When Ellen Devlin boards the train to London after a fertility appointment, she doesn't expect to get off the train with a baby in tow, left to her by Kathryn Clifton. She was just meant to hold the baby for a few minutes, so Kathryn could have some respite and make a phone call, but as the train pulls into a station and Kathryn gets off, Ellen is left with the baby and a desperately scribbled note asking her to protect baby Mia and not to trust the police or anyone. A baby is all Ellen has wanted, as she cannot produce her own biological child, so being forced to protect Mia means Ellen taps into her motherly instincts and will do all she can to ensure her safety. What follows is a fast-paced, gripping twisty thriller that had me hooked.
Much like T.M. Logan's other books, I really enjoyed Trust Me and the characters and world he creates. Ellen's quick thinking, bravery and resourcefulness make her a likeable and pragmatic protagonist, and the way she cleverly and determinedly gets herself out of suspenseful situations is intriguing and enjoyable. With plenty of red herrings and imminent threats, there is little respite for Ellen and baby Mia. Logan does well to pace the unveiling of secrets, but I do think the culprit is a tiny bit predictable - just because there's almost too much evidence given to make you think it is someone else. Despite this it was addictive to piece together the clues alongside Ellen and whilst moments can feel a tad implausible or far-fetched, ultimately this is an enjoyable exciting read which cleverly uses suspense and unreliable characters to conclude in an enigmatic thriller.
Much like T.M. Logan's other books, I really enjoyed Trust Me and the characters and world he creates. Ellen's quick thinking, bravery and resourcefulness make her a likeable and pragmatic protagonist, and the way she cleverly and determinedly gets herself out of suspenseful situations is intriguing and enjoyable. With plenty of red herrings and imminent threats, there is little respite for Ellen and baby Mia. Logan does well to pace the unveiling of secrets, but I do think the culprit is a tiny bit predictable - just because there's almost too much evidence given to make you think it is someone else. Despite this it was addictive to piece together the clues alongside Ellen and whilst moments can feel a tad implausible or far-fetched, ultimately this is an enjoyable exciting read which cleverly uses suspense and unreliable characters to conclude in an enigmatic thriller.