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Clear My Name
'Emotional, twisty and a joy to read. It deserves to be a huge bestseller.' Mark Edwards
'Loved it - twisty, turny and as brilliant as ever!' Jill Mansell
‘The UK’s answer to Liane Moriarty. Amazing.’ Claire McGowan
Innocent?
When Carrie was accused of brutally murdering her husband’s lover, she denied it. She denied it when they arrested her, when they put her in front of a jury, and when they sent her to prison.
Now she’s three years into a fifteen-year sentence, away from the daughter she loves and the life she had built. And she is still denying that she is to blame.
Guilty?
Tess Gilroy has devoted her life to righting wrongs. Through her job for Innocence UK, a charity which takes on alleged miscarriages of justice, she works tirelessly to uncover the truth.
But when she is asked to take Carrie’s case, Tess realises that if she is to help this woman, she must risk uncovering the secrets she has struggled a lifetime to hide . . .
We’ve all done things we’re not proud of.
'Compelling concept, kick-ass characterisation and a gut punch of a sting in the tale.' LV Hay
'Loved it - twisty, turny and as brilliant as ever!' Jill Mansell
‘The UK’s answer to Liane Moriarty. Amazing.’ Claire McGowan
Innocent?
When Carrie was accused of brutally murdering her husband’s lover, she denied it. She denied it when they arrested her, when they put her in front of a jury, and when they sent her to prison.
Now she’s three years into a fifteen-year sentence, away from the daughter she loves and the life she had built. And she is still denying that she is to blame.
Guilty?
Tess Gilroy has devoted her life to righting wrongs. Through her job for Innocence UK, a charity which takes on alleged miscarriages of justice, she works tirelessly to uncover the truth.
But when she is asked to take Carrie’s case, Tess realises that if she is to help this woman, she must risk uncovering the secrets she has struggled a lifetime to hide . . .
We’ve all done things we’re not proud of.
'Compelling concept, kick-ass characterisation and a gut punch of a sting in the tale.' LV Hay
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First published August 8, 2019
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Paula Daly
15 books816 followersPaula Daly is the acclaimed author of six novels. Her work has been sold in sixteen countries, shortlisted for CWA Gold Dagger award, and developed for the ITV drama, DEEP WATER, starring Anna Friel. She was born in Lancashire and lives in the Lake District with her family.
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July 16, 2019
3.75 stars
Intriguing Game of Cat and Mouse
A psychological thriller about a woman accused of killing her husband’s mistress.
Clear My Name has a fascinating premise. Former parole officer, Tess, now runs a charity called Innocence UK that helps wrongly convicted criminals reverse their sentences and ultimately clear their names. She takes on the case of Carrie, who has served four years for killing her husband’s mistress. The evidence against Carrie is damning, but many holes leave Tess questioning Carrie’s innocence. At the same time, Tessa has dark secrets that are slowly revealed. Tess’s fight for Carrie’s innocence could result in her setting a guilty woman free.
Clear My Name is not action-packed--but it is fast-paced. It is chock full of tension and had me constantly questioning whether or not Carrie committed murder. Every chapter provides clues about Tess’s and Carrie’s pasts. Each little clue messed with my head and I was riveted until I reached around the 80% mark. At this point, the narrative lost its steam.
This book was so tightly wound, but then it fizzled out in the end. The ending felt rushed and almost incomplete. I had loved it up to this point, so for me, it ended on a disappointing note. However, I would still recommend it, especially for those who love a good game of cat and mouse!
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Intriguing Game of Cat and Mouse
A psychological thriller about a woman accused of killing her husband’s mistress.
Clear My Name has a fascinating premise. Former parole officer, Tess, now runs a charity called Innocence UK that helps wrongly convicted criminals reverse their sentences and ultimately clear their names. She takes on the case of Carrie, who has served four years for killing her husband’s mistress. The evidence against Carrie is damning, but many holes leave Tess questioning Carrie’s innocence. At the same time, Tessa has dark secrets that are slowly revealed. Tess’s fight for Carrie’s innocence could result in her setting a guilty woman free.
Clear My Name is not action-packed--but it is fast-paced. It is chock full of tension and had me constantly questioning whether or not Carrie committed murder. Every chapter provides clues about Tess’s and Carrie’s pasts. Each little clue messed with my head and I was riveted until I reached around the 80% mark. At this point, the narrative lost its steam.
This book was so tightly wound, but then it fizzled out in the end. The ending felt rushed and almost incomplete. I had loved it up to this point, so for me, it ended on a disappointing note. However, I would still recommend it, especially for those who love a good game of cat and mouse!
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
September 11, 2019
Carrie has been accused, charged, and imprisoned for the murder of her husbands mistress. She has maintained her innocence the entire time. Now, 4yrs into her sentence, and she may have just caught a break.
In walks Tess Gilroy. She works for a charity called Innocence UK where they try to overturn guilty verdicts on people that have been wrongly convicted. The problem is that this case is going to take her back to a past that she has been actively running away from. The more closely she looks into the evidence and the more it becomes apparent that her past is about to collide with the present.
Have you ever watched the ID Channel on TV? Oh man, I am such a sucker for that channel and that is what this book reminded me of. Paula Daly will keep you on your toes as I kept wavering in my idea that Carrie was innocent. Then guilty. Then innocent. Then guilty. I just couldn't tell if she was an unreliable narrator or not which made for a fun reading experience trying to figure it all out.
I adored the character of Tess and her trainee side-kick, Avril. Both woman are flawed but relatable. They were both stronger and smarter than either of them gave themselves credit for and I enjoyed watching their friendship grow from one of disdain to one of respect and admiration.
Paula Daly, you have yet to disappoint me. 4 stars!
Thank you to NetGalley and Grove Atlantic for providing me with a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.
In walks Tess Gilroy. She works for a charity called Innocence UK where they try to overturn guilty verdicts on people that have been wrongly convicted. The problem is that this case is going to take her back to a past that she has been actively running away from. The more closely she looks into the evidence and the more it becomes apparent that her past is about to collide with the present.
Have you ever watched the ID Channel on TV? Oh man, I am such a sucker for that channel and that is what this book reminded me of. Paula Daly will keep you on your toes as I kept wavering in my idea that Carrie was innocent. Then guilty. Then innocent. Then guilty. I just couldn't tell if she was an unreliable narrator or not which made for a fun reading experience trying to figure it all out.
I adored the character of Tess and her trainee side-kick, Avril. Both woman are flawed but relatable. They were both stronger and smarter than either of them gave themselves credit for and I enjoyed watching their friendship grow from one of disdain to one of respect and admiration.
Paula Daly, you have yet to disappoint me. 4 stars!
Thank you to NetGalley and Grove Atlantic for providing me with a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.
July 9, 2019
Paula Daly has a distinctive style. I’ve read all her books. Each one has held my interest. I’m a huge fan!!!
Once again, Paula demonstrates that she is a storyteller of unique eye-opening gifts.
Fascinating on many levels...there are scenes in this novel that had me reflecting about the choices we make - and how they impact those around us.
Her characters are not extraordinary heroics ...rather they tend to be ordinary & deceptive...trying to conceal their true natures of their solitary minds.
“Clear My Name”....is another page turning compelling - psychological suspenseful read.
Daly is a writer of subtle strength....evoking great imagery of small-town life,
( ‘Morecambe’ is the opposite of a sprawling metropolis), ....with a winning figure of protagonist- *Tess Gilroy*- who seeks out the truth about a murder —
freeing people who have been wrongly convicted of crimes.
Tess’s team looks into alleged miscarriages of justice and works on behalf of those
incarcerated to try to find out what really happened.
“What she, (Tess), didn’t expect was for her past to come hurtling towards her, slamming into her like a high-speed train and railing her thoughts, her life, in the way it has”.
Tess Gilroy - 40ish - has worked with criminals her entire life. She knows what makes them tick from the early days as a probation officer. A pro- experienced - in other words.
She’s the only paid employee at Charity of Innocence UK.
Avril Hughes is new with Innocence UK....and ‘green’. Avril is 25...assigned to follow Tess around everywhere and learn from the best. She’s kinda adorable in her annoying chatterbox way.
Tess and Avril take on the investigation of *Carrie Kamara*.
Carrie has been in Styal Women’s Prison, for three years - of a fifteen year sentence - accused of killing her husband’s lover: Ella Muir.
Carrie’s blood was found inside Ellis house but she swears she never went inside.
It’s possible that the evidence presented by the prosecution in court wasn’t accurate… And that’s what Tess - and her apprentice- Avril need to find out.
The psychiatrist working for the prosecution had claimed Carrie was a high functioning psychopath.
Carrie worried upon entry to Styal Prison how this would affect each prisoners view of her. She worried they would knock her out.
But in actuality, Carrie experienced camaraderie with the other women in prison.
Carrie lived for phone calls and visits from her daughter Mia and her new grandbaby, Phoebe. Carrie was worried and panicked for her daughter, Mia. They were close- entangled together - unbearable for either of them to be separated.
As for Carrie’s husband, Pete.... she didn’t give a rats ass about him. Mia didn’t think much of her father either. Carrie Knew Pete had affairs with women. She accepted it. She simply asked that he didn’t flaunt his affairs around town.
With Morecambe being the small town that it was ....Carrie didn’t like the community and or Mia watching Pete and Ella’s shenanigans in public.
Carrie went to see Ella at her house. She asked if she would cool the public displays. It wasn’t helpful to their daughter, Mia.
Apparently- Ella agreed. All was done and said cordially. In fact ....Ella heard Carrie - so well - that she herself was quoted saying that she was done sneaking off with married men.
So.....the question to ask.... “why would Carrie kill Ella?”.....”wouldn’t she have too much to risk?” ....”like leaving Mia?”
Tess’s investigation wasn’t a piece of cake in any shape or form. One minute she ( and we the readers), think Carrie is Innocent- and the next minute guilty.
Several other people are investigated. Ella’s mother, Sandra.....her brother, Kyle...etc.
We meet DI Gillian Frain....late 30’s. She was a senior investigating officer when Ella Muir was murdered. Tess wants to see the forensic reports from Frain.
Tess wants to know if tapings were done - if fibres were taken from both the victims clothes and the suspects clothes at the time of the investigation to establish whether they were in contact with each other the day of Ella’s murder.
If Carrie was convicted by omission of evidence- she was definitely sent to prison as an innocent person.
And that’s what Tess needs to find out....( and she will - but not without an endless ruthless fight).....
But...something else is going on in this story.....BESIDES painful secrets Tess is dealing with....( which makes Tess a beautifully flawed character).....
Haunting ethical questions are raised by the novels ending.
Personally - I was left feeling goodness prevails. Paula Daly’s effort to do justice - aesthetic and moral - to the victims felt bold and honorable to me.
What more to say? I simply adore Paula Daly’s murder mystery- thrillers ( not graphic-slashers) .... but it’s the emotional scope that is larger and more complex which resonates with me.
Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! I Love Paula Daly....❤️
Thank you Grove Atlantic ....Netgalley....Edelweiss....( always appreciate a wonderful advance copy of a book I really want to read-ASAP).... and congrats to Paula!!
Once again, Paula demonstrates that she is a storyteller of unique eye-opening gifts.
Fascinating on many levels...there are scenes in this novel that had me reflecting about the choices we make - and how they impact those around us.
Her characters are not extraordinary heroics ...rather they tend to be ordinary & deceptive...trying to conceal their true natures of their solitary minds.
“Clear My Name”....is another page turning compelling - psychological suspenseful read.
Daly is a writer of subtle strength....evoking great imagery of small-town life,
( ‘Morecambe’ is the opposite of a sprawling metropolis), ....with a winning figure of protagonist- *Tess Gilroy*- who seeks out the truth about a murder —
freeing people who have been wrongly convicted of crimes.
Tess’s team looks into alleged miscarriages of justice and works on behalf of those
incarcerated to try to find out what really happened.
“What she, (Tess), didn’t expect was for her past to come hurtling towards her, slamming into her like a high-speed train and railing her thoughts, her life, in the way it has”.
Tess Gilroy - 40ish - has worked with criminals her entire life. She knows what makes them tick from the early days as a probation officer. A pro- experienced - in other words.
She’s the only paid employee at Charity of Innocence UK.
Avril Hughes is new with Innocence UK....and ‘green’. Avril is 25...assigned to follow Tess around everywhere and learn from the best. She’s kinda adorable in her annoying chatterbox way.
Tess and Avril take on the investigation of *Carrie Kamara*.
Carrie has been in Styal Women’s Prison, for three years - of a fifteen year sentence - accused of killing her husband’s lover: Ella Muir.
Carrie’s blood was found inside Ellis house but she swears she never went inside.
It’s possible that the evidence presented by the prosecution in court wasn’t accurate… And that’s what Tess - and her apprentice- Avril need to find out.
The psychiatrist working for the prosecution had claimed Carrie was a high functioning psychopath.
Carrie worried upon entry to Styal Prison how this would affect each prisoners view of her. She worried they would knock her out.
But in actuality, Carrie experienced camaraderie with the other women in prison.
Carrie lived for phone calls and visits from her daughter Mia and her new grandbaby, Phoebe. Carrie was worried and panicked for her daughter, Mia. They were close- entangled together - unbearable for either of them to be separated.
As for Carrie’s husband, Pete.... she didn’t give a rats ass about him. Mia didn’t think much of her father either. Carrie Knew Pete had affairs with women. She accepted it. She simply asked that he didn’t flaunt his affairs around town.
With Morecambe being the small town that it was ....Carrie didn’t like the community and or Mia watching Pete and Ella’s shenanigans in public.
Carrie went to see Ella at her house. She asked if she would cool the public displays. It wasn’t helpful to their daughter, Mia.
Apparently- Ella agreed. All was done and said cordially. In fact ....Ella heard Carrie - so well - that she herself was quoted saying that she was done sneaking off with married men.
So.....the question to ask.... “why would Carrie kill Ella?”.....”wouldn’t she have too much to risk?” ....”like leaving Mia?”
Tess’s investigation wasn’t a piece of cake in any shape or form. One minute she ( and we the readers), think Carrie is Innocent- and the next minute guilty.
Several other people are investigated. Ella’s mother, Sandra.....her brother, Kyle...etc.
We meet DI Gillian Frain....late 30’s. She was a senior investigating officer when Ella Muir was murdered. Tess wants to see the forensic reports from Frain.
Tess wants to know if tapings were done - if fibres were taken from both the victims clothes and the suspects clothes at the time of the investigation to establish whether they were in contact with each other the day of Ella’s murder.
If Carrie was convicted by omission of evidence- she was definitely sent to prison as an innocent person.
And that’s what Tess needs to find out....( and she will - but not without an endless ruthless fight).....
But...something else is going on in this story.....BESIDES painful secrets Tess is dealing with....( which makes Tess a beautifully flawed character).....
Haunting ethical questions are raised by the novels ending.
Personally - I was left feeling goodness prevails. Paula Daly’s effort to do justice - aesthetic and moral - to the victims felt bold and honorable to me.
What more to say? I simply adore Paula Daly’s murder mystery- thrillers ( not graphic-slashers) .... but it’s the emotional scope that is larger and more complex which resonates with me.
Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! I Love Paula Daly....❤️
Thank you Grove Atlantic ....Netgalley....Edelweiss....( always appreciate a wonderful advance copy of a book I really want to read-ASAP).... and congrats to Paula!!
August 25, 2019
Having read and loved several of Paula Daly’s other books, whenever she has a new one I cannot wait to get my hands on it!!
Tess Gilroy works for the charity Innocence UK, an organisation that works at overturning wrongful convictions.
Tess’s new case is Carrie Kanara who is married to Pete and they have a daughter Mia. Carrie has served three years in prison for killing her husband’s lover Ella, who was repeatedly stabbed. There are now doubts of Carrie’s conviction.
Tess and her new employee Avril delve into previous evidence and interview witnesses, as the case builds Tess believes Cassie is innocent but needs the proof.
Tess returns to Morecambe, her childhood home that she has not visited for twenty six years, to investigate the case.
Paula Daly has a way of writing that keeps you hooked and is very descriptive in bringing her characters to life.
There is a very clever twist where Tess’s private life collides with a potential witness and we discover what happened to make Tess so cynical and afraid to settle down.
Don’t miss out on this truly addictive story. There are twists galore and an unpredictable ending that made me gasp out loud!!
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review.
Tess Gilroy works for the charity Innocence UK, an organisation that works at overturning wrongful convictions.
Tess’s new case is Carrie Kanara who is married to Pete and they have a daughter Mia. Carrie has served three years in prison for killing her husband’s lover Ella, who was repeatedly stabbed. There are now doubts of Carrie’s conviction.
Tess and her new employee Avril delve into previous evidence and interview witnesses, as the case builds Tess believes Cassie is innocent but needs the proof.
Tess returns to Morecambe, her childhood home that she has not visited for twenty six years, to investigate the case.
Paula Daly has a way of writing that keeps you hooked and is very descriptive in bringing her characters to life.
There is a very clever twist where Tess’s private life collides with a potential witness and we discover what happened to make Tess so cynical and afraid to settle down.
Don’t miss out on this truly addictive story. There are twists galore and an unpredictable ending that made me gasp out loud!!
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review.
August 14, 2019
Thanks to Netgalley and Grove Atlantic for a digital galley in exchange for an honest review.
Did you hear? For 2.5 hours today, the Earth stopped moving and it's all Paula Daly's fault. What promises to be an instant bestseller, Clear My Name focuses on Innocence UK employee, Tess Gilroy, and her team's efforts to prove that mother and grandmother, Carrie Kamera was wrongly convicted. As the narrative switches between Tess and Carrie, it's anyone's guess as to how the story will end.
I was completely riveted to this story and it's definitely a contender for favorite book of 2019.
Goodreads review published 07/08/19
Publication Date. 10 /09/19
Did you hear? For 2.5 hours today, the Earth stopped moving and it's all Paula Daly's fault. What promises to be an instant bestseller, Clear My Name focuses on Innocence UK employee, Tess Gilroy, and her team's efforts to prove that mother and grandmother, Carrie Kamera was wrongly convicted. As the narrative switches between Tess and Carrie, it's anyone's guess as to how the story will end.
I was completely riveted to this story and it's definitely a contender for favorite book of 2019.
Goodreads review published 07/08/19
Publication Date. 10 /09/19
July 24, 2019
Paula Daly writes in her own unique style and her way of writing ( in previous books ) can make the most mundane of things and the most ‘normal’ of human behaviour fascinating,she also adds almost random descriptive sentences into a paragraph that whilst have nothing to do with the story are a part of whats happening in the ‘environment’ we are in ( as readers ) and enhance the story and bring something very special to the skill of writing, this continues in this book
And what a book!
Tess works for Innocence UK, an organisation that takes on miscarriages of justice, we are led through Carrie’s case, accused of killing her husbands lover, the facts don’t add up, she says she is innocent, her daughter Mia backs her up, Tess isn’t 100% convinced so with her new trainee she looks into every aspect of the case to make her decision, a decision that could see Carrie’s case go to the Courts of Justice
It is truly immersive to be brought into this world and be in Tess’s mind as she uncovers the ‘real’ story
But is it the true story? Is anyone telling the truth?
I was tense as the decision was given and more than that am saying zilch on what happens next......
Tess is ace, her rather dour outlook on life is wonderful and humorous at times, she is no busybody goody two shoes, far from it, yet we find out there is reason for this, slotted really well into the story it makes a real ‘second burner’ to the main event
All the characters are potent and realistically written and as we all are, subject to change in various situations
It was good to read about Morecambe, a town I have not been to for decades and that brought great childhood memories racing back
A creative book, much thought given in the writing, much to think about as a reader
Outstanding
10/10 5 Stars
July 5, 2019
Clear My Name by Paula Daly was a thriller that I did not want to put down.
Tess who works as an investigator for a charity called Innocence UK, helps people who claim that they have been wrongfully convicted of a crime.
She is investigating a case where a woman was convicted of killing her husbands mistress. Tess believes that the woman is innocent and is looking for evidence to prove her case.
There was plenty of twist and surprises to keep me reading.
Tess was an interesting character. I really enjoyed this story.
I'm a big fan of Paula Daly and can't wait for her next book.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House UK, Transworld Publishers for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.
Tess who works as an investigator for a charity called Innocence UK, helps people who claim that they have been wrongfully convicted of a crime.
She is investigating a case where a woman was convicted of killing her husbands mistress. Tess believes that the woman is innocent and is looking for evidence to prove her case.
There was plenty of twist and surprises to keep me reading.
Tess was an interesting character. I really enjoyed this story.
I'm a big fan of Paula Daly and can't wait for her next book.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House UK, Transworld Publishers for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.
July 31, 2019
This was one heck of a ride, a brilliant book by author Paula Daly. Life is not fair, and miscarriage of justice occurs.
When Tess from InnocenceUK took up Carrie's case who was languishing in prison, three years into her fifteen, events from both their lives come to light. Carrie had been convicted for killing her husband's lover. The entire book was the unfolding of clues and witnesses previously in hiding.
Paula Daly is one of my favorite authors, and this book proved me right again. There was a subtle excitement from the beginning of the story that built up as the pages turned. The entire story had me questioning the accused. What was she hiding? Where was the desperation coming from? There was a sense of games being played behind the curtains. But till the very end, I didn't know who was pulling the strings to the story.
Paula's characters were not shown black or white. They had so many shades of gray that it became difficult to judge them. Tess, the main character, showed the fortitude and patience to seive through all the clues. Her own life was in shambles. At one point, Tess and Carrie, the lawyer and the accused, had their lives intersected. It was interesting to see how these subplots unfurled in the main canvas of the story.
This book made me forget my grief for those few hours. The tension filled scenes, the slow rise of adrenaline, the need to get to the finish line, the feeling of being punched by the last chapter had me smiling right through the book. This book had it all, and that's why I love thrillers!!
When Tess from InnocenceUK took up Carrie's case who was languishing in prison, three years into her fifteen, events from both their lives come to light. Carrie had been convicted for killing her husband's lover. The entire book was the unfolding of clues and witnesses previously in hiding.
Paula Daly is one of my favorite authors, and this book proved me right again. There was a subtle excitement from the beginning of the story that built up as the pages turned. The entire story had me questioning the accused. What was she hiding? Where was the desperation coming from? There was a sense of games being played behind the curtains. But till the very end, I didn't know who was pulling the strings to the story.
Paula's characters were not shown black or white. They had so many shades of gray that it became difficult to judge them. Tess, the main character, showed the fortitude and patience to seive through all the clues. Her own life was in shambles. At one point, Tess and Carrie, the lawyer and the accused, had their lives intersected. It was interesting to see how these subplots unfurled in the main canvas of the story.
This book made me forget my grief for those few hours. The tension filled scenes, the slow rise of adrenaline, the need to get to the finish line, the feeling of being punched by the last chapter had me smiling right through the book. This book had it all, and that's why I love thrillers!!
September 18, 2019
Gripping, intense, and tricky!
In this latest novel by Daly, Clear My Name, Tess Gilroy chief investigator for Innocence UK heads back to her hometown of Morecambe, England where she finds herself not only investigating the possible wrongful conviction of Carrie Kamara in the stabbing of her husband’s mistress but also having to confront her own past that’s littered with secrets and heartbreak.
The prose is tight and direct. The characters are meticulous, troubled, and multilayered. And the plot is a compelling tale full of deduction, duplicity, manipulation, infidelity, obsession, anger, hatred, injustice, violence, and murder.
Overall, Clear My Name is a sophisticated, unnerving, gritty read that has just enough twists, suspense, in-depth character development, and forensic analysis to keep you intrigued from start to finish.
Thank you to Publishers Group Canada for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
In this latest novel by Daly, Clear My Name, Tess Gilroy chief investigator for Innocence UK heads back to her hometown of Morecambe, England where she finds herself not only investigating the possible wrongful conviction of Carrie Kamara in the stabbing of her husband’s mistress but also having to confront her own past that’s littered with secrets and heartbreak.
The prose is tight and direct. The characters are meticulous, troubled, and multilayered. And the plot is a compelling tale full of deduction, duplicity, manipulation, infidelity, obsession, anger, hatred, injustice, violence, and murder.
Overall, Clear My Name is a sophisticated, unnerving, gritty read that has just enough twists, suspense, in-depth character development, and forensic analysis to keep you intrigued from start to finish.
Thank you to Publishers Group Canada for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
August 26, 2019
I banged through Clear My Name in record time even for me, I just couldn’t stop reading it once started so it’s a good job I had a day off.
This is another tense page turner from Paula Daly who has an intuitive eye for character and setting, always keeping things unexpected and plotting everything perfectly to suck you in then spit you out the other side slightly dazed looking.
I am a fan of stories featuring possibly innocent inmates and this one was beautifully done, with lots of nuance and excellent twisty moments- I really didn’t know where it would end up, the solution when it came was terrific – I often overall judge a novel by its pay off and this one was hugely satisfying.
Let’s hope for more tv adaptations is all I can say. And of course for lots more novels like this one.
Loved it. Highly Recommended.
This is another tense page turner from Paula Daly who has an intuitive eye for character and setting, always keeping things unexpected and plotting everything perfectly to suck you in then spit you out the other side slightly dazed looking.
I am a fan of stories featuring possibly innocent inmates and this one was beautifully done, with lots of nuance and excellent twisty moments- I really didn’t know where it would end up, the solution when it came was terrific – I often overall judge a novel by its pay off and this one was hugely satisfying.
Let’s hope for more tv adaptations is all I can say. And of course for lots more novels like this one.
Loved it. Highly Recommended.
December 29, 2019
(3.5 rounded up.) My favorite Paula Daly book yet!! Certain aspects were kind of (extremely) far fetched.. but the story was good so I just relaxed & enjoyed the ride. Great ending too! Would recommend for someone looking for an easy, fun read.. (is it bad to call these thrillers “fun?”🤔) You know what I mean though.. Perhaps not 1 you’ll always remember, but totally enjoyable!
August 24, 2019
What do you think is worse: a) someone getting away with a crime they have committed, or b) someone getting wrongfully convicted for a crime they didn’t commit? According to Paula Daly, the answer a majority of the public voted for, was b. Yes, there are few things scarier than living out your days in jail when you are completely innocent, a hapless victim of a shoddy investigation and the justice system, framed for murder, unjustly convicted by a jury of 12 who were eager to get back to their own lives. Perhaps this is one of the reasons that makes Daly’s latest novel so compelling, because she confronts us with this very possibility – that Carrie Kamara, serving a life sentence in jail for the murder of her husband’s lover, is indeed innocent.
I’m not familiar with the British justice system, but seeing that our is based on it, I am guessing its cogs turn very similarly to ours, and once a case has been presented to the jury for a verdict it takes a lot to overturn it. If you are the person rotting in jail, there would seem to be little hope of ever finding someone who believes in your innocence, let alone one prepared to fight for it. This is where Tess Gilroy comes in. Tess works for Innocence UK, and organisation standing up and fighting for victims of the criminal justice system, people who have been wrongfully convicted of crimes. It’s lucky for Carrie that so far only male clients have been represented by the organisation, which is trying to level the scales, otherwise her case may never have caught their attention. Once Tess looks closely at the evidence, she believes that Carrie could indeed be innocent – the difficult part will be finding proof.
CLEAR MY NAME was one of those books where I instantly warmed to the characters and felt invested in their fates. Tess, who seems like a ruthless, no-nonsense investigator and yet has a past that still haunts her; Avril, the newly appointed trainee who is shadowing Tess to learn from her experience, and whose innocent belief in people makes a refreshing difference from her older counterpart; Carrie, convicted of murder, who would have every motive to kill her husband’s lover and yet still proclaims her innocence. Then there are the nasty characters I loved to hate (every book needs those, too) like Pete, Carrie’s unfaithful and conceited husband (why did she ever stay with him?).
As with her previous books, I loved Daly’s writing style, which immediately drew me into the story and brought it to life for me. Daly has a keen eye for human behaviour, which lends life to each and every one of her characters and created suspense as they were set on their collision course on their search for truth – or to keep the truth hidden. I especially loved Tess and Avril and have secret hopes that we may see them back in future books? Maybe? Hopefully? As the two very different women work together to find new clues and solve the mystery, their own secret hopes, dreams and demons brought a depth to the story lacking in many other mysteries.
I picked up CLEAR MY NAME in the afternoon and read much too late into the night because I could not put it down before finding out “just one more clue”. And although I was not totally fond of the way things played out, it certainly took me by surprise.
All in all, CLEAR MY NAME was a compelling and original thriller with the high quality writing we usually see in Paula Daly’s novels and characters that got under my skin and who I would love to see back in future novels. It was entertaining and intriguing, so I recommend allowing time to get totally immersed, as you will be loathe to put it down once you start reading. I enjoyed it very much and look forward to see what Daly comes up with in her next book.
Thank you to Netgalley and Random House UK for the free electronic copy of this novel and for giving me the opportunity to provide an honest review.
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I’m not familiar with the British justice system, but seeing that our is based on it, I am guessing its cogs turn very similarly to ours, and once a case has been presented to the jury for a verdict it takes a lot to overturn it. If you are the person rotting in jail, there would seem to be little hope of ever finding someone who believes in your innocence, let alone one prepared to fight for it. This is where Tess Gilroy comes in. Tess works for Innocence UK, and organisation standing up and fighting for victims of the criminal justice system, people who have been wrongfully convicted of crimes. It’s lucky for Carrie that so far only male clients have been represented by the organisation, which is trying to level the scales, otherwise her case may never have caught their attention. Once Tess looks closely at the evidence, she believes that Carrie could indeed be innocent – the difficult part will be finding proof.
CLEAR MY NAME was one of those books where I instantly warmed to the characters and felt invested in their fates. Tess, who seems like a ruthless, no-nonsense investigator and yet has a past that still haunts her; Avril, the newly appointed trainee who is shadowing Tess to learn from her experience, and whose innocent belief in people makes a refreshing difference from her older counterpart; Carrie, convicted of murder, who would have every motive to kill her husband’s lover and yet still proclaims her innocence. Then there are the nasty characters I loved to hate (every book needs those, too) like Pete, Carrie’s unfaithful and conceited husband (why did she ever stay with him?).
As with her previous books, I loved Daly’s writing style, which immediately drew me into the story and brought it to life for me. Daly has a keen eye for human behaviour, which lends life to each and every one of her characters and created suspense as they were set on their collision course on their search for truth – or to keep the truth hidden. I especially loved Tess and Avril and have secret hopes that we may see them back in future books? Maybe? Hopefully? As the two very different women work together to find new clues and solve the mystery, their own secret hopes, dreams and demons brought a depth to the story lacking in many other mysteries.
I picked up CLEAR MY NAME in the afternoon and read much too late into the night because I could not put it down before finding out “just one more clue”. And although I was not totally fond of the way things played out, it certainly took me by surprise.
All in all, CLEAR MY NAME was a compelling and original thriller with the high quality writing we usually see in Paula Daly’s novels and characters that got under my skin and who I would love to see back in future novels. It was entertaining and intriguing, so I recommend allowing time to get totally immersed, as you will be loathe to put it down once you start reading. I enjoyed it very much and look forward to see what Daly comes up with in her next book.
Thank you to Netgalley and Random House UK for the free electronic copy of this novel and for giving me the opportunity to provide an honest review.
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September 9, 2019
This book was really good. It was a simple and easy read and was thoroughly enjoyable. I didn’t particularly like any of the characters but that didn’t change the book for me. It keeps you guessing and throughout and it had me hooked. I can’t wait to read more from this author and I definitely recommend this book.
August 2, 2019
Carrie has always denied that she brutally murdered her husband's lover Ella. She denied it when they arrested her,when they put her in front of a jury,and when they sent her to prison.
She is now three years into a fifteen year sentence and she is still insisting that she is innocent.
Then suddenly Carrie is given hope when her case is taken on by Innocence UK,a charity that takes on alleged miscarriages of justice.
Tess Gilroy is asked to take on Carrie's case but as Tess digs deeper,she begins to realise that if she is going to help this woman,then Tess must risk uncovering the secrets that she has struggled a lifetime to hide.
Clear My Name is set in Morecambe,Lancashire,a place that I have not personally ever visited. The chapters alternate between Tess and Carrie and are set in the present day and 4 and 5 years previously.
At the beginning of the case,Tess is not very pleased when she is told that she will be being shadowed by a new member of the team Avril Hughes. Tess normally likes to work alone and therefore for a while she is not very nice to quiet,inexperienced Avril but as time passes it is lovely to witness their relationship develop into a close friendship . Tess is feisty,stubborn and very dedicated to her job but why does this case affect her more than all her previous cases. Why is she prepared to take more risks than she normally does,risks that end up endangering both Tess's and Avril's lives. And why does Tess keep getting the feeling that she is being followed.
During Carrie's chapters,as well as following her story in the present day,we are also taken into the past and given a insight into her relashionship with her obnoxious husband Pete and their daughter Mia and into the events leading up to Ella's murder. The way that Carrie was treated by the police,especially during her panic attack was disturbing,chilling and frankly rather scary. But was she innocent as she claimed or was she a cunning,manipulative killer?
Paula Dayl's books are always extremely well written and Clear My Name is no exception. It has twists and turns,believable,vivid characters and a tight plot that keeps the reader guessing and frantically turning the pages. I would love to read more miscarriages of justice thrillers featuring Tess and Avril. Enthralling,thought-provoking and gripping. Very highly recommended.
Many thanks to Emma Welton and Transworld books for a arc of this book in exchange for a honest review and for giving me the opportunity to have a stop on the Blog tour
She is now three years into a fifteen year sentence and she is still insisting that she is innocent.
Then suddenly Carrie is given hope when her case is taken on by Innocence UK,a charity that takes on alleged miscarriages of justice.
Tess Gilroy is asked to take on Carrie's case but as Tess digs deeper,she begins to realise that if she is going to help this woman,then Tess must risk uncovering the secrets that she has struggled a lifetime to hide.
Clear My Name is set in Morecambe,Lancashire,a place that I have not personally ever visited. The chapters alternate between Tess and Carrie and are set in the present day and 4 and 5 years previously.
At the beginning of the case,Tess is not very pleased when she is told that she will be being shadowed by a new member of the team Avril Hughes. Tess normally likes to work alone and therefore for a while she is not very nice to quiet,inexperienced Avril but as time passes it is lovely to witness their relationship develop into a close friendship . Tess is feisty,stubborn and very dedicated to her job but why does this case affect her more than all her previous cases. Why is she prepared to take more risks than she normally does,risks that end up endangering both Tess's and Avril's lives. And why does Tess keep getting the feeling that she is being followed.
During Carrie's chapters,as well as following her story in the present day,we are also taken into the past and given a insight into her relashionship with her obnoxious husband Pete and their daughter Mia and into the events leading up to Ella's murder. The way that Carrie was treated by the police,especially during her panic attack was disturbing,chilling and frankly rather scary. But was she innocent as she claimed or was she a cunning,manipulative killer?
Paula Dayl's books are always extremely well written and Clear My Name is no exception. It has twists and turns,believable,vivid characters and a tight plot that keeps the reader guessing and frantically turning the pages. I would love to read more miscarriages of justice thrillers featuring Tess and Avril. Enthralling,thought-provoking and gripping. Very highly recommended.
Many thanks to Emma Welton and Transworld books for a arc of this book in exchange for a honest review and for giving me the opportunity to have a stop on the Blog tour
September 8, 2019
Clear My Name by Paula Daly is at it's heart exactly as the title suggests. It's an effort by one woman to clear the name of another. Beneath this, not too far from the surface, it's an exploration of mother-daughter relationships and the lengths mothers will go to in order to protect their children.
Tess Gilroy is paid to lead a team of volunteer experts at the charity Innocence UK where they are tasked with overturning wrongful convictions. Tess and her team have begun investigating the case of Cassie Kanara who was found guilty of murdering her husbands lover despite the evidence being flimsy at best. More than anything it seems, Cassie wants to be freed so she can be able to support her daughter Mia. Throughout the investigation we are provided with insights into the lives of both Tess and Cassie. As Tess sees the devotion Cassie has for daughter Mia she is forced to face her owns demons. As a young girl Tess lost her own mother and felt cast adrift. Having a baby and creating her own family, someone to love, seemed like a great solution but it was so much more difficult than she ever anticipated. When suicide began to feel like an option, when she felt like a danger to her own baby she gave up her newborn for adoption and has spent the best part of three decades running from her decision.
As a domestic drama with a bit of suspense it was a very readable story. It felt like it would be a story with a twist and I kept looking for one, guessing at what it might be. I was way off target and the twist was a gotcha for me (that's a good thing). I'll reserve my judgement on whether the twist was in keeping with these characters but I didn't overthink it and simply went for the ride.
Thanks to the author, Grove Atlantic and NetGalley for the opportunity of reading this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.
3.5 stars on Goodreads.
Tess Gilroy is paid to lead a team of volunteer experts at the charity Innocence UK where they are tasked with overturning wrongful convictions. Tess and her team have begun investigating the case of Cassie Kanara who was found guilty of murdering her husbands lover despite the evidence being flimsy at best. More than anything it seems, Cassie wants to be freed so she can be able to support her daughter Mia. Throughout the investigation we are provided with insights into the lives of both Tess and Cassie. As Tess sees the devotion Cassie has for daughter Mia she is forced to face her owns demons. As a young girl Tess lost her own mother and felt cast adrift. Having a baby and creating her own family, someone to love, seemed like a great solution but it was so much more difficult than she ever anticipated. When suicide began to feel like an option, when she felt like a danger to her own baby she gave up her newborn for adoption and has spent the best part of three decades running from her decision.
As a domestic drama with a bit of suspense it was a very readable story. It felt like it would be a story with a twist and I kept looking for one, guessing at what it might be. I was way off target and the twist was a gotcha for me (that's a good thing). I'll reserve my judgement on whether the twist was in keeping with these characters but I didn't overthink it and simply went for the ride.
Thanks to the author, Grove Atlantic and NetGalley for the opportunity of reading this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.
3.5 stars on Goodreads.
October 18, 2021
Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Contemporary
Publication Date: August 8, 2019
Carrie had been convicted for killing her husband’s lover. Now she’s three years into her fifteen-year sentence, gradually losing hope and separated from her pregnant daughter, but she is still maintaining her innocence.
Tess and Avril from InnocenceUK takes up Carrie’s case. Can they overturn wrongful conviction when all the evidences was against Carrie? Or was the police more interested in closing the case and convicting someone than properly investigating all the clues and evidence?
Another thriller with unreliable and unlikeable characters. Tess fight for people who are wrongfully in prison but her own personal life is a mess and needs some cleanup. TBH I was turned off by Tess when I learned that
Despite having issues with some choices characters make in this story, it was good story that was thought-provoking and had me guessing. There were surprises, twists and turns. I also like that author didn't demonize prisons but showed that people there can be normal and even kind towards each other.
So did Carrie kill her husband's lover?
Can they clear her name?
Read and find out!
Publication Date: August 8, 2019
Carrie had been convicted for killing her husband’s lover. Now she’s three years into her fifteen-year sentence, gradually losing hope and separated from her pregnant daughter, but she is still maintaining her innocence.
Tess and Avril from InnocenceUK takes up Carrie’s case. Can they overturn wrongful conviction when all the evidences was against Carrie? Or was the police more interested in closing the case and convicting someone than properly investigating all the clues and evidence?
Another thriller with unreliable and unlikeable characters. Tess fight for people who are wrongfully in prison but her own personal life is a mess and needs some cleanup. TBH I was turned off by Tess when I learned that
Despite having issues with some choices characters make in this story, it was good story that was thought-provoking and had me guessing. There were surprises, twists and turns. I also like that author didn't demonize prisons but showed that people there can be normal and even kind towards each other.
So did Carrie kill her husband's lover?
Can they clear her name?
Read and find out!
September 4, 2019
You can read all my review on Blog - Books Teacup and Reviews
Clear my Name was Crime Thriller, a suspenseful novel that revolved around Tess and Carrie. Carrie spending her 4th year in prison convicted of murder and Tess trying to clear her name. It was about mother-daughter relationship, betrayal, imperfections of human beings, guilt, lies, mistakes made in life, and suffering and turmoil of being alone, away from loved ones.
Tess was as permanent employee of Innocence UK who investigated cases, looked into matters where police failed to and tried to save her client. She had many sides. She was honest, upright, no-nonsense kind, but her personal life was messed up. She had everything job she was good at, money, success but she lived lonely life, afraid to commit to anyone, she felt she didn’t deserve to be in someone life, but why? That why, created a mysterious picture of her. She was flawed, made mistakes in life, and had secrets. But her style was impressive.
Characters-
Avril was cute. She too was flawed, she was shy in the beginning but turned out clever and strong eventually. Duo of Avril and Tess was perfect. They brought out best in each other.
Carrie was clever woman, filled with emotions, feelings and lots of love for her daughter that made her to live unhappy married life, remain under one roof with a philandering husband and after being accused of murder tried to clear her name by contacting Innocence UK so that she can be with her daughter who needed her. She was unreliable but at the same time it was hard to decide if she was innocent or not. She was amazing character and I liked to read her life story.
All characters were developed, flawed and so very interesting.
What I liked-
Writing was gripping and flawless. The description of murder, characters, evidence, police procedure, and investigation was well presented. Story was third person narrative told in present and past. Present scenario was about the case investigation, Tess’s life and her story and how characters related to case felt or were going through while the past told Carrie’s story, her relation with her husband and daughter, her daughter’s mental health issues and what she did in life to make her feel safe, day of her arrest and what happened then on.
The plot was clever. I liked the theme miscarriage of justice how Innocence UK saves innocents from life long suffering of these miscarriages by overturning wrongful convictions. I was surprised to read how many factors affected the cases- lousy police work, missing evidence, lab blunders, and forensic screw ups -and decided the life of a person weather person is culprit or victim or someone totally innocent.
Book started with introduction of Tess, Innocence UK, and its advisory panel, why they were considering Carrie’s case, the case details and how Tess will work on case with her trainee Averi on Carrie’s case. It was all so interesting hooked me instantly to the book.
Whole book was around one question, was Carrie innocent? Can Tess clear her name with no other suspect and with all evidences against her? And then there were other mysteries, a car following Tess, her past life catching up as soon as she set foot in Morecambe to investigate Carrie’s case, what happened in Tess ‘s life, from what she was running away and why she never allowed anyone to love her back.
It was not usual thriller. Story progressed slow and steady. From the very beginning you get this feeling, something is amiss in this case, things were not adding up. Carrie felt unreliable, the feeling of either she was lying or holding something back was always there. What baffled me most was, Carrie was living with her husband even though she knew he was unfaithful. Mia also felt unreliable. I still couldn’t figure out if she really was anxious person.
Events took interesting turn when Tess got a letter from her solicitor. I thought all kind of scenario, made many theories, why she was staying away from her hometown but that letter was out-of-box. Investigation was interesting, some evidences going in favor of Carrie while others against her and then there were dead end.
Suspense was wonderful. Author did awesome job with characters and mystery. It kept me flipping the pages until last chapter, until I knew who the murderer was, until I knew what Tess’ story was. It was shocking to read the revelation. I kept thinking what would I do if I was in Tess’ place, would I have done the same, wouldn’t anybody come forward and help, and more shocking was to read why killer murdered Ella and what happened in the end. It was all so well thought and well written.
Overall, it was gripping, suspenseful, thought-provoking mystery thriller with realistic characters and clever plot. I would love to read other books by author.
*** Note: I received digital copy from the publisher via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. ***
Clear my Name was Crime Thriller, a suspenseful novel that revolved around Tess and Carrie. Carrie spending her 4th year in prison convicted of murder and Tess trying to clear her name. It was about mother-daughter relationship, betrayal, imperfections of human beings, guilt, lies, mistakes made in life, and suffering and turmoil of being alone, away from loved ones.
Tess was as permanent employee of Innocence UK who investigated cases, looked into matters where police failed to and tried to save her client. She had many sides. She was honest, upright, no-nonsense kind, but her personal life was messed up. She had everything job she was good at, money, success but she lived lonely life, afraid to commit to anyone, she felt she didn’t deserve to be in someone life, but why? That why, created a mysterious picture of her. She was flawed, made mistakes in life, and had secrets. But her style was impressive.
Characters-
Avril was cute. She too was flawed, she was shy in the beginning but turned out clever and strong eventually. Duo of Avril and Tess was perfect. They brought out best in each other.
Carrie was clever woman, filled with emotions, feelings and lots of love for her daughter that made her to live unhappy married life, remain under one roof with a philandering husband and after being accused of murder tried to clear her name by contacting Innocence UK so that she can be with her daughter who needed her. She was unreliable but at the same time it was hard to decide if she was innocent or not. She was amazing character and I liked to read her life story.
All characters were developed, flawed and so very interesting.
What I liked-
Writing was gripping and flawless. The description of murder, characters, evidence, police procedure, and investigation was well presented. Story was third person narrative told in present and past. Present scenario was about the case investigation, Tess’s life and her story and how characters related to case felt or were going through while the past told Carrie’s story, her relation with her husband and daughter, her daughter’s mental health issues and what she did in life to make her feel safe, day of her arrest and what happened then on.
The plot was clever. I liked the theme miscarriage of justice how Innocence UK saves innocents from life long suffering of these miscarriages by overturning wrongful convictions. I was surprised to read how many factors affected the cases- lousy police work, missing evidence, lab blunders, and forensic screw ups -and decided the life of a person weather person is culprit or victim or someone totally innocent.
Book started with introduction of Tess, Innocence UK, and its advisory panel, why they were considering Carrie’s case, the case details and how Tess will work on case with her trainee Averi on Carrie’s case. It was all so interesting hooked me instantly to the book.
Whole book was around one question, was Carrie innocent? Can Tess clear her name with no other suspect and with all evidences against her? And then there were other mysteries, a car following Tess, her past life catching up as soon as she set foot in Morecambe to investigate Carrie’s case, what happened in Tess ‘s life, from what she was running away and why she never allowed anyone to love her back.
It was not usual thriller. Story progressed slow and steady. From the very beginning you get this feeling, something is amiss in this case, things were not adding up. Carrie felt unreliable, the feeling of either she was lying or holding something back was always there. What baffled me most was, Carrie was living with her husband even though she knew he was unfaithful. Mia also felt unreliable. I still couldn’t figure out if she really was anxious person.
Events took interesting turn when Tess got a letter from her solicitor. I thought all kind of scenario, made many theories, why she was staying away from her hometown but that letter was out-of-box. Investigation was interesting, some evidences going in favor of Carrie while others against her and then there were dead end.
Suspense was wonderful. Author did awesome job with characters and mystery. It kept me flipping the pages until last chapter, until I knew who the murderer was, until I knew what Tess’ story was. It was shocking to read the revelation. I kept thinking what would I do if I was in Tess’ place, would I have done the same, wouldn’t anybody come forward and help, and more shocking was to read why killer murdered Ella and what happened in the end. It was all so well thought and well written.
Overall, it was gripping, suspenseful, thought-provoking mystery thriller with realistic characters and clever plot. I would love to read other books by author.
*** Note: I received digital copy from the publisher via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review. ***
August 6, 2019
Carrie has been found guilty of murdering her husband’s mistress and is currently three years into a fifteen year sentence. But Carrie has always maintained her innocence. Now her case has come to the attention of Innocence UK, a charity that devotes itself to putting right alleged miscarriages of justice. When Tess is asked to take on Carrie’s case, she realises she may need to face up to things she’s kept hidden for years.
Right from the start, I was hooked on the intriguing premises of Clear My Name. It’s a murder mystery but it’s also a cold case and I absolutely love those. For once it’s not being investigated by a detective or a journalist though, which I found immensely refreshing, even if the intent remains the same. The reader is right there with the team, going back to look at the evidence, talking to potential witnesses and trying to determine if there is even a case here.
This isn’t your fast-paced, action-packed thriller. Clear My Name is relatively slow and extremely character-driven but I found it utterly compelling nonetheless. I couldn’t at all figure out whether Carrie was guilty of this crime or not and could quite easily relate to the frustration Tess and her team went through when it seemed there were nothing but dead ends along the way.
These characters are flawed and in Carrie’s case, especially, I had a hard time figuring out if she was even reliable. But there is more than meets the eye and some of it is quite thought-provoking. There is one question in particular that has stayed with me, which I’m still mulling over in my head. Is it worse to have a guilty person walking the streets or to have an innocent one behind bars? I do so love it when an author makes me think.
I thoroughly enjoyed Clear My Name. It’s suspenseful, gripping and I had a hard time putting this one down, desperate to get to the conclusion. Throw in a rather shocking, and again thought-provoking, ending and you have a well-plotted and twisty story that kept me glued to the pages. I may even go as far as to say this could quite possibly be my favourite Paula Daly book yet.
Right from the start, I was hooked on the intriguing premises of Clear My Name. It’s a murder mystery but it’s also a cold case and I absolutely love those. For once it’s not being investigated by a detective or a journalist though, which I found immensely refreshing, even if the intent remains the same. The reader is right there with the team, going back to look at the evidence, talking to potential witnesses and trying to determine if there is even a case here.
This isn’t your fast-paced, action-packed thriller. Clear My Name is relatively slow and extremely character-driven but I found it utterly compelling nonetheless. I couldn’t at all figure out whether Carrie was guilty of this crime or not and could quite easily relate to the frustration Tess and her team went through when it seemed there were nothing but dead ends along the way.
These characters are flawed and in Carrie’s case, especially, I had a hard time figuring out if she was even reliable. But there is more than meets the eye and some of it is quite thought-provoking. There is one question in particular that has stayed with me, which I’m still mulling over in my head. Is it worse to have a guilty person walking the streets or to have an innocent one behind bars? I do so love it when an author makes me think.
I thoroughly enjoyed Clear My Name. It’s suspenseful, gripping and I had a hard time putting this one down, desperate to get to the conclusion. Throw in a rather shocking, and again thought-provoking, ending and you have a well-plotted and twisty story that kept me glued to the pages. I may even go as far as to say this could quite possibly be my favourite Paula Daly book yet.
August 3, 2019
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Clear My Name is a fantastic read, mixing excellent writing with an intriguing premise. I absolutely loved the plot - a woman called Carrie is in prison for murdering her ex-husband's lover, and the charity Innocence UK begin to investigate to see whether Carrie is actuall innocent, having served four years of her prison sentence already. I love books that look at older cases, or investigate potential miscarriages of justice, and this ticked all the boxes.
This isn't what you'd describe as an action-packed novel; rather it is full of intrigue and mystery, and the things that take place do so within a pretty believable timeframe, something that is often lacking in books from this genre. Nothing feels hurried (apart from my reading of the book, as I absolutely raced through it!) but instead we, along with Tess and Avril, start to learn more and more about the original case as they investigate further.
This book completely sucked me in, with Paula Daly's writing keeping the level of suspense up without creating a story that is unbelievable. This is right through to the excellent characterisation, from Tess (with her own secrets and less-than-perfect decision-making, at times, in her private life) and her sparky intern Avril through to Carrie, who also seems to be hiding something... they all feel to me like realistic, interesting characters, and I would have happily read far more about all of them.
I also really enjoyed The Mistake I Made by Paula Daly, which I read a while ago, and I intend to read her other novels now too. I'm now really hoping that this will become a series featuring Tess (and Avril) as I enjoyed this one so much!
Clear My Name is a fantastic read, mixing excellent writing with an intriguing premise. I absolutely loved the plot - a woman called Carrie is in prison for murdering her ex-husband's lover, and the charity Innocence UK begin to investigate to see whether Carrie is actuall innocent, having served four years of her prison sentence already. I love books that look at older cases, or investigate potential miscarriages of justice, and this ticked all the boxes.
This isn't what you'd describe as an action-packed novel; rather it is full of intrigue and mystery, and the things that take place do so within a pretty believable timeframe, something that is often lacking in books from this genre. Nothing feels hurried (apart from my reading of the book, as I absolutely raced through it!) but instead we, along with Tess and Avril, start to learn more and more about the original case as they investigate further.
This book completely sucked me in, with Paula Daly's writing keeping the level of suspense up without creating a story that is unbelievable. This is right through to the excellent characterisation, from Tess (with her own secrets and less-than-perfect decision-making, at times, in her private life) and her sparky intern Avril through to Carrie, who also seems to be hiding something... they all feel to me like realistic, interesting characters, and I would have happily read far more about all of them.
I also really enjoyed The Mistake I Made by Paula Daly, which I read a while ago, and I intend to read her other novels now too. I'm now really hoping that this will become a series featuring Tess (and Avril) as I enjoyed this one so much!
September 9, 2019
Tess works for Innocence UK, investigating cases to try to help people who may have been wrongfully convicted. She ends up working on a case where a woman has been accused of killing her husband's lover based on DNA evidence, camera footage, and an eyewitness. It's fairly interesting to see her reexamine some of the evidence.
At the same time, she is training an inexperienced woman to do the same work as the demand for her services increases, and there is an underlying reason she keeps a low profile that is revealed as the novel goes on.
I would say this was okay but that some of the pieces didn't seem necessary while others made the ending too obvious.
Thanks to the publisher for providing early access; the book comes out September 10, 2019.
At the same time, she is training an inexperienced woman to do the same work as the demand for her services increases, and there is an underlying reason she keeps a low profile that is revealed as the novel goes on.
I would say this was okay but that some of the pieces didn't seem necessary while others made the ending too obvious.
Thanks to the publisher for providing early access; the book comes out September 10, 2019.
August 2, 2019
I absolutely loved this standalone crime thriller from Paula Daly that’s set in the town of Morecambe. Now I’ve never been to Morecambe but I’m off to Morecambe and Vice next month and I recognised some of the places I plan to go to when there, including the Midland Hotel. So immediately I felt a sense of place that involved me in this storyline. And it looks like Tess has a personal connection to Morecambe too, but it may not be as obvious as you think! Now Tess isn’t the most likeable of women to begin with. She’s quite rude about and to Avril, her trainee, who is to shadow her on the latest miscarriage of justice case for Innocence UK. Tess has also developed relationships with others that were far more complicated than expected. But she’s pretty hot on the trail of the truth and if anyone can help prove that Carrie is innocent of the charges she has been imprisoned for, its Tess!
It’s never just about the “big reveal” for me but I do love it when I have no idea where the storyline is going. At one point I was convinced that I had taken all the clues and solved the crime but I was way off track. And it’s not just about the crime solving either as Tess and her personal backstory formed a very important part of the book as well. And after my initial dislike of her character, I became much more tolerant once things became clearer about her past and I ended up really liking her. She’s certainly someone I would like to meet again in future novels.
I thoroughly enjoyed Clear My Name. It’s an addictive read with dual viewpoints so that we were able to look back at what happened to Carrie when she was arrested for the murder of her husbands girlfriend. These flashbacks provided a snapshot of Carrie before her imprisonment through her relationships with her husband and her daughter and were therefore very revealing. It’s an uncomfortable read at times and I got rather very frustrated with the actions of some of the characters but that’s always the sign of a top notch read for me!
Paula Daly has delivered a compelling and topical storyline here and I bloody loved it from start to finish! If you’ve never read any of her books before then you are missing out! And make sure you check out the ITV drama Deep Water on this month which is based on Paula’s previous books set on Lake Windermere. I’m hoping that Clear My Name will also get the same small screen treatment in the future as it would make an absolutely brilliant as a tv drama!
It’s never just about the “big reveal” for me but I do love it when I have no idea where the storyline is going. At one point I was convinced that I had taken all the clues and solved the crime but I was way off track. And it’s not just about the crime solving either as Tess and her personal backstory formed a very important part of the book as well. And after my initial dislike of her character, I became much more tolerant once things became clearer about her past and I ended up really liking her. She’s certainly someone I would like to meet again in future novels.
I thoroughly enjoyed Clear My Name. It’s an addictive read with dual viewpoints so that we were able to look back at what happened to Carrie when she was arrested for the murder of her husbands girlfriend. These flashbacks provided a snapshot of Carrie before her imprisonment through her relationships with her husband and her daughter and were therefore very revealing. It’s an uncomfortable read at times and I got rather very frustrated with the actions of some of the characters but that’s always the sign of a top notch read for me!
Paula Daly has delivered a compelling and topical storyline here and I bloody loved it from start to finish! If you’ve never read any of her books before then you are missing out! And make sure you check out the ITV drama Deep Water on this month which is based on Paula’s previous books set on Lake Windermere. I’m hoping that Clear My Name will also get the same small screen treatment in the future as it would make an absolutely brilliant as a tv drama!
January 2, 2021
Clear My Name
is the first book I've read by this author, and I went into it with an open mind since the premise was intriguing.
Tess is an investigator for a non-profit who helps people who may have been wrongly convicted of a crime.
Her next case features a woman in prison for brutally murdering her husband's lover, and the similarities to her personal life has Tess reeling from past mistakes.
I had a hard time getting into the story mostly because Tess was such a downer.
She is portrayed as cold, aloof and tough, no doubt due to her traumatic childhood. Boo hoo.
At times, it was hard to take her seriously, and believe she was a tough as nails investigator, especially when she nearly compromised her investigation due to her personal issues.
Tess acted more like a child than a middle-aged professional, and some of the things she did had me shaking my head.
I also couldn't stand Carrie, portrayed as a meek, doormat of a wife who is so wrapped up in her only child, Mia, as if to explain (and excuse) why she would continue to stay with a psychologically abusive man.
My Freudian bullshit meter was clanging like crazy!
There's a lot of lying, adultering and unhappy relationships, as in nearly everyone has self esteem issues and in a sad and fruitless partnership.
Everyone is unlikable and not in a diabolical, witty, devilish way, but in a sad sack, why am I bothering reading about people with no redeeming qualities kind of way.
The so-called twist and the final climatic scene is hard to suspend disbelief for, but I had reached the end and that's all I cared about.
Tess is an investigator for a non-profit who helps people who may have been wrongly convicted of a crime.
Her next case features a woman in prison for brutally murdering her husband's lover, and the similarities to her personal life has Tess reeling from past mistakes.
I had a hard time getting into the story mostly because Tess was such a downer.
She is portrayed as cold, aloof and tough, no doubt due to her traumatic childhood. Boo hoo.
At times, it was hard to take her seriously, and believe she was a tough as nails investigator, especially when she nearly compromised her investigation due to her personal issues.
Tess acted more like a child than a middle-aged professional, and some of the things she did had me shaking my head.
I also couldn't stand Carrie, portrayed as a meek, doormat of a wife who is so wrapped up in her only child, Mia, as if to explain (and excuse) why she would continue to stay with a psychologically abusive man.
My Freudian bullshit meter was clanging like crazy!
There's a lot of lying, adultering and unhappy relationships, as in nearly everyone has self esteem issues and in a sad and fruitless partnership.
Everyone is unlikable and not in a diabolical, witty, devilish way, but in a sad sack, why am I bothering reading about people with no redeeming qualities kind of way.
The so-called twist and the final climatic scene is hard to suspend disbelief for, but I had reached the end and that's all I cared about.
October 8, 2019
WOW!!!
This book had my emotions everywhere. What a storyline!!
This book had my emotions everywhere. What a storyline!!
September 14, 2019
Seriously could not put down this latest offering from Paula Daly - I've enjoyed all that I have read so far and was intrigued to see the TV series Deep Water, which was a combination of two of her earlier books.
In this one, Tess works for a charity organisation which takes on cases where they consider there has been a wrongful conviction, seeking release on appeal. Tess is the only paid employee of the charity so is dismayed when she finds that a young woman has also been employed to shadow her and help take the burden. Their latest case is also a bit close to home for Tess - she has to return to Morecambe, a place she has been avoiding since her teenage years for reasons which gradually are revealed through the course of the book. Their latest investigation is on behalf of Carrie, jailed for life for the murder of her husband's latest lover, despite the evidence being largely circumstantial (apart from Carrie's blood being found inside a house which she claims never to have been inside).
The characters were flawed and believable and the storyline was interesting and intriguing with a bit of a twist in the end, so gripping that I read it in just over a day - 8.5/10.
In this one, Tess works for a charity organisation which takes on cases where they consider there has been a wrongful conviction, seeking release on appeal. Tess is the only paid employee of the charity so is dismayed when she finds that a young woman has also been employed to shadow her and help take the burden. Their latest case is also a bit close to home for Tess - she has to return to Morecambe, a place she has been avoiding since her teenage years for reasons which gradually are revealed through the course of the book. Their latest investigation is on behalf of Carrie, jailed for life for the murder of her husband's latest lover, despite the evidence being largely circumstantial (apart from Carrie's blood being found inside a house which she claims never to have been inside).
The characters were flawed and believable and the storyline was interesting and intriguing with a bit of a twist in the end, so gripping that I read it in just over a day - 8.5/10.
August 4, 2019
This was my first time reading this author and it wasn’t a bad read but I didn’t love the book either. I found the characters to be bland and one dimensional except for Avril. I like Tess but she was hard to connect to as I read the story and if I can’t connect to the characters and/or story it doesn’t make for an enjoyable read for me. I liked that there was a point of view from the killer but I wanted more from the night in question. For a thriller this story was a little on the dull side. The writing was strong which is why I kept reading but I felt the ending to be rushed and it definitely felt flat in my opinion.
Shelly's Book Corner received a review copy from Amazon Vine and voluntarily provided an honest review. This does not affect the opinion of the book or the content of the review.
Shelly's Book Corner received a review copy from Amazon Vine and voluntarily provided an honest review. This does not affect the opinion of the book or the content of the review.
September 3, 2019
In Tess’s work for the non-profit organization Innocence UK, she is tasked to take a fresh look at evidence from a 3-year old murder case and work to overturn the conviction.
A decent read that compelled me to finish but midway, the odd, repetitive behaviors of Tess became irritating, especially related to her interrelationships. Avril Hughes’ character piqued my interest early on and I expected her to play an integral role shadowing Tess as the ‘wise beyond her years’ practical new kid, the yin to Tess’s yang but unfortunately that never materialized. A missed opportunity. Thanks to Atlantic Monthly Press for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
A decent read that compelled me to finish but midway, the odd, repetitive behaviors of Tess became irritating, especially related to her interrelationships. Avril Hughes’ character piqued my interest early on and I expected her to play an integral role shadowing Tess as the ‘wise beyond her years’ practical new kid, the yin to Tess’s yang but unfortunately that never materialized. A missed opportunity. Thanks to Atlantic Monthly Press for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
August 11, 2019
I’m a huge fan of Paula Daly’s, her thrillers are always not just entertaining but also so very clever, somehow she always throws a little something into the mix that I don’t see coming and Clear My Name is no exception.
Clear My Name tells the story of Tess, the only fulltime employee of Innocence UK, which is a charity organisation that has managed to get quite a few prisoners acquitted. They revisit evidence, consider new evidence, try to find new witnesses, they go above and beyond to prove miscarriages of justice and now they’ve decided to take on the case of Carrie, convicted of the murder of her husband’s lover, Carrie’s been in prison for a few years and many more to come. But Carrie is innocent. Or so she says. Yet, she had all the motive, and her blood was found on the crime scene, and DNA evidence is irrefutable, is it not? And if she didn’t stab a knife into the young woman’s throat eleven times, who did? Tess herself doesn’t know what to believe, but she does know that trying to help Carrie will take her back to her own hometown and her own mistakes that she was hoping to keep buried in the past. (If Tess read more thrillers, she’d know the past never ever stays buried 😉)
The story alternates between Tess and Carrie, both past and present and gradually we learn what (and more importantly: who) Tess is so afraid of, and of course, whether Carrie is guilty or innocent. I had a dozen theories about the murder at any given time, and I couldn’t make up my mind about Carrie, I kept going back and forth: “she did do it, she must have done”, “she’s hiding something but I don’t think she’s a murderess”, “poor woman to have been incarcerated for years when she clearly didn’t do it”. The outcome? None of my theories, that’s for sure! Still, not that implausible either. I know I’m speaking in riddles, sorry not sorry, you don’t want me spoiling your fun, you want to pick up this book and find out for yourself!
I was fully invested (not always a given with thrillers), although it took me a little while to warm to Tess. She seemed quite cold and standoffish, but it soon became clear that she did have valid reasons for her behaviour and the more I got to know her, the more I liked her. Carrie is a very intriguing character, a bit standoffish in her own way too. A cheated on wife. A convict. A mother. A killer?
If you’re new to Paula Daly, this is an excellent place to start, if you loved her previous work, I can guarantee you that you’ll love Clear My Name as well. This is an entertaining thriller that explores everything from maternal bonds to the difficulties and intricacies of overturning a conviction. Recommended!
Clear My Name tells the story of Tess, the only fulltime employee of Innocence UK, which is a charity organisation that has managed to get quite a few prisoners acquitted. They revisit evidence, consider new evidence, try to find new witnesses, they go above and beyond to prove miscarriages of justice and now they’ve decided to take on the case of Carrie, convicted of the murder of her husband’s lover, Carrie’s been in prison for a few years and many more to come. But Carrie is innocent. Or so she says. Yet, she had all the motive, and her blood was found on the crime scene, and DNA evidence is irrefutable, is it not? And if she didn’t stab a knife into the young woman’s throat eleven times, who did? Tess herself doesn’t know what to believe, but she does know that trying to help Carrie will take her back to her own hometown and her own mistakes that she was hoping to keep buried in the past. (If Tess read more thrillers, she’d know the past never ever stays buried 😉)
The story alternates between Tess and Carrie, both past and present and gradually we learn what (and more importantly: who) Tess is so afraid of, and of course, whether Carrie is guilty or innocent. I had a dozen theories about the murder at any given time, and I couldn’t make up my mind about Carrie, I kept going back and forth: “she did do it, she must have done”, “she’s hiding something but I don’t think she’s a murderess”, “poor woman to have been incarcerated for years when she clearly didn’t do it”. The outcome? None of my theories, that’s for sure! Still, not that implausible either. I know I’m speaking in riddles, sorry not sorry, you don’t want me spoiling your fun, you want to pick up this book and find out for yourself!
I was fully invested (not always a given with thrillers), although it took me a little while to warm to Tess. She seemed quite cold and standoffish, but it soon became clear that she did have valid reasons for her behaviour and the more I got to know her, the more I liked her. Carrie is a very intriguing character, a bit standoffish in her own way too. A cheated on wife. A convict. A mother. A killer?
If you’re new to Paula Daly, this is an excellent place to start, if you loved her previous work, I can guarantee you that you’ll love Clear My Name as well. This is an entertaining thriller that explores everything from maternal bonds to the difficulties and intricacies of overturning a conviction. Recommended!
July 19, 2019
I could tell immediately that this book was going to be right up my street. A tough female protagonist and a possible miscarriage of justice to be investigated? Yes please!
Tess Gilroy works for Innocence UK, which looks into the cases of people who may be wrongfully imprisoned. Carrie Kamara was convicted of murdering her husband’s lover, but the evidence is not all clear cut. I was unsure till the end, as is Tess really, whether Carrie was guilty or not - there are signs pointing in either direction. I didn’t guess the truth, though.
I really enjoyed following the investigation carried out by Tess and her new foisted-upon-her assistant Avril, an investigation which comes unsettlingly close to home at times for Tess. My only reservation is that I didn’t really understand the reasons for something dramatic that happens near the end (no spoilers!).
I liked the setting in Morecambe, where I once lived, a long time ago now, and which I don’t think I’ve ever seen featured in a novel before. I remember it rather less than fondly, as a “coastal town which they forgot to close down” (thanks Morrissey), although it sounds like it’s had a bit of a rehabilitation since then.
I’ve no idea if there’s any thought of this being the first in a series, though there’s definitely scope for that and I would welcome it. (Come to think of it, it would make a great TV drama as well.) I can see these characters developing a lot more in the future.
Tess Gilroy works for Innocence UK, which looks into the cases of people who may be wrongfully imprisoned. Carrie Kamara was convicted of murdering her husband’s lover, but the evidence is not all clear cut. I was unsure till the end, as is Tess really, whether Carrie was guilty or not - there are signs pointing in either direction. I didn’t guess the truth, though.
I really enjoyed following the investigation carried out by Tess and her new foisted-upon-her assistant Avril, an investigation which comes unsettlingly close to home at times for Tess. My only reservation is that I didn’t really understand the reasons for something dramatic that happens near the end (no spoilers!).
I liked the setting in Morecambe, where I once lived, a long time ago now, and which I don’t think I’ve ever seen featured in a novel before. I remember it rather less than fondly, as a “coastal town which they forgot to close down” (thanks Morrissey), although it sounds like it’s had a bit of a rehabilitation since then.
I’ve no idea if there’s any thought of this being the first in a series, though there’s definitely scope for that and I would welcome it. (Come to think of it, it would make a great TV drama as well.) I can see these characters developing a lot more in the future.
May 7, 2019
I read Clear My Name in a day, between toddler naps, my to do list and the school run. The writing is so engaging, it will draw you in to the razor sharp, taut and fantastically researched setting that is the life of Tess and the Innocence UK charity. Tess has worked as a case co-ordinator and examiner of cases that cross the Innocence UK desk for nine years, in all that time, she has never seen a female case picked up. That is about to change. Carrie has been imprisoned for murdering her husbands girlfriend in cold blood, all evidence; forensic and otherwise points to her. She’s been in prison for four years when her case is picked up by I.UK.
The storyline involves a dual narrative, I do love a dual narrative in thriller reads! The point of views contributing towards this narrative are that of Tess and Carrie – four years apart – Tess’ present and Carrie’s past. This allows the reader to gain information from all angles that help creates a web of suspicion and machination, that will have you hooked. Paula has put thought into all characterizations, including some underlying secrets which creates a further literary dimension of mystery and depth. So many of those deliciously great *gasp* moments, I wish I could talk about them but this is a review not a spoil-for-you!
Clear My Name is an excellently original domestic thriller where secrets have a funny way of revealing themselves no matter how deep under the surface they lie. As you can guess, I love that Paula Daly delved in to the world of miscarriages of justice, because it’s not a rare occurrence, it happens all the time – not all the guilty are guilty, like not all the innocent are innocent, it’s all about the prosecution and defences evidential sway on reasonable doubt. This being said, the underlying themes woven into the narrative are completely plausible, real and horrifying. The book shows how in-depth Paula researched the processes of I.UK, court and forensic evidence. This book deserves a huge round of applause, can we also have some sort of televised series please?!
The writing builds up an easy to follow sequence of events, with a beginning, middle and end through both dialogues, this helps to form an overall picture of what has / is going out without confused fuzziness that no reader enjoys – how Carrie’s life has changed in a click of the fingers – including past scenes that bring so much perspective to the present events. We get an insight into Carrie’s family life which, this allows a tale to be woven of her possible murderous motives! Cassie seems the polar opposite of Tess, who is a rather closed off character, quite like a hermit in the sense that she would rather not let anyone get too close, there’s an eeriness that was around the nature of her leaving her home town, why? Why will she not keep contact with old acquaintances from there? What is she running and hiding from? She comes across as heartless and ‘by the book’ – personification of the term dark horse.
I love a police / court procedural type read, Paula has not only nailed it but has taken it to a whole different dimension by centring her narrative around miscarriages of justice and how the innocence project in the UK help to overturn those convictions in which sufficient evidence or even tampering has affected decisions. Clear My Name an unpredictable book punch to the solar-plex that left me winded! Applause for Paula!
BUY, READ and RAVE, you can thank me for this reading recommendation afterwards!
The storyline involves a dual narrative, I do love a dual narrative in thriller reads! The point of views contributing towards this narrative are that of Tess and Carrie – four years apart – Tess’ present and Carrie’s past. This allows the reader to gain information from all angles that help creates a web of suspicion and machination, that will have you hooked. Paula has put thought into all characterizations, including some underlying secrets which creates a further literary dimension of mystery and depth. So many of those deliciously great *gasp* moments, I wish I could talk about them but this is a review not a spoil-for-you!
Clear My Name is an excellently original domestic thriller where secrets have a funny way of revealing themselves no matter how deep under the surface they lie. As you can guess, I love that Paula Daly delved in to the world of miscarriages of justice, because it’s not a rare occurrence, it happens all the time – not all the guilty are guilty, like not all the innocent are innocent, it’s all about the prosecution and defences evidential sway on reasonable doubt. This being said, the underlying themes woven into the narrative are completely plausible, real and horrifying. The book shows how in-depth Paula researched the processes of I.UK, court and forensic evidence. This book deserves a huge round of applause, can we also have some sort of televised series please?!
The writing builds up an easy to follow sequence of events, with a beginning, middle and end through both dialogues, this helps to form an overall picture of what has / is going out without confused fuzziness that no reader enjoys – how Carrie’s life has changed in a click of the fingers – including past scenes that bring so much perspective to the present events. We get an insight into Carrie’s family life which, this allows a tale to be woven of her possible murderous motives! Cassie seems the polar opposite of Tess, who is a rather closed off character, quite like a hermit in the sense that she would rather not let anyone get too close, there’s an eeriness that was around the nature of her leaving her home town, why? Why will she not keep contact with old acquaintances from there? What is she running and hiding from? She comes across as heartless and ‘by the book’ – personification of the term dark horse.
I love a police / court procedural type read, Paula has not only nailed it but has taken it to a whole different dimension by centring her narrative around miscarriages of justice and how the innocence project in the UK help to overturn those convictions in which sufficient evidence or even tampering has affected decisions. Clear My Name an unpredictable book punch to the solar-plex that left me winded! Applause for Paula!
BUY, READ and RAVE, you can thank me for this reading recommendation afterwards!
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