The Locked Attic
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'Charged with darkness and plotted with watchmaker precision.' A. J. Finn 'Such an achievement' Susan Lewis 'Compulsively readable' Greg Buchanan 'Sinister, a just-one-more-page thriller' Chris Whitaker 'Compelling' Cara Hunter There's something in my neighbour's attic. Something steeped in shadows. A secret to everyone. Seen by no one... He stands sometimes at the window. Hidden in the corner of my eye. I know he's there. I know he's watching. Now my son is dead. My neighbour is not. And I'm going to find out why. From the author of the Sunday Times bestseller, The Dinner Guest, comes THE up-all-night thriller of 2022. For fans of Ruth Ware, Lisa Jewell and T.M. Logan. Readers have been captivated by The Locked Attic: 'Addictive' John Marrs 'Unusual... brilliant characterisation - I raced through this' Catherine Cooper 'A real page turner' Patricia Gibney 'Fabulous... lots of twists I never expected' Helen Phifer 'Deliciously layered... a riveting read' Wendy Walker 'A masterful tale of lies, secrets and obsession' Guy Morpuss 'Sinister, expertly plotted and extremely moreish' Caroline Corcoran 'Thoroughly engrossing' Lizzy Barber 'Sharp, intelligent and compelling' Lesley Kara 'A shock twist you'll never see coming' Tom Glister 'Dark and totally addictive' S.E. Lynes 'Packed with dark motives, sinister secrets and neighbourhood drama... your new obsession' Pamela Crane 'An up-all-night powerhouse of a novel' Laure Elizabeth Flynn
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Thank you Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I don't usually read thrillers and therefore I find it a bit difficult to rate this book but overall, it was a nice reading experienced.
The story follows Stephanie who wakes up at an hospital bed after a series of explosions around the neighbourhood, suffering from short term amnesia. As the memory slowly comes back we learn of what happened in her neighbours house.
What I liked about the book:
- The story is fast paced, and I was hooked from the beginning, which I would say it is something important in the genre.
- I loved the dual POV, being Danny's chapters my favourite ones from the story.
- I liked the way the story was written and how the time jumps made it move forward.
What I think it could have been done better:
- The characters could have been more layered. Given the importance of the Franklins I think we end up knowing very little about them.
- I've found the ending a bit underwhelming.
It was an interesting read and I recommend it for Thriller and Mistery fans.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Neat cover on this book!
I am giving this one 4 stars solely on being entertained. This author's books are always highly entertaining and always have me furiously flipping the pages. Was the plot a little “meh”? Yes. Was the ending anticlimactic? Again yes, however this author never fails to suck me into his stories, so sometimes a book just being entertaining is enough.
