Publisher: Harper Audio
Published: May 10, 2022
Source: ALC via Netgalley
Summary:
For fans of the compulsive psychological suspense of Ruth Ware and Tana French, a mother-daughter story – one running from a horrible truth, and the other fighting to reveal it – that twists and turns in shocking ways, from the internationally best-selling author of The Scholar and The Ruin.
First Rule: Make them like you.
Second Rule: Make them need you.
Third Rule: Make them pay.
They think I’m a young idealistic law student, that I’m passionate about reforming a corrupt and brutal system.
They think I’m working hard to impress them.
They think I’m here to save an innocent man on death row.
They’re wrong. I’m going to bury him.
My thoughts:
This is the first book I’ve read by Dervla McTiernan and I’m not quite sure how that is because she has quite an extensive backlist and I can only surmise that her books just haven’t been brought over here yet because after devouring this one, she is immediately going on my must-read list. Yes, one book in and I just know I have to read all her books.
I love a good legal thriller and it’s been a while since I’ve picked one up that kept me engaged from start to finish. Perhaps it’s because I listened to it and it had a stellar cast – yes, this one is narrated by multiple narrators – or perhaps it’s just the combination of a really good revenge story that ends up getting turned around a bit, but I was glued to this story and I find those to be the very best kinds.
I loved Hannah – I think she is such a complex character who has a lot on her plate. I’m hesitant to say too much because I don’t want to give anything away but all is not as it seems here and I love this type of premise. I loved the journal entries that Hannah found from her mom and how that was woven into the story and was so intrigued as to how that would tie in.
This story is about secrets and blackmail and the Innocence Project and the twists are so expertly plotted. I cannot wait to get my hands on Dervla McTiernan’s backlist. I’m still shocked this is the first I’ve heard of this author. If you’ve read her, where do I start?
Audio thoughts:
As I mentioned above, this is narrated by multiple narrators and I thought it was so well-done. Kate Orsini is one of the narrators and I just love listening to her. The other two narrators are Sophie Moss and Michael Crouch and they did a great job, all three really making this book come to life. Their pacing was spot on and they all infused just the right amount of tension and suspense into their voices as needed.
