The Wrong Girl

by Robert W. Kirby

How well do you know your husband?

Alex and Natalie seem to have the perfect life.

But Alex is haunted by terrible events from his childhood. He thought he’d escaped his past, but lately it’s been surfacing in the terrifying nightmares that plague his sleep.

As Alex’s behavior becomes increasingly strange, Natalie fears the worst. Has he been keeping things from her? And who is the mysterious Sheryl he calls out to in his dreams? She is determined to save their marriage by digging up the truth no matter what it costs.

Natalie follows Alex when he returns to his hometown to face the demons he thought he left deep in the forest. But the trip takes a deadly turn when shocking secrets from the past are revealed.

Can Natalie face the terrifying truth as she unravels the mystery that could shatter her world?

Genres: Thriller, Audiobook, Mystery

411 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 18, 2022

About the author

I was born in 1979 and live in Kent with my wife and children. I ran a private investigation agency for over fifteen years, dealing in cases that involved breach of contract claims, commercial debt recovery, and process serving. My agency also specialised in people tracing, so much of my work revolved around tracking down debtors, dealing in adoption matters and locating missing persons. At times, I worked on some pretty bizarre cases and dealt with plenty of interesting and sometimes colourful individuals.
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I’ve had a huge passion for screenwriting for many years and started writing novels in 2021. My first novel, The Tests, was based on a spec screenplay that I originally wrote back in 2009. The Tests was then republished with Inkubator Books in 2022 under the new title, The Wrong Girl.
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Reviews

[Natalie all_books_great_and_small · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review as part of the book tour hosted by Zooloos Book Tours.

The Wrong Girl is a slow burn read told over multiple POVs . The book is mainly set in Edinburgh in 1988 and flicks from the present day (in Kent) to when the characters were children in 1988.
Alex, the pain POV, has just lost his mum. A liner of a child who gets grief from anyone and everyone, until a girl he has a crush on, Sheryl, shows sincerity over the loss of his mother. Alex is desperate to make friends with someone and decides to join Sheryls group of friends. But, this group are a tough crowd to get in with and Alex has to do four tests to get in the group.
In the modern day, Alex is having nightmares and his wife, Natalie keeps finding him in a destructive state, calling out Sheryls name.
Alex decides it's time to meet with his past and put his demons to bed once and for all.
The characters in this book, although mostly unlikeable, come across as believable and complex on many different levels in many different ways.
I loved this slow burn and was desperate to discover what happened all those years ago, where Sheryl went and if Natalie would find the answers she so desperately sought! If you love unexpected twists and slow burn reads, you fdefinirely have to give this a go!

[pawsreadrepeat · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my first book by Robert Kirby but will not be my last. I love a good slow burn psychological thriller that ends with an unexpected twist. The characters are well developed and believable, even with their flaws. The book kept me engaged and just when I thought I figured it out, there was another twist.

I really liked that the book gives us their childhood background and how they are as adults. This element gave the character a depth that helped me understand the characters.
I recommend this book to all psyhoclogical thriller lovers who love a good slow burn!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Thank you, Inkubator books, Robert Kirby, and Zooloo's Book Tours. I'm excited to be a part of this tour.

[Zoé-Lee O'Farrell · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a slow burner that ends with an explosive outcome. We are given the background to the characters as they grow up and as they are now. A group of friends that are linked by a long-standing mystery, well I say friends, that is a very loosely used term. As I say it’s a slow burner but one to stick with.

Once the friends meet up in the now, things start to get out of hand, old rivalries and spats come to the forefront and an ominous figure is lurking, stalking silently. The showdown is brutal and the ending is not what I expected. It was dark and wicked, and quite perfect! It definitely feels like there should be more to come and I do wonder if we will get it. A few loose ends I am hoping to get tied up for sure.

There are some intense moments that had me urging the pages to fly faster as I needed to get the answers. And when I say intense, I really do mean it! One scene with the farmhouse – eek! And the showdown too! But the end was a huge sting which I loved!

[Caroline 'relaxing with my rescue dogs' · Rating 3 out of 5]

I struggled getting into this book and didnt really connect with the characters but it was an okay read and willed away a few hours.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book kept my interest through out the whole book although it was a bit slow to get started it did pick up and I enjoyed it....except for the animal abuse (killing) in the book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Wrong Girl by Robert W. Kirby was a decent story. However, it took a bit to get into, and I didn't really connect with any of the characters. I struggled to get through the book and finish. I may check out more from this author at a later time.

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[Ellie Mitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

~About

The story is primarily set in Edinburgh, 2019, as photographer Alex Clayton struggles with re-occurring nightmares about a traumatic past memory.

We are then periodically taken back to Alex’s past (1988 – Kent), after his mother has passed away and his life slowly starts to fall apart. He soon befriends Sheryl, a kind and compassionate girl, and seeks to join her friendship circle. However, in order to do so, he is required to pass some mysterious initiation tests concocted by the fellow boys of the group. After passing several of these horrendous tests, Alex eventually decides to give the boys a taste of their own medicine, however, things do not go to plan.

Back in the present (2019), we learn about Alex’s life as a photographer, along with the lives of the other members of the group from the 1980s. Here, we see how Alex’s flashbacks and terrifying nightmares eventually force him to act, to call the group back together, to go over what really happened all those years ago.

The main question asked is ‘What did happen to Sheryl?’


~Characters

As there are many characters whose point of views are covered in this story (both past and present), I’ve chosen to only focus on Alex, his wife, and (since the story centres around her) Sheryl.

Forty-five year old Alex Clayton is a sensitive photographer, who dislikes confrontation and suffers from horrific nightmares which keep him up all night. After so long of trying to manage them, he cannot wait any longer and seizes an opportunity to face his demons. As I learned more about Alex’s past, I came to see him as deeply troubled, someone who has endured a lot of heartache and abuse over the years. I thought his efforts to uncover the truth about what happened to his friend Sheryl were brave, although risky. Although there were certainly times when I disagreed with Alex’s actions, for the most part, I thought he was in the right for trying to repair things.

Natalie, Alex’s caring wife proves to be rather inquisitive as she seeks to understand what happened with Alex and Sheryl all those years ago. As a partner in an accountancy firm, Natalie appears as a strong and independent woman, with a curious and intelligent mind. Seeing her worry over her partner allowed me to better empathise with her. Her main goal in the story is to seek answers from Alex’s family as to what really happened to Alex’s childhood friend, Sheryl. Overall, I came to really like Natalie as a character and hoped that she would get the answers she sought.

Finally, we come to Sheryl, Alex’s childhood friend, whom he desperately wanted to impress all those years ago. Sheryl was a sweet, kind, and fun-loving young girl, who is described in such a way that she almost appears angelic in Alex’s eyes. Although we don’t come to learn too much about Sheryl until later on in the story, she appeared to me as the epitome of innocence and girlhood, snatched away by the cruelties of the wider world. In addition, she was always kind to Alex, doing her best to protect him from the cruelty of the others in her friendship group. To me, she was someone to admire, the type of person to treat others fairly and without judgement.


~Positive Aspects

There were numerous elements of The Wrong Girl which helped to round out the story and make it memorable. Below are some of the key elements I identified whilst reading.

-The characters are complex, with their own hidden secrets and personal dilemmas.

-I liked how we got to see what each character’s life had turned out like after so many years spent apart.

-The author did well, feeding the information about what happened all those years ago to the reader, bit by bit. Keeping key parts of information from the reader until later helped to maintain the suspense of the novel.

-The story dips between Alex’s past and present, slowly allowing the reader to piece the puzzle of Alex’s traumatic memories together. The author executed this well, and also allowed us a glimpse into the lives of the other individuals who were present in Alex’s past friendship group.

-There was a wonderful sense of camaraderie between the older friends, despite most of them not having seen each other for around thirty years.

-Sensory descriptions are used well, to create a vivid picture of the natural environments which dominate the novel.

-The tension was palpable, keeping me on the edge of my seat as I clicked through the digital pages of the ebook, needing to find out what happened.

-There were a few shocking twists which I did not see coming toward the end of the story. These particular twists completely changed my understanding of past events and had me in awe. I’d recommend reading this book for these great twists alone.


~Negative Elements

The only thing which I disliked a little was the frequent switches between points of view as these were often just separate paragraphs without headings to indicate the change in character perspective. Both past and present perspectives shift considerably within chapters, especially halfway through the novel. While this format worked well for the most part, I do still feel that having subheadings to indicate the change in perspective would be helpful.


~Memorable Quotes

Whilst reading, one particular quote stood out to me.

‘What he craved, more than anything, was to drift into a deep, dreamless sleep; a proper sleep where his mind emptied and his brain switched off.’

While I found this quote to be relatable to my own life, I also feel that it emphasized Alex’s core dilemma rather well. It demonstrates how deeply our pasts can affect us, causing us to agonise over events until they consume our entire being.


~Overview

The Wrong Girl proved to be a dark, gripping read which discusses the secrets one group of friends has kept for over thirty years. It kept me hooked from start to finish, offering up several unexpected twists which caught me off guard, alongside featuring characters who were rich and complex.

Themes included: the past, loss, friendship, secrets, and the need to prove oneself to gain a sense of acceptance and belonging.

My Rating: 5 stars.
Recommended to: lovers of dark thrillers, with many unexpected twists.

[PJ Creativepaws · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the best books that I have read recently. The Wrong Girl by Robert W Kirby is a well-written thriller. From the remnants of childhood memories and trauma, Alex Clayton's Reunion with his old friends weaves a tale that is part murder mystery and part psychological thriller as past chases present with terrifying consequences. The author finely balances the evidence of the past with a shadow play that takes place in the present, and will keep you guessing from chapter to chapter. You will love this story. Will justice be served or will revenge win the day instead? Sorry, no spoilers. As a mystery and a thriller, the book succeeds in hooking the reader with effective plotting and just the right degree of foreshadowing to cultivate suspense.

[Viktorija · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Wrong Girl is an immersive psychological thriller that follows Alex, a professional photographer who lives in a loving marriage with Natalie, a successful businesswoman. Everything seems to be going well until something he experiences on a photography job triggers a traumatic memory from his past. He starts having terrible nightmares in which he screams out a girl’s name, over and over. But it’s not that of his wife.

As the vivid memories from his troubled teens threaten to take over and destroy the new life he’s built, Alex seeks out his old friends in an attempt to reconstruct the tragic event that changed their lives. In the summer of 1988, six friends set out on on a hike through some lush hills in Kent, but only five came back. Coming back from their trip without Sheryl scarred the five teenagers for life. After thirty years of grief, guilt and finger-pointing, the memories that return to Alex reunite the five and force them to unearth painful secrets and repressed feelings. Alex seeks out Mark, a popular DJ whose beats destroy venues across Europe. Mark calls Ben, a family man with his own company, the picture of success. Ben contacts his old best mate Gavin and Sheryl’s best friend, Janette. While they may not be too happy about Alex returning into their lives, they have to hear him out because of what they shared so long ago, and for Sheryl’s sake.

Two interlocked tales unfold: flashbacks of the events of the summer of 1988 and the friends’ reunion thirty years later. Bit by bit, the dynamics and relationships within the group are revealed, both in the past and in the present day. The pace is masterful, with points of view sometimes switching in rapid succession within a chapter, giving the events a cinematic feel and driving the plot relentlessly forward. While some of the twists are not impossible to predict, the implications of the revelations do hit home. It isn’t simply the mystery surrounding Sheryl’s disappearance that is explored, but also its direct consequences for Alex, Janette, Mark, Ben, and Gavin and the various ways in which they try to cope. Additionally, there is Natalie and her own quest for the truth, and we get to meet Sheryl as a teenager – these two are probably the most likeable of the bunch.

The characters are portrayed convincingly and skillfully – you may not necessarily like all of them, but you will want to know what happens to them because they are infused with humanity and relatability. It is not an easy job to write a character at different stages in their life and have the reader feel the difference, but Kirby does it amazingly well for all of his characters. Not only are they all fully fleshed out as teenagers and as adults, but there are recognizable patterns and subtle reflections of their past selves in the present that are very enjoyable to catch. The delicate balance between describing the surroundings and the characters and leaving something to the imagination of the reader is also achieved. The complexity of teenage friendships and the lengths we would go to in order to impress someone and avoid being alone are captured vividly.

Complete with heart-pounding action scenes and an in-depth exploration of grief, guilt, and loss, The Wrong Girl is a captivating page-turner, perfect for fans of psychological thrillers and intricate plots.

[Donna Morfett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alex seems to have the perfect life in Edinburgh with his wife Natalie, that is until a photography job takes him back to events from his childhood that bring on horrendous nightmares that cause him to mutter in his sleep, scream and lash out. He thinks going back to where he grew up and getting his friends together again will help put his mind at rest.
The book flicks between past and present. Mainly telling the story of Alex, his struggle to fit in, the intense bullying, his mother dying and his father rejecting him leading him to feel alone. The he spots Sheryl and takes a shine to her and is willing to participate in the challenges set, no matter how dangerous they are.
However when tragedy strikes things all change.
I was shocked at the lengths these kids would go to. The past is set in 1988, before computer consoles and the internet, where kids were left to their own devices.
It was interesting reading a story from the point of view of teenagers, and then their adult selves, and the reflection on their behaviour, how it was just pranks and fun, not torture and bullying.
The book was really fast paced and I had to keep reading to find out what had happened, this would have been a five star read easily, but I felt it lost its way towards the end, and having finished it im not exactly sure what happened, or what done what to who.
There were so many twists my head was spinning.
There are some awful scenes with animals, and the thing with the dog make me sick to my stomach.

[Charlotte Baddeley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!! Oh wow!! Some reviewers have described this as a slow start but I was gripped from the very first page.

This is a story of how traumas and sometimes innocent events in childhood can impact on what happens to us as adults. Why is Alex suffering from extreme night terrors? With his marriage in danger Alex has to confront the demons from his childhood. But what happened to Alex and what happened to Sheryl, about whom he screams in his sleep? This story is told alternatively about the events as Alex, the teenage boy and Alex the 40 odd year old man, who meets up with his “friends” (with friends like these, no one needs enemies) from the past, to try and confront his trauma and finally put it behind him. The more we find out about Alex’s past the more we realize that getting together with this group is not a good idea and as the story unfolds as to what happened to cause Alex’s nightmares, the present starts to mirror the dangers of the past.

Both stages of Alex’s life are brilliantly described both the horrific events and the characters, some of whom are pure evil.

The end was twist after twist. I had no idea what was coming next. Every time you think it is over, wham, another red herring. I can’t remember the last time I read such an exciting, action packed thriller.

[Esther Peacock · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Wrong Girl by Robert W Kirby
Alex and Natalie seem to have a perfect life.
But Alex is haunted by terrible events from his childhood. He thought he’d escaped his past, but lately, it surfaced in the terrifying nightmares that plague his sleep.
As Alex’s behaviour becomes increasingly strange, Natalie fears the worst. Has he been keeping things from her? And who is the mysterious Sheryl he calls out to in his dreams? She is determined to save their marriage by digging up the truth no matter what it costs.
Can Natalie face the terrifying truth as she unravels the mystery that could shatter her world?
The Wrong Girl is a well-written, gripping read about the secrets that a group of friends have hidden for over thirty years—the characters are well developed, and all have their own agendas and hidden secrets. In addition, it has unforeseen startling twists and turns, which kept my interest.
If you enjoy an exciting, complex, unpredictable thriller, this is undoubtedly a book for your TBR list.
I am pleased to recommend it.
I want to thank Publishers Inkubator Books, author Robert W Kirby and Zooloos Book Tours for the invite to read and review a copy for the tour.

[blueyed_cntry_girl · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s slow starting out, therefore it was hard to hold my interest. The book does get better as more of the events and information unfolds. The twists are plentiful and a doozy at the end.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Donna Mallery · Rating 1 out of 5]

While I could handle the dark characters, I couldn’t handle the constant animal abuse! TRIGGER WARNING! It was very graphic and totally unnecessary! I might have been tempted to give 5 stars otherwise! But ONE star is totally due for the sickening abuse!

[Lucy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you, Inkubator Books and Zoo Loos Book Tours, for a gifted copy in exchange for an honest and voluntary review. All opinions are my own.

Alex's past keeps intruding on his sleep and dreams, making his wife Natalie question how well she knows her husband and who is Cheryl that he keeps talking about in his sleep? Her curiosity heightens when Alex decides to return to his hometown, Kent. (Being a Kent girl, I can not lie; this location is a significant selling point for me!)

The writing style is simple, creating an intense atmosphere well. Admittingly the beginning felt like it was painfully slow, but this is worth sticking with if you enjoy psychological thrillers with plot twists or are new to this genre.

Amidst other topics, there is a dramatic and horrendous scene referring to animal abuse, and although I understand entirely why the author included it, this may trigger other readers. Perhaps a trigger warning would be wise for this book?

Overall, it is a good read. Not the most extraordinary thriller out there, but not the worse either. A little predictable in some places for my preferences but over all a solid 3 stars read.

[Pauline Render · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Alex, haunted by nightmares, is forced to travel to his hometown to face the horrors of his childhood, the scene is set for a roller coaster ride of shock, action and emotion. Switching between timelines, you meet Alex as a young boy trying to fit in and Alex as a man who needs to bring his childhood comrades back together to uncover the truth of what happened in the past. This was kind of a slow burner for me at first as I discovered what Alex, Janette, Ben and the others were like as children and how their lives evolved. But throughout those pages there were plenty of hints which subtly raised the tension until it hit me with a bang. I enjoyed meeting all of them but personally I found Gavin to be, after Alex, the most complex and intriguing character. Then, about 2/3rds into the story the action ramped up like I honestly haven’t read before, with so many twists and turns, my head was almost spinning until it’s thrilling and for me, it’s unexpected conclusion.
I haven’t read anything by Robert before but it’s guaranteed I’ll be looking out for more by him.

[Claudete Takahashi · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Wrong Girl is the first book that I read by Robert W. Kirby and it was a very good surprise. The story moves back and forth between the past and present time and step by step the author fills in the reader with the circumstances that surrounded the events in the past. The suspense and mystery thicken little by little up to the totally unexpected ending. I just loved the book!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Alex is haunted by his terrible past. He thought he had surpassed it, but it has been surfacing into nightmares in his dreams. As Alex is starting to act a little strange, Natalie thinks he is keeping secrets from her. Why does she keep hearing him scream another woman's name out while he is sleeping. What will happen with this couple. I thought this was good suspense thriller. The ending was not what I was expecting. Read the book and enjoy. Thanks to Inkubator Books, Netgalley, and the author in exchange for a review.
Published: 5/18/2022

[Bev · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alex thought he escaped his past, but now it seems to be invading his present. It is causing serious problems with Alex's life and his marriage to Natalie. Will going home to where it all began be the answer? I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

[Billie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great suspense and found myself second guessing every thought I had continuously.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.

I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.

[Karen Makeham · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book leaps from events in Summer 1988 to present day. Alex is having nightmares from that time, so organises a reunion. The nightmares are about a girl called Sheryl, and we don't know what happened to her. The group of boys in 1988 did violent dares and came from aggressive backgrounds. It involves blood and gore and acts of revenge, until we finally discover what happened to Cheryl. Readers of gritty,urban horror would enjoy this.

[Helen Christmas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like books that get right inside characters’ heads and this author has done a great job. In addition to the main story, the character development is excellent, in so much as I loved the smaller sub-stories bubbling under the surface.

The main character I could sympathise with; Alex suffers with insomnia and comes to rely on sleeping pills such as Zopiclone to get a decent nights sleep, but there is a scene in Amsterdam where he buys a ready-rolled joint from a coffee shop, naively smokes the lot, unprepared for the strength of it, whites out and almost falls into a canal. This is a well-written novel, the characters authentic, some you love, some you will hate! The book is big on voice and I should warn people there is a raw laddish humour some may find annoying, even offensive. You have to remind yourself these are teenagers; boys in a gang who are downright obnoxious.

The Wrong Girl is gripping, terrifying and with scenes that pack a punch. Where many psychological thrillers concentrate on 1 central dilemma (e.g. a missing person, with much build up and suspense infused into day to day life), this book is jam packed with storylines coming thick and fast. Six kids, now in their forties; we meet them all and get right into their lives. Then slowly the backstory unravels, as one by one they are reunited. Alex, the outsider, was desperate to join their gang, because of a girl he liked, but was forced to undergo a series of initiation tests.

But these were not childhood pranks. These were scary and death defying. Alex risked life and limb, time and time again, just to pass them until one terrifying ordeal sparked a chain reaction of events that changed their lives forever.

Alex has lived with the consequences but who was truly to blame? Why did Gavin hate him so much?

This is a rollercoaster of a read, one of those books you cannot stop thinking about. There are references to mental problems such as schizophrenia, not to mention psychopathic enemies… but the dynamics are spot on, including plenty of teenage dominance and chest-beating. An engaging, original and well plotted story.

Note: I read this book as a first edition when it was published as 'The Tests' but it is worthy of recommendation.

[marjorie hall-venmore · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Wow this is the first book i have read by this author, but definitely not be the last…. A story of teenagers growing ip and one being bullied. He asks if he can join them. Agter it was decided he had carry out initiation yess. Alex weo was the one being bullied thiught by nothing could worse the the actual one being bullied. How very wring be was he was infatuated bya girl who hung aroud with the gang Shelly . It was because only yo be near Shelly. He wanted to e in the gamg One time something I happens….30 years later Alex is having dreams cits affecting his marriage everything. He Alex makes contact with one of the . Old gang. To try to arrange a meet. To see if they can finally find out the truth of that nigh.
I found it a well written book. One i was sat in the edge of my bed. Once you start the book be expted to stay awake and read the the book in one session.. its so gripping awsone . A absolutely fantastic read….. i will definitely br on thr lookout for more books by thid author

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one started a little too slowly for me, but once things speeded up and things began happening I found myself feeling quite content with what I was reading. The characters seemed a bit dramatic in parts and I didn’t find myself really caring what became of them.

I love a good psychological thriller story, it’s one of my favourite genres to read, but this unfortunately fell short for me, there wasn’t one particular thing that put me off, it is well written and the plot is certainly intriguing, it just didn’t hit the spot for me. On that basis I’m giving this one a solid 3 stars.

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I would like to say a massive thank you to Zooloos Book Tours (@ZooloosBT) for gifting me a free review copy of this book! Views and opinions are my own and have not been influenced by anyone.

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Wrong Girl is a novel that a lot of readers will enjoy. It flows well, and has a bit of a creepy undertone that will make the reader want to see what happens next.
This one is definitely more of a slow burner, which I know lots of thriller readers really like, and it makes the last section of the story all the more satisfying.
It has the perfect feel for the genre it's in and the author has written this well, as the story is intriguing throughout.
A solid thriller.

[Rebekka · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story takes place in Edinburgh 2019. The main character Alex is suffering from nightmares due to his past life events. It changes to 1988 when his mum sadly passed away. This lead him to becoming friends with Sheryl. I love how each character is well developed and you see things through the eyes of Alex. This was a very good fast paced read that I finished within a day as I just could not put this book down.
Thanks to the Publishers and NetGalley for the advance copy.

[Stacey Feehley · Rating 4 out of 5]

While this took a little bit to get into, once it got going it was good! Lots of twist and turns keeping you into the story. There were some hard parts to get through but would recommend if you are looking for a new author to check out!

Thank you to NetGalley the publishers and the author for an advance copy of this book in exchange for this review.

[Aria Harlow · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book, it was well written with a good storyline and well developed characters that were relatable. The pacing started off slow but increased as the tension in the plot increased. Twisty and unpredictable.

[Poppy Havoc · Rating 3 out of 5]

The prologue was intriguing but the opening chapters were a bit slow for my liking. I had some difficulty getting into the stride. I didn't like the characters enough to care for them either. But if you're into a slow burn, this is worth a read.
So, this is a ⭐⭐⭐ star read for me.

[Leanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

#netgalley publication date 18 May 2022 This is a thriller book with horror and gore, overall I enjoyed it as an easy read.
I would read more from this author 3/5 stars