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The Memory

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Triple timelines, dual narrators, and a mountain of lies and deception combine to make this a cracking thriller ideal for escaping a cold and rainy afternoon.

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Could not get myself into this one well enough to finish the book. It ended up being an odd premise that didn't really work out.

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Such a great book. Makes for a wonderful read. I can not wait to read more from this author. I love books like this.

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I really liked this author and this book did not disappoint, it was an appropriately paced, page-turner that will have me hooked throughout the story.

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I have been glued to this book, so much I changed to audio so I could continue reading on the move!

Lies, secrets and deceit that goes to the extreme. So much to the edge that it leaves a readers head spinning in a whirl.

Alternative chapters told between the two main characters.

This story starts with a terrible tragedy and your heart will break.
Onwards from that you will get the most amazing twisted and superb written thriller.

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You can always rely on Lucy Dawson to come up with an intriguing story that will hook you from the first page to the last. Her books don’t tend to be the regular run-of-the-mill psychological thrillers, in the sense that even if you do see the twists coming, there’s always this incredible layer of emotion woven throughout the story that almost wraps itself around your heart in a vice-like kind of way.

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The one is a truly haunting tale that grabs you right from the start and doesn’t let go. I truly thought several times that I had all the answers, only to wind up completely gobsmacked time after time. Read ASAP!!!

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The first chapter of The Memory had me sitting on the edge of my seat. I can't reveal too much but a traumatic event takes place during a children's martial arts class and is witnessed by mother Eve and her young daughter Isobel. It is clear that the incident has deeply traumatised Isobel in a very chilling way.

Trying to move on, Eve decides to sell their home Fox Cottage and make a new start elsewhere. However, the new owners appear to have a link to past events.and from that time onwards, things get complicated.

This is well written, with lots of twists and surprises. There was a supernatural feel to the plot at times, which is something that I usually avoid, but this story actually worked well. I might even be tempted to read more in this genre and definitely found the book intriguing and entertaining.

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A wonderful book and quite scary in places! An amazing read with such a good plot that captures the imagination and has you on the edge of your seat. From the first to last page the story captures your interest and each word brings the reader to a startling conclusion. Have bought another book now by the same author. A good read for anyone who enjoys a gripping story that you just can't put down

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I love dark and demented, and this one definitely lived up to the disturbing element I was seeking. Creepy with all the twists and turns! I am officially a Lucy Dawson fan!

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Very tragic story. You really need to pay attention to every little detail to figure out the big reveal. I didn't connect with majority of the characters, so it was hard to root for them at times.

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This book would be classified as a marmite book. Meaning? Either you will like it, or you won't, easy as that. The book was well written, and full of twists and surprises. Recommended.

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Now I have loved every book of Lucy Dawson and they grip me from the beginning. This one I just could not get into it was too much of the unexpected but it didn't flow for me

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This book was unbelievable... I really didn't know what to believe anymore, who to believe. Who was to blame for Isobels behavior and her childish voice? Maybe there was something to the accusation of her mother making her that way, never letting her grow up? Or was it the moment when Isobel and three other children were shot at when 8 years old? And what is with all the mysterious things happening at Fox Cottage? The ending left me in pieces, though. So much sadness and devastation....

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Lucy Dawson has such a skill for intertwining a mystery and still tug at your heartstrings. The Daughter had me in tears, I Sent You A Letter had me on the edge of my seat, and this one managed to do both.

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Thank you to the publisher and the author, for an ARC of this book, in exchange for an honest review.
Unfortunately, I have tried reading this book on 2 separate occasions and during that 2nd attempt, I have only managed to make it halfway through so I'd rather stop here and state that this book just wasn't for me.

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Enjoyed this book, even though I don't normally like books with any sort of creepy element. The dual narrative between Eve and Claire had me constantly guessing, trying to work out who should be trusted. It built and built right up until the end, which did surprise me. Highly recommended!

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Oooooo this is a creepy one and one I loved! It drew me in from the start and didn’t let up, it’s dark and unsettling and full of twists and turns, you think you’ve got the answer and bam no your wrong!

Full of secrets and lies i hadn’t a clue what was going on half the time nor who to trust or believe, absolute madness and had me turning pages well into the night (with the big light on) haha

Seriously good read, but it...!

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What a story!! I had no idea what was going on....no idea what was going to happen or how it was going to end....but it was brilliantly done! I loved all the characters, even the flawed ones, the storyline was brilliant and the twist at the end was not at all what I would have expected. It was so good I read it in less than 24 hours which is good...I loved it and needed to know what was going on. I found myself willing my day away so I could come home and finish the book!! Absolutey worth picking up if you see it ....amazing 😍

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The book was going so well and it was really creepy at times and then the ending happened.. I am not sure which one I find scarier. 🙈🙈 But overall, I loved it !!

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