Mr. Logan’s seventh thriller is a doozy – even I was surprised by the ending (the reveal). Well done. Not only that, but the characters and overall storyline are brilliant.
The story is about Heather, a mother who spent nine years in prison (half her sentence) for the murder of her husband. She claims she didn’t do it. And once outside on parole, she decides to try and solve the mystery herself.
During her hunt, she is helped along by Judy, an ex-con who shares a room with her. A reporter lost everything because he believed in her and thought there was much more to the story and that she had been framed. Her sister-in-law also joins her team to hunt for answers.
The thing I like most about this book are the small things that seem inconsequential but are actually important to highlight points in the story. The wine glass knocked over in the bedroom, the dog not barking, and the gate to the stars unlocked and open. Tiny things that don’t mean much, on their own, but add to the overall tale.
I’ve read everything Mr. Logan has written, and this is by far the best. As a writer, I’d love to see his outline.
Lies — terrible (this was his break-out novel. Number one everywhere. I didn’t like Lee Childs’s break-out book either. I liked every book after that).
29 Seconds — Excellent
The Holiday — terrible. Couldn’t finish it.
The Catch — great
Trust Me — great
The Curfew —Brilliant.
Now, I can add The Mother to my audio bookshelf.
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