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I Know You Know by Gilly Macmillan Published by HarperCollins on September 18, 2018
Genres: Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Psychological, Thrillers
Pages: 384
Format: eARC
Source: the publisher
Two decades ago, eleven year olds Charlie Paige and Scott Ashby were found murdered, their bodies left overlooking a dog racing track. Though a man was convicted and sentenced for their murder, unanswered questions still plague the surviving friend, Cody Swift.
Cody typically would have been with Charlie and Scott, yet he was kept home by his mother that fateful evening. Haunted by the unanswered questions, he returns to Bristol, starting a podcast in an attempt to get someone to come forward with additional information. Years ago, Charlie's mother, the young Jess Paige, received public shame for her involvement that morning; she was responsible for keeping an eye on the boys. Now married and with another child, she's reluctant to dredge up the past and reveal what really happened that night.
Meanwhile, a long-dead body is found close to the the location where the boys' bodies were dumped. A whole new murder investigation is launched, led by Detective John Fletcher, the very man who discovered the bodies all those years ago. This additional murder forces everyone to question the real identity of the killer. Fletcher built the case that convicted Sidney Noyce, a mentally challenged man, of the crime. In order to save his career, he must uncover the identity of the true killer
Wow. This thriller is chock full of secrets and lies, all of which Macmillan expertly and patiently reveals to her readers. This is my first sampling of her writing, despite frequent recommendations by readers whose opinions I value and trust. I now have plans to seek out her backlist!
What really stands out about this thriller is the sheer volume of angles Macmillan examines, drafting a number of truly dynamic and well-developed characters. The very individual who was shamed all those years ago is the one who is unable to uncover the secrets and lies that have been buried all this time. Jess has her own secrets she wants to keep buried so the reader is left questioning whether or not she can be trusted. Her secret, along with the identity of the killer, are revealed almost simultaneously, leaving the readers jaw dropped with shock.
All in all, this is a truly well written read, one I devoured in one sitting! Highly, highly recommended!
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About Gilly Macmillan
Gilly Macmillan is the Edgar Nominated and New York Times bestselling author of What She Knew. She grew up in Swindon, Wiltshire and lived in Northern California in her late teens. She worked at The Burlington Magazine and the Hayward Gallery before starting a family. Since then she’s worked as a part-time lecturer in photography, and now writes full-time. She resides in Bristol, England.
Find out more about Gilly at her website, and connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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