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The Poison Garden

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Wow! This book was quite the adventure! I was very surprised by many of the twists. This was a quick and engaging book!

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A superior psychological thriller that I wholeheartedly recommend.

The main character Elise returns home one day from work to find her husband in bed with another woman only a few days from celebrating their 1st anniversary. Of course she kicks him out but he keeps stalking her everywhere.

Things go from bad to worse when the other woman turns up dead not far away from Elise's house.
From this point onward Elise's world starts unraveling and she discovers deadly secrets that will make her question everything and everyone in her life.

An amazing gripping book that kept me all night to finish, and I was really sad when it ended.
Thanks Netgalley, Lake Union Publishing, and author A. J. Banner for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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I was drawn in from the opening pages.This was my favorite type of psychological thriller characters that come alive twists and turns scenes especially the opening scene that left me racing through the pages unputdownable. #netgalley #lakeunionpublishing,

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This one was a crazy read to be honest. I didn't really read too much into the description when I chose this to request, I was more interested in the haunting title.
Elise returns early from a work trip, a day before hers and Kieran's 1st wedding anniversary to find a strange pair of shoes and a tote bag on the floor in her home. She creeps upstairs to find her husband in bed with another woman. Kieran, having in my opinion a somewhat smothering and obsessive nature, tells Elise it is nothing and that he is absolutely in love with her. Elise isn't having it. She kicks him out but it is not the last she sees of him. He continues to stalk Elise, using the spare key to their home and even entering through a screen once Elise has ex husband Brandon change the locks.
One day however, Elise finds Kieran dead in the woods between her home and apothecary type shop she has behind the house. She doesn't remember anything about how he got there.
The Poison Garden tells the story of how Kieran died but also explores the underlying storyline of how Kieran may have been the cause of other deaths, including that of Elise's mother.
It is an overall great read. I read it all in one afternoon sitting! The characters are believable and relatable, especially Elise!

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I started reading this book this morning, and I didn’t put it down again until I finished.

A.J. Banner never disappoints in her writing, and she certainly didn’t this time. This was a fast-paced, suspenseful read, and my only disappointment is that I’m done with the book!

I would recommend this book over and over again!

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The Poison Garden is the type of wonderful but gritty thriller that leaves you on the edge of your seat. After the first chapter I was hooked and read it in one sitting! Just when I thought I’d got the story figured out there was another twist! As soon as this is published I’ll be buying for my friends so they can share this amazing story with me.
A strong five out of five.

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If you love a suspenseful psychological thriller books then you will absolutely love this book. By page 4 I was already on the edge of my seat reading this. So many twist and turns that you never would see coming. I read this book in 1 day with a toddler snd 4 month old at home that should show how much I loved it.

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I loved this psychological thriller. It was filled with twists and suspense and definitely didn't disappoint. I love this author and this one was a wonder! I Rosalyn recommend it

Thank you to the author/publisher/Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

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The Poison Garden by author A.J. Banner is yet another awesome and twisty psychological thriller that does not disappoint! I absolutely love Banners books and her writing style! This one had all of the makings for a perfect psychological and Banner took it to the next level! My new favorite by her!
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an arc copy of The Poison Garden in exchange for an honest review.

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A fast paced psychological thriller that was a quick read. Is the husband the bad guy or the ex-husband. What's a lie and what's true. Is Elise really doing things in her sleep? Several twists will keep you turning the page to get to the truth. Another great read by AJ Banner. Thanks to Netgalley and Lake Union Publishing for the ARC.

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This is a terrific psychological thriller by A J Banner. There are so many twists and turns that it keeps your head spinning. I never would’ve guessed the ending. I read this thriller in one sitting. Once I began reading, I couldn’t put it down!

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I found much to love about this book, herbal lore, lush gardens and a mystery that kept me biting my nails. Elsie Watters is living the dream, with a beautiful home and gardens, a wonderful husband and a job running her mother’s upscale herbal shop. What could possibly go wrong? Well, just about everything. Elsie uncovers some information that makes her doubt everything about herself, her life and her marriage. Banner does a fantastic job of planting just enough doubt in readers minds that they aren’t sure whether Elsie is being targeted or she’s losing her mind

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