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The Accident

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I would firstly like to thank Netgalley and the publishers for allowing me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is my favourite book from this author so far!
While this may be not be a thriller - instead a traumatic event followed by the consequences -, it still instantly had my attention.
The accident that happens truly is devastating and the ripple effect that followed had me feeling a ton of emotions and empathy for those involved.
Main character pov's, Hannah and Joe, were excellently written and both I felt a lot for.
However, while Alan and Cassie Jones' story was equally as touching and emotional, I would of liked to read more from them. The story mainly focused on Hannah and Joe, and while I liked those characters, I think the Jones' story would of definitely given the story a bit more depth and emotion.
It may of been a short read, and there were certain missed character developments, but I still would highly recommend this book!
A must-read thought-provoking drama!

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Fantastic rollercoaster of a read with some brilliant twists and turns. Loved all the books by this author and looking forward to reading more. Definitely one to watch

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OMG!!!!!!!! Just Brilliant! I loved The Accident by Gillian Jackson. This is the second book i have read by Gillian and I am looking forward to read more books from her.

It's February 2018 and "The beast from the East" is upon us. This is a deadly combination of below freezing temperatures, with torrential rain and flurries of snow that is being swept across the British Isles. Warnings are on the news only go out if you need to............Hannah Graham is married and they have two teenaged children who are just about to start university. Hannah, is setting off for work while her teenaged children have free periods from school and are staying at home in the warmth.

Hannah's day is just about to change when she gets into her car and set off for an early meeting at work!

The roads are very icy and the weather is getting worse all around her..........Hannah is a very good and a careful driver,
But the ice on the road and the weather does not care about that.....................Her car spins, she looses controls! Bang! everything around her moves in slow motion!!!!!! OMG!

Hannah Graham wakes up in hospital, suffering from a life-changing injury – she loses one of her legs and has to learn how to walk all over again but with a prosthesis leg. She has no memory of the crash.

Joe Parker is happily married too Alison. They both set out in the car and is driving down the same stretch of road as Hannah.............Bang his car is hit. Alison dies instantly. Joe is lucky and only has a broken collar bone etc.

Alan Jones is taking his teenaged son to an appointment and is also on the same road as Hannah, Joe and Alison.........He has to break the worst news a parent could ever have.............Their beloved son is killed.

All their worlds come shattered down around them?

Three families have been affected, but who was to blame?

Hannah tries her hardest to remember what happened on that awful day! But, nothing!

As they all struggle to piece their lives back together, Hannah has more bad news. her husband announces he is leaving her for someone else!

How can she Cope?

How can they all cope?

Within this book it showed tremendous courage and strength in all characters and you can really feel for them all.
They all find ways of coping and dealing with the accident.

I highly recommend this book by Gillian. Excellent read!

Big Thank you to the Gillian Jackson the author, Sapere Books and Netgalley for the digital copy of this brilliant novel. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

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It's in the middle of winter with below-freezing temperatures. Snow mixed with rain is making driving a real hazard. With the icy conditions on the roads making navigating rush hour more perilous than ever, it only takes a moment for an accident to occur.

One car starts sliding on the ice .... and it becomes a multiple pile up of cars and trucks.

Hannah Graham wakes up in the hospital, minus a leg. Joe Parker has minimum injuries, but his wife is dead. Alan and Cassie receive news that their 15-year-old son, riding as a passenger, has been killed in the same accident.

This is a story of the aftermath of a life-altering accident. These families will grapple with putting their lives back together ... if they can. If they are lucky, some will find a way to go on ... to put the past behind them. Some will not be so lucky.

THE ACCIDENT is billed as a thriller. I would not describe it as such. The suspense is second in this character-driven thought-provoking story. It showcases the people who help their families, friends, neighbors in their time of need .... and those who don't.

Many thanks to the author / Sapere Books / Netgalley for the digital copy of this emotional novel. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

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A quick short read about 3 families caught up in a car accident. It was predictable in places and too short but still a good read.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy.

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Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to preview The Accident by Gillian Jackson. This is not a mystery, and not a thriller. A family drama that surrounds an accident and how these lives weave into each other in the aftermath.
This is a short book and that's good for the reader, however, it didn't give time for the reader to be invested into the lives of the characters.
The premise of the book was better than the book. Needs more "meat" and the characters were flat.
Just ok for me.
2.5 stars.

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Thank you NetGalley for an advanced copy of The Accident.

Ok, let me start off this review by saying whoever classified this book as a mystery/thriller, needs to consider a career change... there was nothing mysterious and/or thrilling about this story. It was about grief and a horrible accident that ends up bringing three groups of people together, in different ways. Not really my cup of tea... with that being said it wasn’t exactly a great or bad book, just mediocre. It was fast paced and took me only a few days to finish but that was more because I kept reading waiting for the “mystery/thriller” parts to come, which they did not. If you are into regular women’s fiction and like a good happy ending, this may be the book for you!

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I received an advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book wasn’t my favorite psychological thriller of recent, but it was perfectly serviceable and did the job. The epitome of a three star thriller

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The Accident by Gillian Jackson is difficult to review insofar as it fails to deliver a 'heart-stopping domestic thriller' as promised, yet is quite an enjoyable read all the same. While I would argue that the novel is not as advertised, it is nonetheless a solid read that caught my attention and kept me turning the pages.

Hannah sets off one morning as per usual, never realizing that she is embarking on a journey that will change her life. A tragic road accident will forever alter the lives of not only Hannah, but of two other families who will be irreparably devastated. As everyone involved struggles to come to grips with a new reality, even more shocks are in store for two of the survivors, and hope seems even further out of reach.

This is the first of Gillian Jackson's novels that I have read, and I will certainly look for more. Although this story seemed to cram simply too much into its pages to be completely feasible, I did enjoy the author's ability to craft a tale that held my unwavering interest.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Sapere Books for this ARC.

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Thank you NetGalley for this advanced copy. I don't know why I keep requesting her books. I cannot get into them. They sound good but the writing is very simple and just holds no suspense for me. I end up giving up quickly as I don't have enough interest to even find out what happens.

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The Accident by author Gillian Jackson is a riveting mystery novel with twist and thrills throughout. Did not disappoint!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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