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One Day to Live
366 pages, Paperback
Published August 1, 2025
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September 10, 2025
I finished One Day to Live a couple of weeks ago and originally planned to take a few days to reflect… but here I am, still thinking about it weeks later! This is the first psychological thriller that has truly lived in my mind rent-free.
It left me constantly asking, "What would I do?" The choices the characters made weren’t what I initially thought I’d make in their situation, but it’s made me question myself in ways I didn’t expect. That’s the kind of storytelling that sticks with you.
Cleverly written, utterly gripping, and packed with twists and jaw-dropping bombshells, this book had me hooked from start to finish.
I need Book 2 ASAP!
It left me constantly asking, "What would I do?" The choices the characters made weren’t what I initially thought I’d make in their situation, but it’s made me question myself in ways I didn’t expect. That’s the kind of storytelling that sticks with you.
Cleverly written, utterly gripping, and packed with twists and jaw-dropping bombshells, this book had me hooked from start to finish.
I need Book 2 ASAP!
September 10, 2025
This is a really interesting book based on the concept of what would you do if you knew you were going to die and how far would you go to live. It's based in the near future which I hadn't realised being a speed reader but makes sense now that's been told to me.
Great characters and it's a really gripping book that you don't want to put down and it's full of suspense and tension. It keeps you on the edge of your seat.
For me the chapters were a little long but that is a me issue and I'm sure other people wouldn't mind that.
I'm definitely going to look out for the others in the series and read them.
Great characters and it's a really gripping book that you don't want to put down and it's full of suspense and tension. It keeps you on the edge of your seat.
For me the chapters were a little long but that is a me issue and I'm sure other people wouldn't mind that.
I'm definitely going to look out for the others in the series and read them.
September 21, 2025
This is a fast paced psychological thriller which kicks off right from the very first page when an unnamed man wakes up in a dark confined space, disorientated and with no memory of how he got there.
The story is structured around a countdown, with 24hours to solve the puzzle, only being given strange cryptic clues through a band on his wrist. What follows is a high pressure, unsettling situation. As time starts to run out the man, only known as number 36, is forced to make life or death decisions. I thought the idea of no character names and no known place setting was very clever. The anonymity gives the story an edge and makes for a very effective and unique style.
I particularly liked the Chinese whisper aspect, I was always thinking ‘is everything actually as it seems’ due to the fact that messages were getting passed on and could be getting distorted leading to false information being believed and then acted on, and things certainly get acted on in some brutal ways!
An absolute cliffhanger of an ending leaves you needing to read the next instalment and has left me thinking about what I would do in this situation.
The story is structured around a countdown, with 24hours to solve the puzzle, only being given strange cryptic clues through a band on his wrist. What follows is a high pressure, unsettling situation. As time starts to run out the man, only known as number 36, is forced to make life or death decisions. I thought the idea of no character names and no known place setting was very clever. The anonymity gives the story an edge and makes for a very effective and unique style.
I particularly liked the Chinese whisper aspect, I was always thinking ‘is everything actually as it seems’ due to the fact that messages were getting passed on and could be getting distorted leading to false information being believed and then acted on, and things certainly get acted on in some brutal ways!
An absolute cliffhanger of an ending leaves you needing to read the next instalment and has left me thinking about what I would do in this situation.
August 31, 2025
Could not put this book down! So cleverly written and unlike anything I’ve read before. It really makes you think how you would react in that situation. Excited to hear of more books being released from this author!
August 28, 2025
A gripping book from start to finish.. I could not put this book down. Each chapter kept me engrossed and wanting to read the next. Intriguing premise that forces the main character to make serious choices to help him survive.
A fantastic read, with twists and turns. The story definitely makes you ask yourself, what would you do in this situation! It plays with your mind about how you would cope and makes you question your own morals.
I would recommend this book.
A fantastic read, with twists and turns. The story definitely makes you ask yourself, what would you do in this situation! It plays with your mind about how you would cope and makes you question your own morals.
I would recommend this book.
January 2, 2026
This is a high-pressure psychological thriller that drops you straight into the action. An unnamed man wakes up trapped, with no memory of how he got there and just 24 hours to survive, guided only by cryptic messages and a ticking countdown. The anonymity, no names and no clear setting, creates an unsettling atmosphere and works well.
The concept is strong, particularly the way information is passed on and potentially distorted, making you constantly question what can actually be trusted. It’s tense, uncomfortable, and raises interesting questions about morality and how far someone might go to survive.
While I appreciated the originality of the setup, it didn’t fully click for me overall. Still, it’s an intriguing idea and one that will likely appeal to readers who enjoy high-stakes, concept-driven thrillers.
The concept is strong, particularly the way information is passed on and potentially distorted, making you constantly question what can actually be trusted. It’s tense, uncomfortable, and raises interesting questions about morality and how far someone might go to survive.
While I appreciated the originality of the setup, it didn’t fully click for me overall. Still, it’s an intriguing idea and one that will likely appeal to readers who enjoy high-stakes, concept-driven thrillers.
January 7, 2026
This is a debut psychological thriller that had a great plot and an ending that made you want more. The chapters are split into hours over the one day and the countdown premise adds a lot of tension and gives the story a strong sense of urgency!
The chapters were a little long for me and while it didn’t fully pull me in on an emotional level, the characters were likable enough, and the plot kept things engaging throughout.
This is great book for those who love suspenseful thrillers.
The chapters were a little long for me and while it didn’t fully pull me in on an emotional level, the characters were likable enough, and the plot kept things engaging throughout.
This is great book for those who love suspenseful thrillers.
October 21, 2025
I have never read a story quite like this and it was brilliant. Constantly trying to guess where it’s going and genuinely having no idea!
Cannot wait for book 2!
Cannot wait for book 2!
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