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The Psychologist
A twisty psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Freida McFadden. Who can you trust when you can’t trust yourself?
Eilish Culpepper is a forensic psychologist and studies the minds of murderers every day.
But she’s hiding a secret. Ten years ago, when she was a student at St Andrews, her best friend drowned – the death ruled a tragic accident. But Eilish has no memory of that night.
So when Eilish is invited to a university reunion at her old friend’s house, she knows she shouldn’t accept. Yet part of her needs to know what really happened –and when a sudden snowstorm strands everyone, she’s forced to confront the past …
'A "just-one-more-page" story that kept me guessing until the end.’ LISA WALKER
‘Clever, tense and twisty as hell … a must read that you’ll devour.’ SUZY ASPLEY
'Taut and thrilling – leaves you breathlessly digging for the truth until the very end.’ DEBORAH MASSON
Eilish Culpepper is a forensic psychologist and studies the minds of murderers every day.
But she’s hiding a secret. Ten years ago, when she was a student at St Andrews, her best friend drowned – the death ruled a tragic accident. But Eilish has no memory of that night.
So when Eilish is invited to a university reunion at her old friend’s house, she knows she shouldn’t accept. Yet part of her needs to know what really happened –and when a sudden snowstorm strands everyone, she’s forced to confront the past …
'A "just-one-more-page" story that kept me guessing until the end.’ LISA WALKER
‘Clever, tense and twisty as hell … a must read that you’ll devour.’ SUZY ASPLEY
'Taut and thrilling – leaves you breathlessly digging for the truth until the very end.’ DEBORAH MASSON
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Published August 27, 2026
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August 31, 2026
It could have been a decent reunion thriller if not for one thing - I am absolutely not able to believe that the protagonist, Eilish, is a criminal psychologist (BTW, sometimes she calls herself a forensic psychologist, and other times a criminal psychologist - is she both, because it's not the same?).
Anyway, she acts like a lovesick, immature teenager, and certainly does not show any knowledge about the human mind, her supposed area of expertise. Ugh.
Anyway, she acts like a lovesick, immature teenager, and certainly does not show any knowledge about the human mind, her supposed area of expertise. Ugh.
August 27, 2026
This is another addictive read from the writer of The Silent Twin. I absolutely adored that one so couldn't wait to dive into this. I found it to be a bit of a slow burn at first, BUT once it takes off, WOW, this psychological thriller hooks you in!
We see a group of friends come together for a reunion, some ten years since being together at University. A lot can change in that time and a lot can stay the same. Friendships, trust and grudges...could be a deadly combination, or it could be a chance to clear the air, especially for Eilish Culpepper, whose memory of traumatic events appears to be unreliable. I could feel the reluctance in reforming the group but could understand what Eilish was hoping to achieve. They come together, each looking for answers and they weren't expecting the ones they get.
I found it hard to warm to Eilish at first and then couldn't take to any of the other characters and this feels like the intention, leaving you unsure of who can be trusted. Certainly worked on me!
Twists are plenty and turns leave your head spinning as you learn what some of these young people have had to deal with, comparing where they each feel they sit on their scale of experiences and how they react to them...
I really enjoy the way these characters are written. It becomes clear who you like and who you don't but not always with a definite reason. I was torn while trying to work things out and this kept me turning the pages.
I love the remote mansion and the effects of the weather and it all comes together to build the sense of unease until revelations start to show. The effects of the snow, making things much brighter and eerily quiet mirroring the feelings of some of the characters is so powerful, you can see why this wasn't set in a heatwave. Weather is such a powerful trope in a book and I love how it is used here.
And can we just take a moment to look at that gorgeous book cover? Stunning!
This is a top read. If you like psychological thrillers, it won't disappoint.
(And I had a fave character by the end!)
We see a group of friends come together for a reunion, some ten years since being together at University. A lot can change in that time and a lot can stay the same. Friendships, trust and grudges...could be a deadly combination, or it could be a chance to clear the air, especially for Eilish Culpepper, whose memory of traumatic events appears to be unreliable. I could feel the reluctance in reforming the group but could understand what Eilish was hoping to achieve. They come together, each looking for answers and they weren't expecting the ones they get.
I found it hard to warm to Eilish at first and then couldn't take to any of the other characters and this feels like the intention, leaving you unsure of who can be trusted. Certainly worked on me!
Twists are plenty and turns leave your head spinning as you learn what some of these young people have had to deal with, comparing where they each feel they sit on their scale of experiences and how they react to them...
I really enjoy the way these characters are written. It becomes clear who you like and who you don't but not always with a definite reason. I was torn while trying to work things out and this kept me turning the pages.
I love the remote mansion and the effects of the weather and it all comes together to build the sense of unease until revelations start to show. The effects of the snow, making things much brighter and eerily quiet mirroring the feelings of some of the characters is so powerful, you can see why this wasn't set in a heatwave. Weather is such a powerful trope in a book and I love how it is used here.
And can we just take a moment to look at that gorgeous book cover? Stunning!
This is a top read. If you like psychological thrillers, it won't disappoint.
(And I had a fave character by the end!)
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The Psychologist is a gripping psychological thriller that leans into memory, guilt, and the unsettling ways the past refuses to stay buried. Jen L. Crow sets up a wonderfully claustrophobic premise: a forensic psychologist who studies murderers for a living, yet can’t remember the night her best friend drowned. That contradiction alone hooked me immediately.
Eilish is a compelling lead—sharp, guarded, and quietly unravelling. Her return to St Andrews for a reunion she knows she shouldn’t attend creates an instant sense of dread. The snowstorm that traps everyone together is classic locked‑room tension, but Crow uses it with restraint, letting the atmosphere do the heavy lifting rather than relying on theatrics.
What I enjoyed most is how the story plays with trust. Eilish can’t trust her own memory, the people around her feel just a little too rehearsed, and the house itself seems steeped in old secrets. The narrative drip‑feeds information in a way that keeps you leaning forward, trying to piece together what really happened a decade ago.
The pacing is tight, the setting is vivid, and the psychological tension builds beautifully. Fans of Freida McFadden and twisty, character‑driven thrillers will find plenty to love here.
A chilling, snow‑bound mystery about memory, friendship, and the stories we tell ourselves to survive.
With thanks to Jen L Crow, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
Eilish is a compelling lead—sharp, guarded, and quietly unravelling. Her return to St Andrews for a reunion she knows she shouldn’t attend creates an instant sense of dread. The snowstorm that traps everyone together is classic locked‑room tension, but Crow uses it with restraint, letting the atmosphere do the heavy lifting rather than relying on theatrics.
What I enjoyed most is how the story plays with trust. Eilish can’t trust her own memory, the people around her feel just a little too rehearsed, and the house itself seems steeped in old secrets. The narrative drip‑feeds information in a way that keeps you leaning forward, trying to piece together what really happened a decade ago.
The pacing is tight, the setting is vivid, and the psychological tension builds beautifully. Fans of Freida McFadden and twisty, character‑driven thrillers will find plenty to love here.
A chilling, snow‑bound mystery about memory, friendship, and the stories we tell ourselves to survive.
With thanks to Jen L Crow, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Eilish, a forensic psychologist, is invited to attend a university reunion but she is hiding a secret, ten years ago, when she was a student, her best friend drowned and it was ruled a tragic accident. Eilish has no memory of that night, so feels she has to accept the invite to find out what really happened and when a snowstorm traps everyone, she is forced to confront the past.
This sounded like a mysterious, interesting read and although an overdone trope, I enjoy isolated, locked room thrillers, as well as those exploring psychology, so thought this sounded like something I would enjoy. The story ended up not as I expected, as from the title, I thought there would be a a lot more focus around her job, which ended up having less of this than I hoped. I also found it very slow going, with the first half particularly slow, with a lot of inner narration. Saying that, the story does pick up and I enjoyed the atmospheric, tense setting. I liked that the author managed to make me suspicious of most of the characters, however found I didn’t form any connections with them, so this, along with the pace, meant that my engagement waned more than I would have hoped.
Even though not fully for me at the time of reading, I still appreciate this was a well written mystery and would suit those looking for a slow burn, isolated psychological thriller, where there are secrets to discover. Thanks to NetGalleyand the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.
This sounded like a mysterious, interesting read and although an overdone trope, I enjoy isolated, locked room thrillers, as well as those exploring psychology, so thought this sounded like something I would enjoy. The story ended up not as I expected, as from the title, I thought there would be a a lot more focus around her job, which ended up having less of this than I hoped. I also found it very slow going, with the first half particularly slow, with a lot of inner narration. Saying that, the story does pick up and I enjoyed the atmospheric, tense setting. I liked that the author managed to make me suspicious of most of the characters, however found I didn’t form any connections with them, so this, along with the pace, meant that my engagement waned more than I would have hoped.
Even though not fully for me at the time of reading, I still appreciate this was a well written mystery and would suit those looking for a slow burn, isolated psychological thriller, where there are secrets to discover. Thanks to NetGalleyand the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.
June 8, 2026
Review of ‘The Psychologist’ by Jen L. Crow, due to be published on 27 August 2026 by HQ.
This atmospheric psychological thriller introduces us to Eilish Culpepper, a forensic psychologist who spends her days studying the minds of killers. However, she is carrying a secret of her own. Ten years ago, whilst studying at St Andrews, her best friend Genevieve drowned, and Eilish has no memory of what happened that night.
When old friend Alex invites their university group to a reunion at a remote country estate, Eilish reluctantly agrees, hoping she can finally uncover the truth about the events that have haunted her for a decade. As a storm closes in around the house and cuts the group off from the outside world, old tensions begin to resurface. Long-buried secrets are revealed, memories clash and suspicions grow.
The storyline is gripping, full of murder, deception, betrayal, danger and enough twists and turns to keep you constantly changing your mind about what really happened. The isolated setting adds to the tension, creating an unsettling sense of claustrophobia and menace throughout.
The final revelations are cleverly delivered and tie together the many secrets hidden within the group. Jen L. Crow keeps the reader guessing until the very end in this tense and compelling psychological thriller. A highly recommended read.
This atmospheric psychological thriller introduces us to Eilish Culpepper, a forensic psychologist who spends her days studying the minds of killers. However, she is carrying a secret of her own. Ten years ago, whilst studying at St Andrews, her best friend Genevieve drowned, and Eilish has no memory of what happened that night.
When old friend Alex invites their university group to a reunion at a remote country estate, Eilish reluctantly agrees, hoping she can finally uncover the truth about the events that have haunted her for a decade. As a storm closes in around the house and cuts the group off from the outside world, old tensions begin to resurface. Long-buried secrets are revealed, memories clash and suspicions grow.
The storyline is gripping, full of murder, deception, betrayal, danger and enough twists and turns to keep you constantly changing your mind about what really happened. The isolated setting adds to the tension, creating an unsettling sense of claustrophobia and menace throughout.
The final revelations are cleverly delivered and tie together the many secrets hidden within the group. Jen L. Crow keeps the reader guessing until the very end in this tense and compelling psychological thriller. A highly recommended read.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
3.5 stars
Jen L Crow is a new to me author, but the blurb made this sound like it would be something I would enjoy (a reunion at a remote Scottish estate, then a snow storm hits = yes please!)
And thankfully I really liked this book!
I was hooked right away, with the atmospheric vibes. For the whole book I was totally transported to the same location as the characters.
The characters were likeable and I really enjoyed seeing their dynamic and the relationships that they had to each other. They all felt like real people and I liked spending time in their world.
A thing that I did really like too was how we got the backstory. This was woven seamlessly into the story with no long winded past timeline to wade through. This really helped the pacing and I flew through reading it.
Whilst the writing itself is nothing unique and the plot isn't a standout in the genre, I found it to be an enjoyable, entertaining, fast paced read.
If you are looking for a juicy, drama filled, tense, suspense thriller to read this autumn/winter you could do a lot worse than this.
Thanks to HQ for the ARC I received in exchange for an honest review
Jen L Crow is a new to me author, but the blurb made this sound like it would be something I would enjoy (a reunion at a remote Scottish estate, then a snow storm hits = yes please!)
And thankfully I really liked this book!
I was hooked right away, with the atmospheric vibes. For the whole book I was totally transported to the same location as the characters.
The characters were likeable and I really enjoyed seeing their dynamic and the relationships that they had to each other. They all felt like real people and I liked spending time in their world.
A thing that I did really like too was how we got the backstory. This was woven seamlessly into the story with no long winded past timeline to wade through. This really helped the pacing and I flew through reading it.
Whilst the writing itself is nothing unique and the plot isn't a standout in the genre, I found it to be an enjoyable, entertaining, fast paced read.
If you are looking for a juicy, drama filled, tense, suspense thriller to read this autumn/winter you could do a lot worse than this.
Thanks to HQ for the ARC I received in exchange for an honest review
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The Psychologist was an atmospheric thriller that I couldn’t put down the closer to the end I got.
Eilish Culpepper is a forensic psychologist she studies murderers by day but she has a secret from ten years ago. Her best friend drowned when they were at uni, it was deemed an accident but Eilish can’t remember anything about that night. An old uni friend invites her to a weekend to celebrate Genevieve‘s life, she knows she shouldn’t go but what if she can remember what happened that night by going?
This was a well written thriller that I enjoyed. A lot was based on trust and i thought it heightened the tenseness of the book especially with Eilish not trusting herself foremost and everybody around her. There are a few twists and turns and red herrings along the way making this a decent read. The characters were mostly likeable and the setting was very atmospheric and then with the snow storm coming in added to the tension. I can’t wait for the next book by this author.
I would like to thank NetGalley and HQ for this ARC I received in exchange for an honest review.
Eilish Culpepper is a forensic psychologist she studies murderers by day but she has a secret from ten years ago. Her best friend drowned when they were at uni, it was deemed an accident but Eilish can’t remember anything about that night. An old uni friend invites her to a weekend to celebrate Genevieve‘s life, she knows she shouldn’t go but what if she can remember what happened that night by going?
This was a well written thriller that I enjoyed. A lot was based on trust and i thought it heightened the tenseness of the book especially with Eilish not trusting herself foremost and everybody around her. There are a few twists and turns and red herrings along the way making this a decent read. The characters were mostly likeable and the setting was very atmospheric and then with the snow storm coming in added to the tension. I can’t wait for the next book by this author.
I would like to thank NetGalley and HQ for this ARC I received in exchange for an honest review.
August 24, 2026
I’m going to admit I wasn’t entirely sure I was going to enjoy this after reading the blurb. There are a lot of ‘too common’ elements, friends from years ago who carry secrets and lies meet up again in a secluded location, no way of outside contact, inclement weather etc etc. However I’m really pleased to report that this is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of a plot and is more incidental rather than the main course. The dynamic of the friends is genuinely interesting and engaging. There are love interests, imperfect lead characters but ones you can identify with and some twisty bits that I didn’t entirely see coming. I wavered on the edge of disappointment when I guessed who the bad guy was but even that wasn’t the full story and there were some decent surprises just when you thought you had it all sussed.
I raced towards the end to find out all the finer details and found the whole thing pleasantly easy to follow, overall a most enjoyable read and one I’m very happy to recommend.
I raced towards the end to find out all the finer details and found the whole thing pleasantly easy to follow, overall a most enjoyable read and one I’m very happy to recommend.
May 21, 2026
Review of advanced copy received from NetGalley
The Psychologist by Jen Crow is a slow-burning mystery built around an intriguing concept.
The novel centres on the reunion of a friendship group and the mysterious circumstances surrounding the drowning of one of their peers, Genevieve, a decade earlier.
I found the idea behind this novel particularly interesting. The narrator, a forensic psychologist, is struggling with melancholy and the guilt of being unable to remember the events leading up to Genevieve’s
death.
Crow builds mystery effectively and gradually pieces together an engaging backstory. The characters are generally evasive and there is plenty to keep the reader guessing. However, the pacing did feel rather slow at times and some of the characterisation felt broad or emotionally distant, which lessened my engagement with the novel overall.
Overall, a thoughtful mystery with a strong foundation and plenty to intrigue readers of the genre.
The Psychologist by Jen Crow is a slow-burning mystery built around an intriguing concept.
The novel centres on the reunion of a friendship group and the mysterious circumstances surrounding the drowning of one of their peers, Genevieve, a decade earlier.
I found the idea behind this novel particularly interesting. The narrator, a forensic psychologist, is struggling with melancholy and the guilt of being unable to remember the events leading up to Genevieve’s
death.
Crow builds mystery effectively and gradually pieces together an engaging backstory. The characters are generally evasive and there is plenty to keep the reader guessing. However, the pacing did feel rather slow at times and some of the characterisation felt broad or emotionally distant, which lessened my engagement with the novel overall.
Overall, a thoughtful mystery with a strong foundation and plenty to intrigue readers of the genre.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
The Psychologist by Jen L. Crow is a slow-burning psychological thriller that gradually draws you in and keeps you guessing throughout. While the story takes some time to build momentum, it constantly leaves you wanting to know more, making it difficult to put down.
The pace really picks up around the middle of the book, and from that point on, the tension steadily increases. One of the book's strengths is its cast of characters—everyone seems to have something to hide, which creates an atmosphere of suspicion and uncertainty that keeps you second-guessing your theories.
The plot twists are brilliant, cleverly woven into the story, and feel well thought out rather than forced. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, another revelation changed my perspective. Overall, this is an engaging and satisfying thriller that rewards patient readers with plenty of surprises along the way.
The pace really picks up around the middle of the book, and from that point on, the tension steadily increases. One of the book's strengths is its cast of characters—everyone seems to have something to hide, which creates an atmosphere of suspicion and uncertainty that keeps you second-guessing your theories.
The plot twists are brilliant, cleverly woven into the story, and feel well thought out rather than forced. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, another revelation changed my perspective. Overall, this is an engaging and satisfying thriller that rewards patient readers with plenty of surprises along the way.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Having read - and thoroughly enjoyed - ‘The Silent Twin’ I was genuinely excited when I was invited to read The Psychologist. Safe to say, it did not disappoint.
There’s something about a thriller where the main character can’t even trust their own memories that instantly pulls me in, and that’s exactly what happened here. Add in a reunion, old friendships, buried secrets, a snowstorm and a past that’s refusing to stay where it belongs, and I was completely invested.
Jen has a way of writing that feels effortless to read while still packing plenty of emotional depth and suspense. The pacing kept me hooked, and I found myself reading this in one sitting.
One quote really stuck with me:
“Inviting in the past that stalks me like a predator and won’t let go.”
It perfectly captures the feeling that hangs over the whole story. Centred around memory, trauma, guilt, long-buried secrets and unreliable narrators, The Psychologist is one I’d highly recommend giving a read.
There’s something about a thriller where the main character can’t even trust their own memories that instantly pulls me in, and that’s exactly what happened here. Add in a reunion, old friendships, buried secrets, a snowstorm and a past that’s refusing to stay where it belongs, and I was completely invested.
Jen has a way of writing that feels effortless to read while still packing plenty of emotional depth and suspense. The pacing kept me hooked, and I found myself reading this in one sitting.
One quote really stuck with me:
“Inviting in the past that stalks me like a predator and won’t let go.”
It perfectly captures the feeling that hangs over the whole story. Centred around memory, trauma, guilt, long-buried secrets and unreliable narrators, The Psychologist is one I’d highly recommend giving a read.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Can you outrun the past when your own mind is hiding the truth from you?
This tense, twisty thriller drops you into a snowbound Scottish country estate, its beautiful, frozen isolation quickly turning claustrophobic once phone signal disappears and old university friends are trapped together with nowhere to go.
As the reunion unravels, long covered up secrets start to surface, and the story becomes less about what happened that night ten years ago and more about how far someone will go to bury it for good.
Eilish is a wonderful protagonist. Her guilt is layered and believable, and her quiet resilience makes her easy to root for, even as the story makes clear that no one around her, perhaps not even herself, can be fully trusted. That tension between self protection and self deception drives the book right to its superb, nearly tied up ending.
A gripping read for anyone who loves a thriller that gets under your skin.
My thanks to Netgalley and HQ for the ARC. All views are my own.
This tense, twisty thriller drops you into a snowbound Scottish country estate, its beautiful, frozen isolation quickly turning claustrophobic once phone signal disappears and old university friends are trapped together with nowhere to go.
As the reunion unravels, long covered up secrets start to surface, and the story becomes less about what happened that night ten years ago and more about how far someone will go to bury it for good.
Eilish is a wonderful protagonist. Her guilt is layered and believable, and her quiet resilience makes her easy to root for, even as the story makes clear that no one around her, perhaps not even herself, can be fully trusted. That tension between self protection and self deception drives the book right to its superb, nearly tied up ending.
A gripping read for anyone who loves a thriller that gets under your skin.
My thanks to Netgalley and HQ for the ARC. All views are my own.
August 31, 2026
Eilish Culpepper is a forensic psychologist who spends her days getting inside the minds of murderers. But there’s one mystery she can’t solve, what really happened to her best friend ten years ago?
Her friend’s death was ruled a tragic accident but Eilish has no memory of that night. When Eilish is invited to a university reunion at her old friend’s house she knows she probably shouldn’t go. But she needs answers. Then a sudden snowstorm leaves everyone stranded, forcing Eilish to confront the past she’s been trying to forget.
This was a fantastic psychological thriller with an intriguing premise, secrets, suspense and an atmospheric setting that kept me turning the pages. I was hooked by the mystery surrounding Eilish’s past and wanted to find out exactly what had happened.
Jen L. Crow is definitely an author I’ll be looking out for in the future. I’m really looking forward to reading more from her!
Her friend’s death was ruled a tragic accident but Eilish has no memory of that night. When Eilish is invited to a university reunion at her old friend’s house she knows she probably shouldn’t go. But she needs answers. Then a sudden snowstorm leaves everyone stranded, forcing Eilish to confront the past she’s been trying to forget.
This was a fantastic psychological thriller with an intriguing premise, secrets, suspense and an atmospheric setting that kept me turning the pages. I was hooked by the mystery surrounding Eilish’s past and wanted to find out exactly what had happened.
Jen L. Crow is definitely an author I’ll be looking out for in the future. I’m really looking forward to reading more from her!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
It’s New Year and Eilish is alone in her flat when someone pushes a letter through her letterbox, opening it to find a photo. She rushes out to see who left it and finds Alex. Ten years since she last saw him, the day her best friend at St Andrew’s University, Gen, drowned.
A reunion is planned in her memory, the friends from Uni getting together again at Beck’s family home in the Borders’ countryside. The get together just happens to coincide with the biggest snowstorm in years.
Eilish discovers they all think she drowned Gen, and Eilish now doubts herself as she can’t remember that night. As the storm grows the atmosphere changes as accusations are thrown about . Then Alex disappears, what next? Eilish does not feel safe and can’t trust her memory.
A gripping thriller with tension in every page, I couldn’t put it down.
My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the arc
A reunion is planned in her memory, the friends from Uni getting together again at Beck’s family home in the Borders’ countryside. The get together just happens to coincide with the biggest snowstorm in years.
Eilish discovers they all think she drowned Gen, and Eilish now doubts herself as she can’t remember that night. As the storm grows the atmosphere changes as accusations are thrown about . Then Alex disappears, what next? Eilish does not feel safe and can’t trust her memory.
A gripping thriller with tension in every page, I couldn’t put it down.
My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the arc
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
As a forensic psychologist, Eilish spends her days delving into murderers' minds and motives. She is, however, keeping quite a problematic secret safely tucked away in her own head. And that is her lack of clarity about what she was doing the night one of her friends died when they were all still just university students...
Now there is a reunion planned. But should she really be thinking of attending given that she can't account for the role that she may have played in what happened all those years ago? An entertaining thriller, this gets 3.5 stars.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
Now there is a reunion planned. But should she really be thinking of attending given that she can't account for the role that she may have played in what happened all those years ago? An entertaining thriller, this gets 3.5 stars.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
September 1, 2026
One of the best thriller books I’ve read in a while! Fast paced and kept me guessing the whole time. I genuinely thought I knew what was happening but the constantly changing plots and twists had me on my toes wondering what was going to happen next. Eilish is a likeable character and I really enjoyed the premise of questioning whether or not she could possibly
Be the killer or if she was truly being set up. I loved the budding romance between her and Jameson and the theme of friendship standing the test of time.
This was the easiest five star I have given this year and highly recommend picking up this book. So excited for Jen’s next book.
Be the killer or if she was truly being set up. I loved the budding romance between her and Jameson and the theme of friendship standing the test of time.
This was the easiest five star I have given this year and highly recommend picking up this book. So excited for Jen’s next book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Eilish Culpepper is a forensic psychologist and studies the minds of murderers every day. But she’s hiding a secret. Ten years ago, when she was a student at St Andrews, her best friend drowned – the death ruled a tragic accident. But Eilish has no memory of that night. So when Eilish is invited to a university reunion at her old friend’s house, she knows she shouldn’t accept. Yet part of her needs to know what really happened –and when a sudden snowstorm strands everyone, she’s forced to confront the past.
It was a good read.
It was a good read.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was a slow build with the pace picking up about half way through, but it just didn’t quite grip me. The typical small circle of suspicious characters had me intrigued, but I didn’t gel with the mc, maybe I was hoping for more from her psychologist background to keep my interest. There was some drama and some intense moments, with a few twists but elements were predictable. Overall a good read, but it just didn’t give wow factor for me unfortunately.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This was an addictive and a tension-filled psychological thriller!
It's not a new concept but still definitely enjoyable with a gripping storyline, there's twists and turns, and it had a premise that just kept me turning page after page. It may have started a bit slow for me but it ramped up and it paid off in the end.
This novel's entertaining, a bit unsettling, but I was truly invested! Recommended! ✨️
It's not a new concept but still definitely enjoyable with a gripping storyline, there's twists and turns, and it had a premise that just kept me turning page after page. It may have started a bit slow for me but it ramped up and it paid off in the end.
This novel's entertaining, a bit unsettling, but I was truly invested! Recommended! ✨️
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
An enjoyable read with lots of twists and turns along the way! I was getting Agatha Christie vibes with the location and number of possible suspects - kept changing my mind as to who I thought “did it!”
I loved the location and the fact they were cut off due to a snow storm.
Well worth reading if you like tense, twisty thrillers and snow!
I loved the location and the fact they were cut off due to a snow storm.
Well worth reading if you like tense, twisty thrillers and snow!
August 23, 2026
This book got off to quite a slow start for me but once the plot started to move at more of a pace, I became more invested. This book is definitely a slow burner. It’s dark and atmospheric as the secrets of the past refuse to stay buried and the tension builds. Overall I would rate this 3.5 stars. Thank you to NetGalley, HQ and the author for the chance to review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
3.5⭐️
August 4, 2026
I was SO excited to be approved for another one of Jen’s ARCs of her new upcoming book ‘The Psychologist’ which is due to be released THIS MONTH on the 27th of August.
This one was absolutely brilliant, I loved the idea behind it and it’s clear to see that it’s been very well researched.
I liked and/or disliked all of the characters where I was meant to because of Jen’s careful consideration of characterisation.
My favourite thing about Jen’s writing is the descriptions. Everything is very well thought of & you feel like you’re there.
The storyline hooks you in from the beginning, it’s full of twists, turns & betrayal.
It truly is edge of your seat stuff- you have no idea what is coming next.
If those kind of books are your thing then make sure this book is on your radar for reading this month or even this year, you won’t be disappointed!
And as always, thanks to Net Galley for providing me with this arc in exchange for an honest review.
This one was absolutely brilliant, I loved the idea behind it and it’s clear to see that it’s been very well researched.
I liked and/or disliked all of the characters where I was meant to because of Jen’s careful consideration of characterisation.
My favourite thing about Jen’s writing is the descriptions. Everything is very well thought of & you feel like you’re there.
The storyline hooks you in from the beginning, it’s full of twists, turns & betrayal.
It truly is edge of your seat stuff- you have no idea what is coming next.
If those kind of books are your thing then make sure this book is on your radar for reading this month or even this year, you won’t be disappointed!
And as always, thanks to Net Galley for providing me with this arc in exchange for an honest review.
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