Book Review: "The Twilight Wife" By: A.J. Banner

Title: The Twilight Wife   By: A.J. Banner

Publication Date: 12/27/2016

Summary:

Thirty-four-year-old marine biologist Kyra Winthrop remembers nothing about the diving accident that left her with a complex form of memory loss. With only brief flashes of the last few years of her life, her world has narrowed to a few close friendships on the island where she lives with her devoted husband, Jacob.

But all is not what it seems. Kyra begins to have visions—or are they memories?—of a rocky marriage, broken promises, and cryptic relationships with the island residents, whom she believes to be her friends.

As Kyra races to uncover her past, the truth becomes a terrifying nightmare. A twisty, immersive thriller, The Twilight Wife will keep readers enthralled through the final, shocking twist. From www.amazon.com

Review:

I read a lot of amnesia-based psychological thrillers. If you read my blog, about half of the books I read seem to fit this category. I love the genre. I love putting myself in the mind of the main character and thinking how I would piece together the puzzle of their current life to figure out my past.

One thing I have learned is to not try to figure it all out, and just enjoy the journey. I’ve learned that it’s more fun to NOT try to read into every single cue that the author may drop as to hint to what's really going on.

This book was great. (I enjoyed “The Good Neighbor” as well (by the same author) and recommend that book if you have the time.) I read it in a few days; it kept my interest the whole time, and had a great twist that wasn’t completely obvious. This book really didn’t have a dull moment. I suppose it had moments that weren’t going-going-going, but I was never bored. (just like “The Good Neighbor”) The characters were well developed, I felt like I knew them and could predict them (or could I?). Highly recommended!

Read Date: 10/24/2016

Acquired From: NetGalley

Book Review: "Murder in Missoula" By: Laurence Giliotti

Title: Murder in Missoula   By: Laurence Giliotti

Publication Date: 09/19/2015

Summary:

Retired federal agent Joe Nicoletti is ready for a change. He dreams of a simple life, far away from Washington, D.C., where every street corner reminds him of his dead wife.

When he is offered a faculty position at the University of Montana, he sees it as a dream come true. A chance to start over.

He never dreamed he would have a second chance at love. He never dreamed he would become the prime suspect in a high profile murder case. He never dreamed he would be forced to undertake the most important investigation of his life. But dreams can turn into nightmares when there is Murder In Missoula.

A novel of love and attraction, both normal and perverse, friendship, sacrifice, ambition, innocence, dreams as harbingers of events to come, telepathy, clairvoyance, fate and destiny. All wrapped in a fast paced novel of murder and suspense.From www.amazon.com

Review:

The characters in this book were intriguing. Although I will admit at times I felt a little confused on who was the detective, who lived in Missoula, and who was visiting. Not sure if maybe there were too many characters? Maybe they weren’t all necessary for the plot? As the book went on I figured out who is who. Regardless, the story flowed, was fast-paced, and definitely kept me interested.

The main pitfall I found about the book was that I didn't understand the depth of the relationship between the two main characters, which was essentially the plot of the story. I just didn’t fell the breadth of their relationship.

One character was especially creepy, and I feel like I could have just read his fictional biography and been satisfied.

Overall, I liked this book. It was not as mainstream as many books I read. I have recommended it to friends and hope that if you are reading this review you will read it as well.

Read Date: 10/01/2016

Acquired From: NetGalley