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A house on a quiet street on the southside of Glasgow. Neat, terraced homes with manicured lawns and pruned trees. Not the sort of place that reeks of decay or where dead bluebottles pile up on a windowsill.
When the police break in, there’s a surprise in store for them. They find Julie Campbell’s decaying body at her desk, her laptop open beside her. She’s a well-liked, respectable woman. On the laptop is a confession – to five murders. There’s one major problem though - only one of the victims she names is actually dead.
DI Mark Nicholson is persuaded by his boss DCI Alex Scrimgeour that the confession is a fantasy, and to drop the case, but Mark senses there’s more to it than meets the eye. As he delves further, the darkest of secrets are revealed, and everyone around him is dragged into a vortex of fear, danger and murder. No one is beyond suspicion as The Confession becomes a murderous reality.
When the police break in, there’s a surprise in store for them. They find Julie Campbell’s decaying body at her desk, her laptop open beside her. She’s a well-liked, respectable woman. On the laptop is a confession – to five murders. There’s one major problem though - only one of the victims she names is actually dead.
DI Mark Nicholson is persuaded by his boss DCI Alex Scrimgeour that the confession is a fantasy, and to drop the case, but Mark senses there’s more to it than meets the eye. As he delves further, the darkest of secrets are revealed, and everyone around him is dragged into a vortex of fear, danger and murder. No one is beyond suspicion as The Confession becomes a murderous reality.
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Published November 8, 2002
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Maureen Myant
6 books19 followersMaureen Myant has had six novels published to date. Her first novel was historical fiction set around the destruction of the village of Lidice in Czechoslovakia following the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich. She has now turned to crime and her crime novels are set in the southside of Glasgow where she lives. She is currently writing the fifth in the series. In addition to these, she has written a standalone suspense novel, What Lies Beneath, which is set in a snowbound house at Christmas. Maureen was a psychologist by profession but has now retired to concentrate on writing. She studied creative writing at the University of Glasgow gaining an MLitt and PhD.
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November 15, 2022
“THE CONFESSION” by Maureen Myant
- [ ] “A house on a quiet street on the southside of Glasgow. Neat, terraced homes with manicured lawns and pruned trees. Not the sort of place that reeks of decay or where dead bluebottles pile up on a windowsill. When the police break in, there’s a surprise in store for them. They find Julie Campbell’s decaying body at her desk, her laptop open beside her. She’s a well-liked, respectable woman. On the laptop is a confession – to five murders. There’s one major problem though - only one of the victims she names is actually dead. DI Mark Nicholson is persuaded by his boss DCI Alex Scrimgeour that the confession is a fantasy, and to drop the case but Mark senses there’s more to it than meets the eye. As he delves further, the darkest of secrets are revealed and everyone around him is dragged into a vortex of fear, danger and murder. No one is beyond suspicion as The Confession becomes a murderous reality……”
The Confession was a very cleverly plotted and thought out thriller, with a police procedural element entwined with a psychological theme. Set in Glasgow where the author herself lives, this fine Scottish mystery has been obviously well researched as well as using the authors own knowledge working in psychology.
DI Mark Nicholson was your typical troubled police officer, who had a very evident self destruct button affecting both his career and personal life, often not noticing what was right from wrong. I did feel sorry for him at times, as his manipulation by women obviously caused him emotional distress. The misogyny within the police force was highlighted in quite an eccentric/satirical way but does sadly convey how prominent it is and how it’s still permitted to happen within police departments.
To plan a thriller around a series of murders, that happen only AFTER a confession is left by a dead woman declaring herself a serial killer, takes a very talented mind and to accompany that with excellent writing and unique characters makes this an excellent author and a one to keep an eye out for, in the future.
Easy to follow and entertaining, with plenty of misdirections, this is a book I can happily recommend and an author I will certainly read more by.
Maureen Myant has an MLitt in Creative Writing from the prestigious University of Glasgow. She worked for over twenty five years as an educational psychologist but has also worked as a teacher and an Open University Lecturer. Maureen’s debut novel The Search’ was translated into Spanish, Dutch and Turkish.
#TheConfession - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you to Rebecca at Hobeck Books for inviting me on this tour and for my copy of the book in return for an honest and unbiased opinion.
- [ ] “A house on a quiet street on the southside of Glasgow. Neat, terraced homes with manicured lawns and pruned trees. Not the sort of place that reeks of decay or where dead bluebottles pile up on a windowsill. When the police break in, there’s a surprise in store for them. They find Julie Campbell’s decaying body at her desk, her laptop open beside her. She’s a well-liked, respectable woman. On the laptop is a confession – to five murders. There’s one major problem though - only one of the victims she names is actually dead. DI Mark Nicholson is persuaded by his boss DCI Alex Scrimgeour that the confession is a fantasy, and to drop the case but Mark senses there’s more to it than meets the eye. As he delves further, the darkest of secrets are revealed and everyone around him is dragged into a vortex of fear, danger and murder. No one is beyond suspicion as The Confession becomes a murderous reality……”
The Confession was a very cleverly plotted and thought out thriller, with a police procedural element entwined with a psychological theme. Set in Glasgow where the author herself lives, this fine Scottish mystery has been obviously well researched as well as using the authors own knowledge working in psychology.
DI Mark Nicholson was your typical troubled police officer, who had a very evident self destruct button affecting both his career and personal life, often not noticing what was right from wrong. I did feel sorry for him at times, as his manipulation by women obviously caused him emotional distress. The misogyny within the police force was highlighted in quite an eccentric/satirical way but does sadly convey how prominent it is and how it’s still permitted to happen within police departments.
To plan a thriller around a series of murders, that happen only AFTER a confession is left by a dead woman declaring herself a serial killer, takes a very talented mind and to accompany that with excellent writing and unique characters makes this an excellent author and a one to keep an eye out for, in the future.
Easy to follow and entertaining, with plenty of misdirections, this is a book I can happily recommend and an author I will certainly read more by.
Maureen Myant has an MLitt in Creative Writing from the prestigious University of Glasgow. She worked for over twenty five years as an educational psychologist but has also worked as a teacher and an Open University Lecturer. Maureen’s debut novel The Search’ was translated into Spanish, Dutch and Turkish.
#TheConfession - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you to Rebecca at Hobeck Books for inviting me on this tour and for my copy of the book in return for an honest and unbiased opinion.
November 9, 2022
This book begins with a gripping and captivating confession written by Julie Campbell who claims to have killed five people. She doesn’t fit the usual profile of a serial killer: she is female, in her mid forties, and she teaches music. She is your average woman, nothing more.
What is remarkable is that she killed herself and written her gruesome confession before she died. When DS Mark Nicholson begins his investigation, he discovers that only one of the murders had actually happened.
Julie’s confession is quickly dismissed by the police as fake. Then, the murders which were described in the confession, begin to happen…
What a fantastic story! Team Hobeck have done it again – another fabulous author has joined their team!
I found myself deeply engrossed in this story and I finished the book in two sittings.
The idea behind the book was unusual and inventive. Everyone in the story had secrets, including the police officer Mark. He was an intriguing, yet despicable character at times.
The plot was fast-paced, atmospheric, and with a few twists along the way.
I recommend this book to all fans of crime fiction. You won’t be disappointed.
What is remarkable is that she killed herself and written her gruesome confession before she died. When DS Mark Nicholson begins his investigation, he discovers that only one of the murders had actually happened.
Julie’s confession is quickly dismissed by the police as fake. Then, the murders which were described in the confession, begin to happen…
What a fantastic story! Team Hobeck have done it again – another fabulous author has joined their team!
I found myself deeply engrossed in this story and I finished the book in two sittings.
The idea behind the book was unusual and inventive. Everyone in the story had secrets, including the police officer Mark. He was an intriguing, yet despicable character at times.
The plot was fast-paced, atmospheric, and with a few twists along the way.
I recommend this book to all fans of crime fiction. You won’t be disappointed.
February 12, 2025
Very well written. Really enjoyed the plot of this book. Even with a lot of it being predictable I still found myself totally absorbed in the story. The ending was a great twist.
March 12, 2024
Survivor
Wow!
I aren't sure how the ending differs from my original view from the first two thirds.
Two children, one adopted, both abused but nobody would listen, one gave birth to an incestuous abuse, the other helped deliver, then kill it....... Personally I think they didn't have proper therapy for the trauma.
The main police officer, in his own way, feels trapped in a loveless marriage, almost sacrificing everything for lust.
Wow!
I aren't sure how the ending differs from my original view from the first two thirds.
Two children, one adopted, both abused but nobody would listen, one gave birth to an incestuous abuse, the other helped deliver, then kill it....... Personally I think they didn't have proper therapy for the trauma.
The main police officer, in his own way, feels trapped in a loveless marriage, almost sacrificing everything for lust.
November 29, 2022
This book is amazing! I was completely gripped and had so many theories whizzing around my head.
I loved the different POVs and seeing not only the thoughts of each character but how they all reacted to the situation.
This is a must read for any thriller fans! It will have you gasping at the twists
I loved the different POVs and seeing not only the thoughts of each character but how they all reacted to the situation.
This is a must read for any thriller fans! It will have you gasping at the twists
March 21, 2024
Is it just me or are the reviews here for a different book?
March 3, 2025
I listened to The Confession as an audiobook, and while I don’t remember all the details, I do remember finding it an interesting read.
The premise was intriguing—Julie Campbell dies, leaving behind a confession, but things aren’t as straightforward as they seem. The mystery kept me engaged, and I was curious to see how everything would unfold. The pacing was decent, and while it wasn’t the most memorable thriller, it held my attention well enough.
I wouldn’t say it was groundbreaking, but it was a solid read. The twists were interesting, and the investigation had enough depth to keep me hooked.
Overall, The Confession was an enjoyable mystery. Not the best, not the worst—just a decent thriller that kept me entertained.
The premise was intriguing—Julie Campbell dies, leaving behind a confession, but things aren’t as straightforward as they seem. The mystery kept me engaged, and I was curious to see how everything would unfold. The pacing was decent, and while it wasn’t the most memorable thriller, it held my attention well enough.
I wouldn’t say it was groundbreaking, but it was a solid read. The twists were interesting, and the investigation had enough depth to keep me hooked.
Overall, The Confession was an enjoyable mystery. Not the best, not the worst—just a decent thriller that kept me entertained.
July 29, 2024
Secrets are had by everyone in this book. Everyone is hiding something, even the policeman investigating the death that begins the story.
That death is of Julie, a respectable woman who is found dead at her desk with her laptop beside her. That laptop has a revealing last message stating that she has killed 5 people. Problem is, only one of those deaths is known by police.
The policeman investigating is drawn into the beauty and wealth of the dead women’s sister. He has a lovely wife and children whom he adores. He lives his job also. Mark is a person who seems to have no flaws until he falls for Suzanne, Julie’s sister.
Fast moving book that had me glued to the pages.
That death is of Julie, a respectable woman who is found dead at her desk with her laptop beside her. That laptop has a revealing last message stating that she has killed 5 people. Problem is, only one of those deaths is known by police.
The policeman investigating is drawn into the beauty and wealth of the dead women’s sister. He has a lovely wife and children whom he adores. He lives his job also. Mark is a person who seems to have no flaws until he falls for Suzanne, Julie’s sister.
Fast moving book that had me glued to the pages.
June 6, 2025
the writing itself was well done and the premise immediately interested me, but thats sort of where my compliments end. the introduction (with the confession note) was also very engaging. but otherwise, every single character, especially mark, was so painfully unlikeable and every attempt to make them sympathetic was absurd. the plot also turned out painfully uninteresting and way too long considering nothing was happening other than relationship drama for most of this book. and when all the cards were revealed, it turned out to be very predictable.
October 2, 2025
The cover got me so excited to read/listen to this.
The first part sets an amazing scene and i was exited to see where the story would go. But then it goes BLAH very fast. I expected a psychological thriller or intriguing police investigation, but instead you get a lot of blabbing about the personal life of the detective and almost nothing about the murders happening and getting investigated.
The first part sets an amazing scene and i was exited to see where the story would go. But then it goes BLAH very fast. I expected a psychological thriller or intriguing police investigation, but instead you get a lot of blabbing about the personal life of the detective and almost nothing about the murders happening and getting investigated.
December 5, 2024
Loved it. I have to say, this is one of the best books that I have read all year. I can't wait to read the next in the series. I definitely recommend this if you enjoy a good thriller/ police procedural.
May 22, 2024
Interesting one. Some discrepancies, but enjoyable.
April 18, 2025
dnf by chapter 4
July 1, 2025
Wow! I couldn’t put this book down! Every time I thought I knew what was going on, another plot twist! Well written story with one last plot twist at the end. Would definitely recommend.
April 16, 2024
I'm not sure if I loved the book for the content or the narrator. I love an Irish accent !
I do think some parts were very predictable, but overall, a very enjoyable suspense novel!
I do think some parts were very predictable, but overall, a very enjoyable suspense novel!
November 19, 2022
The novel starts with the finding of a body writhing with maggots and bluebottles who have done their job, a nice graphic beginning to grab the reader’s attention. In a ‘death-bed’ confession Julie Campbell sets out in some details the five murders she claims to have carried out before a cocktail of whisky and pills. She is no ordinary serial killer though as there is no MO, the victims have nothing in common and are despatched using different methods, leaving five random killings carried out on a whim. It may well be written as a confession but it’s certainly not contrite, as she appeared more amused wondering what would have happened if one of the victims was themselves a serial killer than sorry for what she has done. She also confides to telling her neighbours that she was a serial killer in a drunken party game. So, discovering what if any of it is true falls to DI Mark Nicholson. Would anyone really type a bogus confession before ending their life? Of course, it’s not so simple, in The Confession misdirection can be found everywhere.
The story quickly gets into its stride and with each body comes another layer of complexity leaving no time to dwell or get bored. This may be Glasgow, but it has a small town feel through the tightness of the interconnections between characters. Rather than expanding out into a wide vista, the plot is so tightly centred that it could almost collapse in on itself, like a black hole, as suspects are close to home. Expect surprises and twists along the way, just don’t let your imagination run away from you, as I did, or you’ll come to the wrong conclusion.
The characters are an entertaining butch of largely unpleasant misfits, damaged but still making bad decisions. Our ‘hero’ Mark is weak willed and liable to think with the contents of his trousers. Somewhat hapless and in thrall to women who run rings around him. Partner Karen is untrusting, perhaps rightly so, but with a past she wants to put behind her. Suzanne is the feme fatale in proceedings and is deliciously portrayed. The fact that Alex, Mark’s boss, is a pompous prig but one the reader warms to as the story progresses is great writing.
The plot reveal when it comes is dark, disturbing and rather sad, but also quite believable. All those apparently motiveless murders eventually come together with a purpose for a disturbed mind. The use of the musical connections is very clever and opera a perfect choice with its slightly over the top use of tragedy mirrored within the plot.
Considering the darkness within, the writing style is rather upbeat and subtle compared to many in the genre. There’s humour within the dialogue and Alex gets some nice put down lines. The descriptions are not overly graphic or gratuitous, some even working on a subconscious level.
The Confession is an excellent crime thriller with a fiendish plot disguised by multiple levels of deception.
The story quickly gets into its stride and with each body comes another layer of complexity leaving no time to dwell or get bored. This may be Glasgow, but it has a small town feel through the tightness of the interconnections between characters. Rather than expanding out into a wide vista, the plot is so tightly centred that it could almost collapse in on itself, like a black hole, as suspects are close to home. Expect surprises and twists along the way, just don’t let your imagination run away from you, as I did, or you’ll come to the wrong conclusion.
The characters are an entertaining butch of largely unpleasant misfits, damaged but still making bad decisions. Our ‘hero’ Mark is weak willed and liable to think with the contents of his trousers. Somewhat hapless and in thrall to women who run rings around him. Partner Karen is untrusting, perhaps rightly so, but with a past she wants to put behind her. Suzanne is the feme fatale in proceedings and is deliciously portrayed. The fact that Alex, Mark’s boss, is a pompous prig but one the reader warms to as the story progresses is great writing.
The plot reveal when it comes is dark, disturbing and rather sad, but also quite believable. All those apparently motiveless murders eventually come together with a purpose for a disturbed mind. The use of the musical connections is very clever and opera a perfect choice with its slightly over the top use of tragedy mirrored within the plot.
Considering the darkness within, the writing style is rather upbeat and subtle compared to many in the genre. There’s humour within the dialogue and Alex gets some nice put down lines. The descriptions are not overly graphic or gratuitous, some even working on a subconscious level.
The Confession is an excellent crime thriller with a fiendish plot disguised by multiple levels of deception.
March 27, 2024
Would have been 4 stars but listened to the audio book and wasn't a fan of the narrator
November 15, 2022
Hobeck Books have produced some excellent novels this year, I have been very impressed with them and the wonderful talented authors they publish. I was therefore looking forward to reading their latest release – The Confession by Maureen Myant.
Julie Campbell is 45 and a music teacher in Scotland. When she is found dead at her desk, the police are shocked to find a confession on her laptop, admitting to a series of five murders. The first part of the book is written from Julie’s point of view, so you get to see what she does and how she feels about everything.
Then we move on to following the police investigation, seeing things from the viewpoint of DS Mark Nicholson. Married to Karen (Great name, ha!) with three children, Mark is overworked and very stressed, the pressures of his long working days spilling over into his marriage and causing problems.
Then a woman called Suzanne appears in the book and everything becomes even more intriguing…
I loved all the twists and turns of this story. There are lots of surprises and “oooh!” moments throughout the book. I loved trying to untangle the tangled web. The writing is really good and the characters are great, I especially loved Mark. He doesn’t have an easy time of it and you have to feel sorry for him.
I loved the pacing of this book. Sometimes books in this genre whizz along at super-speed, but this one has perfect pacing – slow enough to let us meet the characters and get to know them, but still being a page turner. If I’d been able to have a lie in this morning, I’d have stayed up until the early hours reading this. It’s really clever, intriguing, draws you in and holds you there…
9 out of 10
Julie Campbell is 45 and a music teacher in Scotland. When she is found dead at her desk, the police are shocked to find a confession on her laptop, admitting to a series of five murders. The first part of the book is written from Julie’s point of view, so you get to see what she does and how she feels about everything.
Then we move on to following the police investigation, seeing things from the viewpoint of DS Mark Nicholson. Married to Karen (Great name, ha!) with three children, Mark is overworked and very stressed, the pressures of his long working days spilling over into his marriage and causing problems.
Then a woman called Suzanne appears in the book and everything becomes even more intriguing…
I loved all the twists and turns of this story. There are lots of surprises and “oooh!” moments throughout the book. I loved trying to untangle the tangled web. The writing is really good and the characters are great, I especially loved Mark. He doesn’t have an easy time of it and you have to feel sorry for him.
I loved the pacing of this book. Sometimes books in this genre whizz along at super-speed, but this one has perfect pacing – slow enough to let us meet the characters and get to know them, but still being a page turner. If I’d been able to have a lie in this morning, I’d have stayed up until the early hours reading this. It’s really clever, intriguing, draws you in and holds you there…
9 out of 10
November 16, 2022
Confession is set in Glasgow, Scotland. I do love Sottish Crime Fiction and this is a cracking good read! Another new author in Maureen Myant and another gem of an author. I really wasn't sure what to expect so I did start to read with an open mind. After the first few chapters, I was hooked.
Julia Campbell is a woman who has confessed to killing five people. She is unusual in the fact she doesn't fit the profile in anyway, shape or form. The confession is discovered after she is found dead by the police. The biggest issue is only one person is dead out of the five confessed too. D.I Mark Nicholson has been talked into believing the confession isn't real but can't quite let it lie. He decides to investigate anyway. The more he discovers the darker it gets and soon everyone is under suspicion as the confession seems to come true.
Dark Secrets are everywhere, even from people you wouldn't expect. As the story developed it brought with it twists that I didn't see coming and secrets tumbling from everyone. Such a unique and fresh plot, it had me turning those pages just to find out what would be next.
Maureen Myant has written a perfectly paced book with characters that have hidden depths. This guaranteed an interesting and also at times scary read. Even D.I Nicholson has more to him than first meets the eye.
An atmospheric and gripping thriller that has the reader turning the pages in anticipation. If you love a unique, thrilling read this is for you.
Thanks to Hobeck Books.
Julia Campbell is a woman who has confessed to killing five people. She is unusual in the fact she doesn't fit the profile in anyway, shape or form. The confession is discovered after she is found dead by the police. The biggest issue is only one person is dead out of the five confessed too. D.I Mark Nicholson has been talked into believing the confession isn't real but can't quite let it lie. He decides to investigate anyway. The more he discovers the darker it gets and soon everyone is under suspicion as the confession seems to come true.
Dark Secrets are everywhere, even from people you wouldn't expect. As the story developed it brought with it twists that I didn't see coming and secrets tumbling from everyone. Such a unique and fresh plot, it had me turning those pages just to find out what would be next.
Maureen Myant has written a perfectly paced book with characters that have hidden depths. This guaranteed an interesting and also at times scary read. Even D.I Nicholson has more to him than first meets the eye.
An atmospheric and gripping thriller that has the reader turning the pages in anticipation. If you love a unique, thrilling read this is for you.
Thanks to Hobeck Books.
November 7, 2022
I received an E-ARC with a request for my honest review.
This crime/mystery follows DS Mark Nicholson after he finds a woman dead in her house with an unusual suicide note. She seems to have been a serial killer as she confessed to committing five murders.
The case is not all straight forward as they can’t seem to find the crimes to which she has confessed.
Soon the case is dropped, but as similar crimes start to occur only a few are on the suspect list.
Was the woman a serial killer? How close to home will the case get to Mark?
I enjoyed reading this crime book; however, I can’t say that I warmed to any of the characters, especially Mark. I liked that you got to hear from both Mark and Suzanne though, so it wasn’t all one sided.
The mystery is weaved throughout the whole book as you try to work out whether the dead woman was telling the truth, and then who could be mimicking her killings.
It was interesting to see a book about a serial killer that doesn’t fit the usual profile, as it mentions in the book.
Overall, a mysterious crime book where a dead woman’s last words are to confess to being a serial killer.
This crime/mystery follows DS Mark Nicholson after he finds a woman dead in her house with an unusual suicide note. She seems to have been a serial killer as she confessed to committing five murders.
The case is not all straight forward as they can’t seem to find the crimes to which she has confessed.
Soon the case is dropped, but as similar crimes start to occur only a few are on the suspect list.
Was the woman a serial killer? How close to home will the case get to Mark?
I enjoyed reading this crime book; however, I can’t say that I warmed to any of the characters, especially Mark. I liked that you got to hear from both Mark and Suzanne though, so it wasn’t all one sided.
The mystery is weaved throughout the whole book as you try to work out whether the dead woman was telling the truth, and then who could be mimicking her killings.
It was interesting to see a book about a serial killer that doesn’t fit the usual profile, as it mentions in the book.
Overall, a mysterious crime book where a dead woman’s last words are to confess to being a serial killer.
March 12, 2024
I had higher hopes for this book. I felt that it went on about 2-3 hours (on Audible) too long. There were ties and connections that could've been better explored and storylines that could've been left out. The twist wasn't anything jaw dropping and then it just kind of ended.
November 17, 2022
A sizzling mystery
Here's a police procedural with a difference. It starts with a detailed confession by a middle-aged woman who claims she was a serial killer. But everybody knows that must be some weird fantasy on her part. Apart from anything else, there aren't any bodies! Case closed. And yet, and yet... one police officer has his suspicions. Especially when bodies do start to turn up.
This is a really good mystery. It's a thoroughly engaging puzzle as we try to work out who's guilty. And there's a sense of danger. Who's going to be next? Lots of clues and double bluffs lead the reader off piste and back again till the final revelations.
All this, set against a convincing personal and societal background. The characters, and the city of Glasgow, are vivid and three-dimensional. Lovely.
Here's a police procedural with a difference. It starts with a detailed confession by a middle-aged woman who claims she was a serial killer. But everybody knows that must be some weird fantasy on her part. Apart from anything else, there aren't any bodies! Case closed. And yet, and yet... one police officer has his suspicions. Especially when bodies do start to turn up.
This is a really good mystery. It's a thoroughly engaging puzzle as we try to work out who's guilty. And there's a sense of danger. Who's going to be next? Lots of clues and double bluffs lead the reader off piste and back again till the final revelations.
All this, set against a convincing personal and societal background. The characters, and the city of Glasgow, are vivid and three-dimensional. Lovely.
November 5, 2022
Oh my goodness that was a good read, and unusual. Set in Glasgow in a quiet residential area - the sort of place where nothing ever happens. Until it does. This is a fast paced read, quite scary and tense as a confession becomes a reality.
Briefly, a woman is found dead. She is sitting at a desk with a laptop and on the laptop there is a confession to 5 murders. The problem is that only one of the described murders has actually taken place. DI Mark Nicholson is told by his boss to drop the case but he is not convinced and starts digging.
The book has a number of dark secrets involving those you would least expect. Twists and turns kept me reading as I wanted to know what was happening. A brilliant climax to this fast moving thriller.
Briefly, a woman is found dead. She is sitting at a desk with a laptop and on the laptop there is a confession to 5 murders. The problem is that only one of the described murders has actually taken place. DI Mark Nicholson is told by his boss to drop the case but he is not convinced and starts digging.
The book has a number of dark secrets involving those you would least expect. Twists and turns kept me reading as I wanted to know what was happening. A brilliant climax to this fast moving thriller.
February 19, 2023
A dead body, a suicide note which includes a confession to being a serial killer seems an open and shut case to the Detective Inspector. Initially his Sergeant, Mark Nicholson, agrees but slight doubts niggle at him. As the apparent murders listed in the confession are investigated his doubts grow but the Inspector disagrees with him. Mark’s personal life begins to disintegrate and when it collides with the investigation there are far reaching consequences for his family.
A chilling opening leads into an absorbing read and, as revelations keep coming, sorting fact from fiction in the investigation becomes increasingly hard – leading to a surprising and shocking ending. Very enjoyable read.
Thanks to Hobeck Books for a review copy.
A chilling opening leads into an absorbing read and, as revelations keep coming, sorting fact from fiction in the investigation becomes increasingly hard – leading to a surprising and shocking ending. Very enjoyable read.
Thanks to Hobeck Books for a review copy.
November 16, 2022
When detective Mark Nicholson enters the murder scene. They find a woman, dead, but she has her laptop open and she has written a confession that she has killed five people. She states also that she killed herself.
When trying to verify what this woman stated was true about the murders, they are finding that they were never committed. So who is this woman and why did she confess to some murders she never committed.
Mark can't give up on this case and wants to take it further, but he is told by his boss, to forget this one. But Mark won't and will all the secrets hidden change his life also?
A good thriller to keep you reading.
When trying to verify what this woman stated was true about the murders, they are finding that they were never committed. So who is this woman and why did she confess to some murders she never committed.
Mark can't give up on this case and wants to take it further, but he is told by his boss, to forget this one. But Mark won't and will all the secrets hidden change his life also?
A good thriller to keep you reading.
November 8, 2022
I love Scottish crime fiction & this book, set in Glasgow, meets all my ‘must read’ criteria.
Set in a quiet area of Glasgow, where the most exciting things to happen involve the well-kept gardens, a pile of bluebottles is spotted on a woman’s windowsill. Julie Campbell has been dead awhile, in front of her laptop, upon which she has confessed to five murders. Thing is, only one of the people she names is dead…
A brilliant, well-paced read with an unusual premise.
Set in a quiet area of Glasgow, where the most exciting things to happen involve the well-kept gardens, a pile of bluebottles is spotted on a woman’s windowsill. Julie Campbell has been dead awhile, in front of her laptop, upon which she has confessed to five murders. Thing is, only one of the people she names is dead…
A brilliant, well-paced read with an unusual premise.
November 11, 2022
DS Mark Nicholson finds a woman dead at home. She has left a suicide note confessing to committing five murders. Although no bodies have been found.
The mystery is woven throughout the whole book, very cleverly written. Was the dead woman, Julie telling the truth ? Gripping, dark and a real page turner. Right up my street and I loved it.
The mystery is woven throughout the whole book, very cleverly written. Was the dead woman, Julie telling the truth ? Gripping, dark and a real page turner. Right up my street and I loved it.
February 22, 2023
Excellent t read
Couldn't put this book down, lots of twists and turns, eventually I thought I had worked out who was responsible but no something else came into scenario, really enjoyed this book.I
Couldn't put this book down, lots of twists and turns, eventually I thought I had worked out who was responsible but no something else came into scenario, really enjoyed this book.I
December 27, 2023
Interesting premise, definitely hooks you from the beginning, but too many plot holes and an unsatisfying ending made for a regular old 3 star average.
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