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Saturday, January 27, 2018

The Secrets she Keeps by Michael Robotham




Two pregnant women. One seemingly a single mother, a low paid job of stacking shelves in a small supermarket. The other her third baby unexpected, but welcomed by her at least, Husband handsome, well employed, financially stable. A stay at home mum who has her inner circle of friends, the other a loner.

Hidden like in every situation are secrets, most of which should not see the light of day. Agatha our single mum is a mixed up woman who watches and plots and plans with deep envy Meghan's life. Meghan on the other hand has her own worries. A one off one night stand with her husband's best friend - could this pregnancy be the result. Who is the father of this child. Her troubles start when Simon wants to know definitely whether he is the father. DNA testing will prove this of course but it would also break up her marriage and her life.

Agatha;s machinations are Machiavellian - we do not know or realise what they are till well into the story. Her pregnancy, the eventual birth are meticulous in the planning and execution and the subsequent drama which involves Meghan's baby son can never be traced back to Agatha.

Police work detailed, backbreaking and laborious unravel the story step by step.

This was a real psychological thriller. Not a murder mystery but a look into the mind of a sad and twisted woman for whom no holds were barred to achieve her goal. Anyone who fell by the side was a victim to her needs.

Sent to me by Netgalley for an unbiased review, courtesy of Scribner















7 comments:

  1. Oh my this sure sounds like a very twisted story. Hope someone wins out - truth - in the end.

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  2. I love psychological thrillers so I'll keep my eyes peeled for this one.

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  3. I love psychological thrillers - this sounds intriguing. Thanks for the great review!

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  4. Oh this would be sad sad and make me mad

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  5. I love psychological thrillers. This sounds good.

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  6. I've been looking for more Psych Thriller so that you for sharing your thoughts.

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  7. I have read a few of this author's books and enjoyed them. I think I might like this one as well.

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