I received a digital arc of this from netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Another great book by this author. Superb twist!! Thoroughly enjoyed it and flew through it. Couldn't put it down. Highly recommend Karen Cole!

Very good book, writing was good, loved the characters, was a first read from this author for me but I look forward to reading more by her...

This was a great read, enjoyed it thoroughly, was hooked from the first page, loads of twists and turns, would recommend it x

karen weaves a good mystery and I ended up suspecting every single character at some point or another.

Always a pleasure to read a book from Karen Cole, lots of twists and excitement and this one is no exception. A thriller worth picking up.

Having enjoyed Karen Cole's previous book "Deceive Me" I was looking forward to sinking my teeth into DENY ME. And I have to say, I think I loved this one even more!

He said it was an accident.
She said it was murder.
How far would YOU go to discover the truth?

Jessica Delaney has recently returned to England after her life fell apart in Spain. Leaving her controlling partner Matteo behind and a job she loved teaching, she returned home after spiraling into anxiety and depression after a mental health episode. But upon her arrival she discovered her mother, Jean, is suffering from Alzheimer's and her condition is gradually deteriorating.

One night after learning their neighbour's wife had fallen to her death from a window in recent weeks, Jean declares the woman was pushed and that she saw it happen. But given her gradual decline with dementia, how much of what Jean says can be believed? Is she confused? Or is she a witness to murder?

Jess believes her mother knows something but her father Brian and her brother Howie dismiss her claims as the dementia talking. But Jess is not so sure. Is her mother's claim just fantasy mingled with reality? Or are her memories confused with the present? Whatever the case may be, Jean appears to be truly frightened of something or someone.

Then when Jess receives a call that her mother has taken an overdose of her medication, Jess rushes to the hospital only to arrive too late. Her father is devastated but Jess can't help but feel something is wrong. Her father always doled out her mother's medication for her - how could she overdose on it intentionally or accidentally? Unless... Jess has a horrible feeling that her mother's fears weren't completely unfounded.

Just days before, Jean had started to tell Jess something that she had kept secret for years, whispering fearfully that "he wants me dead" and "I know too much". But her father walked in, ending their conversation. What was her mother about to tell her that was obviously so important? Jess thought she would get another opportunity to find out but sadly her mother died before she could ask her about it. But before she did, Jean had given Jess her jewellery box claiming that a lot of memories were stored in there. Was her mother trying to tell her something?

Knowing her previous mental health breakdown will preclude anyone from accepting her belief that her mother knew something, Jess decides to investigate but will she get more than she bargained for? As her quest for answers takes her back to the past Jess wants to know the truth, but she can't possibly prepare herself for what she'll uncover...

Told solely in Jess' narrative, DENY ME is a fast paced quick read that will have you turning the pages at the speed of light. Jess battles her own demons whilst on a journey for the truth with a number of events that not only affect her but also her family and friends.

The topics of mental health and dementia are dealt with sensitively and accurately and, as I am no stranger to either, I found myself in tears as I drew parallels to my own experiences. Watching Jean's confusion mingled with her moments of lucidity were both accurate and heartbreaking. As the dementia adds another dimension to the story, like Jess, we also question how much of one's memories real or imagined or mingled with reality? And did that make her mother's claims all the more real or a figment of her imagination?

Filled with family drama and secrets, DENY ME is a compelling and captivating thriller that will have you questioning everyone and everything. I hovered between two characters as the guilty party but still had it figured out before the shocking reveal came. It was clever and well written and I enjoyed every moment of the ride.

My only flaw I found with it was...how on earth did Jess get a passport without ever seeing her birth certificate? Because if she had...? Just a slight unanswered question that is a little fuzzy. And as such, the Spanish back story may have been better to have been left out altogether in that case. The same could have still taken place in England without the need for a passport, leaving the validity of that question dangling.

But nevertheless, DENY ME is an engaging and twisty psychological thriller that is addictive throughout. Right up to that shocking end. Packed with enough twists to give you whiplash and whether you see what is coming or not, that Epilogue will leave you breathless!

Definitely recommend!

I would like to thank #KarenCole, #NetGalley and #Quercus for an ARC of #DenyMe in exchange for an honest review.

Enjoyed reading this book. It was emotional thinking how you would feel if this book wS written about you. It’s a tough subject that most families have experienced. Well written

This was a good psychological thriller the twists and turns throughout keep you guessing.  A great twist at the end that you don’t see coming. This is the second book that I’ve read by this author so I knew that it was going to be a great read. Can’t wait for more in the future.
Thank you netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a honest review

Great psychological thriller loads of twists and turns will keep you guessing to the very end thank you netgalley for the opportunity to read

What a great story set in Savannah.  Rich set second marriages secrets being dug up.  Great fun and relevant in so many ways.  I enjoyed it thanks

2nd novel of Karen’s that I’d read and enjoyed as much as the first. Great storyline and intrigue throughout. Had me guessing as to the guilty party for quite a while.

This was another gripping read by a very talented author.  The book was thrilling from the begin, and I did not see the ending coming! Highly recommended, can't wait for the next one!
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A nice comfortable read that will invoke the character's feelings inside you with every emotion. Very well written. I like the fact that even though it hints at the ending there's actually many twists and turns that it keeps you guessing.

Thankyou to NetGalley,  Quercus Books and the author,  Karen Cole, for the opportunity to read a digital copy of Deny Me in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion. 
Such a good, fast paced read. 
The storyline was imaginative and well written with well developed characters.  Certainly keeps you guessing from start to finish.
Worth a read.

Jessica has returned from Spain after her  relationship broke down and she suffered some mental health issues. For the time being she is living back at home with her parents in Aylesbury. Unfortunately, Jean, Jessica’s mother, has Alzheimer’s and flits between reality and fantasy, although Jessica is not always sure which is which. Whilst sitting with her mother, not long after she returns Jean says she saw someone push their neighbour over the window ledge to her death, however this tragic event has already been investigated and confirmed as a suicide. Jessica is convinced there’s something going on across their close and she needs to find out exactly what happened to poor Kate Chandry.
Yet another fabulously weaved psychological thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat right till the end. Karen Cole has a wonderful ability to turn stories in directions you weren’t quite expecting always ensures for a great read.

What a twist this book is. It grabbed me from the first page, full of secrets, and lies. Lots of suprises  and interesting how Jess's family gets pulled into the saga from next door. I look forward to reading more of Karens books.

This was a good psychological thriller, but a bit too slow for me.  Overall, I thought it was well written and realistic.  It had the twists and turns, thrills, chills, and shocks, but more in that slow burn style that some utilize.  Overall, I think if you’re looking for a psycho kid gal thriller that isn’t too disturbing, this is definitely a good choice.  I would recommend to those who do not need fast paced excitement throughout.

Jessica returns home to help care for her mother, Jean. Jean has dementia and her father is struggling to look after her and her brother, Howie, is busy with his own life and family. Jessica is struggling with her mental health and trying to balance it with caring for her mum. Soon things her mum says aren’t adding up and Jessica is determined to find out the truth about her family. 
I love Karen’s books and this was no exception. The story was fantastic and I really enjoyed it. Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

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I can sum up this book in two words… Rear Window. 

This is a modern day telling of Hitchcock’s Rear Window. In this case Jean has Dementia and swears she sees the neighbor being murdered by her husband but, of course, her daughter doesn’t believe it until the clues start making sense and Jessica needs to find out the truth. 

The story was ok but I just kept thinking how much this was like the movie. I think the book was fine just not what I hoped it would be. 

Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

My first book by this author, I was pulled in by the mystery and intrigue that one statement uttered in the state of dementia.

Jessica's mother murmured one line about seeing a murder, and that started the ball rolling. The characters were quite well etched. I wanted the pace to be slightly slow, but I soon found myself engrossed in the story. 

Wanting to know the truth had me tapping my kindle until the end. Quite a fun read.