She Lies Close | Sharon Doering | Review

Blurb

Five-year-old Ava Boone has been missing for six months. There have been no leads, no arrests, no witnesses. The only suspect was quiet, middle-aged Leland Ernest.

And Grace Wright has just bought the house next door. Recently divorced, Grace uprooted her two small children to start again and hopes the move will reset her crippling insomnia. But now she understands bargain-price for her beautiful new house.

With whispered neighbourhood gossip and increasingly sleepless nights, Grace develops a fierce obsession with Leland and the safety of her children. Could she really be living next door to a child-kidnapper? A murderer?

With reality and dream blurring more each day, Grace desperately pursues the truth - following Ava's family, demanding answers from the police - and then a body is discovered... 

Review

A fabulous debut! Complex characters, a captivating plot, and a creepy menacing undertone. 

I loved how this is written it switches between spoken and inner thoughts. It is a sharp, funny, and frank read. Grace is a relatable but unreliable character as her obsession takes hold we are constantly questioning what is real and what is in her mind. It's concerning yet deeply fascinating - I couldn't put it down.

 

A chilling read, perfect for these long dark nights. If you enjoy a book that has you questioning everything and messes with your mind, this is for you. I can't wait to see what Doering does next.

A huge thanks to Sarah Mather & Titan Books for gifting me a copy in return for an open & honest review.

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