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This book kept me guessing right until the very end and sat on the edge of my seat for most of it. A freally well written and enjoyable read.

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This is my first book by Kathryn Croft so I was excited to dive right in when I got approved from NetGalley. Suspense, lies, deceit .. this book had it all and was truly a “who dunnit” till the very end. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this book in exchange for my honest review. To be published February 2023.

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I have now ready all this author book and this one is definitely one of my favourites. There is twists and turns which will keep you on the edge of your seat and wanting to race to the end to find out what happened.

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Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Jess's mom was murdered about 30 years ago when Jess was 2 years old. She was raised by her dad and step mother but her mother's murder was never solved. When the one man who had been under the most suspicion for Lori's murder makes contact with Jess, she feels compelled to start investigating what really happened.

4.5 stars.

I love books where secrets of the past are uncovered, so I loved the premise of this one. There were enough people acting suspiciously that I really wasn't sure who was guilty and who was up to what. I really liked this as I have liked pretty much everything I have read from this author.

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I gave this book a 3 .5 I enjoyed the story I think it was a little too long it probably didn't have to be as long as it was but it was interesting enough to where I kept ready. Thank you netgalley for giving me a copy I do appreciate it.

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Kathryn Croft never disappoints. This book is no exception and I really enjoyed reading it. Lot's of twists and turns on the way. Looking forward to her next book.

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This is my first book by this author. I usually don’t like books that go back and forth between characters but the author did a great job of using this to weave the story. It was a great read👏🏻

Jess was just a toddler when her mother, Lori was murdered. She was raised by her father and now has a photography business in London.

When Jess is confronted by Nathaniel, the main suspect in her mothers murder, she wants nothing to do with him. He wants to proclaim his innocence and get his life back and Jess decides to hear him out. Just when they are to meet, something horrible happens.

Jess begins to suspect that someone doesn’t want Nathaniel to talk to her. Family secrets start to unravel. Is her mothers killer someone she knows? Will she find the truth before she becomes a victim?

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Love love loved it! This book has a palpable tension that keeps the pages turning…..simply brilliant… I had to finish this marvelous thriller in one sitting! Taut and incredibly suspenseful, every moment is perfectly crafted to keep me wanting more. An engrossing, spine-tingling read!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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My Review:
OMG, loved!!!!! Thanksgiving literally flew right by me and I have no regrets. I only stopped to eat the ham dinner my husband made then I continued on. I couldn’t help myself. I couldn’t put this down for the life of me. I had to find out what was going to happen next otherwise I would have never gotten any sleep that night. This author is one of my favorites and so was this read. It had everything that I look for in a great book. The characters were all sneaky, the story line was interesting and it had a shocking ending I never saw coming. I couldn’t ask for a better book. Now let’s talk a little bit about this one. All the characters had something to hide even those that had good in them. I have to admit it was fun finding out all those secrets. Some of them were horrific and some were forgivable acts. Next up is the plot. It kept me intrigued the whole way through. What I loved the most though was it went from the past to present and switched character perspectives every other chapter. We got to see what was going on while an event was happening along with seeing everything through other peoples eyes. It was wonderful and then it came full circle to that heart attack of an ending. I couldn’t believe it. It did feel good though when all the secrets were let out and finally we got to see the full story unfold. This author did a fantastic job and I can’t wait to read more of her books.

In conclusion, the plot, the characters and all the twists in this book made this book an enjoyable read. I would definitely recommend it and happily give it 5 Hearts❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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The Suspect
by Kathryn Croft

Kathryn Croft is a new author for me. This was a very good book. So many lies, twists, and edge-of-seat moments, It was for me everyone was the suspect, except the real one. My jaw hit the floor . Kept me going to the very last page, Thank you, to Netgalley Bookouture, Kathryn Croft for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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This is my first time with this author and I was very excited to get approved for this one. However, I could not get into it. I hoped to be sucked in and devour this one but it was not that way for me. Clearly, this is an experienced author but this book was a miss for me personally.

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Are we sure Kathryn Croft wrote this book? Usually her books are AMAZING! Total suspense, shocking twists, and jaw dropping endings. This book had none of those characteristics. It was actually boring. Even skimming it, I couldn't wait for it to be over. If this would have been written by an author I didn't love, I never would have finished it. I mean the suspense was missing, the character development wasn't even that good. I am really disappointed in this one. The cover is great though.

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Good book! This book had suspense, intrigue, action, murder, mystery and a great who done it! The storyline was very interesting and kept me glued to my Kindle! I will definitely recommend reading this book as it was well worth reading! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

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The blurb starts by drawing you in with promises of deep dark secrets and mystery to solve and it doesn't disappoint this is action packed with devilish characters and a secrets so buried it threatens to destroy everything. I am still reeling from this book.
this author has a way of bringing you into the world and bashes you around until you don't know which way is up i love a good mystery and this is a belter that i would recommend anyone.
Thank you to Netgalley/ Bookouture/ Kathryn Croft for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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I really enjoyed this book by Kathryn Croft. I read it over a weekend and found if really gripping from
start to finish.

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This is a new author for me. The story was good such a twisty read. I really enjoyed it.
Would recommend this book to others such a great thrilling read

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when you start a book buy this author you know it will never disapoint. once you start you won't want to stop. Lori Gray was murdered in the park with her daughter in the push chair. her daughter Jess is all grown up and the murder was never found they had a suspect Nathaniel French. and she presumed he was her mother's killer as her dad Danny was convinced it was but was he ?.and Nathaniel finds Jess wanting her to go to the police to help clear his name. but Lori had secrets and enemies this book is so twisty you think you have worked it out a very addictive read so recommend this authors books

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I think I just found a new Author! Kathryn Croft definitely keeps you on your toes with this thrilling whodunnit. I can usually guess an ending, but this one ruled out my theories chapter by chapter. A few loose threads left were debatable to me, they can be explained away but personally I prefer more definite endings. Especially with the “villain” of this story. You do get closure though, and even some lingering questions answered! Definitely a must read for psychological thriller fans!

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Jess was just a toddler when her mother was brutally killed in front of her in the park. Now, years later, the main suspect of the murder tracks her down to let her know that he is innocent and that somebody else killed Lori... When he is murdered, Jess realises that somebody is trying to keep the truth hidden. Can she find out what really happened to her mother?

A brilliant thriller that keeps you turning the pages until the shocking ending. Full of twists, turns and shocks! Brilliant, much recommended!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of the book in return for my honest feedback.

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This intense and chilling novel grabs you in the first page and will not let you go. Impossible to put down ... read in one sitting. If you only read one book a year, get this incredible novel and hang on tight throughout the journey ... you will not be disappointed. First class writing and story worth five stars.

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