This book is told by a third person, who'll stay unknown until the end of this book.
I love to watch documentary reports on TV like True Crime or Medical Detectives. This book is written more like a documentary of a crime and less like a thriller.
The first 40% of the book is a narrative about the life of the protagonists, their fears, tragedies and above all, their insecurities. I have to admit, it was a bit boring at times 🤷🏻‍♀.
But after that, the questions about the meaning of the Old Testament began.
"What does it say, in the Old Testament? " "The law of talion"
"An eye for an eye"
"It's like Game of Thrones. When a lord condemns someone to death, he acts as the executioner. If you pass sentence, you should swing the sword. "
The question the author asks is what would you do when the law lets you down and you as a normal person can't do anything about it.
How far are you ready to go if the law fails you?
The book is a long story about justice and crime in the Old Testament meaning. About half truths and lies, to hide pain and guilt. About a couple trying to survive a tragedy, in a way that is certainly not understandable to all, or maybe it's? So again there is the question, what would you do to avenge your loved ones.
Would you seek revenge, or can you forgive and forget?
This book was more of a philosophical reflection to me than a thriller, on what would I do in this situation.
I hope I will never find an answer to this question 🤔😉

I received this book thru #Netgalley for an honest review. This is a psychology thiller like none I read before the story is told by a third party and comes as a surprise as to who. It is in the vein of Hitchcock stranger's on a train feel to it. It's about two families who have been let down by justice. There is a religions undertone of vengeance the concept of the old testament. How to get away with murder and life on lies. This is the first book of a series and I will be reading it. Note their is profanities thru out the book but I highly recommend this book.

5 Stars from me

What is it they say about not judging a book by its cover... Well with a cover as striking as this one I couldn't help but be intrigued and Book 1 of the Talion Series - Eye for Eye by JK Franko did not disappoint.Eye for Eye has it all from murder, mystery, clever cover ups and hidden secrets to police questioning, allegations of rape and many questions of morality along the way.

The characters are well defined and relatable and the scene imagery is stunning, you'll see for yourself when you read it but there are so many descriptive passages that leap off the page and into your mind.Although this is primarily a crime thriller, there is a subtle undercurrent of a wicked sense of humour throughout which particularly appealed to me.

This is a beautifully crafted example of an intelligent thriller. I can honestly say I was hooked from the first few pages of the book and I can't wait for the next one in the series; this debut author has truly made his mark.

As ever, no spoilers from me!If having a brilliant book isn't enough, there is a brilliant book launch coming up soon too - details are here if you fancy coming along to Covent Garden https://jkfranko.com/2019/03/01/limited-vip-fan-tickets-giveaway-be-part-of-the-story-at-eye-for-eyes-london-book-launch/

Synopsis: When I first met Susie, she appeared to be a normal, happily-married woman dealing with tragedy. Then, I uncovered her secrets. While I could understand everything that she’d done, I could never approve.But, knowing what she was capable of, it became clear that if I was going to survive her, I had to play by her rules. And, the first and most important rule is... leave no singing bones.

This is a really good read. It's an unusual style that, for me, took some getting used to. However, once I did, it's a gripping tale about murder, revenge, right and wrong and relationships.

It's got ethical dilemmas, failed justice and grief and it's very well written.

Thanks to Netgalley, publishers and the author for the opportunity to preview this book in exchange for my honest review.

Holy cow, was this a tight, juicy thriller.

All I can say is that I sure hope I am never on J. K. Franco's bad side because he or she could disappear me and never leave a trace! This writer has done his/her due diligence in research and it shows in this smart, well-crafted book.

I love the ethical question posed by this book. What is right and what is wrong when you've lost someone precious and the system you trusted fails you?

I highly recommend and I'm looking forward to the next one!

Thank you to J.K. Franco, Cameron Publicity & Marketing Ltd, and Netgalley for giving me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.