn in right from the start, as the tone captures the mind of 10 year old girls perfectly. Lisa, the constant exaggerator and liar, Kirsty, her faithful shadow. The author has a way of capitalizing certain phrases that are intimidating or powerful to a little girl and it help emphasize how seriously Kirsty takes everything she hears as a child. Although I was surprised that the author continues this as Kirsty grows older, but I found I didn’t mind, as it makes the writing stand out. I found myself turning page after page – I just had to know what happened to Lisa! I thoroughly enjoyed the story and can’t wait to read more of this author’s work.
Lisa Cook and Kirsty, are 12 yr old best friends. Lisa is a child with a vivid imagination, and known for stretching the truth. When Lisa turns up missing in 1985, Kirsty is questioned by the police, and becomes confused, and caves in to the pressure about who could be behind Lisa’s disappearance, she gives a name, a boarder of the Cook family (Toqueer) to the police. Toqueer is convicted, even though he does not understand English very well, and really is confused himself as to what is happening, confesses, and charged with the crime.
Fast forward 30 yrs, Kirsta, still haunted by the ordeal, she wonders if she helped in sending the wrong man to prison? She returns to her hometown, and with the help of a psychic, tries to unravel the truth.
She is even more confused, and begins to wonder who can she trust? Even her own husband’s character comes into question. as he seems to be hiding secrets too . She soon finds herself in danger and more secrets are revealed.
I find the book to be well written, fast paced, and thrilling. A very engaging book.
Thanks so much @Netgalley, Francis Vick and @Bookouture for the chance to read this ebook!!