Each Little Lie
by Tom Bale
Bookouture
General Fiction (Adult) , Mystery & Thrillers
Pub Date 29 Jun 2017
FTC Reviewed ARC for Bookouture and Net Galley
Description
One split second can destroy your life forever
Single mother Jen Cornish is just trying to hold things together for the sake of her seven-year-old son Charlie. Until the day when she does an impulsive good deed to help a neighbour, setting off a terrifying chain of events that quickly spirals out of control…
When she is arrested for a crime she didn’t commit, Jen quickly starts to wonder if someone is playing a cruel game with her - or is she losing her mind?
Desperate to clear her name with the police, she must first untangle a chilling web of lies. But someone is watching her every move – and it isn’t just Jen who is in danger.
They’re watching her child as well.
An unputdownable psychological thriller with plenty of twists that will keep you hooked until the very last page…
My Thoughts
I've been trying to read through my ARCs and came upon this thriller. I found the cover to be intriguing. Had I ever read Tom Bale ...well....NO.
The story starts out with the protagonist, Jen Cornish, spotting a man she recognizes. As he gets into the passenger side of a vehicle that speeds away, he drops his keys. She picks them up, and to no avail, tries to get their attention. Jen is late for work at Skyway (sports center), and while she should just take the keys to the police station, she instead drops them off at his house, leaving him a note.
We soon find out that Jen is recently separated from her husband Freddie. She lives in a flat, sleeps on her sofa (7-year-old son Charlie has the bed), and avoids close relationships with other males.
To make a long review, much..much..much shorter, Charlie seems to be the brightest character of the whole bunch. There are characters I immediately don't like. Then, there are characters I think are nebbish and end up rooting for in the end.
There are many things about this book that make me want to recommend it. Yes, Jen is too trusting at times and just plain foolish for not thinking things through. But, what I liked about her character was that she had no forced relationships. She was able to say no - or at least avoid advances-while coping with turmoil.
Of note: If you feel you are being watched, remember to go with your gut instinct. None of the - my imagination must be working overtime - crap.
All in all, I enjoyed the format. I felt the background slid well into the story. I liked the intricate system of espionage and the details of the fat cat's lifestyle. Yes, it is 69 chapters but they read quickly as there are many twists and turns that keep readers on their toes.
Is there anything I didn't like? Yes, readers already had a sneak peek at the cover. In reading the description, I felt they gave away more than necessary.
Bottom Iine: The writing is SUPERB. If you are okay with thrillers just read it...READ IT
Author Tom Bale