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Caroline has a good life - a job she likes, a daughter she'd do anything for. In the midst of the Christmas rush, covering events and parties, the local journalist is looking forward to the holidays and having some quality time with the ones she loves.
But Caroline's good life is not her only life.
When, out of the blue, she spots a frighteningly familiar figure in the crowd - a man she hasn't laid eyes on in more than twenty years - she is jolted shockingly back to a secret past she'd hoped she'd put behind her forever.
As Christmas nudges closer and alarming events unfold, she feels him closing in on her. Caroline must come up with a plan to keep this man away from her family. But just how far will one woman go to protect a good life? And just how far will one man go to destroy it?
But Caroline's good life is not her only life.
When, out of the blue, she spots a frighteningly familiar figure in the crowd - a man she hasn't laid eyes on in more than twenty years - she is jolted shockingly back to a secret past she'd hoped she'd put behind her forever.
As Christmas nudges closer and alarming events unfold, she feels him closing in on her. Caroline must come up with a plan to keep this man away from her family. But just how far will one woman go to protect a good life? And just how far will one man go to destroy it?
336 pages, Paperback
Published October 13, 2022
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January 25, 2023
3.5 thrilling stars. Oh, what a tangled web we weave...! The beautiful Caroline is successful in her job at a small local paper, and despite opportunities, she didn't reach for the staery heights of success that were open to her, but opted instead for small town safety. It soon becomes apparent that she is hiding from a threatening past. Caroline thinks she spots a familiar face in a crowded shopping mall and is overcome with fear. The past she has tried so hard to run away from is encroaching on the present and is about to upset all areas of her life. She is in danger, and so are those she cares about. This is a pacy read that keeps you guessing. I certainly did not predict the outcome! I enjoyed the nods to inclusivity with nods to diabetes, autism and LGBTQ.
A snall aside: The brief autism reference sat a little uneasy with me when Caroline apologised to her old fling when he revealed his grandchild was autistic. I felt unhappy with Caroline's reaction, for personal reasons, as I have autistic children and work with an autism charity. I want acceptance, not sympathy. I wouldn't change my children and would be offended if someone apologised to me. Unfortunately, some people do react this way out of ignorance, so while I may be uneasy with Caroline's reaction, it can be true reflection.
Overall, this was a chilling and unsettled read that has you racing to the end to uncover the threat and the backstory. Ominous and dark without any gore. #ClosingIn #EDThompson
A snall aside: The brief autism reference sat a little uneasy with me when Caroline apologised to her old fling when he revealed his grandchild was autistic. I felt unhappy with Caroline's reaction, for personal reasons, as I have autistic children and work with an autism charity. I want acceptance, not sympathy. I wouldn't change my children and would be offended if someone apologised to me. Unfortunately, some people do react this way out of ignorance, so while I may be uneasy with Caroline's reaction, it can be true reflection.
Overall, this was a chilling and unsettled read that has you racing to the end to uncover the threat and the backstory. Ominous and dark without any gore. #ClosingIn #EDThompson
December 13, 2023
This was promoted on Amazon as "A page-turning suspenseful thriller". I found it to be none of those things. It dragged on for 80% of the book until there was a jaw dropping twist that I definitely wasn't expecting, but it still wasn't enough to save it from a doomed 1 star review because then it got even weirder. Definitely wasn't a fan.
TW: Adultery, incest, child suicide attempt, miscarriage.
Thank you to NetGalley and Hachette Books Ireland for this eARC.
TW: Adultery, incest, child suicide attempt, miscarriage.
Thank you to NetGalley and Hachette Books Ireland for this eARC.
January 9, 2023
A very enjoyable read, a thriller full of intrigue, turns & twists. And I certainly didn't anticipate the ending!
August 18, 2024
Good story and an easy read but just lacked passion I suppose. Story kept me on my toes till end
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