Published by Berkley Genres: Fiction, Mystery, suspense, thriller
Format: ARC, eBook
After the death of his wife and son, College professor, Connor Nye publishes hips first book. Tenure was on the line, and he needed to do or die as they say. So, he published a book about the murder of a young woman. His book is a success but there is a catch – he did not write the book. His missing student did. Gone and presumed dead, Conner is shocked when she shows up on hips doorstep wanting the money, he earned off the sale of the book she wrote.
Just when you think that things cannot get worse, they do! His/her book implicates him in an unsolved murder of a young woman two years earlier. Details not made known to the public are in the book. The police want to know how Connor knew these details. Connor is left with a dilemma – does he say he did not write the book and lose everything, or does he hope they find the real killer even if it means risking everything. He is in a no-win situation. What would you do?
David Bell has crafted an intelligent and tense whodunit which had me on the edge of my seat, swiping the pages on my kindle and coming up with suspects in my head. IP enjoyed how he showed how one bad =- unbelievably bad decision can have damaging consequences on one’s life. Throughout the book, I kept thinking Connor has really stepped in it this time! His desperation to clear his name, causes him to make several poor judgement calls which had me shaking my head.
Told in dual timelines and POV’s, this book does not disappoint! I enjoyed how both storylines merged and provided more information about what is happening in the current storyline without giving away the farm! As all eyes are on Connor, I kept thinking what is going to happen next!
If you have not read a David Bell novel before, you need to get reading! Seriously, his books are beautifully written, gripping, and intelligent page turners.
Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
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