Confessions on the 7:45 is a stellar work of psychological suspense-rich, deep, and full of surprise chance meeting - or is it? - with a stranger on a train tilts Selena Murphy's tidy world upside-down in this taut, beautifully-written novel. What elevates Lisa Unger's psychological thriller to a new level are her shrewd insights into the dynamics of a seemingly ideal marriage. Lisa Unger grabs you, pulls you in, and keeps you guessing. Unger expertly unravels the layers of mystery and deceit at the heart of this chilling thriller. What begins with a missing woman and a chance encounter twists with each new discovery, taking a sharp look at the people we think we know. A gripping, haunting story that kept me guessing. completely absorbs you in the mystery and intrigue of the story...The book starts with a seemingly innocent conversation on a train on the way home from work between Selena and a woman she’d never met before but had an uncanny connection with...The book continues with murder and intrigue, with a splattering of infidelity and a host of complicated and dysfunctional relationships thrown in for good measure. As is usual in this type of novel, there are plenty of twists and turns throughout to keep you guessing. In this case, these don’t seem overly contrived and flow together in a realistic way.