The Dead Girl in 2A

Just. Wowi! If you've read any of Carter Wilson's books (of course, I've read them all) you know that you're in for a dark and twisty ride! So when I saw this title pop up on NetGalley, I started hyperventilating and (silently) screaming, "Pick me, pick me!" So I had incredibly high expectations going in and I was not disappointed.
Jake is estranged from his wife and feels guilt for a car accident that injured his young daughter, Emma. When a mysterious man hires him to ghostwrite his memoir, Jake gets on a plane and immediately feels some unspoken connection with his seat-mate, Clara in 2A. Clara is also suffering from incredible depression and is headed on this trip committed to the idea that she "needs" to commit suicide. What binds these two strangers together is an incredibly hypnotic tale of childhood, repressed memories, and manipulation by unlikely sources. In true Wilson style, the book is a crazy thrill ride of gasping and goosebumps with an ending that's oh so satisfying! Simply put, I loved every minute of it! Run, don't walk to get your hands on this when it comes out in July!

THE DEAD GIRL IN 2A is an intricately woven and thoroughly brilliant psych suspense thriller. Taut, dark, twisty perfection.
Five Stars. Highly recommended.

Definitely not your average murder mystery! Hints of fantasy, certainly Twilight Zone-ish elements are present as Jake and Clara struggle to come to terms with their lack of early childhood memories and a bizarre man who has brought them together. Jake and Clara meet as strangers on a plane, yet they feel there is some connection they just can’t quite grasp... Fascinating, riveting, and totally intriguing!

There is truly no better thriller than the one where the author artfully hands you one tiny puzzle piece after another, until finally, and only then, as the last piece is placed, there is that perfect revelation - you may have guessed, but you won’t be prepared for it.

The individual first person narratives, specifically Jake and Clara, fully express the character’s personality, their hopes, and fears. They are tormented souls, carrying sorrow, guilt, and so many unanswered questions!

THE DEAD GIRL IN 2A is definitely a page turner - be sure to block off a bit of time for this one, you’re going to want to ignore the rest of the world once you start.

As this is the first Carter Wilson novel I’ve read, I realize I’ve been missing out, and am off the read the rest.

My gratitude to NetGalley, Carter Wilson, and the publisher, for the ARC, in exchange for my honest opinion....which is: Read THE DEAD GIRL IN 2A!

Brilliant, gripping, unique.

An illegal and unique experiment creates problems decades later.
As the story unfolds, more information about the experiment is revealed, twists and turns lead us to a gripping and dramatic finale.

Excellent and highly recommended

I've read several books by this author and have enjoyed them all. This one was no exception. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Fast paced and easy to read. I highly recommend this book.

You had me at “Carter Wilson”. Anything that he writes, I read ASAP. His books defy categorization. Take thriller, mystery, magical, otherworldly blend them together with “you know bad things will happen but it will all work out on the end” and you get a just a hint of what is to come.
Go in with an open mind and you won’t come out until the last page has been devoured.
He is the best!

This was a powerful story. One that had so many twists and turns. It barrelled it’s way down the tracks to the end, taking, me along for the ride. I just couldn’t put it down.

I greatly enjoyed this tale and would recommend it to anyone who lives a good psychological thriller.

From my blog: Always With a Book:

I first discovered Carter Wilson when I read Mister Tender's Girl last year, which I absolutely loved!!! I knew after reading that one, that I would be reading anything he wrote and so as soon as I saw he had a new book coming out, I requested it on Netgalley and I was not disappointed. It's different than his last book, but I loved the uniqueness of this one.

This book kept me glued to the pages, intrigued as to what was going on right from the start. This psychological thriller will really keep you guessing, and at times get under your skin. It really is quite a puzzle. I'm always fascinated when an author explores memory loss and the way Carter Wilson uses it in this book is really quite clever - almost in a sci-fi way that is quite scary. When you add in manipulation and anguish, it's hard to not be sucked in to the story.

The characters were well drawn and I loved that way it alternated between Jake and Clara's point's of view. Both are deeply flawed characters and you can't help but want to know as much as possible about them to know how they got themselves into the situations they are in.

The deeper I got into this story, the more invested I became with the characters. I couldn't stop thinking about them and couldn't stop coming up with theories about what was going to happen. Of course, I never guessed what ultimately happened - but let me tell you, it was the best reveal possible at just the right time. The tension had been building all along and I was on the edge of my seat waiting for it and it was so good!

I love Carter Wilson's writing and now, as I wait for whatever comes next from him, I need to read his earlier books. This guy has a cleverly wicked, devious mind and it is wildly entertaining and thrilling. Have you read any of his books yet?