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She'll Never Tell
The sudden death of her mother shatters Olivia Gilchrist’s world. Grief turns to shock when a post-mortem reveals Sonia has lied to her daughter in the cruellest possible way. Angry and hurt, Olivia vows to uncover the truth.
Meanwhile, Olivia’s neighbour, Elena, harbours a dark secret. Now the past has caught up with her, forcing Elena to go into hiding.
Then Olivia discovers Elena knows what Sonia did thirty years ago. She has questions she’s desperate to ask her former neighbour. Olivia suspects, however, that Elena is warped and unstable. Tracking her down may be difficult and dangerous.
The temptation proves too strong, though. A game of cat and mouse with a vengeful woman ensues. One that has the potential to turn deadly…
A gripping novel of psychological suspense, She'll Never Tell is the story of a decades-old secret that refuses to stay hidden.
Meanwhile, Olivia’s neighbour, Elena, harbours a dark secret. Now the past has caught up with her, forcing Elena to go into hiding.
Then Olivia discovers Elena knows what Sonia did thirty years ago. She has questions she’s desperate to ask her former neighbour. Olivia suspects, however, that Elena is warped and unstable. Tracking her down may be difficult and dangerous.
The temptation proves too strong, though. A game of cat and mouse with a vengeful woman ensues. One that has the potential to turn deadly…
A gripping novel of psychological suspense, She'll Never Tell is the story of a decades-old secret that refuses to stay hidden.
236 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 31, 2021
About the author
Maggie James
13 books295 followersMaggie James is a British author who lives near Newcastle-upon-Tyne. She writes psychological suspense novels.
Before turning her hand to writing, Maggie worked mainly as an accountant, with a diversion into practising as a nutritional therapist. Diet and health remain high on her list of interests, along with travel. Accountancy does not, but then it never did. The urge to pack a bag and go off travelling is always lurking in the background! When not writing, going to the gym, practising yoga or travelling, Maggie can be found seeking new four-legged friends to pet; animals are a lifelong love!
Before turning her hand to writing, Maggie worked mainly as an accountant, with a diversion into practising as a nutritional therapist. Diet and health remain high on her list of interests, along with travel. Accountancy does not, but then it never did. The urge to pack a bag and go off travelling is always lurking in the background! When not writing, going to the gym, practising yoga or travelling, Maggie can be found seeking new four-legged friends to pet; animals are a lifelong love!
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August 31, 2021
This is a book with a complex, twisty plot driven by deliciously flawed characters you want to shake one minute and hug the next. Family secrets, hidden over two generations and unwelcome when they’re revealed, form the basis of She’ll Never Tell, and just when you think you’ve worked out what’s going on and who’s who, along comes another twist. And that ending!! Five fat stars from me.
January 6, 2023
What a ride!
The twists and turns have you guessing throughout! What a mother won't do to protect her child. Excellent read with a stunning end!
The twists and turns have you guessing throughout! What a mother won't do to protect her child. Excellent read with a stunning end!
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September 18, 2021
Olivia Gilchrist appears to have had all the advantages. She believes herself to be the only child of loving and supportive parents, married to a successful man, and pursuing her own career as an art therapist. The only thing lacking in her life is a child of her own.
Appearances can be deceptive. Piece by piece, the facade of Olivia’s life is being dismantled. Her marriage is on the rocks, fractured by disagreements over whether or when to start a family, and she has left her husband, unable to trust him and suspecting his infidelity with a work colleague. Her father has developed dementia and is now in a care home, unable to communicate with his daughter when he recognises her at all. And when Olivia experiences an unexpected bereavement, it turns upside down everything she thought she ever knew about herself.
When we are first introduced to Olivia, her mother has been found dead in a local river. The death appears to be accidental, but was it? An autopsy reveals shattering information that causes Olivia to question her very identity. In her moment of crisis she turns to those with whom she thinks she can share her troubled thoughts, the remaining women in her life: her kindly new neighbour Elena, and her childhood friend Kirsten. She avoids her concerned husband and his solicitations.
As the title of Maggie James’ 9th novel suggests, one of these women is harbouring a deep secret. When Elena suddenly disappears, leaving behind some things that suggest she was more than a lonely neighbour, Olivia sets out to find the truth about herself and discover who she really is, and what Elena’s connection is to her. There are plenty of surprises along the way.
The author takes us back through Elena’s life story, giving us a different perspective on Olivia’s identity. We are shown the different viewpoints of the various characters, each adding a layer to our understanding of the story. It builds up to reveal a complex web of personal histories, and we find that what we thought to be true must be reviewed as new perspectives are revealed. Each character has their own story, their own experiences, and it is not until events conspire to bring all the players together that the true picture becomes clear.
Maggie James’ characters are damaged by their past and their circumstances, and are often the products of dysfunctional families and childhood trauma. They have been denied the idealised nuclear family that they long to create. However, on closer examination this image of an elementary family is revealed to be based on lies and deceit. The ties that bind family may be a powerful force bringing its members together, but they can also be destructive. Some things may be better left untold.
This is a fast-moving story, and each chapter leaves you wanting to read the next one. It is a book that is hard to put down, and one that keeps on revealing its secrets to the final page.
Appearances can be deceptive. Piece by piece, the facade of Olivia’s life is being dismantled. Her marriage is on the rocks, fractured by disagreements over whether or when to start a family, and she has left her husband, unable to trust him and suspecting his infidelity with a work colleague. Her father has developed dementia and is now in a care home, unable to communicate with his daughter when he recognises her at all. And when Olivia experiences an unexpected bereavement, it turns upside down everything she thought she ever knew about herself.
When we are first introduced to Olivia, her mother has been found dead in a local river. The death appears to be accidental, but was it? An autopsy reveals shattering information that causes Olivia to question her very identity. In her moment of crisis she turns to those with whom she thinks she can share her troubled thoughts, the remaining women in her life: her kindly new neighbour Elena, and her childhood friend Kirsten. She avoids her concerned husband and his solicitations.
As the title of Maggie James’ 9th novel suggests, one of these women is harbouring a deep secret. When Elena suddenly disappears, leaving behind some things that suggest she was more than a lonely neighbour, Olivia sets out to find the truth about herself and discover who she really is, and what Elena’s connection is to her. There are plenty of surprises along the way.
The author takes us back through Elena’s life story, giving us a different perspective on Olivia’s identity. We are shown the different viewpoints of the various characters, each adding a layer to our understanding of the story. It builds up to reveal a complex web of personal histories, and we find that what we thought to be true must be reviewed as new perspectives are revealed. Each character has their own story, their own experiences, and it is not until events conspire to bring all the players together that the true picture becomes clear.
Maggie James’ characters are damaged by their past and their circumstances, and are often the products of dysfunctional families and childhood trauma. They have been denied the idealised nuclear family that they long to create. However, on closer examination this image of an elementary family is revealed to be based on lies and deceit. The ties that bind family may be a powerful force bringing its members together, but they can also be destructive. Some things may be better left untold.
This is a fast-moving story, and each chapter leaves you wanting to read the next one. It is a book that is hard to put down, and one that keeps on revealing its secrets to the final page.
April 14, 2022
A very interesting start and has me guessing as to what happened or happens. I love the writing style and it just all blends together so well the characters and the story.
There are so many cringeworthy moments in this book especially with the feelings it invokes.
Elena is a horrid creature for me who seems to want to make amends for what she did but she also doesn't understand the hurt she has caused to others. Betrayal is one thing she seemed to be good at.
Olivia was a good character but she was not the most interesting of characters because she seemed to be very normal. Nothing really that made her stand out from anyone else in the crowd.
What I liked a lot is that this deals with so many mental health issues that you can't help but feel for the main characters and what they have went through.
There are so many misdirections in this book which I love as it screws with your mind. Such am interesting book that delves into the human psyche.
When I see Connor I almost want to cry for what that poor your man must have felt especially finding out what happened to him as a baby. He reacted in a fashion that while is harsh I also can understand as well. He was betrayed and he seemed to have a lot of the same mental health issues as Elena.
How this book made me feel is hard to explain as I don't think enjoy is the correct term. The writing is amazing and the story has a pace that really lends itself well for this book.
The characters are greatly designed with lots of emotional baggage as well as lots of issues that they try to resolve.
The story had my skin crawling at times but that also makes for a great read for me since I love have the heeby jeebies.
Honestly this is what makes me want to read are books such as these since you take what you can out of the book and you can read so much into what i take from this book could be different from what others do.
There are so many cringeworthy moments in this book especially with the feelings it invokes.
Elena is a horrid creature for me who seems to want to make amends for what she did but she also doesn't understand the hurt she has caused to others. Betrayal is one thing she seemed to be good at.
Olivia was a good character but she was not the most interesting of characters because she seemed to be very normal. Nothing really that made her stand out from anyone else in the crowd.
What I liked a lot is that this deals with so many mental health issues that you can't help but feel for the main characters and what they have went through.
There are so many misdirections in this book which I love as it screws with your mind. Such am interesting book that delves into the human psyche.
When I see Connor I almost want to cry for what that poor your man must have felt especially finding out what happened to him as a baby. He reacted in a fashion that while is harsh I also can understand as well. He was betrayed and he seemed to have a lot of the same mental health issues as Elena.
How this book made me feel is hard to explain as I don't think enjoy is the correct term. The writing is amazing and the story has a pace that really lends itself well for this book.
The characters are greatly designed with lots of emotional baggage as well as lots of issues that they try to resolve.
The story had my skin crawling at times but that also makes for a great read for me since I love have the heeby jeebies.
Honestly this is what makes me want to read are books such as these since you take what you can out of the book and you can read so much into what i take from this book could be different from what others do.
January 15, 2023
She’ll Never Tell is a psychological thriller about decisions that can rip a family apart.
Olivia’s mom Sonia has died, her body found on the banks of a river, and Olivia is trying to find solace in her downstairs neighbour Elena. Her father is in a home and can barely speak, and she and her husband are having some time apart as Olivia suspects him of cheating. Surely nothing more can happen in her life?
Well, Olivia finds out that there is no way Sonia could have been her mom, as her post mortem reveals she’d never had a child. Wanting to turn to Elena for comfort, Olivia realises Elena has moved away without telling anyone she is going. Olivia decides to take it upon herself to find out the truth about her parentage, and this opens avenues that will solve many mysteries but also create more, and could very well lead to her own demise too.
I didn’t connect with this book as much as other reviewers did. It’s not to say that the book is not written well, I just felt that the acceptance of what a mother would do to protect their child was not okay. Very early on in the book you can figure out who the mother is, and I felt that every familial revelation bar one after that was not a surprise. The characters are difficult to like, which is correct for the story, but it made justifying actions difficult. I guess it came across more of “I” and what is best for me (even though the story is geared towards what is best for others).
Some things like the lack of hard section breaks were distracting, and I found it odd that the searches for family ties were so quick and easy. I also got annoyed with characters telling other characters that they had to see them to be able to explain certain things. While nothing inherently wrong with the book, I didn’t feel it as much as others did so won’t write too much on it.
Olivia’s mom Sonia has died, her body found on the banks of a river, and Olivia is trying to find solace in her downstairs neighbour Elena. Her father is in a home and can barely speak, and she and her husband are having some time apart as Olivia suspects him of cheating. Surely nothing more can happen in her life?
Well, Olivia finds out that there is no way Sonia could have been her mom, as her post mortem reveals she’d never had a child. Wanting to turn to Elena for comfort, Olivia realises Elena has moved away without telling anyone she is going. Olivia decides to take it upon herself to find out the truth about her parentage, and this opens avenues that will solve many mysteries but also create more, and could very well lead to her own demise too.
I didn’t connect with this book as much as other reviewers did. It’s not to say that the book is not written well, I just felt that the acceptance of what a mother would do to protect their child was not okay. Very early on in the book you can figure out who the mother is, and I felt that every familial revelation bar one after that was not a surprise. The characters are difficult to like, which is correct for the story, but it made justifying actions difficult. I guess it came across more of “I” and what is best for me (even though the story is geared towards what is best for others).
Some things like the lack of hard section breaks were distracting, and I found it odd that the searches for family ties were so quick and easy. I also got annoyed with characters telling other characters that they had to see them to be able to explain certain things. While nothing inherently wrong with the book, I didn’t feel it as much as others did so won’t write too much on it.
August 27, 2021
Love it when I start to read a book and find out it’s set somewhere I know well. I’ve read this author before so expected a good book and luckily I wasn’t disappointed. The tales of lies and deception, which become bigger and more destructive, are woven into the book creating an intricate web that Olivia needs to destroy.
Briefly, Olivia Gilchrist’s life is a mess. She is separated from her husband David, her father is in a nursing home following a road traffic accident and now her much loved mother Sonia has fallen and died. But worse is to come when the postmortem results are revealed leaving Olivia shocked and angry. Meanwhile, Olivia has quickly become friends with her new neighbour Elena and is upset to find she has disappeared shortly after Olivia found her unconscious in her flat, asking Olivia to clear out the flat for her. But she has left things for Olivia to find. Olivia determines to find out the truth about her birth unaware that she is about to unleash some dark and disturbing secrets in her past. Can she uncover the truth and find happiness again?
There are red herrings everywhere , and I pride myself on spotting these, but not this time. There are so many revelations that I didn’t expect, include a couple of massive ones near the end of the book. This really was an excellent example of a psychological thriller and I read it in one day. I had to know! A fast paced read full of suspense and a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read
Briefly, Olivia Gilchrist’s life is a mess. She is separated from her husband David, her father is in a nursing home following a road traffic accident and now her much loved mother Sonia has fallen and died. But worse is to come when the postmortem results are revealed leaving Olivia shocked and angry. Meanwhile, Olivia has quickly become friends with her new neighbour Elena and is upset to find she has disappeared shortly after Olivia found her unconscious in her flat, asking Olivia to clear out the flat for her. But she has left things for Olivia to find. Olivia determines to find out the truth about her birth unaware that she is about to unleash some dark and disturbing secrets in her past. Can she uncover the truth and find happiness again?
There are red herrings everywhere , and I pride myself on spotting these, but not this time. There are so many revelations that I didn’t expect, include a couple of massive ones near the end of the book. This really was an excellent example of a psychological thriller and I read it in one day. I had to know! A fast paced read full of suspense and a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read
August 22, 2021
Olivia has always been close to her mother and is devastated when two policemen at her door tell her of her mothers demise. The post mortem shows that her mother Sonia had never given birth- something Olivia vehemently denies. She is unable to ask her father as he has had a severe injury leaving him needing twenty four hour care and little speech. Her friend Elena comforts her but says some odd things and before Olivia can find out more Elena abruptly moves away, leaving Olivia with more questions than answers. We then go back to when Olivia was born and the circumstances surrounding it. I won’t say any more so as not to give anything away.
Wow!! What a very clever concept and one perfectly executed. As ever with Maggie's books, the characters come alive and I found myself turning ever faster to find out who and what but as I found one part answered, another question is poised. I took to Olivia and her predicament, as one door opened another closed. Skillfully constructed and a plot that comes alive putting the pieces of the puzzle together. A highly recommended read, another stunner from Maggie.
Wow!! What a very clever concept and one perfectly executed. As ever with Maggie's books, the characters come alive and I found myself turning ever faster to find out who and what but as I found one part answered, another question is poised. I took to Olivia and her predicament, as one door opened another closed. Skillfully constructed and a plot that comes alive putting the pieces of the puzzle together. A highly recommended read, another stunner from Maggie.
August 31, 2021
When her mother dies suddenly, Olivia Gilchrist’s world crumbles. But following the post-mortem, Olivia hears news that challenges everything she has known about herself and her mother. At first disbelieving, Olivia decides she must discover the truth and sets out to trace anyone who might be able to help. Strangely, Olivia’s downstairs neighbour Elena, who had previously been kind and supportive, suddenly vanishes, leaving Olivia to wonder if Elena might be mixed up in this mystery too.
I’ve read several books by Maggie James and have always looked forward to whatever she has to offer. In terms of psychological suspense this one gathers all the usual ingredients (lies, deceit, dark secrets etc), though the plot is a little different to the author’s previous books. As always, there are several layers to the mystery and plenty of twists and turns along the way. I like to think I can work out what the ending will be, but this time the final denouement took me my surprise, confirming Ms James as the queen of her craft.
Another cracking good read from this talented author.
I’ve read several books by Maggie James and have always looked forward to whatever she has to offer. In terms of psychological suspense this one gathers all the usual ingredients (lies, deceit, dark secrets etc), though the plot is a little different to the author’s previous books. As always, there are several layers to the mystery and plenty of twists and turns along the way. I like to think I can work out what the ending will be, but this time the final denouement took me my surprise, confirming Ms James as the queen of her craft.
Another cracking good read from this talented author.
September 1, 2021
Olivia is distraught when she finds out her mother has died but her nightmare is just beginning.
As she tries to come to terms with her loss secrets are uncovered that make Olivia realise her life is based on lies. Will she be able to uncover the truth of what happened all those years ago when the people with the answers are dead or brain damaged?
This is a very gripping story full of twist and turns with a new shock seemingly at the turn of every page. How one event, one action can set in motion a series of consequences that have the ability to impact on the sanity of all involved.
The characters develop well and there is the right amount for a stand alone novel to enable them to be fleshed out without spoiling the book with a lot of descriptive text,
I liked the way the difference between different personalities and different upbringings could impact on the mind of a person allowing a thought to fester and grow to the extent that it creates a serious mental illness.
I very interesting and thought provoking read that will appeal to all lovers of psychological thrillers.
As she tries to come to terms with her loss secrets are uncovered that make Olivia realise her life is based on lies. Will she be able to uncover the truth of what happened all those years ago when the people with the answers are dead or brain damaged?
This is a very gripping story full of twist and turns with a new shock seemingly at the turn of every page. How one event, one action can set in motion a series of consequences that have the ability to impact on the sanity of all involved.
The characters develop well and there is the right amount for a stand alone novel to enable them to be fleshed out without spoiling the book with a lot of descriptive text,
I liked the way the difference between different personalities and different upbringings could impact on the mind of a person allowing a thought to fester and grow to the extent that it creates a serious mental illness.
I very interesting and thought provoking read that will appeal to all lovers of psychological thrillers.
September 10, 2021
Gripping Psychological drama , like Long Lost Family on steroids , Olivia's mother Sonia is found dead in stream in a local park . She has head injuries but there are no witnesses to any incident. There has to be an autopsy into her death. The Coroner's office let Olivia know the results , but in the notes it states Sonia has never given birth , Olivia cannot believe this as all paperwork and Birth Certificate show as Olivia being Sonia's and husband Harry the father. She gets the coroner to check it out but it is correct that she cannot be the mother. This shakes Olivia to the core , but her father is in a home ,suffering from Dementia . She tries to question him about this but he gets agitated and keeps saying Cam.. so Olivia gives up. Meanwhile Olivia is living in a flat after her marriage broke down . Her neighbour Elena gives her a shoulder to cry on but is she all she seems to be? This story leaps forward with loads of twists which drag you in , but don't want to spoil the read so that is as far as I am going.
August 30, 2021
Maggie James has written another finely crafted, psychological thriller. An intricate web of lies, deceptions and revelations, with some twists that I definitely didn't see coming.
Olivia Gilchrist's life is unravelling at an alarming rate ~ she's separated from her husband, her father's living in a nursing home after an accident and as if that wasn't bad enough, she's informed by two police officers of her mother's death. But, it gets worse and has Olivia questioning everything she knew about her life. How is Olivia's enigmatic neighbour Elena involved? Olivia is desperate to find out the truth, but at what cost?
What follows is an awesome read exploring loss, guilt, deception, vengeance and is littered with enough red herrings to keep you guessing right up to the end.
I received an advance reader copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review
Olivia Gilchrist's life is unravelling at an alarming rate ~ she's separated from her husband, her father's living in a nursing home after an accident and as if that wasn't bad enough, she's informed by two police officers of her mother's death. But, it gets worse and has Olivia questioning everything she knew about her life. How is Olivia's enigmatic neighbour Elena involved? Olivia is desperate to find out the truth, but at what cost?
What follows is an awesome read exploring loss, guilt, deception, vengeance and is littered with enough red herrings to keep you guessing right up to the end.
I received an advance reader copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review
August 22, 2021
An outstanding psychological thriller. Laced with trauma. Heartbreaking and chilling. Parenthood and it's complexities. Deceit, rejection, obsession and the power of a mothers love. The back story of Elena and Sonia helps you to understand the who and the how, but most importantly the why. Olivia Gilchrist is on an emotional rollercoaster with recent events turning her life up side down, but is she strong enough to find out what is really going on? Is she about to open up a can of worms that will cause more devastation and heartbreak? Whoa! I had no idea but so desperately needed to find out! What a compelling and exciting read, so well written. Who would of thought what juicy little secrets can never be told.....Highly recommended.
September 1, 2021
A new psychological thriller from Maggie James that I found impossible to put down a story that deals with the complexities of families and the secrets people keep.
Olivia Gilchrist is on an emotional rollercoaster after her mother dies and facts are unearthed, turning her life upside down and making her question everything. We see her on the emotional journey to discover the truths she so desperately needs to know but is she strong enough?will she open a can of worms that will cause more heartbreak that she really does not need.
A story that is so compelling and twisty it was almost like being on a rollercoaster. I just could not stop reading it as I had to discover the truths along with Olivia. Another belter from Maggie James.
Olivia Gilchrist is on an emotional rollercoaster after her mother dies and facts are unearthed, turning her life upside down and making her question everything. We see her on the emotional journey to discover the truths she so desperately needs to know but is she strong enough?will she open a can of worms that will cause more heartbreak that she really does not need.
A story that is so compelling and twisty it was almost like being on a rollercoaster. I just could not stop reading it as I had to discover the truths along with Olivia. Another belter from Maggie James.
August 31, 2021
I was thrilled to beta read this book as it has a very clever & original premise. It is also set in my home town of Bristol, so an added bonus.
How would you react if you weren’t who you thought you were?
That is the dilemma faced by Olivia Gilchrist in this psychological thriller. She is a thirty something, living on her own in a rented flat, whilst trying to sort her marriage difficulties. Then two police officers come to her door & her whole world starts to unravel.
It’s very difficult to say more without giving the game away but suffice it to say, if you like well-drawn characters, a twisting plot & several unexpected turns of events, then this is the book for you.
Highly recommended.
How would you react if you weren’t who you thought you were?
That is the dilemma faced by Olivia Gilchrist in this psychological thriller. She is a thirty something, living on her own in a rented flat, whilst trying to sort her marriage difficulties. Then two police officers come to her door & her whole world starts to unravel.
It’s very difficult to say more without giving the game away but suffice it to say, if you like well-drawn characters, a twisting plot & several unexpected turns of events, then this is the book for you.
Highly recommended.
August 23, 2021
Wow, with 5 main characters only in this book, there is a lot going on! Everybody is used to having a plot twist at the death, but this book is littered with surprises throughout, each one adding to the story and unveiling parts of the puzzle. Dealing with parental love, heartbreaking decisions made, and lots of mental health issues, Maggie has loaded a lot into this book! Even with all that is going on, Maggie writes succinctly and clearly, so you never lose the plot amongst the chaos. A great book!
August 30, 2021
Going in to this I didn't really know what to expect. It seemed like it was going to be a story of the tragedy when a child is given up up adoption.
Ha how wrong could I be. Far from it. This went all over the place, in the country and with your emotions.
The babies born were twins and had very different upbringings and the result on their adult lives was also vastly different. A couple of plot lines had me gasping in shock.
You know you are in for quite a ride when you pick up one of Maggies books, and this is no longer exception. A rare cracking 5 star read from me. Loved it.
Ha how wrong could I be. Far from it. This went all over the place, in the country and with your emotions.
The babies born were twins and had very different upbringings and the result on their adult lives was also vastly different. A couple of plot lines had me gasping in shock.
You know you are in for quite a ride when you pick up one of Maggies books, and this is no longer exception. A rare cracking 5 star read from me. Loved it.
August 31, 2021
What starts out as normal quickly turns to intrigue. That intrigues then leads to suspense and it carries through to the very last page. She'll Never Tell had me trying to figure out who is lying, who is telling the truth, and who is truly insane.
Maggie’s skill at building characters and diving into the physiological variants of the mind makes me neglect everything else on my agenda until I have turned the very last page.
She'll Never Tell did not disappoint. It was one of Maggi’s best books yet. I can’t wait for her next one already!
Maggie’s skill at building characters and diving into the physiological variants of the mind makes me neglect everything else on my agenda until I have turned the very last page.
She'll Never Tell did not disappoint. It was one of Maggi’s best books yet. I can’t wait for her next one already!
August 31, 2021
Wow another stunner from Maggie James . Her books just get better & better. The plot for this book weaves around the main characters & is heart breaking in parts & I found I was switching emotions between the characters . Sometimes I was sympathetic sometimes I was thinking how could you do that. Most of all these characters are believable, desperate people doing desperate things. I did guess what was going off along the way but that was what made the book fun to read , when I thought YES I guessed that !!!!
Don't leave it so long next time Maggie please x
Don't leave it so long next time Maggie please x
August 31, 2021
The characters are vividly detailed. I found myself engaged in the same way as the protagonist as she noticed the behaviors of other characters. It’s hard not to feel her grief and anxiety. You want to hate some of these characters, but you can’t. Throughout the story, more stories of betrayals, suspicions, distrust, and surprises are interweaved. Don’t even try guessing who did what.
The author manages to weave the past and the present interestingly. The author’s writing gets better with time. James is one of my favorite authors, and her books are thought-provoking and entertaining.
The author manages to weave the past and the present interestingly. The author’s writing gets better with time. James is one of my favorite authors, and her books are thought-provoking and entertaining.
August 31, 2021
Maggie James is fast becoming one of my favourite authors and She’ll Never Tell is another cracking read. When Olivia’s mother dies, she is faced with a series of disturbing truths about who she really is. With twists and turns throughout, several times I had ‘aha’ moments which were swiftly debunked with the next series of events. If you are a fan of psychological suspense novels give Maggie James a try, you won’t be disappointed. She’ll Never Tell is definitely worthy of 5 stars!
August 31, 2021
This was a first from this author for me and won’t be my last. A really well written story of family lies and deceit and just what lengths people will go to to protect the ones they love. I had worked out some of the plot and storyline but there were so many twists and turns some of it I did not see coming. I won’t write about the storyline as I feel this is the job of a blurb, to draw you in and peak your interest but I will say you are in for a great read.
October 9, 2021
Choices! That’s what this book is all about. The choice to keep a secret or choose to come clean is hard enough but add family dynamics to the equation and things get complicated. Maggie James does a great job showing the consequences of both choices, and how those choices effect everyone involved. What happens when you find out your entire life was based on lies and the good and bad choices people made that changes the course of your life? Will keep you guessing until the end.
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August 27, 2021Olivia's personal life is already in a bit of a muddle.
On learning of her mothers death and subsequent post mortem her life and those around her become even more complicated.
Do we really know those who are closest to us.
Excellent story telling, captivating from the first page.
Plenty of intrigue and a few scary bits. Another unique and original novel from Maggie James.
Four and a half stars
On learning of her mothers death and subsequent post mortem her life and those around her become even more complicated.
Do we really know those who are closest to us.
Excellent story telling, captivating from the first page.
Plenty of intrigue and a few scary bits. Another unique and original novel from Maggie James.
Four and a half stars
August 31, 2021
Maggie James has done it again. I've read several of her books and all have been real page-turners. You really want to know what happens next, but time and again Maggie catches you off guard and you're left thinking, 'Well I never expected THAT!' There are so many twists and turns, and yet they're all perfectly plausible, just completely unexpected. Maggie James is definitely Suspense Queen!
October 3, 2021
Olivia has more than the usual shock following the death of her mother. This thriller bounces the reader from one belief to another as each character’s story sounds as plausible as the next. It’s a great bit of writing and I read it in a short time, for me. It’s explores the emotions following grief and the effect of grief through the years. A stunning story.
October 13, 2021
As usual from maggie james a thought provoking read. This one features my dads name as one of the characters :) maggie always delves deeply into how actions have long lasting effects and how those actions effect everyone around them. As always there’s twists and turns in the plot. A fab read 4.5* from me
January 21, 2024
A GREAT READ
This is the first book I've read of Maggie James, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The storyline was very intriguing with just the right amount of twists to make it believable.
All the characters were well placed and interesting, I love the twist at the end that I didn't see coming.
I definitely will be reading more by Maggie James.
A highly recommended read.
This is the first book I've read of Maggie James, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The storyline was very intriguing with just the right amount of twists to make it believable.
All the characters were well placed and interesting, I love the twist at the end that I didn't see coming.
I definitely will be reading more by Maggie James.
A highly recommended read.
August 26, 2021
What? Who? OMG. Another great book from Maggie James. Woke up early to finish the story. The plot was clever and the characters relatable. The book was great, as soon as you thought you knew what was going on you found another hitch. Loved the twists & turns all the way to the end.
August 31, 2021
What a book. Loved it. So many twists and turns and the conclusion, a total roller coaster which will stay with me for some time. I dont know what to read next. The characters all have secrets and each one comes out by the end of the book. Couldn’t put it down.
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