Wow! I had no idea what to expect from this one, as this is a new author to me, but it is no exaggeration to say I was absolutely blown away.
A modern thriller with traditional elements of gothic fiction with a futuristic twist, makes this a highly original and pacy read.
The narrative focuses around super recognisers. These are highly intelligent people who are born with the rare ability to remember a face forever, even from a single glance. Kate was one of them. She worked for the police, using her gift to spot criminals and save lives. Then came the accident.
Deprived of her abilities after a devastating car crash, Kate found refuge in a new relationship. She met Rob in hospital, and he nursed her back to health in his beautiful house in Cornwall. But now something feels horribly wrong. Rob looks the same, but Kate feels certain: the man she fell in love with has been replaced by an impostor.
Is this the paranoia of a damaged mind? Or is it Kate’s old instinct, screaming one last warning?
The character development in this book is spot on. Kate is a likeable, empathetic character, with a realism to her, despite her extraordinary brain power and talent. Her friendship with Bex is one based on loyalty and closeness, and it provides warmth to a book that can be very dark in places.
Rob, on the other hand, is a mysterious, uptight, reserved character, who seems obsessed with work, technology and control. Jake, quite by contrast, appears laid back, lost, possibly even a little lackadaisical at first, but his character and determination slowly grows and I warmed to him as the book developed.
The plot can be described as intricate, but the clarity with which it is written, and the short chapters, spoken from the point of view of a number of characters, give the reader an opportunity to digest what has happened before moving on.
The short chapters also, on balance, ensure the book maintains a pace towards the next shocking twist or conundrum. Short chapters, with cliff hangers at the end, are one of my favourite features of the thriller genre, so I was pleased to see this structure maintained throughout this book.
I could say a lot more about this incredible book, but really I just need to urge you to judge for yourself by purchasing it yourself. A quick Google tells me that you can buy the book for Kindle for just 99p. What a steal!
This is an emotional rollercoaster of a read, providing many moments when I felt shocked, sad, intrigued and completely amazed. However, there are other times in the novel which highlight the importance and value of human connection and loyalty.
I really urge to not miss out and get your hands on a copy of this book! 🤩 Although completely different in subject matter, if you enjoyed the structure and fast paced nature of Rosamund Lupton’s Three Hours, you will love this one!
A modern thriller with traditional elements of gothic fiction with a futuristic twist, makes this a highly original and pacy read.
The narrative focuses around super recognisers. These are highly intelligent people who are born with the rare ability to remember a face forever, even from a single glance. Kate was one of them. She worked for the police, using her gift to spot criminals and save lives. Then came the accident.
Deprived of her abilities after a devastating car crash, Kate found refuge in a new relationship. She met Rob in hospital, and he nursed her back to health in his beautiful house in Cornwall. But now something feels horribly wrong. Rob looks the same, but Kate feels certain: the man she fell in love with has been replaced by an impostor.
Is this the paranoia of a damaged mind? Or is it Kate’s old instinct, screaming one last warning?
The character development in this book is spot on. Kate is a likeable, empathetic character, with a realism to her, despite her extraordinary brain power and talent. Her friendship with Bex is one based on loyalty and closeness, and it provides warmth to a book that can be very dark in places.
Rob, on the other hand, is a mysterious, uptight, reserved character, who seems obsessed with work, technology and control. Jake, quite by contrast, appears laid back, lost, possibly even a little lackadaisical at first, but his character and determination slowly grows and I warmed to him as the book developed.
The plot can be described as intricate, but the clarity with which it is written, and the short chapters, spoken from the point of view of a number of characters, give the reader an opportunity to digest what has happened before moving on.
The short chapters also, on balance, ensure the book maintains a pace towards the next shocking twist or conundrum. Short chapters, with cliff hangers at the end, are one of my favourite features of the thriller genre, so I was pleased to see this structure maintained throughout this book.
I could say a lot more about this incredible book, but really I just need to urge you to judge for yourself by purchasing it yourself. A quick Google tells me that you can buy the book for Kindle for just 99p. What a steal!
This is an emotional rollercoaster of a read, providing many moments when I felt shocked, sad, intrigued and completely amazed. However, there are other times in the novel which highlight the importance and value of human connection and loyalty.
I really urge to not miss out and get your hands on a copy of this book! 🤩 Although completely different in subject matter, if you enjoyed the structure and fast paced nature of Rosamund Lupton’s Three Hours, you will love this one!