What a twisty little ride! I really enjoyed this authors debut novel. It was character driven and kept my attention with the easy flow of writing. I loved the alternate narratives and the last line...wow! Great twist.

I really liked this book. It kept me guessing. The end really surprised me! We are following the story through 3 women: Helen, Serena and Kate. I really would have loved to have heard from Rachel. The story starts out revolving around the friendship of Helen and Rachel. They meet at a birthing class. Soon Rachel has intertwined her life with Helen's and begins living at her house. Who is the villain and who is the victim? You will be wondering until the end. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

Wow! This book was amazing! So many twists and turns, and right when you thought you knew where the story was going, It was going a whole different direction, I couldn’t stop reading it it was such a page turner.

I loved the character development aspect of this book, I got to understand the characters even though they were unbearable sometimes and annoying!!! But it was still a good book.

There is so much going on, and it ties into EVERYTHING in such a suspenseful way. I was left with my mouth open with the revelations. The synopsis does this book no justice! Lol. If you are into phycological suspense, this is it. This book had my brain going at a thousand mph, and the way it ended??? EPIC!

Thanks Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

Helen and Daniel are finally almost ready to welcome their son. After many tries and miscarriages, they're beyond excited for his arrival and Helen signs them up for a prenatal class to prepare. When neither Daniel nor the friends Helen also invited make it to the meeting, she finds herself talking to Rachel. Rachel is another mother-to-be, but she and Helen are like day and night. Where Helen is married and very careful about her pregnancy, following the doctor's orders to a T, Rachel is loud and single, constantly smoking and drinking alcohol. Rachel forces herself into Helen's life, but soon it becomes obvious that she isn't just trying to become friends and there's more to her than meets the eye. How will she turn Helen's life upside down and what is her connection to a crime from Helen's past?

Greenwich Park is an incredible, fast-paced thriller that focuses on a well-off family and their friends. I was intrigued from the very start and quickly devoured the book, which impressed me more than I expected. I was so sure that I knew who the culprit was, but then the epilogue completely blew my mind! The plot twists worked really well and were unexpected, and just when I thought I had something figured out, the plot would take a surprising turn. Greenwich Park has multiple POVs, but we spend most of the time seeing things from Helen's perspective. As the main character, she felt a little gullible and I found myself feeling sorry for her quite often. I did love Rachel, she was wild and it was so fun to read about her antics. The web of lies and secrets that Faulkner designed was complex and intricate, and I thoroughly enjoyed trying to untangle it.

A fantastic debut thriller (with a gorgeous cover)! Told from multiple points of view, this is the story of three siblings, their partners, and the girl who threatens to destroy their lives. I thoroughly enjoyed this book - it's a slow burn that keeps you guessing, and the ending is so satisfying.

Wow what a great debut novel! Couldn't put this down and the author did a great job of keeping me guessing to the end. The story has a few characters, but they all were very well developed and equally interesting - the character of Rachel was so unlikeable but so fun to read about! Great debut story, looking forward to more by this author. A must-read!

An easy-to-read thriller that was pretty enjoyable, especially for a debut novel! The book is written from three points of view: three siblings and their partners. Although I do not usually like books with SO many characters, Katherine did a wonderful job of making each one very different and memorable. I can't help but pick up books with a little sibling/lover drama and this one was a good one. I love a good story where you can never fully guess what's happening, but you are constantly trying to figure it out. The author does a great job of tying up loose ends by the end of the book.

Overall, I would recommend this book and I can't wait to read her next novel.

TRIGGER: Pregnancy Loss

I got a sneak peek of Greenwich Park by Katherine Faulkner a while ago and couldn’t wait to talk about it! I LOVED IT. What a story!

Here’s the plot:

Helen’s idyllic life—handsome architect husband, gorgeous Victorian house, and cherished baby on the way (after years of trying)—begins to change the day she attends her first prenatal class and meets Rachel, an unpredictable single mother-to-be. Rachel doesn’t seem very maternal: she smokes, drinks, and professes little interest in parenthood. Still, Helen is drawn to her. Maybe Rachel just needs a friend. And to be honest, Helen’s a bit lonely herself. At least Rachel is fun to be with. She makes Helen laugh, invites her confidences, and distracts her from her fears.

But her increasingly erratic behavior is unsettling. And Helen’s not the only one who’s noticed. Her friends and family begin to suspect that her strange new friend may be linked to their shared history in unexpected ways. When Rachel threatens to expose a past crime that could destroy all of their lives, it becomes clear that there are more than a few secrets laying beneath the broad-leaved trees and warm lamplight of Greenwich Park.

If you are in the mood for a twisty suspense that keeps a steady pace from beginning to end, this is the book for you. I also loved the setting of this story and the writing style. Looking forward to more from this author in the future!

Wowsers! This is a good one. Helen and Daniel are expecting a baby. They live in an upscale London neighborhood. Serena and Rory are married, live in the same upscale neighborhood and they are expecting a baby, at the same time as Helen and Daniel. Helen is Rory's sister. Rory and Daniel are in business together. Then, Rachel (who is also pregnant) shows up and before you know it, she's moved in with Helen and Daniel. When Rachel goes missing, the police get involved and so does Rachel's father. So, where is Rachel and what happened to her? I only picked up on all the potential insanity after I finished the book. There were so many ways this story could have gone, but I won't share what finally happened. If you like Silent Patient and love a twisty ending, you will love this one. Weird and unexpected, it's a winner and will be a best seller, no doubt! Thank you, Simon & Schuster and Net Galley, for the ARC and the opportunity to be one of the first to read Greenwich Park.

Thanks to NetGalley and Gallery Books for this ARC!

WOW! I had been in a very bad reading slump before reading Greenwich Park. I cannot believe this is a debut novel! I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and every time I had to put it down, it was calling at me to pick it back up. It was very hard to walk away from. Katherine Faulkner's writing style was addictive from the first few chapters. I loved the setting of Greenwich Park, and the descriptive details by the author of not only the location, but the characters had me bonded with the story so much that it played like a movie in my head.

We follow Helen, who is married to Daniel, and they are expecting a child after several miscarriages. We also have Serena and Rory, who are also married and expecting a baby around the same time. Helen and Rory are siblings. We are also introduced to Charlie, Helen and Rory's younger brother, who is somewhat of a black sheep of the family. Also, along comes young and pregnant, Rachel, whom Helen meets at a prenatal class and awkwardly befriends. We are also introduced to Katie, who is Charlie's girlfriend, who is an avid reporter for the local newspaper. There is an interesting back story of the two couples from there days at Cambridge University. What unfolds from here is a story full of twists, family drama, jealousy, years of secrets, infidelity, murder, and a final twist that ends the book nicely.

I highly recommend this book for any thriller fan. I look forward to more books by Katherine Faulkner. A solid 4.5 stars, and the only reason it was not a full 5 star was because the last 2 chapters were somewhat winded.

I really enjoyed this book. I will admit I thought I knew where the book was going through most of it, and while I did correctly predict one thing, there were a few things that were total surprises. I really got into the story and found it to be very suspenseful and engaging. I did get frustrated with Helen at some points, she seemed very wishy washy and unable to stand up for herself at anytime. Overall though I really enjoyed this book.

This was a great thriller. It kept me on the edge of my seat and wanting to know what was happening next. The ending was great. It was hard to believe this was a debut!

I love the neighborhood drama and the characters were very easily to become involved with. I enjoyed learning about the three couples and how they fit together.

I loved this book! It kept my attention from the beginning to the very end, and I didn’t want to put the book down. The story is twisted, has a lot of events, and I enjoyed how it all unfolded and how the book ended. Definitely interested to see what the author comes out with next.

4 1/2 Stars.

I admit the cover grabbed my attention straight away. Isn't that what we notice in the bookstore displays? A cover that appeals? Well, that and an author we love.
The beginning of this book is a letter to Helen. It's from one of our main characters and that character is writing from prison. You don't know if it's a man or woman but they contact Helen to share a secret which I assumed would devastate her. For what it's worth, I guessed wrong on the author's identity, I mean completely as I didn't even have the correct gender of the writer!

The house itself is always part of the story. It’s an old house registered with English heritage. It has a lovely doorway, huge old Georgian windows surrounded by ivy. Just look at the cover so you get a mental image. It looks like a place I'd love to live.

Our main characters are Helen, Daniel, Serena, Rory and Rachel. With the exception of Rachel they all attended Cambridge University. Helen and Daniel are married and Helen's brother Rory is married to Serena. Both ladies are very pregnant and while you'd think the sister-in-laws would be bonding it's a bit awkward at times.

Helen is a rather nosy character and goes through Serena's cabinets and drawers. One day she finds a note and she can’t figure out who it’s from (as if it's any of her business.)

Darling RRH

Wear it to show me

Evermore

W

She knows it isn’t Serena’s handwriting and wonders if her brother Rory is having an affair. The initial W doesn’t mean anything to her but it is revealed who W is at the end of the book. That part was quite clever, however Helen not knowing the hand writing raised suspicion with me as it is someone she knows very well. But that's much later in the book.....

Rachel is a wild, smoking and drinking young woman who attends the same birthing class as Helen. She slowly insinuates herself into Helen's life even though Helen has zero in common with her. From the beginnning I was wondering why Helen didn't avoid Rachel but you will see her end game as you read on.

I know so many books are compared to Gone Girl but this one has the over-the-waterfall revelations and I enjoyed every surprise.

Brilliant writing and plot, I couldn't put this one down. With all the mysteries I read there are the occasional books which I can leave for days and then I get back to them. Not this one. I have been fortunate to have a great run of luck with the mysteries I've gotten from Netgalley and the library lately.

Publication date is January 25, 2022 by Gallery Books. Genre: Mystery and Thriller. Look out for this one and I hope Ms. Faulkner continues with future engaging plots.

Thank you to Netgalley for the advanced reader's copy of this book. I was not compensated for the review, all opinions are mine.

Katherine Faulkner is a journalist and lives in London and Greenwich Park is her first novel.

Helen has a wonderlife, a great husband, a beautiful house, and a baby on the way. things change when she meets Rachel in a prenatal class, Rachel doesn't seem interested in being a parent. Her strange behavior starts to concern Helen's friends and family. great story keeps you guessing to the end

Thank you @gallerybooks and @netgalley for the eARC of Greenwich Park by Katherine Faulkner. This is a debut novel and it's a good one!

This psychological thriller is told from multiple POV's which I tend to love. It opens with a letter to Helen from someone who has been convicted (of what we don't know; and from whom the letter is from we don't know either). Already I'm intrigued!

Helen, Daniel, Rory, and Serena attended college together at Cambridge. They have stayed connected since then. Helen and Rory are siblings. Helen is married to Daniel and Rory is married to Serena. Helen and Serena are both pregnant. Helen is attending prenatal classes. Both her husband Daniel and Serena who previously committed to attending the classes with Helen have backed out. Helen attends by herself and meets Rachel; a young girl who is pregnant. Helen keeps bumping into Rachel which she finds odd. But Helen is lonely and it's nice to have someone who is sharing in her experience. But soon, Rachel finds herself in a pickle. She needs a place to stay. She soon moves in with Helen and Daniel. Not a wise decision!!!!!

Things take a turn from there. Before long, after Helen and Daniel host a part, Rachel is missing. Which one of foursome may have been responsible for Rachel's disappearance? Or, could it be Charlie; Helen's shady younger brother who I forgot to mention. Has one of these people been convicted? Did one of them write the letter to Helen at the beginning of the book? Will Rachel be found and if so; is she alive?

There are twists and turns throughout this story. This is a slow burn but it keeps you invested the entire time. I really enjoyed this debut novel and would recommend Greenwich Park to anyone who likes thrillers.

Greenwich Park releases on January 25, 2022!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

This is the story of Helen, Daniel, Rory, Serena, and Katie and somewhat Charlie. Helen and Serena are both expecting babies at the exact same time, and Serena is married to Helen's brother Rory. Helen is being ignored by everyone, including her workaholic husband, Daniel. She meets a girl named Rachel at her prenatal class and is so desperate for a friend that Rachel quickly inserts herself into Helen's life. Rachel seems so erratic and crazy, you immediately begin to wonder exactly what does this girl want with Helen. I began trying to figure out exactly who Rachel knows in this group of people and why, and if you like to guess those kinds of things, you'll probably figure it out quickly, too.

The story is told in three points of view - Helen, Serena, and a little bit of Katie. I found this a bit confusing without the names of each character at the beginning of each chapter because the writing is all so similar. Unfortunately, Helen and Serena are completely unlikeable from the beginning. Helen is very gullible and naïve, and Serena seems cold and sociopathic. The only likeable one is Katie, and she has the least amount to say in the story.

It took awhile for me to really get into the story because Helen, who is the main storyteller, is so unlikeable. However, once I got into the mystery of Rachel this one becomes a total car accident you can't look away from. It became a real page turner that I could not put down with lots of twists and turns.

But, the one thing I really did not like was the huge data dump at the end. There are small plot points dropped throughout the story that don't get closure until the very end where every single thing is explained to the reader about all the secrets that have been going on for years prior to the story.

NetGalley provided an advance copy of this novel, which RELEASES JANUARY 25, 2022.

This story starts out with a pregnant woman being befriended by another at a prenatal class. From the beginning, the friendship seems odd and there is always the sense that there is trouble lurking. With a mystery that slowly unfolds this book is an intriguing read. Each chapter made me more curious about what was really going in. The book is written from three points of view and it’s not until the end that you finally know who can be trusted. A great debut and I look forward to more from the author.

3.5 stars rounded up. Helen lives in a gorgeous home with her architect husband. Though she’s had miscarriages, this time it looks like the baby might make it full term. Her sister-in-law is also pregnant, due within days of when Helen is, but at the last minute, Serena decides not to attend the neonatal class with her. Helen’s husband is also distracted with work, so when Rachel befriends her at the class, even though Helen is put off by the fact that a pregnant woman drinks and smokes, she’s also lonely and largely ignores Rachel’s erratic behavior.

The mystery of this is well done. Unfortunately, none of the characters is likeable, and at the end, it’s a complete info dump explanation of how the various secrets the family, spouses, and friends have been keeping for years played out.

NetGalley provided an advance copy of this novel, which RELEASES JANURARY 25, 2022.

This debut mystery thriller from journalist Faulkner, set in a posh area of South London, scores high on the creepy scale (4 stars) but just in the middle on the twisty plot scale (3 stars).

Helen has had four miscarriages but she’s finally pregnant again and everything is going well. She has signed up herself and husband Daniel plus her brother Rory and his wife (who is also pregnant) for classes with the National Childbirth Trust. However, everyone bails on her so she goes alone where she meets Rachel, a younger woman who is there without a partner.

Soon, and without Helen really having much of a say in it, she and Rachel are seeing each other frequently. Rachel doesn’t seem to understand boundaries, is always snooping about Helen’s grand and lovely home, and inviting herself to family events. Then one evening, Rachel turns up with stark bruises on her neck and asking if she can stay a night or two. To Helen, this quickly begins to feel like an invasion and, coupled with the incessant remodeling work going on in her home, makes for a stunning uncomfortable claustrophobic atmosphere.

There is some nifty plotting that keeps everything moving along nicely, but the twists are not particularly unpredictable. I found Helen to be rather irritatingly passive: she has an attractive and successful husband and inherited a spectacular house but she lets stuff just happen to her and is always mooning around after her sister-in-law. The story is narrated by Helen, Serena, and Katie, a journalist who has dated Charlie, Helen’s other brother in the past, and having the other two voices does help to break up Helen’s droopiness.

The male characters are not as well developed as the women, and feel somewhat like plot devices. In the denouement, one of them acts in a way that seems not only completely out of character but doesn’t actually make any sense in the circumstances.

There is also, as is often the way with these sort of books, an anonymous point of view that starts with a letter to Helen and then slips into the third person. As is also the way, it’s written in italics and only makes sense once the reader has the full picture.

Overall, a superior book of its genre which I enjoyed a lot.

Thanks to Gallery and Netgalley for the digital review copy.