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Jane Corry has done it again. It is a fast paced book that moves between two different timelines. Robbie is a popstar and is arrested on suspicion of a hit and run accident 20 years previously but did he do it?? I couldn't put this book down and it shows how fickle the media are and how fast people turn against you. This is one book not to be missed with plenty of twists and turns.

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My thanks to NetGalley and Penguin publishers for a copy of “ I Died On A Tuesday “for an honest review.

Another gripping and suspenseful read from Jane Corry..This storyline grabs you from the start and keeps you guessing right up to the, very satisfying , ending.
The characters are really well written , and it’s not hard to empathise with the horrendous situations they are put in.
Highly recommended

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A great book with a unique storyline. Told from three perspectives along different timelines, the truth is gradually revealed. Lots of loose ends all get tied up eventually.

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I have loved all of this authors book and this was no exception think this may be my favourite so far. It was excellently written. It had me gripped from the first page until the very last with many twists and turns I could not predict how it was going to end. The story was unique in a way 3 main characters 3 different how are they all connected? Fantastic suspenseful thriller which I will be recommending to everyone. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my advanced copy of this excellent book.

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18-year-old Janie has the world and her bright future ahead of her. She’s about to leave behind the small, seaside town she’s known all her life to embark on a career in London in book publishing and couldn’t be more excited. She’ll miss home, especially her dad. They’ve only had each other since her mother died years earlier. But she’s about to start her life and she can’t wait.

She’s on her way home after her last early dawn swim in the bay when the peaceful stillness of the quiet Tuesday morning is suddenly shattered. A white van careens around the corner and onto the quiet street Janie is riding her bike along, and in one swift moment, her life is forever changed, and her dreams of a new life destroyed. She’s brutally run-down by the van and left for dead on the street.

Twenty years later

Robbie Manning, international pop superstar and all-around good guy, answers the front door of his palatial home to a pair of police officers who inform him that he’s being arrested for the attempted murder of Janie White. Everyone knows the horrifying story of Janie and what happened to her, and the mystery of who could have done such an awful thing has rattled the world for the last twenty years. But as word of Robbie’s arrest spreads, no one including Robbie’s family can believe it; Robbie is upstanding, a model citizen and family man. He couldn’t possibly have committed a hit-and-run that left a young woman paralyzed and unable to speak.

Robbie doesn’t deny the accusations. He’s been waiting for the truth to come out for the last two decades, and he’s ready for his punishment. He deserves it after what he did to Janie . . .

I must say that I enjoyed parts 1 & 2 - I was engrossed from the very first page and couldn’t put the book down. I just wanted to keep reading and find out what happened next. I did, unfortunately, find that the storyline lost its way slightly in part 3 and I got a little confused with what felt like a bit of information overload. I didn’t really understand the relevance of the Tuesday/Wednesday discovery.

That being said, the majority of the book I absolutely loved and I would definitely recommend to anybody looking for a compelling psychological suspense novel.


Many thanks to NetGalley, Jane Corry and Penguin Random House for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

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A fabulously written gripping story that was a pleasure to read. I would absolutely recommend this book, it was brilliant

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One accident. Three people involved. Who is hiding what? It was ok. Her books tend to get long to me. So just ok.

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Raced through this on a cold Saturday in February.
Three different protagonists of how a terrible hit and run left Janie for dead. It all ties together with plenty twists and turns.
A cosy thriller book.
Thank you Net Galley & Jane Corry for an advanced copy.

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This story describes the way in which three very different characters are connected by a hit and run accident that occurred some years ago.

Eighteen year old Janie was leaving home when she was badly injured and left for dead in a car accident. Years later Robbie Manning, music star, is arrested in connection with the incident. But is he really guilty? Vanessa, a witness support officer, has her own secrets to protect.

This story is told from multiple points of view, and we hear from all three of the protagonists. This is a really well written story, absorbing and with a few surprises along the way.

Recommended to anyone looking for an intelligent, engrossing read. It gets 3.5 stars.

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A famous singer has been arrested for a hit and run that happened many years ago. The victim was a teenage girl that has been left with life changing injuries.
There were lots of characters in this book. It had some twist and turns and an interesting storyline.
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Thoroughly enjoyed this book by Jane Corry. Three main characters, great storyline working out how they are all connected, and lots of twists and turns to keep you gripped and wanting to read more.

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Read and reviewed in exchange for a free copy from NetGalley. Having really enjoyed Corry's previous books, I was pleased to be offered an ARC of her latest work. 'I Died on a Tuesday' was fantastic. Corry weaved the different storylines together well and created sympathy for her characters.

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The book begins with Janie being badly injured in a car accident, and left for dead.

Years after the accident, Robbie, a famous rock star, is charged and arrested with a hit and run. Three main characters tell their story, in different timeframes, and it’s obvious that secrets are being hidden. Vanessa is a court helper, but still haunted by her husband Jack, who has now passed. Robbie and Janey also give their gripping version of the complex events which follow.

From the beginning, this is an incredible story – a roller coaster of ups and downs, twists and turns which keep you turning the pages. The book consists of short chapters, each told by a different character, which keeps up the pace and gives a more rounded picture.

All characters are interesting, with many secrets to be explored, and I thoroughly enjoyed discovering how each character was woven into the plot. I have read several books by Jane Corry, and this is one of her best.

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Thank you to Netgallery and the publisher for this ARC. The publication date is the 20th June.

The storyline had me gripped it had many twists and turns that made me gasp out loud! The book is told from different perspectives. One of the characters that I found intriguing was Vanessa due to the witness support angle which was a bit different and provided a connection to the plot.

Overall, an enjoyable read and that keeps you wanting to read on!

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I Died on A Tuesday by Jane Corey
Published by Penguin
Publication Date: 20/6/24

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.
No Spoilers

Just the book for these dark miserable January days. A great read with so many twists and turns I could barely keep up.
This is probably my favourite of Jane Corry’s books so far - about ordinary people to whom extraordinary things happen, this is compelling storytelling.

Thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for providing me with this advance digital copy in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

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I Died on a Tuesday by Jane Corry.
Best-selling author Jane Corry begins her latest book by setting the scene with an intriguing title, I Died On a Tuesday. Immediately, the reader wants to know who died and why, what happened, and how the story will progress from such a stark opening statement. The premise is a clever one as it slowly reveals the plot with deliberate teasers and numerous skilful twists.
The pace is fast and complex with the three main narrators taking turns to divulge tantalising glimpses of the truth about Janie's accident. Her tragedy adversely affects many lives. Just when the facts about the beautiful teenager's dreadful accident seem straightforward, another devious twist throws everything into disarray. The main location of a sleepy Devon seaside town provides a wonderful contrast to the unscrupulous criminals who live within its environs. Even the seemingly everyday folk often have a dark side or harbour long-hidden, shameful secrets.
Fans of Jane Corry will surely enjoy this excellent and satisfying read. It keeps the reader guessing until the very end. Well deserving of 5 stars.
Many thanks to Penguin Random House and to Net Galley for supplying a review copy.

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I enjoyed the way the book unfolded with flashbacks to the accident at the root of the book. The connections and twists of the story at times felt too much but did add to the drama and outcome of how it would all turn out.

I enjoy the authors writing and will read more by her.

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Oh this was so gripping! Edge of the seat stuff.

When a beautiful 18 year old girl is knocked down in a hit and run, the world is gripped about who did it.

Years later, a famous pop star is arrested for the crime, but as the story unfolds in court, all is not what it seems.

A brilliantly written book, I read it in a day, literally couldn't put it down. A combination of characters with seemingly very different tales tell the story of what happened to Janie on the fateful day, and all come together for the court case to determine whether justice will prevail.

Very clever, just loved it.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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I really enjoyed this latest book by Jane Corry, as I have her previous titles. She has a compelling author voice which at times gives the writing an almost lyrical beauty.

Her ability to create a vivid sense of place flows through every book, meaning it’s very easy to get drawn into the story, and I Died on a Tuesday was no exception.

Each of the multiple viewpoints was narrated by an intriguing character and I loved the way she wove the various threads together to form a cohesive tapestry. I had to keep reading because I wanted to solve the mystery. I also really enjoyed some of the professional backgrounds of the characters, including supporting witnesses going to court, and a judge.

The main reason this wasn’t a five star for me (regrettably) was that I didn’t find the end very satisfying. The pacing felt a little off, and a couple of the storylines felt unfinished. However, I will still definitely read Jane’s future books - this was very good and exceptionally readable.

As an aside, I am not sure if the book title works (though I didn’t mark it down because of this) - I understand the relevance, but I don’t feel it does justice to such a powerful story.

With thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for the ARC.

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A brilliant book moving between two difference times. Great characters and really well-written. It kept me engrossed throughout. Highly recommended.

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