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NetGalley Top Reviewer
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Thursday, May 12, 2022

Take Your Breath Away by Linwood Barclay

 Fast and fun suspense thriller that will keep you guessing!


Six years ago, while Andrew Mason was away with his best friend on a fishing trip, Brie Mason disappeared without a trace. Andrew was tormented by accusations and suspicion by the local police, his in-laws, and the people who lived in town. Finally, since there was no proof and no body, Andrew was left to get on with his life and he has found new happiness with girlfriend, Jayne, and her brother, Tyler. His newfound happiness, however, is about to vanish when a woman who looks like Brie starts showing up around their old home and by the hospital where her mother is currently dying. If this is really Brie, why isn’t she sticking around to explain where she’s been. Things are about to get really crazy.

I really enjoyed this as I do most of Barclay’s novels. The narrative shifts and the pacing made it hard to put down as I raced to the conclusion. Full of twists and red herrings, I still managed to solve the mystery before the big reveal, but it was pure enjoyment from beginning to end. This book was just what I needed after a string of titles that did not make my recommended list. Sure it is a bit far fetched and you might need to suspend some disbelief, but it was a great story. 

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow & Company for this e-book ARC to read, review, and recommend. 

This is a standalone and not part of any series.

Genre - mystery, crime thriller, family drama

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