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Sincerely, Yours
A serial killer emerges from the past to stalk a witness in a harrowing novel of missteps and madness from the author of Intention and All I See Is You.
When Sarah was seventeen years old, she hid in a wardrobe while her mother was murdered in the bedroom.
As the weeks and months passed, Sarah gradually moved on from the horror of that night and managed to settle into her changed family life.
After the police confirm that her mother was one of three similar victims the case goes cold. Until Sarah receives a "I didn't know you were there, or I would never have done that. Sincerely, Yours."
And, so begins a terrifying game of cat and mouse as the killer collects more victims and continues to elude police, all the while, sending Sarah letters.
As the killer gets closer, Sarah wonders if she comes face to face with him, will she opt for mercy or murder?
Praise for the novels of Charlotte Barnes
"An addictive read . . . a really well written and enjoyable psychological thriller--highly recommended!!" --Donna's Book Blog
"Well written and smartly plotted with a fine array of characters and a thrilling story . . . Definitely an author to watch!" --Grace J Reviewerlady
When Sarah was seventeen years old, she hid in a wardrobe while her mother was murdered in the bedroom.
As the weeks and months passed, Sarah gradually moved on from the horror of that night and managed to settle into her changed family life.
After the police confirm that her mother was one of three similar victims the case goes cold. Until Sarah receives a "I didn't know you were there, or I would never have done that. Sincerely, Yours."
And, so begins a terrifying game of cat and mouse as the killer collects more victims and continues to elude police, all the while, sending Sarah letters.
As the killer gets closer, Sarah wonders if she comes face to face with him, will she opt for mercy or murder?
Praise for the novels of Charlotte Barnes
"An addictive read . . . a really well written and enjoyable psychological thriller--highly recommended!!" --Donna's Book Blog
"Well written and smartly plotted with a fine array of characters and a thrilling story . . . Definitely an author to watch!" --Grace J Reviewerlady
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296 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 24, 2021
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August 20, 2021
SINCERELY, YOURS is a breath-taking psychological suspense thriller by Charlotte Barnes.
When Sarah was seventeen, after her mother, Evelyn heard a noise in the house and went to investigate, she tells her daughter to hide in the bedroom closet and don’t come out. Her mum was murdered in the bedroom. Sarah was able to view everything through a wide crack in the closet. She saw him…
Sarah was now the only witness and moves in with her godmother, Madison.
As the weeks and months passed, Sarah gradually moved on and returned to college and her friends.
The police confirm that the killer has done this before, her mother was one of three similar victims from the area. The case goes cold until Sarah receives a letter: “I didn’t know you were there, or I would never have done that. Sincerely, Yours.” Instructions included not to share with the police or others.
Sarah moves on to obtain a position as a crime reporter at the newspaper, The Herald, and success of her debut novel.
What follows is more murders… a game of cat and mouse as the killer collects more victims and continues to elude police, all the while, sending Sarah letters.
The killer is difficult to track as he doesn’t leave evidence behind. Will Sarah be able to get close to the killer?
This was a fast-paced psychological thriller and exciting read.
Many thanks to the author and Bloodhound Books for my digital copy.
When Sarah was seventeen, after her mother, Evelyn heard a noise in the house and went to investigate, she tells her daughter to hide in the bedroom closet and don’t come out. Her mum was murdered in the bedroom. Sarah was able to view everything through a wide crack in the closet. She saw him…
Sarah was now the only witness and moves in with her godmother, Madison.
As the weeks and months passed, Sarah gradually moved on and returned to college and her friends.
The police confirm that the killer has done this before, her mother was one of three similar victims from the area. The case goes cold until Sarah receives a letter: “I didn’t know you were there, or I would never have done that. Sincerely, Yours.” Instructions included not to share with the police or others.
Sarah moves on to obtain a position as a crime reporter at the newspaper, The Herald, and success of her debut novel.
What follows is more murders… a game of cat and mouse as the killer collects more victims and continues to elude police, all the while, sending Sarah letters.
The killer is difficult to track as he doesn’t leave evidence behind. Will Sarah be able to get close to the killer?
This was a fast-paced psychological thriller and exciting read.
Many thanks to the author and Bloodhound Books for my digital copy.
August 24, 2021
Sarah is the new crime scene reporter for a local newspaper. She's published a true crime book ... the murder of her mother several years ago. The book is riding high in the charts and everyone wants to talk to her.
Witnessing her mother's murder when she was just 17 years old has left a permanent stain on her soul. The killer was never caught. In fact, he continued his killing spree ..in threes. Kill 3 women and move on. The next year .. kill 3 more. Of all his murders, Sarah was the only witness ... all his other victims were childless.
Surprisingly, the killer has kept in touch with her.. with a series of letters, each ending with Sincerely, Yours. He apologies several times over and states that he will never come after her. With each letter comes a little more information about the killer... information that she studies constantly.
She feels in her bones that she will find him ..and he will pay for what he's done. But if Sarah actually finds him, will she be judge and executioner?
With a solid plot and intriguing story line, the author has filled this novel with suspense, tension, and outstanding characters. This is not the first book of this author's that I have read ...and I've never been disappointed. She could write a grocery list and I would read it.
Many thanks to the author / Bloodhound Books for the digital copy of this psychological fiction. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
Witnessing her mother's murder when she was just 17 years old has left a permanent stain on her soul. The killer was never caught. In fact, he continued his killing spree ..in threes. Kill 3 women and move on. The next year .. kill 3 more. Of all his murders, Sarah was the only witness ... all his other victims were childless.
Surprisingly, the killer has kept in touch with her.. with a series of letters, each ending with Sincerely, Yours. He apologies several times over and states that he will never come after her. With each letter comes a little more information about the killer... information that she studies constantly.
She feels in her bones that she will find him ..and he will pay for what he's done. But if Sarah actually finds him, will she be judge and executioner?
With a solid plot and intriguing story line, the author has filled this novel with suspense, tension, and outstanding characters. This is not the first book of this author's that I have read ...and I've never been disappointed. She could write a grocery list and I would read it.
Many thanks to the author / Bloodhound Books for the digital copy of this psychological fiction. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
August 8, 2021
I was personally offered a copy of this by Charley to read before release. I've devoured it in less than 24hrs, it was soooo good, fast paced from beginning to end, thrilling, compelling & suspenseful.
Very well written, with a strong female lead character & an original storyline.
It's another winning read for me!
When Sarah sees her mother being murdered at the hands of a serial killer she vows to catch him & avenge her mother's death.
Many thanks to the author for my ARC copy of the book in return for my honest review.
𝗜 𝗴𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 4 ⭐ 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
Very well written, with a strong female lead character & an original storyline.
It's another winning read for me!
When Sarah sees her mother being murdered at the hands of a serial killer she vows to catch him & avenge her mother's death.
Many thanks to the author for my ARC copy of the book in return for my honest review.
𝗜 𝗴𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 4 ⭐ 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
August 23, 2021
I was very intrigued by the concept of this story, but honestly didn't enjoy it nearly as much as I wanted to. I found the writing to be disjointed and missing a disappointing amount of details. The character development was a bit lacking. I didn't really feel a personal connection to any of the characters.
I felt the murder of Sarah's mom was barely described and it was a missed opportunity to thrill the readers by making the attack more terrifying. And don't get me started on the seriously anti climactic ending. I didn't feel much of a thriller vibe at all.
I felt the murder of Sarah's mom was barely described and it was a missed opportunity to thrill the readers by making the attack more terrifying. And don't get me started on the seriously anti climactic ending. I didn't feel much of a thriller vibe at all.
September 1, 2021
First, I want to thank Charlotte Barnes, Bloodhound Books and Love Book Tours for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review.
Charlotte Barnes, I personally want to thank you for going out of your comfort zone and providing ARC copies of your latest book Sincerely, Yours to your readers. It allowed me not only to read an amazing story but also introduce me to a gifted storyteller as well.
Charlotte is forever grateful for the time she spends with her truly incredible friend Beth. She thanks Beth in every single book that she writes.
Sincerely, Yours starts off incredibly intense where you are instantly drawn into Charlotte’s thrilling story. I just adore when authors start off on a bang because you know it will be an amazing ride-and that it was!!
I felt like a fly on the wall as I saw the events unravel as I was in shock as to what I was witnessing. My heart just ached for the events that were unfolding right in front of Sarah’s eyes!
One thing that I loved seeing was Sarah took what happened to her and used that to her advantage later in life. It was great seeing how she grew into the person she was today.
Sarah threw some very eerie twists and turns in the book that left me dumbfounded!!
Charlotte Barnes, I personally want to thank you for going out of your comfort zone and providing ARC copies of your latest book Sincerely, Yours to your readers. It allowed me not only to read an amazing story but also introduce me to a gifted storyteller as well.
Charlotte is forever grateful for the time she spends with her truly incredible friend Beth. She thanks Beth in every single book that she writes.
Sincerely, Yours starts off incredibly intense where you are instantly drawn into Charlotte’s thrilling story. I just adore when authors start off on a bang because you know it will be an amazing ride-and that it was!!
I felt like a fly on the wall as I saw the events unravel as I was in shock as to what I was witnessing. My heart just ached for the events that were unfolding right in front of Sarah’s eyes!
One thing that I loved seeing was Sarah took what happened to her and used that to her advantage later in life. It was great seeing how she grew into the person she was today.
Sarah threw some very eerie twists and turns in the book that left me dumbfounded!!
August 23, 2021
This is such an intriguing idea for a book, a teenage girl accidentally sees her mum murdered. Not realised by the murderer until a long time later. Once he does, he decides to write a letter to her, which forms a weird bond.
This books follows Sarah as she tries to find the killer, and build a career and try and maintain friendships and relationships.
I loved the relationship that developed between Madison and Sarah, Madison a surrogate mum. The link between 4 friends was also special. I think all of us can relate in some way to the members of the group.
The story is told through Sarah's job on the crime desk at the local paper and the letters received from the killer. It's split into parts to move time on. It's brilliantly told and you have to read to the end as quickly as you can. I certainly did.
A 4.5 star
This books follows Sarah as she tries to find the killer, and build a career and try and maintain friendships and relationships.
I loved the relationship that developed between Madison and Sarah, Madison a surrogate mum. The link between 4 friends was also special. I think all of us can relate in some way to the members of the group.
The story is told through Sarah's job on the crime desk at the local paper and the letters received from the killer. It's split into parts to move time on. It's brilliantly told and you have to read to the end as quickly as you can. I certainly did.
A 4.5 star
January 18, 2023
I just didn't manage to get into it... And if I have to read "darling girl" one more time, I might puke... That's my review, thanks for reading!
August 23, 2021
I really enjoyed this book. From the gripping start, the inbetween chapters, to the ending.
Interesting dynamics between characters, some not so good for each other, others spot on.
Charlotte Barnes has a winning thriller here.
Interesting dynamics between characters, some not so good for each other, others spot on.
Charlotte Barnes has a winning thriller here.
November 12, 2021
Thought i was going to enjoy this book, but no…
Don’t get me wrong i was interested in the mystery of the book and wanted to know if the killer was ever caught but i just couldn’t enjoy what i was reading. I felt like i had no idea what was going on half the time and i was missing half of the information i needed. I also felt like time was just flying by in the book and i had no idea how long it had been since the last chapter. I also HATED the ending and the way Madison’s death was just glossed over and never actually explained? Overall i really didn’t like this book and only kept reading to see what happened and i was disappointed.
Don’t get me wrong i was interested in the mystery of the book and wanted to know if the killer was ever caught but i just couldn’t enjoy what i was reading. I felt like i had no idea what was going on half the time and i was missing half of the information i needed. I also felt like time was just flying by in the book and i had no idea how long it had been since the last chapter. I also HATED the ending and the way Madison’s death was just glossed over and never actually explained? Overall i really didn’t like this book and only kept reading to see what happened and i was disappointed.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 7, 2021
Sincerely, Yours is a psychological thriller that follows Sarah over the course of a few years. Seventeen year old Sarah is a witness to her mother’s horrific murder; yet the killer wasn’t caught. He continues to kill, all the while Sarah becomes more frustrated that the police don’t seem to be getting any closer to catching him… she then receives a letter… From the killer.
The is a very fast- paced psychological thriller. Easy to read, and gripping from the start. The time jumps make perfect sense as we follow Sarah as she starts work as a crime reporter, dead set on catching the man responsible for the killings. The author has done a great job at evolving Sarah’s character, and it’s very clear that she ages as we read through her internal monologue.
We do see a couple of chapters from the killer’s POV and I would have liked a few more of these - they were so intriguing!
Would definitely recommend!
The is a very fast- paced psychological thriller. Easy to read, and gripping from the start. The time jumps make perfect sense as we follow Sarah as she starts work as a crime reporter, dead set on catching the man responsible for the killings. The author has done a great job at evolving Sarah’s character, and it’s very clear that she ages as we read through her internal monologue.
We do see a couple of chapters from the killer’s POV and I would have liked a few more of these - they were so intriguing!
Would definitely recommend!
August 22, 2021
Strong, well-written characters combined with a suspense filled twisty plot makes for a hard to put down page turning story. The main character, Sarah, has lots of tragedy in her life and manages to stay strong and even take charge of the situations. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced review copy of this book.
September 14, 2021
#SincerelyYours
#CharlotteBarnes
You wouldn’t want to be 17 year old Sarah, thrust inside a cupboard hurriedly by her mother as she hears an intruder. And then, witnessing her mother’s murder! Her mother’s foresight saved Sarah but what a trauma to grow up with.
Author Charlotte Barnes takes the reader into the middle of action right from the beginning of the book. A chilling start to what unfolds into an interesting storyline which progresses through a series of letters sent by the murderer to Sarah, once there is realisation of a witness.
The police have since closed the case finding three other cases similar to Sarah’s mother. But Sarah can’t give up, definitely not after receiving a letter from the murderer stating, “ I didn’t know you were there or I would never have done that. Sincerely, Yours”.
The cat and mouse games continue with the murderer seeming to be one step ahead, sending her letter, following her movements, as Sarah is desperate to get to the bottom of the mystery.
The read is reasonably taut and well-paced. I did wish that the time lines did not have big jumps. After the big high which was the first half, the time gap and the way the murderer and mystery is unravelled seemed anti-climatic. I feel the book would have gained more if insight into the POV of the murderer was given more space .
Sarah, getting the courage to move on inspite of such a traumatic experience, becoming a crime reporter and writing a true crime book on her mother’s death, was inspiring as a character.
I am definitely going to read more of @charleyblogs and her world of stories.
#CharlotteBarnes
You wouldn’t want to be 17 year old Sarah, thrust inside a cupboard hurriedly by her mother as she hears an intruder. And then, witnessing her mother’s murder! Her mother’s foresight saved Sarah but what a trauma to grow up with.
Author Charlotte Barnes takes the reader into the middle of action right from the beginning of the book. A chilling start to what unfolds into an interesting storyline which progresses through a series of letters sent by the murderer to Sarah, once there is realisation of a witness.
The police have since closed the case finding three other cases similar to Sarah’s mother. But Sarah can’t give up, definitely not after receiving a letter from the murderer stating, “ I didn’t know you were there or I would never have done that. Sincerely, Yours”.
The cat and mouse games continue with the murderer seeming to be one step ahead, sending her letter, following her movements, as Sarah is desperate to get to the bottom of the mystery.
The read is reasonably taut and well-paced. I did wish that the time lines did not have big jumps. After the big high which was the first half, the time gap and the way the murderer and mystery is unravelled seemed anti-climatic. I feel the book would have gained more if insight into the POV of the murderer was given more space .
Sarah, getting the courage to move on inspite of such a traumatic experience, becoming a crime reporter and writing a true crime book on her mother’s death, was inspiring as a character.
I am definitely going to read more of @charleyblogs and her world of stories.
September 3, 2021
I don’t know what I was expecting but not this. The thought that this could happen was actually quite harrowing. The main protagonist, Sarah, has been dreadfully affected by a traumatic event in her past but is clearly trying to hide it, whilst keeping most human contact at a distance. So well written I felt myself wanting to give her a hug, although unlikely she would have tolerated it. Ha ha.
Briefly, at the age of 17 Sarah watched, from inside a wardrobe, whilst her mother was murdered, but she never saw enough to identify him. Her mother’s best friend, Madison, took her in and became her second mother. But when Sarah started getting letters from the killer signed Sincerely, Yours she didn’t tell anyone. Whilst prolific, the murderer often has a long break between murders, but Sarah is keeping track. As time goes on Sarah becomes a successful author and gets a job in a newspaper as the crime correspondent. But she still has one aim. To find her mother’s killer…
This is a very good domestic psychological suspense novel. With no one having an clue to the killer, the police, Sarah or the reader, you are constantly waiting for something to happen. I think for me that maybe the ending wasn’t quite as tense or climatic as I was expecting but that said it was an excellent read and ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Briefly, at the age of 17 Sarah watched, from inside a wardrobe, whilst her mother was murdered, but she never saw enough to identify him. Her mother’s best friend, Madison, took her in and became her second mother. But when Sarah started getting letters from the killer signed Sincerely, Yours she didn’t tell anyone. Whilst prolific, the murderer often has a long break between murders, but Sarah is keeping track. As time goes on Sarah becomes a successful author and gets a job in a newspaper as the crime correspondent. But she still has one aim. To find her mother’s killer…
This is a very good domestic psychological suspense novel. With no one having an clue to the killer, the police, Sarah or the reader, you are constantly waiting for something to happen. I think for me that maybe the ending wasn’t quite as tense or climatic as I was expecting but that said it was an excellent read and ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
September 14, 2021
Sincerely, Yours by Charlotte Barnes is a compelling psychological suspense thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat.
At seventeen, Sarah witnessed her mother’s brutal murder when she was hiding in the closet. Sarah’s mother was one of three women murdered by this killer and it seems Sarah has been the only witness ever. The killer has an MO each year they kill three women, leave no witnesses, and move on to kill three more women again.
Years pass, as Sarah attends college and later in her career as a crime reporter, she receives letters from her mother’s killer. Each letter divulges bits of information about the killer and is signed as Sincerely, Yours. Sarah makes it her goal to catch the killer. A game of cat and mouse ensues in which it is yet to be determined who will be the next victim, the cat or the mouse?
This was a well-written, compelling, and fast-paced read with so many twists and turns that had me on the edge of my seat. It was thoroughly entertaining and the buildup of tension to the climax was well done. The ending left me satisfied, but I felt it was rushed.
Overall, I would recommend this fast-paced psychological thriller.
Rating: 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
At seventeen, Sarah witnessed her mother’s brutal murder when she was hiding in the closet. Sarah’s mother was one of three women murdered by this killer and it seems Sarah has been the only witness ever. The killer has an MO each year they kill three women, leave no witnesses, and move on to kill three more women again.
Years pass, as Sarah attends college and later in her career as a crime reporter, she receives letters from her mother’s killer. Each letter divulges bits of information about the killer and is signed as Sincerely, Yours. Sarah makes it her goal to catch the killer. A game of cat and mouse ensues in which it is yet to be determined who will be the next victim, the cat or the mouse?
This was a well-written, compelling, and fast-paced read with so many twists and turns that had me on the edge of my seat. It was thoroughly entertaining and the buildup of tension to the climax was well done. The ending left me satisfied, but I felt it was rushed.
Overall, I would recommend this fast-paced psychological thriller.
Rating: 4/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
September 29, 2021
I was quite enjoying this until the end which I felt was a bit of an anti-climax. After all the build-up I was expecting more.
I enjoyed seeing the letters from the killer and also that some chapters were from his pov (would have loved more of that). I thought the relationship between Sarah and Madison was great - I really enjoyed the chapters with them together. I also thought the pace was good too as I sped though the book wanting to see what would happen. I liked the style of writing too and would be interested in future books by Charlotte.
I wasn't so sure about Sarah's actions in a few places and I don't think it was explained why she made those choices. Linked to this I did get a bit lost with the timeline in the middle of the book as something was suddenly happening (due to the jump forward in time), but I felt I was playing catch up trying to see when this had started and how. Additionally, I felt the ending was lacking so much, it just felt unfinished, which was such a shame.
Overall, a quick paced thriller that would have benefited from more detail at the start (her mothers murder) and at the end to tie everything up.
*I received a complimentary copy of the e-book from LoveBooksTours and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I enjoyed seeing the letters from the killer and also that some chapters were from his pov (would have loved more of that). I thought the relationship between Sarah and Madison was great - I really enjoyed the chapters with them together. I also thought the pace was good too as I sped though the book wanting to see what would happen. I liked the style of writing too and would be interested in future books by Charlotte.
I wasn't so sure about Sarah's actions in a few places and I don't think it was explained why she made those choices. Linked to this I did get a bit lost with the timeline in the middle of the book as something was suddenly happening (due to the jump forward in time), but I felt I was playing catch up trying to see when this had started and how. Additionally, I felt the ending was lacking so much, it just felt unfinished, which was such a shame.
Overall, a quick paced thriller that would have benefited from more detail at the start (her mothers murder) and at the end to tie everything up.
*I received a complimentary copy of the e-book from LoveBooksTours and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
November 15, 2021
Tell me the synopsis of this book doesn't sound unbelievably amazing! It is, and that's why at the end I was disappointed and angry at the same time, let me explain:
So Sarah starts receiving this letters from the serial killer who killed her mother (creepy letters by the way) and this goes on for about 8 years, if not more, during all that time she never turns the letters to the police, mind you, the letters contained pivotal information to stop the killer and save innocent women from being killed. But she doesn't, she's kinda playing detective while trying to write her true crime book about this serial killer.
The synopsis says "a cat and mouse story" but I didn't feel that, it felt more like she was just trying to drag things on for years to get her book and allegedly catch the killer, all the while letting more women die! She wasn't even close to catch him at any point.
So when we got to the end I was like "what happened here, is this the ending, am I supposed to understand?" Because towards the end everything was all over the place.
The only thing I can safe from this one is the serial killer character, his MO and of all that 🤷🏽♀️
Have you read it? What did you think? I need to talk to someone about it 😕
So Sarah starts receiving this letters from the serial killer who killed her mother (creepy letters by the way) and this goes on for about 8 years, if not more, during all that time she never turns the letters to the police, mind you, the letters contained pivotal information to stop the killer and save innocent women from being killed. But she doesn't, she's kinda playing detective while trying to write her true crime book about this serial killer.
The synopsis says "a cat and mouse story" but I didn't feel that, it felt more like she was just trying to drag things on for years to get her book and allegedly catch the killer, all the while letting more women die! She wasn't even close to catch him at any point.
So when we got to the end I was like "what happened here, is this the ending, am I supposed to understand?" Because towards the end everything was all over the place.
The only thing I can safe from this one is the serial killer character, his MO and of all that 🤷🏽♀️
Have you read it? What did you think? I need to talk to someone about it 😕
August 22, 2021
Another wonderful book from this exciting author. It is a fast paced psychological suspense thriller which is very well written with the suspense palpable.
A serial killer is on the loose and always appears to be one step ahead of the police. He targets single women with no dependants and doesn't leave any evidence. Like most killers he did make a mistake though. On what was only his second murder he had a witness to his killing. Unbeknown to him that when Evelyn Wainwright heard someone in her house she pushed her teenage daughter into a wardrobe for her safety knowing that she herself was in grave danger. Sarah Wainwright witnessed her mother being killed and subsequently made it her goal in life to catch the killer. The story follows her through her student days and career in her quest to catch the killer as he continues his killing spree.
From cover to cover this book is full of suspense and keeps you intrigued throughout
Thank you to Bloodhound Books for the ARC which I've reviewed voluntarily
A serial killer is on the loose and always appears to be one step ahead of the police. He targets single women with no dependants and doesn't leave any evidence. Like most killers he did make a mistake though. On what was only his second murder he had a witness to his killing. Unbeknown to him that when Evelyn Wainwright heard someone in her house she pushed her teenage daughter into a wardrobe for her safety knowing that she herself was in grave danger. Sarah Wainwright witnessed her mother being killed and subsequently made it her goal in life to catch the killer. The story follows her through her student days and career in her quest to catch the killer as he continues his killing spree.
From cover to cover this book is full of suspense and keeps you intrigued throughout
Thank you to Bloodhound Books for the ARC which I've reviewed voluntarily
September 6, 2021
Sincerely, Yours by Charlotte Barnes-psychological thriller
Sarah is home with her mother when there is a break in. Her mother tells her to hide in the wardrobe. What Sarah then sees changes her and her life. Years later Sarah is now a crime reporter, her mothers killer never having been traced. All she and the police know is that there appears to be a pattern but little else. Sarah has been getting letters from the perpetrator signed sincerely, yours so when this appears in future missives she knows whom she is dealing with, or not as the case maybe.
Sarah is a very likable character and very down to earth with a tenacity to find her mothers killer. A cleverly woven, well thought out tale of being a victim,a witness and a detective albeit of sorts. A story of just who is playing who and at what game? A read to keep the grey matter active and most certainly one to ponder on.
For more reviews please see my blog http://nickibookblog.blogspot.co.uk/
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Sarah is home with her mother when there is a break in. Her mother tells her to hide in the wardrobe. What Sarah then sees changes her and her life. Years later Sarah is now a crime reporter, her mothers killer never having been traced. All she and the police know is that there appears to be a pattern but little else. Sarah has been getting letters from the perpetrator signed sincerely, yours so when this appears in future missives she knows whom she is dealing with, or not as the case maybe.
Sarah is a very likable character and very down to earth with a tenacity to find her mothers killer. A cleverly woven, well thought out tale of being a victim,a witness and a detective albeit of sorts. A story of just who is playing who and at what game? A read to keep the grey matter active and most certainly one to ponder on.
For more reviews please see my blog http://nickibookblog.blogspot.co.uk/
or follow me on Twitter@nickisbookblog
September 10, 2021
Sincerely, Yours by Charlotte Barnes is a compelling psychological thriller with an awesome hook. At 17 Sarah was hiding in a bedroom closet when a serial killer breaks in and kills her mother. After it's mistakenly revealed that she was there but did not see the killer she receives a letter from him apologizing, "...I didn't know you were there or I would never have done that...Sincerely, Yours."
This book is a compelling read and once you start it you can't put it down until you get to the end. Sarah becomes a crime reporter and writes a true crime book about her mom's death. Through the years the killer continues his killing spree and to write to Sarah. We also get his POV in a few chapters. I really wanted more of those chapters. Sarah and the killer play cat and mouse with each other but as Sarah gets close she may become his next victim or maybe he might become her victim. This thriller is a fun one for fans of the genre.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.
This book is a compelling read and once you start it you can't put it down until you get to the end. Sarah becomes a crime reporter and writes a true crime book about her mom's death. Through the years the killer continues his killing spree and to write to Sarah. We also get his POV in a few chapters. I really wanted more of those chapters. Sarah and the killer play cat and mouse with each other but as Sarah gets close she may become his next victim or maybe he might become her victim. This thriller is a fun one for fans of the genre.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.
September 11, 2021
Imagine receiving a letter from the person who murdered your mother, where they write that they wouldn’t have committed such an awful act of violence if they had known you were also there. Now imagine they wrote to you whenever they murdered someone else. That would be terrifying.
Those letters continued to be sent to Sarah as she went to college and then in to her career as a crime reporter, as she actively searches for the killer. I found Sarah to be likeable as she evolved from that scared 17 year old in the wardrobe, to the determined young woman she became.
This was one of those books you couldn’t just put down to cook dinner. No no no. The family shall remain hungry, unless your other half has been watching Masterchef. The pace was fast throughout, but picked up even more as the story accelerated towards the inevitable confrontation.
Overall, I think this is a very well written book which I am happy to recommend to anyone who wants to read a masterfully executed psychological thriller. I gave Sincerely, Yours five brilliant stars.
Those letters continued to be sent to Sarah as she went to college and then in to her career as a crime reporter, as she actively searches for the killer. I found Sarah to be likeable as she evolved from that scared 17 year old in the wardrobe, to the determined young woman she became.
This was one of those books you couldn’t just put down to cook dinner. No no no. The family shall remain hungry, unless your other half has been watching Masterchef. The pace was fast throughout, but picked up even more as the story accelerated towards the inevitable confrontation.
Overall, I think this is a very well written book which I am happy to recommend to anyone who wants to read a masterfully executed psychological thriller. I gave Sincerely, Yours five brilliant stars.
August 23, 2021
This is one hell of a story! The premise is unimaginable; a young girl, Sarah, witnesses her mother being murdered while hiding in a wardrobe. But that’s just the beginning of the terror that follows Sarah through the years.
The man who murdered Sarah’s mother has done this before, multiple times, and not only does he have a type but he has a modus operandi…no witnesses. Brushing off warnings of impending danger from friends and family Sarah wants nothing more than to transition her life back to a sense of normalcy. But when she receives an unposted letter in the mail Sarah’s world comes to a screeching halt. He’s been watching her.
As the killings continue, so do the letters. Will Sarah ever be free of his watchful eyes? One thing for sure, she will not be a victim of fear.
I loved this book! There was such an eerie dynamic between Sarah and the killer. I loved how the story and relationships evolved. I couldn’t put it down.
The man who murdered Sarah’s mother has done this before, multiple times, and not only does he have a type but he has a modus operandi…no witnesses. Brushing off warnings of impending danger from friends and family Sarah wants nothing more than to transition her life back to a sense of normalcy. But when she receives an unposted letter in the mail Sarah’s world comes to a screeching halt. He’s been watching her.
As the killings continue, so do the letters. Will Sarah ever be free of his watchful eyes? One thing for sure, she will not be a victim of fear.
I loved this book! There was such an eerie dynamic between Sarah and the killer. I loved how the story and relationships evolved. I couldn’t put it down.
December 11, 2022
4.25⭐️
I had this UK crime thriller narrated by Jessica Whittaker. She is excellent, and I think she adds a lot to the book.
Sarah was 17 when she was hidden in a wardrobe when her mother was murdered. There were more women killed with the police not being able to identify or locate the killer. Sarah becomes a crime reporter in order to have inside information to try and find the killer. He sends her notes signed sincerely, yours which she has kept from the police.
I really liked Sarah and Maddison. The characters are well written, and have good depth. I would have liked to have had the POV of the killer as we went along with his back story fleshed out more.
I enjoyed how the plot unfolded, although I anticipated the ending, I liked how that was handled.
It’s an easy enjoyable listen, with a great narrator. It’s a crime thriller that I’d recommend especially in the audio format.
I had this UK crime thriller narrated by Jessica Whittaker. She is excellent, and I think she adds a lot to the book.
Sarah was 17 when she was hidden in a wardrobe when her mother was murdered. There were more women killed with the police not being able to identify or locate the killer. Sarah becomes a crime reporter in order to have inside information to try and find the killer. He sends her notes signed sincerely, yours which she has kept from the police.
I really liked Sarah and Maddison. The characters are well written, and have good depth. I would have liked to have had the POV of the killer as we went along with his back story fleshed out more.
I enjoyed how the plot unfolded, although I anticipated the ending, I liked how that was handled.
It’s an easy enjoyable listen, with a great narrator. It’s a crime thriller that I’d recommend especially in the audio format.
September 12, 2021
Another arc offered to me by Charley & I was delighted to have the opportunity, as I always enjoy her psychological thrillers.
Sarah witnesses her mother’s murder from a wardrobe hiding place when she is 17 years old. She is taken in by her mum’s best friend, Madison.
Over the years, it becomes apparent that this murder was no one off, indeed the murderer regularly writes to Sarah to say as much.
She is determined to catch him; withholding evidence from the police & becoming a crime reporter on the local paper, in order to have a cover to undertake deeper investigations.
She has a steadfast group of friends & her relationship with Madison is well written. This is a fast-paced read with an interesting perspective on a hideous crime.
However, I am unable to give it the full five stars as the climax to the story, although satisfying, was a little weak & I felt cheated.
Recommended.
Sarah witnesses her mother’s murder from a wardrobe hiding place when she is 17 years old. She is taken in by her mum’s best friend, Madison.
Over the years, it becomes apparent that this murder was no one off, indeed the murderer regularly writes to Sarah to say as much.
She is determined to catch him; withholding evidence from the police & becoming a crime reporter on the local paper, in order to have a cover to undertake deeper investigations.
She has a steadfast group of friends & her relationship with Madison is well written. This is a fast-paced read with an interesting perspective on a hideous crime.
However, I am unable to give it the full five stars as the climax to the story, although satisfying, was a little weak & I felt cheated.
Recommended.
April 29, 2024
A gripping psychological thriller
After listening to "Sincerely Yours" by Charlotte Barnes, expertly narrated by Jessica Whittaker, I was thoroughly impressed. The vocals were precisely delivered, drawing me into the dark and devious world of a serial killer. The author masterfully crafts a complex and intricate cat-and-mouse game, filled with twists and turns that kept me hooked from the very beginning. Just when I thought the story was losing its momentum midway, Whittaker's skillful narration adjusted the pace, and I was drawn back in. Barnes' writing is exceptional, weaving a psychological web that kept me guessing until the very end. Overall, "Sincerely Yours" is a gripping and suspenseful listen that kept me on the edge of my seat. Don't miss this one; it’s a perfect choice from the Audible Plus catalogue. Highly recommended.
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After listening to "Sincerely Yours" by Charlotte Barnes, expertly narrated by Jessica Whittaker, I was thoroughly impressed. The vocals were precisely delivered, drawing me into the dark and devious world of a serial killer. The author masterfully crafts a complex and intricate cat-and-mouse game, filled with twists and turns that kept me hooked from the very beginning. Just when I thought the story was losing its momentum midway, Whittaker's skillful narration adjusted the pace, and I was drawn back in. Barnes' writing is exceptional, weaving a psychological web that kept me guessing until the very end. Overall, "Sincerely Yours" is a gripping and suspenseful listen that kept me on the edge of my seat. Don't miss this one; it’s a perfect choice from the Audible Plus catalogue. Highly recommended.
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August 11, 2021
Full of psychological action this book will grab you from the beginning and grip you until the end, you truly can put it down until you finish it. I read it in one day.
As a teenage Sarah watches as her mother is murdered by a serial killer and as the years passed by she dedicates all her time to try to catch the killer, helped by no other than the killer himself who when learned that Sarah is a witness starts sending her letters.
The book keeps building up the tension and the reader expects to find a satisfying ending, Sarah uncovering the identity of the killer and delivering him to the police for revenge. But, the ending felt a little rushed and not matching the pace of the book.
Even with the finale flaw, at least for me, I strongly recommend this book.
As a teenage Sarah watches as her mother is murdered by a serial killer and as the years passed by she dedicates all her time to try to catch the killer, helped by no other than the killer himself who when learned that Sarah is a witness starts sending her letters.
The book keeps building up the tension and the reader expects to find a satisfying ending, Sarah uncovering the identity of the killer and delivering him to the police for revenge. But, the ending felt a little rushed and not matching the pace of the book.
Even with the finale flaw, at least for me, I strongly recommend this book.
September 12, 2021
The plot is based around a child witnessing her mother’s murder as she is hidden away in the wardrobe. The story follows her as she grows up and how the experience changed her. The only problem is she still gets letters from the killer. I thought this was a different twist and I enjoyed seeing how Sarah reacted to the letters and how her whole life was shaped by that fateful event. I thought the characters were interesting and relatable. I devoured this book in days and thought it was brilliant! The only thing for me that let it down was the ending. I felt like there could have been so much more to it and I felt a little disappointed. A solid ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ in my opinion as I felt the ending could have been better.
August 24, 2021
I enjoyed this suspenseful story. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her yet. This is a well written story that has twists and turns that left me guessing what would happen next. I enjoyed how the characters pulled me into the story from the first word. I enjoyed watching the growth of the plot by the characters. They made the story not only fast paced but entertaining and easy to read. This is a story of cat and mouse. As Sarah comes face to face with the killer will she save him or kill him? I enjoyed her character and what she brought to the story. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.
September 3, 2021
Sarah is haunted by the murder of her mother..When she was seventeen, her mother was murdered as she hid in a wardrobe in her home ..The police believe her mother was the victim of a serial killer..Not only does Sarah have to live with her loss..the killer begins sending her letters. As the years pass, with her mothers case still unsolved ..it gets under Sarah's skin and Sarah wants and needs closure ..With a killer taunting her..yet needing to find the truth...Will Sarah find out why and who shattered her life and the lives of others ? My first read by this author ..A Gripping Dark Pageturner 5 stars ..
April 25, 2023
Really enjoyed this one and it’s pretty creepy in parts with a great storyline that kept me interested.
I loved the element of the killer writing to the witness. It was a really good take on a traditional serial killer thriller.
The main character was great, I loved that she is an author documenting her story and the journey between her and the killer.
There was plenty of mystery surrounding the killer which gave suspense to the story. The letter chapters I really enjoyed.
Unfortunately the book didn’t really give me the conclusion I’d expected which was a shame as I really enjoyed the lead up. Therefore I give four stars as is still a great read.
I loved the element of the killer writing to the witness. It was a really good take on a traditional serial killer thriller.
The main character was great, I loved that she is an author documenting her story and the journey between her and the killer.
There was plenty of mystery surrounding the killer which gave suspense to the story. The letter chapters I really enjoyed.
Unfortunately the book didn’t really give me the conclusion I’d expected which was a shame as I really enjoyed the lead up. Therefore I give four stars as is still a great read.
April 24, 2024
It started out pretty good and extremely intriguing. It became slow at times but I thugged it out because of the twists that came after each chapter/part. The chapters leading up to the ending were a let down but I kept reading because I thought the big moment we had all been waiting for would be amazing. It was more like watching a low budget film. Anti-climatic. Which is funny because this is a book so it's not supposed to be limited in creativity. Where was the creativity in the ending? This author can write a beginning, a middle but not an ending, she should work on that honestly. Huge let down.
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