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In Too Deep
Your husband goes out to buy a newspaper. He never comes back.
Months later, an unexpected phone call puts you and your daughter in unimaginable danger.
Even if he were still alive, your husband can't save you now.
He told you way too many lies for that.
Months later, an unexpected phone call puts you and your daughter in unimaginable danger.
Even if he were still alive, your husband can't save you now.
He told you way too many lies for that.
450 pages, Paperback
First published April 21, 2016
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Samantha Hayes
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My latest psychological thriller THE ENGAGEMENT is out on 10th January 2023 from Amazon, available in ebook, paperback and audio formats. I do hope you love it!
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Happy reading!
Samantha xx
Thanks for stopping by my Goodreads page!
My latest psychological thriller THE ENGAGEMENT is out on 10th January 2023 from Amazon, available in ebook, paperback and audio formats. I do hope you love it!
If you love a good 'domestic noir' thriller that will mess with your mind and keep you turning the pages, then my books are for you! You can check out all my titles on my Amazon page here:
https://amzn.to/3jZ83zU
I do hope you'll love getting stuck into my books and enjoy reading them as much as I love writing them. And do let me know what you think - it's great to hear from readers! You can get in touch via my website where you'll find lots of info about me and my books - www.samanthahayes.co.uk or come and 'Like' my Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SamanthaHayesAuthor or follow me on Twitter too @samhayes or @samanthahayes.author on Instagram.
Happy reading!
Samantha xx
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July 28, 2018
3 Stars
Well, it was a 4 solid Star if it wasn’t for the last page! First of all, I love the cover! It’s really gorgeous! Second, When I started this book, I thought yeah I know what’s happening but after each chapter I realized that something’s wrong and my guess definitely is not true. So it was really unpredictable for me. Another thing that I loved about this book was how the author ended each chapter, in such a way that your jaw dropped and you wanted to start the next chapter ASAP (albeit the story was a little slow at first chapters but then it was well-paced). But this was not good for the ending! Because it ended and I don’t know what’s going to happen next!! The mystery was solved but it somehow had an open ending (and I hate this in my books)!!
The story is told in dual POV, 1st person. It’s a stand-alone novel. The characters were well-written, the story-line was perfect. All in all, I enjoyed it except the ending part! Hope you enjoy it as well!
Well, it was a 4 solid Star if it wasn’t for the last page! First of all, I love the cover! It’s really gorgeous! Second, When I started this book, I thought yeah I know what’s happening but after each chapter I realized that something’s wrong and my guess definitely is not true. So it was really unpredictable for me. Another thing that I loved about this book was how the author ended each chapter, in such a way that your jaw dropped and you wanted to start the next chapter ASAP (albeit the story was a little slow at first chapters but then it was well-paced). But this was not good for the ending! Because it ended and I don’t know what’s going to happen next!! The mystery was solved but it somehow had an open ending (and I hate this in my books)!!
The story is told in dual POV, 1st person. It’s a stand-alone novel. The characters were well-written, the story-line was perfect. All in all, I enjoyed it except the ending part! Hope you enjoy it as well!
May 7, 2016
When it comes to good, tautly plotted and beautifully written psychological thrillers Samantha Hayes is my go to writer – she has a clever and twisted mind (in the best way possible) a sharp and intuitive eye towards character building and a tendency to have me reading throughout the night.
In Too Deep did that again. Not that I was expecting anything less but there you go. If you like this kind of novel then you too will be up all night…
A family hit by tragedy then whilst trying to put themselves back together, one goes missing. You follow one thread of one possible clue and end up In Too Deep. Thats the non spoiler plot in a nutshell. But oh boy is there so much more to it than that. From the brilliantly emotive and intriguing opening salvo, the author builds the tension, slowly slowly until BAM you are heading down the other side of the rollercoaster, wind whipping through your hair screaming at the top of your lungs. Metaphorically speaking of course…
In Too Deep will lead you down several garden paths until you finally find the gate – in that way it is classic storytelling within this genre The twists, turns and reveal moments are placed to perfection, you think you know one thing then find its another, believe you understand a character then realise you did not know them at all. I like the depth that Samantha Hayes brings to all the varying strands of this story (and her others for that matter) then always always manages to throw an unexpected and thought provoking finale onto things.
Overall a really great read. A lot of fun for the mystery solvers amongst us, it will test your mettle and as ever a proper page turner.
Definitely recommended.
In Too Deep did that again. Not that I was expecting anything less but there you go. If you like this kind of novel then you too will be up all night…
A family hit by tragedy then whilst trying to put themselves back together, one goes missing. You follow one thread of one possible clue and end up In Too Deep. Thats the non spoiler plot in a nutshell. But oh boy is there so much more to it than that. From the brilliantly emotive and intriguing opening salvo, the author builds the tension, slowly slowly until BAM you are heading down the other side of the rollercoaster, wind whipping through your hair screaming at the top of your lungs. Metaphorically speaking of course…
In Too Deep will lead you down several garden paths until you finally find the gate – in that way it is classic storytelling within this genre The twists, turns and reveal moments are placed to perfection, you think you know one thing then find its another, believe you understand a character then realise you did not know them at all. I like the depth that Samantha Hayes brings to all the varying strands of this story (and her others for that matter) then always always manages to throw an unexpected and thought provoking finale onto things.
Overall a really great read. A lot of fun for the mystery solvers amongst us, it will test your mettle and as ever a proper page turner.
Definitely recommended.
August 15, 2016
“It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.”
----George Washington
Samantha Hayes, an English author, has penned a gripping psychological thriller in her new book, In Too Deep that narrates the story of a woman and her daughter, whose husband and father goes missing one fine day and things start to fall apart months after the disappearance, and soon deadly secrets come knocking at their doorstep that can destroy the lives of two women.
Synopsis:
The compelling new psychological suspense novel, from the author of Until You're Mine, Before You Die and You Belong to Me. Perfect for fans of S J Watson and Sophie Hannah.
Your husband goes out to buy a newspaper. He never comes back.
Months later, an unexpected phone call puts you and your daughter in unimaginable danger.
Even if he were still alive, your husband can't save you now.
He told you way too many lies for that.
Four months ago, Rick went out to buy a newspaper. He never came back.
His wife, Gina, is struggling to deal with her loss, and her daughter’s mood swings are getting worse. Then she receives a phone call from a woman at a country hotel, confirming details of a booking Rick made before he vanished.
Desperate to find out more about his disappearance, Gina and her daughter take the trip. But there is something very strange about the hotel, and the family that run it.
Soon Gina is unsure that Rick even made the booking – but one thing is clear: both mother and daughter are in serious danger.
After Rick's disappearance, Gina receives a phone call from a mysterious woman named Susan who is calling to confirm a hotel booking made by his missing husband for their wedding anniversary weekend. Eventually Gina decides to make that trip with her teenage daughter, Hannah, who has apparently gone crazy with all her mood swings, but little did Gina knew that Hannah has some dark secrets and that she would bring her baggage of dark secrets that can destroy lives, also the hotelier family seems mysterious with each passing day.
The author's writing style is fantastic and the readers will be immediately pulled into the depth of the story right after the turn of very first page. Although the story builds up at a snail's pace, but gradually the story picks up momentum and in no time, the readers will be introduced to one twist after another, without giving a second to react. The narrative is highly absorbing, although the protagonists are bit reckless. The author has penned the story with through descriptions that will let the readers get a clear depth of the whole story line.
The mystery is multi-dimensional and is concocted real tightly with unforeseeable twists and turns. The author unwraps the mystery one layer after another, thereby making the reader anticipate the story till the very last page and also keeping them glued to every page of this book. The edgy suspense and raw tension will definitely make the readers turns the pages of this book frantically.
The characters from this book are very much well-developed, as the main characters reflect realism through their demeanor. Their flawed yet complex mindset will grip the readers minds psychologically thus leaving an imprint long after the end of the story. both Gina and Hannah are so twisted and so much wrapped up in their own worlds, that they did not find any time or resolution to face the challenges with a brave face. The darkness that underlies a human soul is very well captured by this author that the authenticity will strike the readers till the very end. All the other characters are also very well etched out and properly projected into the story line.
In a nutshell, this is a compelling, riveting and extremely dark family thriller that will not let the readers to look away from the story line even for once.
Verdict: A must read psycho-thriller.
Courtesy: Thanks to the author, Samantha Hayes' publishers for giving me an opportunity to read and review this book.
----George Washington
Samantha Hayes, an English author, has penned a gripping psychological thriller in her new book, In Too Deep that narrates the story of a woman and her daughter, whose husband and father goes missing one fine day and things start to fall apart months after the disappearance, and soon deadly secrets come knocking at their doorstep that can destroy the lives of two women.
Synopsis:
The compelling new psychological suspense novel, from the author of Until You're Mine, Before You Die and You Belong to Me. Perfect for fans of S J Watson and Sophie Hannah.
Your husband goes out to buy a newspaper. He never comes back.
Months later, an unexpected phone call puts you and your daughter in unimaginable danger.
Even if he were still alive, your husband can't save you now.
He told you way too many lies for that.
Four months ago, Rick went out to buy a newspaper. He never came back.
His wife, Gina, is struggling to deal with her loss, and her daughter’s mood swings are getting worse. Then she receives a phone call from a woman at a country hotel, confirming details of a booking Rick made before he vanished.
Desperate to find out more about his disappearance, Gina and her daughter take the trip. But there is something very strange about the hotel, and the family that run it.
Soon Gina is unsure that Rick even made the booking – but one thing is clear: both mother and daughter are in serious danger.
After Rick's disappearance, Gina receives a phone call from a mysterious woman named Susan who is calling to confirm a hotel booking made by his missing husband for their wedding anniversary weekend. Eventually Gina decides to make that trip with her teenage daughter, Hannah, who has apparently gone crazy with all her mood swings, but little did Gina knew that Hannah has some dark secrets and that she would bring her baggage of dark secrets that can destroy lives, also the hotelier family seems mysterious with each passing day.
The author's writing style is fantastic and the readers will be immediately pulled into the depth of the story right after the turn of very first page. Although the story builds up at a snail's pace, but gradually the story picks up momentum and in no time, the readers will be introduced to one twist after another, without giving a second to react. The narrative is highly absorbing, although the protagonists are bit reckless. The author has penned the story with through descriptions that will let the readers get a clear depth of the whole story line.
The mystery is multi-dimensional and is concocted real tightly with unforeseeable twists and turns. The author unwraps the mystery one layer after another, thereby making the reader anticipate the story till the very last page and also keeping them glued to every page of this book. The edgy suspense and raw tension will definitely make the readers turns the pages of this book frantically.
The characters from this book are very much well-developed, as the main characters reflect realism through their demeanor. Their flawed yet complex mindset will grip the readers minds psychologically thus leaving an imprint long after the end of the story. both Gina and Hannah are so twisted and so much wrapped up in their own worlds, that they did not find any time or resolution to face the challenges with a brave face. The darkness that underlies a human soul is very well captured by this author that the authenticity will strike the readers till the very end. All the other characters are also very well etched out and properly projected into the story line.
In a nutshell, this is a compelling, riveting and extremely dark family thriller that will not let the readers to look away from the story line even for once.
Verdict: A must read psycho-thriller.
Courtesy: Thanks to the author, Samantha Hayes' publishers for giving me an opportunity to read and review this book.
May 14, 2016
I have been a fan of Samantha Hayes for some time now so when I got my hands on this read I was torn between racing through it and savouring it and I did the latter and thoroughly loved it. It is the story of Gina and her daughter Hannah. Four months ago, Gina’s husband Rick nipped out to the shops and never came back. Nobody knows what happened to him. It is the kind of scenario that you read about in magazines and maybe even sometimes joke about in a “OMG there are times when I could just go to the shop and never come back …” way but the reality for Gina and Hannah is no laughing matter. I don’t want to give away anything more about the storyline because it would be oh so easy to give spoilers away for this tightly written complexly plotted story. If you have already read any of the author’s previous works you will know that she is not afraid to produce a story that is audacious in its plotline. If you want a subtle plot – then this may not be the read for you. This book is no exception, as you soon come to realise when you start to put two and two together, sorting out all those little hints that are dropped into the read into a scenario that I did work out for myself. However, I suspect that I was supposed to, because the joy of the read in this case is waiting to see if you are correct. It is extremely readable and oozes tension and suspicion on nearly every page. You feel like shouting out at the characters not to trust anyone. If you read and loved Until You’re Mine, you will be well aware of that absolutely stunning last line which just left you with your jaw hanging and in this read Samantha Hayes has done it again. She produced an ending that was satisfying in most respects but left me desperate for just one more chapter!
I received a review copy from the publisher for Netgalley.
I received a review copy from the publisher for Netgalley.
July 14, 2016
I've been a fan of Samantha Hayes books for a while and was really excited to see this latest offering. So, here would be a good time to give out thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC received.
The book focuses on a tragedy beset by Gina and her daughter, Hannah. Their husband and father, Rick, went out one morning to the local shops and never came back. The aftermath being the tortuous journey of what these two women go on as they struggle to come to terms with how a loved one can simply vanish into thin air. If you've ever read any of Ms Hayes books you will know that all is never as it would appear and this book is no different. We come to expect a tightly woven plotted thriller that will lead you down many different roads and send your imagination spinning as you try to work out just what is going on. I enjoyed this one on the whole, perhaps not as much as previous works but it's a good read nevertheless. Yes, at times it could be said it was a little over the top and in fairness I did see some of the outcome before it was revealed but I liked how suspicion was placed at every corner, round every bend as you move along doubting everyone bar the family dog!
To say much more about the storyline would be giving away spoilers so a suggestion of reading for yourselves is thrown out there and wait until you get to that killer last line that will leave your jaw hanging. Brilliant.
The book focuses on a tragedy beset by Gina and her daughter, Hannah. Their husband and father, Rick, went out one morning to the local shops and never came back. The aftermath being the tortuous journey of what these two women go on as they struggle to come to terms with how a loved one can simply vanish into thin air. If you've ever read any of Ms Hayes books you will know that all is never as it would appear and this book is no different. We come to expect a tightly woven plotted thriller that will lead you down many different roads and send your imagination spinning as you try to work out just what is going on. I enjoyed this one on the whole, perhaps not as much as previous works but it's a good read nevertheless. Yes, at times it could be said it was a little over the top and in fairness I did see some of the outcome before it was revealed but I liked how suspicion was placed at every corner, round every bend as you move along doubting everyone bar the family dog!
To say much more about the storyline would be giving away spoilers so a suggestion of reading for yourselves is thrown out there and wait until you get to that killer last line that will leave your jaw hanging. Brilliant.
May 5, 2016
No author gets my brain working more than Samantha Hayes! I really do get excited when I hear she has a new book coming out as she never fails to surprise me. As most of you know I am Mrs "smug I worked the plot out early" but I am always totally misdirected by the twists and turn of Ms Hayes intelligent and suspenseful storylines. I read this in a day, there was absolutely no way I was leaving it until I got to that final jaw dropping page.
How much hurt can one family take and still function? We find out pretty quickly that Gina and her daughter Hannah are a family on the edge. Gina's husband Rick has disappeared, vanished while out doing that everyday task of buying a newspaper. This is the second tragedy to hit the family after the death of Jacob, their son, in a hit and run accident. Gina is continuing her life as best she can with her job in an estate agents and Hannah, her daughter, is at university struggling with problems of her own. It's been months with no news but one day a phone call gives Gina some small hope, a sign, that maybe Rick is trying to tell her something. But will Gina and Hannah put themselves in danger following this clue? Is this family of 2 about to become even smaller?
The opening scenes of this book dragged you into the plot kicking and screaming! What just happened? Who is the mysterious woman chasing a man demanding answers then watching him die? We certainly want to find out more! I follow a missing persons charity on Twitter and I know that everyday it reports people, normal people living a normal life, just go missing. No clues, they just go out the door, off to do their usual daily routine...and disappear, sometimes never to be seen again. This is what happens to Rick. At least when her son died Gina had some closure, she was able to say goodbye to Jacob and have a funeral but here she is left in limbo. Did Rick walk out due to not being able to cope with the families grief? Or was there a more sinister reason for him not being in contact for over 4 months? The police have wound up their investigation as, with no foul play proved, they have no reason to keep searching. But Gina does and when a phone call leads her to a beautiful country hotel, she very quickly spots the clues to something being very wrong indeed.
This is a slow burner of a book that gradually builds up all the clues (and too many red herrings to mention!!!) until your head is pounding. The final quarter of the book bursts into life when everything comes together and we are mentally screaming at Gina to see what's in front of her eyes! I thought I had everything sussed but was misdirected again but the twists and turns of the meticulous plotting of this book.
A great psychological thriller that I thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish and recommend to anyone wanting to give their brain a good workout!
I received a copy of this book via netgalley in return for an honest review.
How much hurt can one family take and still function? We find out pretty quickly that Gina and her daughter Hannah are a family on the edge. Gina's husband Rick has disappeared, vanished while out doing that everyday task of buying a newspaper. This is the second tragedy to hit the family after the death of Jacob, their son, in a hit and run accident. Gina is continuing her life as best she can with her job in an estate agents and Hannah, her daughter, is at university struggling with problems of her own. It's been months with no news but one day a phone call gives Gina some small hope, a sign, that maybe Rick is trying to tell her something. But will Gina and Hannah put themselves in danger following this clue? Is this family of 2 about to become even smaller?
The opening scenes of this book dragged you into the plot kicking and screaming! What just happened? Who is the mysterious woman chasing a man demanding answers then watching him die? We certainly want to find out more! I follow a missing persons charity on Twitter and I know that everyday it reports people, normal people living a normal life, just go missing. No clues, they just go out the door, off to do their usual daily routine...and disappear, sometimes never to be seen again. This is what happens to Rick. At least when her son died Gina had some closure, she was able to say goodbye to Jacob and have a funeral but here she is left in limbo. Did Rick walk out due to not being able to cope with the families grief? Or was there a more sinister reason for him not being in contact for over 4 months? The police have wound up their investigation as, with no foul play proved, they have no reason to keep searching. But Gina does and when a phone call leads her to a beautiful country hotel, she very quickly spots the clues to something being very wrong indeed.
This is a slow burner of a book that gradually builds up all the clues (and too many red herrings to mention!!!) until your head is pounding. The final quarter of the book bursts into life when everything comes together and we are mentally screaming at Gina to see what's in front of her eyes! I thought I had everything sussed but was misdirected again but the twists and turns of the meticulous plotting of this book.
A great psychological thriller that I thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish and recommend to anyone wanting to give their brain a good workout!
I received a copy of this book via netgalley in return for an honest review.
March 26, 2016
This book certainly kept me gripped and I couldn't put it down. A taut nerve tingling story about a missing husband and some dark family secrets. Several times throughout the book I thought I had worked it out (my amateur detective skills unfortunately aren't that good as each time I thought I had "sussed" it I found out I was wrong). Samantha Hayes has a real talent for writing a book full of tension and twists. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for my ARC copy. 4.5 stars
January 1, 2017
I was so disappointed with this book. I've read some really good stuff from this author, so my expectations were fairly high, but in many ways it was a bit of a turkey.
It wasn't a one star book for the following reasons. Her writing craft is very good - text that flows, dialogue that seems real, and an ability at least to some extent to give a sense of place. Also, the character writing was real enough that I formed strong views about the main people. Unfortunately, my main conclusion is that they weren't that interesting. I don't need to like my characters but I do have to be intrigued by them, or something! I suppose what annoyed me most was that Gina is supposed to be a history graduate from Oxford, but there is not one sense in the entire book of her having any intellectual curiosity or knowledge or any of that confidence-bordering-arrogance one would expect from such a graduate. And the same for her daughter, albeit a first year student, but at a prestigious and competitive university.
The book was very slow starting. I do see that the author was trying to create a sense of Gina & Hannah's life in the first half, in order to make an impact in the the second half. It's a valid technique but, if I hadn't already enjoyed several of the author's books I would have bailed out about halfway because of the sheer monotony.
The rest of my review is a massive spoiler for the book
In conclusion, this book isn't really terribly good, and certainly nothing like this author at her best. I gave 5 stars to You Belong To Me and 4 stars to Until You're Mine, so I do really rate this writer. But not this book.
It wasn't a one star book for the following reasons. Her writing craft is very good - text that flows, dialogue that seems real, and an ability at least to some extent to give a sense of place. Also, the character writing was real enough that I formed strong views about the main people. Unfortunately, my main conclusion is that they weren't that interesting. I don't need to like my characters but I do have to be intrigued by them, or something! I suppose what annoyed me most was that Gina is supposed to be a history graduate from Oxford, but there is not one sense in the entire book of her having any intellectual curiosity or knowledge or any of that confidence-bordering-arrogance one would expect from such a graduate. And the same for her daughter, albeit a first year student, but at a prestigious and competitive university.
The book was very slow starting. I do see that the author was trying to create a sense of Gina & Hannah's life in the first half, in order to make an impact in the the second half. It's a valid technique but, if I hadn't already enjoyed several of the author's books I would have bailed out about halfway because of the sheer monotony.
The rest of my review is a massive spoiler for the book
In conclusion, this book isn't really terribly good, and certainly nothing like this author at her best. I gave 5 stars to You Belong To Me and 4 stars to Until You're Mine, so I do really rate this writer. But not this book.
April 25, 2016
Thank you to #TBConFB for the review copy!
Four months ago, Rick went out to buy a newspaper. He never came back.
His wife, Gina, is struggling to deal with her loss, and her daughter’s mood swings are getting worse. Then she receives a phone call from a woman at a country hotel, confirming details of a booking Rick made before he vanished.
Desperate to find out more about his disappearance, Gina and her daughter take the trip. But there is something very strange about the hotel and the family that run it.
Soon Gina is unsure that Rick even made the booking – but one thing is clear: both mother and daughter are in serious danger.
Another brilliant page turner from Samantha Hayes. Her unique style of writing keeps you turning the pages - urgent to discover more.
Expertly written with a fantastic plot, this thriller has all the ingredients and much more. Tense, gripping, unnerving, suspenseful, and the list goes on. It has more twists and turns than Spaghetti Junction (Birmingham, UK)
The only problem I had with this great book is the length of time it took to build up any pace. The last 3rd, in my opinion, is where it explodes, revealing the shocking ending.
I always cherish a new book from Samantha Hayes, and this certainly didn't fail to keep my attention.
Recommended!
Four months ago, Rick went out to buy a newspaper. He never came back.
His wife, Gina, is struggling to deal with her loss, and her daughter’s mood swings are getting worse. Then she receives a phone call from a woman at a country hotel, confirming details of a booking Rick made before he vanished.
Desperate to find out more about his disappearance, Gina and her daughter take the trip. But there is something very strange about the hotel and the family that run it.
Soon Gina is unsure that Rick even made the booking – but one thing is clear: both mother and daughter are in serious danger.
Another brilliant page turner from Samantha Hayes. Her unique style of writing keeps you turning the pages - urgent to discover more.
Expertly written with a fantastic plot, this thriller has all the ingredients and much more. Tense, gripping, unnerving, suspenseful, and the list goes on. It has more twists and turns than Spaghetti Junction (Birmingham, UK)
The only problem I had with this great book is the length of time it took to build up any pace. The last 3rd, in my opinion, is where it explodes, revealing the shocking ending.
I always cherish a new book from Samantha Hayes, and this certainly didn't fail to keep my attention.
Recommended!
April 4, 2016
As with all of Samantha Hayes' books I thoroughly enjoyed it! Read it all in 1 sitting as I couldn't put it down.
A thriller about a missing husband and deep dark secrets embedded within the family. Plenty of twist and turns to keep you guessing and wanting more!
Thank you to The Book Club and the publication company for sending me this ARC in return for a honest review!
A thriller about a missing husband and deep dark secrets embedded within the family. Plenty of twist and turns to keep you guessing and wanting more!
Thank you to The Book Club and the publication company for sending me this ARC in return for a honest review!
May 22, 2016
Twists, Turns, Gripping, Tense, Deep, Engrossing, Edge Of My Seat! A Brilliant Read! I Loved It!
April 27, 2016
I read the majority of this book during a 4 hour train journey and it certainly kept me engrossed (and I was especially disappointed when the train arrived in on time at the point of a massive cliffhanger!).
To begin with, the story feels like a little of a slow-burner however it is Hayes fantastic writing style to build the tension and before you know it the twists and turns are happening and you start to doubt the things that you believe are fact! The first third of the book certainly kept my interest but the next two thirds were fabulous due to the way the stories start to come together, I couldn't wait to find out more.
Full review on www.havebookswillread.wordpress.com on the 30/04
To begin with, the story feels like a little of a slow-burner however it is Hayes fantastic writing style to build the tension and before you know it the twists and turns are happening and you start to doubt the things that you believe are fact! The first third of the book certainly kept my interest but the next two thirds were fabulous due to the way the stories start to come together, I couldn't wait to find out more.
Full review on www.havebookswillread.wordpress.com on the 30/04
May 10, 2016
I love the cover of this book, and the tag line "Your son is dead, your husband is missing and your in too deep" this works as it ties in with the title of the book. Gina's husband goes to the shop to buy a newspaper but never returns.
This is told in two different points of view, which I always enjoy in a book as it lets you get involved with each character. I think it would of been good to add in the hotel owner Susan's point of view later on in the book.
I did suss the main part of the story out which was disappointing, and the ending was a bit up in air. Overall it was a nice read.
Thanks goes to Samantha and publisher and also Tracy from the book club for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.
This is told in two different points of view, which I always enjoy in a book as it lets you get involved with each character. I think it would of been good to add in the hotel owner Susan's point of view later on in the book.
I did suss the main part of the story out which was disappointing, and the ending was a bit up in air. Overall it was a nice read.
Thanks goes to Samantha and publisher and also Tracy from the book club for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.
June 29, 2016
Very disappointed with this book having just finished another novel by Samantha Hayes that I really enjoyed. Boring plot that moved sooooo sloooowly. The characters were uninteresting and you figure out the plot less than halfway thru the book which just makes it an even more boring read to the finish line. And the ending!? I don't get the last page? Is there a sequal? Was it Susan after all? I'm confused!
October 3, 2017
This didn't resonate with me like the author's other books have done. It started out quite slowly, which is not unusual, but the Gina and Hannah characters were awfully whiny. Yes, I know they've had a hard time but this guilt trip/pity party stuff just annoys me at times. Why do people think their secrets are so much scarier than anybody else's? And surely at some point you have to realise that you just need to come clean, especially as the truth tends to come out eventually anyway, no matter how hard you try and stop it.
So Gina's husband Rick disappeared about 4 months before Gina convinces her daughter Hannah that they should still go and take advantage of a 5 day pamper package at a country retreat that Rick had organised for his and Gina's anniversary. They thought its maybe what Rick would have wanted (huh?).
That's when things start to get a bit creepy. Well not really creepy but not real kosher either. Something is a bit off here. Susan, the owner/manager is also a bit off. Personally I would have just told her to mind her own business and buggered off out of there but of course that's not what our protagonists do. Things start to slowly unravel for everyone. It gets a bit better in the second half but I worked out pretty early what was going on so unfortunately whatever drama there might have been was totally wasted on me.
I'm not sure the story rang true. I'm not sure the deceptions would have stood up for all those years and I'm not sure about Susan. She was the most interesting character because you were never sure about her. Was she just being nice or was she something altogether more sinister? I guess you'll have to make up your own mind. It wasn't a bad story, I just found it a bit pedestrian.
So Gina's husband Rick disappeared about 4 months before Gina convinces her daughter Hannah that they should still go and take advantage of a 5 day pamper package at a country retreat that Rick had organised for his and Gina's anniversary. They thought its maybe what Rick would have wanted (huh?).
That's when things start to get a bit creepy. Well not really creepy but not real kosher either. Something is a bit off here. Susan, the owner/manager is also a bit off. Personally I would have just told her to mind her own business and buggered off out of there but of course that's not what our protagonists do. Things start to slowly unravel for everyone. It gets a bit better in the second half but I worked out pretty early what was going on so unfortunately whatever drama there might have been was totally wasted on me.
I'm not sure the story rang true. I'm not sure the deceptions would have stood up for all those years and I'm not sure about Susan. She was the most interesting character because you were never sure about her. Was she just being nice or was she something altogether more sinister? I guess you'll have to make up your own mind. It wasn't a bad story, I just found it a bit pedestrian.
May 9, 2016
3 1/2 stars
My View:
I have mixed feelings about this read. It took a while to warm up, to engage, to compel me to turn the page. Then I was only about one quarter my way through the book when I made some accurate yet hesitant connections regarding mysteries in the overarching storyline – the author however was clever enough to keep me doubting my assumptions, keep me reading.
Then we have the ending…I didn’t get it. (No spoilers here) Yes the ending did wrap up the mysteries and the actions of one of the main characters was in keeping with some earlier events but just didn’t make sense to me. The action itself did not seem dramatic enough or that it would have any dire consequences. (Think about the location…) And it felt like the story abruptly ended, that there needed to be another chapter to discuss, make sense of this last piece of action. Well that is how it felt to me.
Despite these potholes I was ultimately engaged in the narrative and kept reading till the book ended.
My View:
I have mixed feelings about this read. It took a while to warm up, to engage, to compel me to turn the page. Then I was only about one quarter my way through the book when I made some accurate yet hesitant connections regarding mysteries in the overarching storyline – the author however was clever enough to keep me doubting my assumptions, keep me reading.
Then we have the ending…I didn’t get it. (No spoilers here) Yes the ending did wrap up the mysteries and the actions of one of the main characters was in keeping with some earlier events but just didn’t make sense to me. The action itself did not seem dramatic enough or that it would have any dire consequences. (Think about the location…) And it felt like the story abruptly ended, that there needed to be another chapter to discuss, make sense of this last piece of action. Well that is how it felt to me.
Despite these potholes I was ultimately engaged in the narrative and kept reading till the book ended.
January 6, 2019
I was disappointed by this book (and, going by reviews, possibly one of the few people who actually bought the book rather than getting a free copy!) I've read other books by Samantha Hayes and enjoyed them but this has points that just seemed random / silly...
James the random social worker being one such addition to the plot, what social worker buys vulnerable young girls drinks in a pub, listens to their woes, tried to take them home then later writes to their parents to say they are worried about the young person?
I also guessed that Rick and Phil were the same person, I'm not particularly clever at plots so it must have been fairly easy to guess. What was the point of Gina being locked / stuck in the sauna too?
I also hated the last page, what on earth would keeping the toilet door closed from the outside do for Susan?! Was she planning on standing there forever?
James the random social worker being one such addition to the plot, what social worker buys vulnerable young girls drinks in a pub, listens to their woes, tried to take them home then later writes to their parents to say they are worried about the young person?
I also guessed that Rick and Phil were the same person, I'm not particularly clever at plots so it must have been fairly easy to guess. What was the point of Gina being locked / stuck in the sauna too?
I also hated the last page, what on earth would keeping the toilet door closed from the outside do for Susan?! Was she planning on standing there forever?
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May 4, 2016
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book courtesy of THE Book Club on Facebook. I was already a fan of Samantha Hayes having throughly enjoyed 'Until You're Mine' last year. In Too Deep was just as gripping with plenty of twists and turns that kept me guessing. I do love a good mystery!! The suspense built up so well, leaving me with that great feeling of dread yet knowing that you had to keep reading "just one more chapter"! I'd really recommend this book to anyone who enjoys excellently written thrillers that make your heart thump :)
April 24, 2017
What a great book and another winner from this wonderful author. Gina's husband Rick goes out to buy a newspaper and this small task will change Gina's life forever, Rick does not return. This sets off the story which has a superb plot, great characterisation and is one of those books you just want to keep reading until you find out what happens, of which I did in one afternoon. Full of tension, twists and clues that will definitely keep you totally engaged, highly recommended.
May 15, 2017
The plot of this book sounded good but about half way through I found myself really bored. I found the way Gina would go on and on about her husband so annoying. The ending of this book was stupid.
September 2, 2016
I can’t believe this is the first book I’ve read by Samantha Hayes, but it’s safe to say it won’t be my last! In Too Deep is full of mystery and Intrigue and oh what a tangled web the author weaves. When the story begins it seems it’s going to be a “run of the mill husbands gone missing kind of book”, but it’s anything BUT! We are introduced to Gina whose husband is missing, she is struggling to find answers to his disappearance and cope with life in general “after Rick”. Hannah the daughter also is struggling to cope with life, after she finds out a secret that leaves her devastated.
Told from the alternative perspectives of Gina And Hannah, you get a real feel for the characters, they are very well developed with plenty of depth. This is a family whose lives are built on lies and shows how bad things happen to the nicest people, you really begin to wonder how much more heartbreak Gina will have to cope with. As the plot unfolds I did wonder where it was going, as it took so many twist and turns along the way. I did manage to work out some of the answers by the halfway mark, but this in no way distracted from my enjoyment of the book.
Samantha Haynes has written a gripping psychological thriller, well plotted and intriguing right up until the dramatic and explosive conclusion. I was going to give In Too Deep 5 stars, but I had a few small gripes, some of what happens (I don’t want to give away any spoilers here) seemed a little far fetched, and also the ending left me wanting more, as it left some questions unanswered, so for these reasons I’m giving it 3 out of 5
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Told from the alternative perspectives of Gina And Hannah, you get a real feel for the characters, they are very well developed with plenty of depth. This is a family whose lives are built on lies and shows how bad things happen to the nicest people, you really begin to wonder how much more heartbreak Gina will have to cope with. As the plot unfolds I did wonder where it was going, as it took so many twist and turns along the way. I did manage to work out some of the answers by the halfway mark, but this in no way distracted from my enjoyment of the book.
Samantha Haynes has written a gripping psychological thriller, well plotted and intriguing right up until the dramatic and explosive conclusion. I was going to give In Too Deep 5 stars, but I had a few small gripes, some of what happens (I don’t want to give away any spoilers here) seemed a little far fetched, and also the ending left me wanting more, as it left some questions unanswered, so for these reasons I’m giving it 3 out of 5
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May 1, 2016
I haven't read any of Samantha Hayes' previous books but I have heard about them and know they're well liked, so I was keen to read and review In Too Deep.
The book started promisingly enough, but it continued to develop at such a slow pace that I got quite bored with it. The storyline itself is good and so I wanted to know what happened, which is why I didn't stop reading. And although I felt that it was well written I had worked most of it before the end.
In Too Deep could have been a really really good book, and it has got many very positive reviews so maybe it just didn't click with me for some reason. I really liked the plot line but feel incredibly frustrated with the book, and especially the ending.
I received a copy of In Too Deep in return for an honest review, thank you to the publishers and TBC for the opportunity to read it.
The book started promisingly enough, but it continued to develop at such a slow pace that I got quite bored with it. The storyline itself is good and so I wanted to know what happened, which is why I didn't stop reading. And although I felt that it was well written I had worked most of it before the end.
In Too Deep could have been a really really good book, and it has got many very positive reviews so maybe it just didn't click with me for some reason. I really liked the plot line but feel incredibly frustrated with the book, and especially the ending.
I received a copy of In Too Deep in return for an honest review, thank you to the publishers and TBC for the opportunity to read it.
July 17, 2019
Interesting story but why end it like that? That last bit did not make sense. There is something a bit off with Susan since she did say that Rick/Phil called her cold. What happens after Gina tries to get out of the bathroom and what happens between them? Obviously Susan did lock Gina in the Sauna and then trying to keep her locked in the bathroom at the end of the book - there is something not right with her. And why didn’t we get to see what happens when Tom finds out the truth? All these questions and they will never be answered. Might there be a sequel?
Another thing, Rick/Phil seemed to be two different people. Did he have a split personality or did he take the opportunity to live differently with both women and live out his desires? It seems like no one really knew who he was and maybe neither did he.
Another thing, Rick/Phil seemed to be two different people. Did he have a split personality or did he take the opportunity to live differently with both women and live out his desires? It seems like no one really knew who he was and maybe neither did he.
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May 10, 2016
I loved this book. Samantha Hayes has done it again. Events concentrate on an ordinary family torn apart when the son is killed by a hit and run accident. Then the husband walks out and doesn't come back. the effect on the remaining two members of the family are dealt with sympathetically. it is well written gripping and suspenseful. As tension mounts you keep turning the pages to see if what you think is going to happen does. There was a clever twist that I didn't expect too. I felt some empathy with the Mother Gina as she uncovers secret after secret. How well do you really know your family? My thanks to TBC, the Author and the publishers for my advance copy in exchange for a review. Buy this book. You will love it.
April 26, 2016
Firstly thank you to Tracy Fenton and TBC team for the opportunity to read and review this amazing book, wow I feel rung out now I'm finished, really enjoyed this book not my usual choice of reading genre but it certainly won't be my last, The story is told from the point of view of Gina and Hannah a mother and daughter, this I think gave more depth to the characters as you were feeling first hand how they felt, a rollercoaster ride of a story with an outstanding finale.
I would will definitely be reading more of Samantha Hayes books and would recommend this book.
I would will definitely be reading more of Samantha Hayes books and would recommend this book.
June 28, 2016
I always enjoy Samantha Hayes' books and this one is no exception. She has a wonderful way of making the characters very real and engaging so you can't help but read on to find out more and just when you think you know what's happening, you're taken in a different direction.
In Too Deep is another captivating read that did not take long to read as 'one more chapter' was never enough. I hope Samantha Hayes will carry on writing books like this one and I recommend it to all readers of psychological suspense.
In Too Deep is another captivating read that did not take long to read as 'one more chapter' was never enough. I hope Samantha Hayes will carry on writing books like this one and I recommend it to all readers of psychological suspense.
July 13, 2016
The story starts promising, but the story doesn't deliver. It's very slow.
I got a quarter through the book when I figured out the main storyline and the "twists", which was disappointing. I just kept reading to know why.
In the end the mysteries are tired up. But the story ends abruptly. It needed another chapter to clarify the last minute scene.
The story is told by the viewpoints of Gina and Hannah, which I liked, as it lets you get involved with the character. I think there should have been one or two chapters from Susan's view point towards the ending.
I got a quarter through the book when I figured out the main storyline and the "twists", which was disappointing. I just kept reading to know why.
In the end the mysteries are tired up. But the story ends abruptly. It needed another chapter to clarify the last minute scene.
The story is told by the viewpoints of Gina and Hannah, which I liked, as it lets you get involved with the character. I think there should have been one or two chapters from Susan's view point towards the ending.
April 6, 2016
Review to follow
November 18, 2017
I really liked how the author ended each chapter, leaving me wanting to turn pages!
This was not 5 stars to me over just personal opinion/preferences!
I sometimes read too much into stories and I do not want to give it away (for others who might like to read it) but I kept thinking how this was really pulled off!
And that ending!!!! What did that mean????
Recommend-Yes if you like twisty psychological thrillers
This was not 5 stars to me over just personal opinion/preferences!
I sometimes read too much into stories and I do not want to give it away (for others who might like to read it) but I kept thinking how this was really pulled off!
And that ending!!!! What did that mean????
Recommend-Yes if you like twisty psychological thrillers
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