An Anonymous Girl

*First off, an apology.  I honestly thought I'd done this one, but it slipped through the cracks.  For those who know me, life has been a little hectic lately.  Not that that's an excuse.  I try to review every ARC I read.  It's only fair since that's what they're there for.  Just letting you know what happened and why.  Again, my apologies.*

Analysis:  What would you do to get ahead? In the case of Jessica Farris, it is steal the spot of another person in an anonymous study to try and make a quick buck.  However, things quickly spiral out of control (getting more and more complicated as the book goes along) to the point that she is regretting her decision and trying to find a way out of the study entirely.

Reaction:  When I saw this was by the same authors as The Wife Between Us, I jumped at the chance to read this early because I've heard really good things about that book.  If this is any indication of what to expect, I will read it but I won't go out of my way to find a copy.  The story was good, it just got a little complicated as it went along.  Too many knots in the thread for me.  

Courtesies:  Thank you to the authors, Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, and the publisher, St. Martin's Press, for making this available to read.

Sets Sail:  January 8, 2019

Her Last Move

Analysis:  This is the story of Joe, a "super recognizer",basically a photographic memory for faces.  If he's seen them, he can recall when and where, which makes it really helpful in remembering the bad guys, and Becca, an over worked London detective, who has a special needs daughter at home.  She's trying to balance work and home and failing miserably at both.  Together, they are on the hunt for a serial killer, trying to stop him before he strikes again.

Reaction:  First thought, "John Marrs? Why does that name sound familiar to me?". So I went back and looked at older entries and saw they I had reviewed one of his books before.  While I didn't like this one as much as I did that one, I can honestly say his books stick with you.  I could be at the grocery store and I'm suddenly thinking "I wonder what's going on with Joe and Becca".  I did not see the end coming at all, which is nice, as long as it makes sense.  You don't want something that comes completely out of left field.

Courtesies:  Thank you to John Marrs (quickly becoming one of my favorite authors and I don't suspect I'll draw a blank next time I see his name on a book) and Thomas & Mercer, for making this ARC available to read.

Sets Sail:  November 8, 2018...so it's out.  Get your copy today whoever you do that.