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Kate Handford
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I know my best friend has a terrible secret. How far will I go to keep it?
Emma and I were inseparable. Growing up, we did everything together. Until the unspeakable night that everything changed. So I ran away—from my mom, my sister, everything I knew, and Emma and I haven’t spoken since.
My sister, Lily, was at the beach that night too. She hasn’t been able to utter a single word since. That was 10 years ago.
Now, Mom and Lily need my help, and I realize I can’t run from the past forever. I’m ready to talk to Emma, ready to try to move on.
But the day I arrive home, Emma is found dead, and everything I thought I knew is in free fall.
Because if someone killed Emma, then they must know about me. And I realize it’s only a matter of time until I’m next. Unless I can find them first.... After all, they say best friends are forever–and no one knows how far I’m willing to go to keep our secret hidden. Do they?
An utterly gripping psychological thriller with twists and turns to die for. If you love Karin Slaughter, Paula Hawkins, and Freida McFadden, you’ll love Best Friends Forever.
©2023 Shannon Hollinger (P)2023 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.Listeners also enjoyed...
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Critic reviews
“LOVE, LOVE, LOVED THIS BOOK!!... OMG!!!!... MIND BLOWN... Wow!!!... Had me hook, line and sinker from beginning to end... Omg the twists!!!.... One of the most gripping unputdownable nerve wracking psychological thrillers I have EVER read!!!” (bookworm86, five-star review)
“Jaw-dropping...kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat...excellent!” (Bookishlaurenh, four-star review)
While Best Friends Forever is a fantastic combination of thriller and mystery, it delivers above and beyond. The plot is twisty, and just when I thought I had it figured out, I realized that there was so much more to the story. I never expected the ending and was completely thrown off guard.
The characters are wonderfully crafted, diverse and complex. I enjoyed spending time reading about them so much that I almost forgot to be in "solve the mystery" mode. For the majority of the characters, it's easy to visualize them and feel emotion towards them (compassion, hatred, or concern).
Also, the narration on the audiobook is done extremely well. I loved the many different voice inflections that Kate Handford did to separate characters.
Overall, a fantastic fast-paced read, filled with complex characters and a lot of twists and turns. I recommend to those who want a unique thriller, and those who love mysteries that are not easy to solve..
Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture Audio and Shannon Hollinger for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Absolutely loved this twisty thriller!
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ending a bit predictable
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enjoyed
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PHENOMENAL! 10 STARS
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The Mystery Book will take you on dangerous ride…so Buckle-up and hold on tight!!
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Great book with surprise ending
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