The Night Before, by Wendy Walker
St. Martin's Press - Available May 14, 2019
Thriller
e-book
316 Pages
*I Received this digital ARC courtesy of St. Martin's Press, via NetGalley in exchange of an honest review - this does not influence the following opinions which are my own.Thriller
e-book
316 Pages
My Rating (out of 5)
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ooooh, I love a good story where you cannot tell the cats from the mice!
Laura Lochner has just fled her big city life after a bad breakup, to live with her sister Rose amid the close friends of her youth. None of them know exactly who Laura was dating in New York, why they broke up, or what could have been so bad that she fled the city, but they all know that Laura has never had good luck with men. With a tragic past hanging over her, Laura has always been wound a little tight.
When Laura decides to start dating again, Rose is cautiously supportive. Laura subscribes to an online dating site and after brief communications with a man, Laura agrees to meet him for a date. When Laura doesn't return home, and cannot be reached, Rose is clearly terrified that something awful has happened.
The story is told through multiple timelines and points of view, but never feels disorganized or difficult to follow. Plenty of twists, turns, and misdirection keep you constantly guessing and trying to piece it all together. The reveals are well timed and help maintain the momentum of the story without giving too much away before the right moment. The ending is tight, and tidy, and satisfying.
This book is bound to be a popular beach read in the coming summer months!
Ooooh, I love a good story where you cannot tell the cats from the mice!
Laura Lochner has just fled her big city life after a bad breakup, to live with her sister Rose amid the close friends of her youth. None of them know exactly who Laura was dating in New York, why they broke up, or what could have been so bad that she fled the city, but they all know that Laura has never had good luck with men. With a tragic past hanging over her, Laura has always been wound a little tight.
When Laura decides to start dating again, Rose is cautiously supportive. Laura subscribes to an online dating site and after brief communications with a man, Laura agrees to meet him for a date. When Laura doesn't return home, and cannot be reached, Rose is clearly terrified that something awful has happened.
The story is told through multiple timelines and points of view, but never feels disorganized or difficult to follow. Plenty of twists, turns, and misdirection keep you constantly guessing and trying to piece it all together. The reveals are well timed and help maintain the momentum of the story without giving too much away before the right moment. The ending is tight, and tidy, and satisfying.
This book is bound to be a popular beach read in the coming summer months!
Happy Reading,
Christine
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