I got immersed in this story right away, it’s intruguing not knowing if Maggie is a reliable narrator or not- can she be trusted, is she good or bad? These questions keep you reading! It does get a little “long” mid-way through but it picks up speed at the end you you will rush to the end with baited breath!

Maggie wakes from a coma to find she has been in a terrible accident, though she has no memory of it. Much worse, her daughter, Elspeth, died at the scene. And where is her husband?

As Maggie struggles to somehow deal with what has happened to her, she begins to doubt what she has been told. Is Elspeth really dead?

This is a story with some very dark themes. What Maggie experiences in this book is horrific - it’s hard to imagine a worse situation for a parent, and I found it an often upsetting read.... though intriguing, well-written and thought-provoking. I did gallop through in desperation to find out what happened in the end.

However there were certain things which didn’t make sense to me (I can’t say more without spoilers!) and ultimately this did detract a bit from my enjoyment of the story, as I had to suspend disbelief a bit too far. While probably necessary for the plot, there were areas where I couldn’t help but think, “That wouldn’t happen that way” and this was a bit of a distraction.

All in all it was a gripping read, although with themes which were rather too distressing to make it an entirely enjoyable one.

Maggie wakes up in hospital after being in a coma. She finds out that her beloved daughter Elspeth is dead, drowned in a car accident. Her husband is missing (the police don't seem bothered by this)
Maggie remembers nothing from the day of the accident. She is released from hospital and basically told to get on with her life. She has no money, no family, no one to turn to. How will she even begin to piece together what happened. Could she be responsible for the accident that took her daughter's life?

After the accident is a fast paced thriller. The writing style of the author 'nuala Ellwood keeps you guessing with every page turned.
There are a few surprises along the way which I never saw coming and really enjoyed.
After the accident is a brilliant psychology thriller that has alot of heart pounding moments. I would totally recommend it. Nuala Ellwood knows how to keep the reader on a dollar coaster ride with this book.

When Maggie comes round after being in a coma following a serious car accident she's told the devastating news that Elspeth, her 10 year old daughter has died. She doesn't believe them, surely a mother would be able to feel the loss of a child in her heart. She then learns that her husband disappeared straight after the funeral.
Although her mind is still in a fragile state she's sure she's both seen and heard Elspeth. Is it the medication she's on that's causing her mind to play tricks on her? One thing she's sure of, there's more to what happened on that fatal day than she's been told.
Although it goes backwards and forwards from past to present it's very easy to follow with loads of shocks and surprises that will keep you on the edge of your seat. What a fabulous read and one I have no hesitation in recommending. A full five stars from me. This is my honest and unbiased review

I absolutely loved this book, I devoured it in less than a week. Completely gripped by the storyline and the twists along the way couldn't be guessed. I am sad to have finished it even though I was pleased with how it concluded to a very appropriate ending. If you like books to keep you guessing until the very end you have to read this! I'll be following this author. Thanks to netgalley for allowing me to review.

What an intriguing start!!! Maggie’s daughter has died and her husband has disappeared without a trace. Maggie who has been in a comma is trying to recuperate and deal with her grief and memory loss from the night of the accident. This book drew me in from the start and kept me hooked, it is an emotional rollercoaster of a ride and very addictive!!
The letters from a child to her mother are heartbreaking, which will tug at anybody’s heart strings.

I thought I had it all worked out where this story was going, but NO this author is way too clever for the obvious route, so I waited with baited breath to see what the ending was and all was revealed.
Will definitely be keeping an eye out for this author.
Thank you to netgalley for this book which was a pleasure to review.

brilliant book, well written and addictive, read it in a day. Gripping and emotional storyline of motherhood and loss, kept me guessing throughout.

The Day of the Accident by Nuala Ellwood

To get an understanding of what this review is based on, a little about me… I love a thriller. I thoroughly enjoy spotting the clues, looking for the hidden hint, and solving the whole thing before anyone else. Seriously, eight minutes in to The Sixth Sense, and I gave everything away to my unsuspecting, quickly annoyed, husband sat beside me. With ‘The Day of the Accident’ it took my until 82% through the book before I solved everything – then by 84% through, I’d been proven completely wrong.

I have never read Ms Ellwood’s work before, but I will be looking for her regularly now. This book is an outstanding entanglement of mystery and intrigue, with hints of a thriller placed strategically. Wonderfully written I clicked it open on my Kindle about lunch time and finished it the same day – I couldn’t put it down. The characters were written to evoke emotion, some to pull at your heart, while others needed strangling – or at least shaking. The great focus on detail, regarding the leads and background, make the story-line fully engaging.

I won’t be discussing the story itself as the book description and blurb covers the key points accurately. I would hate to give away anything, the twists and turns in the story part of the amazing creativity in Ms Ellwood’s writing.

I didn’t solve it before the end. So, I challenge you to do so…

Oh wow, what a book. I enjoyed this read.
It is a gripping thriller that will have you guessing. what the hell is going on it so good. so many twists and turns I didn't see coming.
This is my first book by this author and will not be my last.

Wonderfully descriptive and kept me guessing until the very end. Would definitely be interested in this authors future works

This book kept me guessing!! I felt like I wasn’t sure I knew the narrator well at all because of the air of mystery about the accident throughout and how she was trying to pick up her life years after her daughter’s death. The pace really picked up towards the end and it was gripping. Very nicely done. Thanks to Nethalley and publisher for the digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was a really exciting book to read. Having read this book genre for many years I can say that I didn’t see the twist coming until I was nearly at the point of reading. Excellent story telling and good characters with a really good plot and storyline.

I really enjoyed this book. Maggie comes out of a coma to be told the worst news anyone could hear. She has no memory of what happened. Slowly small glimpses come back to her but she fails to piece it back together and make sense of that awful night. This story ripped at my heart strings and the tears flowed. The twists will leave you gasping.

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was an unusual story that at times frustrated me, due to her inability to cope (understandably) with the trauma she had suffered. You felt that someone could surely help her.
However the story ended in a rather unusual way that I had not seen coming.
A very good story.

A fascinating twist packed thrill of a read. Great plot and characters. Rbis book will consume your day. Brilliant.

This book had me gripped from the opening chapter and it is real page turner. The writers style is excellent and this is a true thriller with a proper believable ending.
Maggie wakes up in icy to discover her beloved daughter Elspeth is dead and she can't remember what happened. She knows something isn't right about the story but what? As she gradually recovers her memory we learn more about her as a mother and her past and the story has lots of twists and turns that keep you guessing right up until the final few chapters.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for gifting me a copy of the book in return for an honest review.

very enjoyable book, you were kept guessing if she would ever remember how the accident happened. would recommend.

Not so sure that I liked this book because it is so twisted!!!
Dark and moody with a sense of desperation throughout, it stayed with me for some time.

This is a book where I found myself on the edge of my seat, not wanting it to end. Heart racing for the characters.
It had me hooked from beginning to end. I really cannot wait to see more from this author.

Thank you for letting me review this book Netgalley!

An engaging psychological drama that keeps you thinking throughout.

Thank you for allowing me to review this book