The Perfect Betrayal by Lauren North
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Hi, everyone!
Today is my turn on the Blog Tour for a new, emotional psychological thriller THE PERFECT BETRAYAL by Lauren North. It is always difficult to tell you about a thriller without giving away any spoilers, but in this type of thriller I always suspect everyone, even the narrator so I am not usually surprised. This ending has a twist that is SHOCKING!
Below in this Feature Post you will find a book blurb, my book review and author information and social media links.
You have to read this book!
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Book Blurb:
After the sudden death of her husband, Tess is drowning in grief. All she has left is her son, Jamie, and she’ll do anything to protect him – but she’s struggling to cope.
When grief counsellor Shelley knocks on their door, everything changes. Shelley is understanding and kind, and promises she can help Tess through the hardest time of her life.
But when a string of unsettling events happens and questions arise over her husband’s death, Tess starts to suspect that Shelley may have an ulterior motive. Tess knows she must do everything she can to keep Jamie safe – but she’s at her most vulnerable, and that’s a dangerous place to be.
My Book Review:
RATING: 5 out of 5 Stars
THE PERFECT BETRAYAL by Lauren North is a psychological thriller by a new-to-me author that is absolutely perfect. This is the type of thriller that makes you question everything everyone says and does, even the narrator. When you believe everything is settled, keep reading. The ending is so SHOCKING!
Tess is barely keeping herself and her seven year old son, Jamie functioning after the death of her husband in a plane crash. Both are depressed, angry and struggling to cope with everyday life and each other. Tess is unwilling to ask for help from her extended family and she has never been friendly with Ian, her husband’s brother.
Shelley is a grief counsellor assigned to help Tess. Shelley lost her son to leukemia and believes her son would have looked just like Jamie if he had lived. Tess and Shelley bond over Jamie and she seems to be helping Tess to move on with her life. As much as Tess is friendly with Shelley, there are times that Tess believes Shelley has ulterior motives.
Since Shelley and Ian have been around a series of unsettling events have occurred that have Tess and those around her questioning her improvement, but Tess believes Shelley and Ian have ulterior motives and are scheming against her. Tess will do anything to keep Jamie safe, but will pushing everyone away keep them safe?
To tell the truth, when I started this book, I thought it was going to be another domestic psychological thriller that would be an escape, but nothing new. I was SO WRONG! The depression and emotions are heartbreaking. All of the characters’ motivations remain hidden throughout. The ending had me in tears and shocked. Ms. North’s writing will pull you in, twist you up and leave you questioning everything you just read. Tess is a character that will stay with me for a long time.
I highly recommend this book!
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About Lauren North:
Lauren North writes psychological suspense novels that delve into the darker side of relationships and families. She has a lifelong passion for writing, reading, and all things books. Lauren’s love of psychological suspense has grown since childhood and her dark imagination of always wondering what’s the worst thing that could happen in every situation.
Lauren studied psychology before moving to London where she lived and worked for many years. She now lives with her family in the Suffolk countryside.
Social Media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lauren_C_North
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenNorthAuthor/
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Purchase Links:
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/the-perfect-betrayal-1
Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-perfect-betrayal/lauren-north/9780552176088
Book Depository: https://www.bookdepository.com/Perfect-Betrayal-Lauren-North/9780552176088?ref=grid-view&qid=1561028930577&sr=1-1
Publishing Information:
Published in paperback format by Corgi Books on 27th June 2019. (also available in ebook and audio formats)
Thanks so much for your great review x