The Accident
By C L Taylor
I’d been looking forward to
reading this book ever since I first read the premise, so I was really excited
to receive a review copy. I’m pleased to say I wasn’t disappointed.
Right from the start, the
book takes you into a frightening world where it feels like anything could
happen and probably will.
Two narratives run alongside
each other through the novel. One thread follows the present day story of Sue,
whose teenaged daughter is in a coma after deliberately walking in front of a
bus. The other is a series of diary entries from Sue’s earlier life which throw
light on the circumstances she’s found herself in and, equally importantly, how
she reacts to them.
Both narratives are equally
strong, and in each the tension, fear and jeopardy for Sue build up towards the
climax in a terrifying and foreboding mix.
Sue’s quest to find out what
happened to her daughter, and why, is hindered by the lies being told and
secrets being kept by almost all the other characters. Unravelling the mystery
with her is part of the appeal of the book and ultimately leads to a satisfying
conclusion.
This book covers some dark
themes, including domestic violence, betrayal and breakdown. In doing so it
provides a thought-provoking as well as a challenging and satisfying one.
I’m definitely looking
forward to CL Taylor’s next psychological thriller and can’t wait to see what
she has in store for her readers next.
I recommend this book to thriller lovers, and now I'm just looking forward to the next one.
Thanks very much to the
publishers for a review copy of this book.
You can buy a copy here.
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