Another character figuring prominently in this story is journalist and TV producer Laurie Nattrass, advocate for the women, and someone who spearheads an organization directed toward releasing the wrongly convicted.
Fliss Benson, a TV producer to whom Laurie turns over his unfinished documentary film, is a first person narrator in the story, and one who is soon caught up in mystery, murder, and the quest for the truth. As she zeroes in on some of these truths, hard truths from her past threaten to destabilize her.
Throughout this very exciting novel, the narration switches between characters, and also occasionally jumps back to the mid-nineties when some of the child deaths occurred. But the murder of one of the wrongly convicted mothers occurs in conjunction with the release of several strange clues: rows and columns of seemingly unrelated numbers that keep the cops and Fliss jumping through hoops to find out what it all means.
Toward the end, I began to put the pieces together in my mind, but there were still some "a-ha" moments to come. I recommend this exciting page turner to Sophie Hannah fans and to anyone who loves the twists and turns of a good mystery. Some parts of the books were a bit tedious and repetitive; thus, four stars.
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Hmmm.. this subject matter may be to much for me. Glad you enjoyed it.
It is pretty intense...thanks for stopping by, Nise.
I'll have to add this to my list of Hannah's books to read as well
Thanks for the review!
Hannah never fails to intrigue! Thanks for stopping by, Shelleyrae...hope you like this one.
I have not read any books by this author yet. I really think I should give her a try but not sure this book would be a good fit for me. It just might be a bit too much for me.
I'm not sure which ones to recommend first, Beth, but my first one was Little Face. I enjoyed it and it was shorter than this one.
The reviews were mixed, but I really couldn't turn the pages fast enough.
Thanks for stopping by!
This seems way too intense for me!
Yes, I have to be in the mood for one of her books, but when I am, I'm completely captivated.
Thanks for stopping by, Meg.
Goodreads says this is part of a series. Is it necessary to read the other books first?
When I read my first one, When Will There Be Good News, I realized it was from a series and I've read a couple of others. But I don't think one has to read them in any particular order. I haven't, and the author gives enough info in each one. Hope you enjoy the characters, Kimberly.
Agreeing with a comment above, this sounds like a very intense story. I'm not sure if this is one I would care to read. But you have piqued my interest in the author.
Happy Weekend!
Thanks, Squirrel Queen...Yes, although I adore Hannah's books, I do have to be in the right mood for them.
Thanks for this, Laurel. I like how you hook me, but also share what falls short. I don't believe there's a perfect novel out there, and knowing you enjoyed this book despite the pov jumps, makes it even more attractive. Thanks!
Glad you could stop by, Joylene...I do enjoy a good mystery, especially in the winter. Even if parts of it are not perfect.
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