Published by Boldwood Books Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Psychological Thriller, suspense, thriller
Format: ARC, eBook
Gripping, shocking, thrilling and full of tension! There are certain authors I know are going to deliver time and time again and Rona Halsall is one of them! The Getaway had me turning the pages and wanting more! This is the 6th book which I have read by Rona Halsall and she has had me glued to the pages and on edge of my seat in every single one of those books!
Maddie and Tom are on vacation in Croatia when Maddie meets Alex, a lovely woman who engages her in conversation. After speaking, Maddie is excited as Alex and her boyfriend are living the life that Maddie dreams about! They are digital explorers/nomads who live and work abroad while switching homes with others! Maddie and Tom have talked about this and Maddie decides to take the plunge! Maddie agrees to let Alex and her partner stay in their flat in London, while Maddie and Tom will stay in Alex and her partner’s place in Croatia! Keys are exchange and……
Soon things begin to not add up, and as unease and tension soon make their appearance. It soon becomes obvious that something isn’t quite right. Things are not adding up, and what initially seemed like a good idea quickly turns into a nightmare. I loved the pacing in this book and how secrets, twists, and shocking revelations begin to rattle Maddie to the core!
This book had tension and unease galore! I found myself shaking my head at all of the bad decisions and judgement calls being made. This is how you do it! The pacing is fast, the twists are shocking, the reveals are jaw dropping and I was left happy having read this captivating psychological thriller!
Wonderfully written, well thought out, perfectly paced and shocking! Rona Halsall has delivered yet again!
Thank you to Boldwood Books 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.
