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March 2018 Book of the Month

A tale in three parts and dual-narrative.  Part one gives you the before and after Layla disappeared, part two when her lover Finn is haunted by her and part three, obviously enough, the conclusion.  The narrative is in alternating chapters, one side, annoyingly, in italics.  The time frame; twelve years, the plot; terrific.  Finn, aged 28, falls heavily for Layla but on returning from a skiing trip in France she disappears.  Years later her sister, Ellen, enters Finn’s life and rescues him from his despair.  They have a gentle, solid, comfortable relationship which develops into love and eventually a proposal of marriage.  Then things start to go wrong and part two seriously changes gear giving us a very unstable narrator and escalating tension.  Part three turns the whole thing on its head again, drawing us at a hell of a pace to a conclusion that you only see coming as those final chapters unfold.  This is compulsive stuff, a one-sitting read, so give it space.

Sarah Broadhurst

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In reading this book, I have lived the life of an addict – even the thought of taking a break from it caused me to shake uncontrollably. A totally addictive thriller.

Initially switching between the ‘now’ and ‘before’ the first part is written through the eyes of Finn, a 30+ Irishman and successful businessman who 12 years before (the ‘before’) whose girl-friend, Layla, disappeared when on holiday in France.  At the time of her sudden disappearance, Finn immediately reported it to the local police but as the pages unfold, we realise he did not report every detail of what had occurred.

In the ‘now’ Finn has forced himself to move on from the early days, months and years of the disappearance of the one person who he truly loved.  He has just announced his engagement to Ellen, Layla’s older sister.  

Is it a coincidence that suddenly claims are made from those who knew Layla, not least her sister, that they have seen her. ... Read Full Review

Phylippa Smithson

I couldn't read this book fast enough! I loved the thrill and suspense. The TV went off and I just kept reading!

When I saw this book was supposed to be addictive I was a bit sceptical to be honest. So many books are sold as "you won't want to put it down" but I can honestly say I couldn't stop reading this one!! It was captivating from the outset as you just couldn't help but need to know what exactly had happened. I like the fact the story was told in the past and present as the story came together piece by piece and even as I read and thought I knew what was going to happen the story gave another twist. I'll be amazed if this doesn't get made into a film.... Read Full Review

Julie Watkin

Clear your diary as this book will take over your life until you have finished it - a fantastic read, I loved it!

This was the first book I’d read by B.A. Paris and without a doubt it will definitely not be my last – in fact, I’ve already bought all her other books, as I enjoyed this one so much.  

 

On the way back from a trip to France, Finn pops into a service station, but on arrival back to the car he finds that his girlfriend Layla has disappeared into the night. After frantically searching for her, he goes home and reports her missing. Twelve years on, he’s now engaged and happily settled in a new part of the country. Then things start to change…

The book is set in alternate chapters, going through the then and now, building the pace as it goes with incredible tension.... Read Full Review

Nicola Edwards