Fiendishly full of twists and turns this is one heck of a thrilling domestic mystery. Andy has finally moved on after his wife disappeared in suspicious circumstances, having been number one suspect he has hidden his past, however it refuses to remain concealed. I always look forward to a new Linwood Barclay novel, he has the ability to send chills coursing through your veins, while encouraging thoughts to rummage in dark recesses. I always have confidence in the writing and throw myself in with abandon, giving myself up to the new world I’m about to enter. The characters here are intriguingly complicated and various viewpoints hit thoughts and sending them spinning. My suspicions levels spiralled and worked overtime, I didn’t trust anyone and my wariness conspired against me. While the main storyline runs, various subplots dig in alongside and ensure you never settle. Highlighting the secrets and lies that can rip apart second chances, Take Your Breath Away is an absolute blast of a read.
A missing woman. A husband suspected. The truth will . . .TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAYFrom theNew York Timesbestselling author ofFind You FirstandElevator Pitchcomes a gripping psychological thriller about a formerly missing woman who has suddenly returned under mysterious circumstances.One weekend, while Andrew Mason was on a fishing trip, his wife, Brie, vanished without a trace. Most everyone assumed Andy had got away with murderits always the husband, isnt it?but the police could never build a strong case against him. For a while, Andy hit rock bottomhe drank too much to numb the pain, was abandoned by all his friends save one, nearly lost his business, and became a pariah in the place he once called home.Now, six years later, Andy has finally put his life back together. He sold the house he once shared with Brie and moved away. To tell the truth, he wasnt sad to hear that the old place was razed and a new house built on the site. Hes settled down with a new partner, Jayne, and life is good.But Andys peaceful world is about to shatter. One day, a woman shows up at his old address, screaming, Wheres my house? Whats happened to my house? And then, just as suddenly as she appeared, the womanwho bears a striking resemblance to Brieis gone. The police are notified and old questionsand dark suspicionsresurface.Could Brie really be alive after all these years? If so, where has she been? It soon becomes clear that Andys future and the lives of those closest to him depend on discovering what the hell is going on. The trick will be whether he can stay alive long enough to unearth the answers.
