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Sarah Durham
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Helen H. Durrant
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A totally addictive and completely unputdownable psychological thriller
She stole my name. Now she’s dead. Am I next?
The invitation is anonymous. It doesn’t say whose funeral I must attend, only that I can’t afford to miss it. I’m sure it’s a mistake, but when I arrive, I know immediately it isn’t. The name on the gravestone stops me in my tracks: Alice Anderson.
That’s my name. Or at least it was.
I want to run from this crowd of slick designer clothes and sunglasses hiding prying eyes. But I can’t show my fear. I have no choice other than to stay and find out who sent the invitation. Someone here knows the secret I’d kill to keep.
Whoever invited me thinks they can make me pay for my past. But little do they know, I have planned for this very moment, and I know exactly what’s going to happen next…
This totally addictive novel from bestselling author Helen H. Durrant is perfect for fans of The Housemaid, Gone Girl and The Perfect Marriage. Prepare to be hooked.
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Normally, I avoid books that are labeled "unputdownable" both because I find them easy to put down, and that's not a word. However, I decided to try this one based on the summary. Maybe not a page turning thrill ride, but it was a good story.
If you got an invitation to a funeral for someone you didn't know, would you go? What if the invitation had your original name on it, not the alias you had adopted for safety's sake. Well, our main character throws caution to the wind and attends the funeral. And that's where the chaotic rollercoaster starts!
Twisted family dynamics, untrustworthy characters and dark secrets abound in this one.
3.5 stars, rounded up to 4.
Twists and Turns abound!
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