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This is a great read that has a few twists and turns to keep you on your toes.
The story has three main characters - Janie who was knocked off her bike and left for dead, Robbie who is accused of hitting her in a van and Vanessa who works in court and supports those giving evidence.
We learn about all three characters but I really felt for Vanessa when someone from her past gets in touch.
As the story unravels, more information comes to light, and what you initially expect starts to change.
I liked the way that all the characters were connected and really enjoyed this book.
Thanks to Penguin and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

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Well if I could give this book 11 i would. You know when you read the first page of a book and think this is going to be a good one . Needless to say I absolutely loved this book . It was brilliant the way the numerous stories intermingled , each story interesting in itself .The characters were all amazing despite their flaws.Having read a few of this authors books in the past , I think this is my favourite . I would highly recommed this book and will be recommending it to my friends. I can’t wait for the next read from this author

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Book set off at a cracking pace to want to keep reading .. it is convoluted with various character storylines that are somehow inter related but perhaps by the end it had a little bit of a contrived feeling. A young girl is involved in an accident that has far reaching life changing injuries for her but is not all it would seem on the surface for those involved in the case. A lot of characters to keep a track of both in and beyond the law.

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Eighteen year old Janie was involved in a life changing accident and twenty years later the true story of what really happened comes to light. The story is told in three perspectives; Janie, famous singer Robbie and witness support officer Vanessa. What events led up to this accident and will justice finally be served?

I have always enjoyed Jane Corry’s writing style, having read quite a few of her previous books, and this is no exception. The story flows really nicely and the three points of views work well developing the plot. I feel it was easy to get to know the characters and there was depth to each one, as well as them evoking the reader to feel empathy and an understanding of their dilemmas and actions.

There were some really intriguing moments and I especially enjoyed some of Robbie’s timeline. Although it took me a little while to get into this thriller, once I did I was hooked wanting to see what twist or turn would happen next. The ending comes together in a clever way and overall I found it an entertaining psychological thriller. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.

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I Died on a Tuesday is a very clever book that will keep you guessing with its twists, turns and suspenseful plot. An easy to read story told mostly from 3 perspectives, Janie - the victim, Robbie - the accused and Vanesa - the protector. Each one has their own place in the story and each one has their own secrets to keep. Thank you to netgalley, the publisher and author for gifting me an arc. I thoroughly enjoyed the read.

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Jane Cory has exceeded again. I read this book with enthusiasm and speed. It was gripping in a way where the unexpected kept turning up. It was a dark story which made me upset at times and every time I thought good would happen, inevitably there was something new in the story. Heartbreaking in so many ways.

Robbie and his fate was extremely upsetting particularly because I felt so protective of him as a person and the way in which you felt he was left without choices but to follow rotten instructions when young with dire consequences.

Jane too by taking the wrong path was hugely considerate to people despite her life.

Excellent read.

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I always look forward to a new title by this author. This one left me with a few Marmite moments - the overall premise and different timelines were well constructed and genuinely engrossing. The main character of Vanessa was a little frustrating in her naivety (the refrain "it was a different time was focussed on a little too often) but took you along her journey reasonable well. The ending could have been a little more snappy. But I am being picky. If you have read other Jane Corry titles this may not be your favourite but it will keep you relentlessly turning the pages all the way through!

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As usual with Jane Corry books, the author of I Died on a Tuesday takes us into the world of courtrooms and prisons, where ordinary people are caught up in extraordinary events, victims of circumstances that are usually beyond their control.
In this story, a musical celebrity, Robbie, is arrested for a hit and run committed twenty years ago, which left a young girl Janey for dead. Involved in the case are Judge - his nickname and his job title - and Vanessa, an older woman who volunteers as a witness support worker. All three have a back story, all three have heartbreak to hide and secrets yet to be revealed.
I normally see the twist coming in Jane Corry books, but the twists in this multi-layered plot eluded me, making this a particularly enthralling read. The characters are good, the plot threads all come together very satisfactorily and the story holds surprises right up to the end.
I like Jane Corry's narrative style. It's simple but very effective in aking her characters credible, and she uses it to great effect here as Vanessa in particular comes to grips with what life his throwing at her now that dramatically alters her perception of the past.
Perception of the past is a theme here for the other characters, to0. But can we trust Robbie, the judge, or even victim Janey, as they share their recollections of past tragedies? And can any of them truly trust the legal system to deliver justice, and keep them safe from the evil that still stalks their lives?
I've always been a fan, but I thought this was a particularly good thriller domestic noir from Jane Corry.

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This had me captivated for most of the book. It's intriguing, and I loved the short chapters.
We hear from three points of view. There is eighteen year old Janie, who has a promising career ahead of her, only for it to be ripped away after a hit and run.
Vanessa, who is widowed after her police husband Jack, has died. She is a volunteer witness support.
Robbie Manning, a rock star.
Told in two timelines, now and twenty years ago, when the accident happened. Each character tells us what happened.
I thought Vanessa was a very interesting character. The voluntary job sounded intriguing. I was a bit dubious about her naivety, but given the circumstances, I suspect she was desperate.
I found that towards the end, it felt like it was being dragged out. Once the court case was over, it should have all been tied up within a couple of chapters, but it just seemed to go and on.
Overall, it's a good read.
Thanks to Netgalley and Penguin UK for the invitation to read this in return for an honest review.

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I’m afraid I found this book too simplistic, with unrealistic plots and everything tied up too neatly. Disappointing.

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Thank you to Penguin Books, Netgalley and Jane Corry for allowing me early access to another gripping read!
The book is about emotional connections, and dealing with some life altering injuries and bereavement.
It was an incredible book that kept me reading into the early hours (very rare I have to say). The characters were intriguing. Each individual it turns out has there own problems or issues which slowly unwind and evolve over time. It was easy to connect with the characters and the story was plausible.
What I like about this author is her chapters are short, and about one person per chapter. She has the amazing ability to end each chapter on a cliff hanger, this really was a pageturner!
You can read the sypnosis of the book if you google it. This is just my opinion. It's released on 6th June......grab yourself a copy and I look forward to your next book Jane!
LOVED IT! 5 stars great read!

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I did not think that this was one of the author's best books. The plot seemed somewhat unbelivable and was drawn out. Perhaps I missed something given all the 5* reviews.

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It is always interesting when a book is written from various view points. In this case it is the victim herself who moves the story forward through her recollections of the event. Lots of twists to the story that evolve over time especially towards the end when there were many threads interwoven into the story that I did not see coming. An entertaining book which was easy to read.
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin General for the advance copy of this book.

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I've read other Jane Corry's books before but unfortunately this wasn't one of my favourites. The plot was interesting but some of the story seemed a bit unbelievable and the ending came across as being convenient to tie up the loose ends.. I didn't connect with any characters although I did like that it was written from different POV's. Thanks to NetGalley for my ARC.

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Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin General UK for the ARC in exchange of an honest review.

WOW! This was an amazing thriller. It was full of twists and turns and I never saw any of them coming. I really believe you should go into the book blind, but the story follows three timelines and three main characters. Each of them were affected by an incident and now they're all struggling with the aftermath, but what really happened?

Fabulous, a must read for the summer.

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I Died on a Tuesday
By Jane Corry
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Can’t thank @netgalley and @janecorryauthor for allowing me to read and review this fabulous book!

Janie White is in a horrific accident and the culprit has not been caught. Until
Now. Or so we think……

I love how all the characters lives are entwined. Janie, Vanessa, Robbie, Judge …. Each one has their own story to tell and Jane has a wonderful was of making the reader feel like they really know the characters. I felt emotionally attached to them 🥰

Every time I thought the end was there …. Another twist came. Superb writing Jane 👏

Released June 2024 - has to be on your pre-order list! @janecorryauthor has done it again with this belter ❤️

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An absolute page turner as there is so much going on. A lot of different strands to this story, unreliable narrators, dark family secrets, twists and turns. A bit too many coincidences and unbelievable happenings for me but I can see the appeal.

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What a nail biter of a book! I absolutely loved it and read it in just a couple of days which is unusual for me. The short chapters made it hard to put down and I had to keep reading 'just one more'. There are three main characters in the story, Robbie, Vanessa and Janie, all with their own issues and the numerous twists, shocks and revelations had me completely engrossed. I loved the courtroom scenes and just could not foresee how it would all play out but it concluded well and left this very happy reader, and fan of Jane Corry, eager for her next book. My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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I devoured this in one sitting. It kept me gripped throughout and even though quite a big read, I got through it very quickly. A very clever story with unexpected turns. The characters were well developed and enjoyed all of their perspectives

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Another solid mystery thriller from Jane Corry and one that kept my interest throughout my only gripe was I felt that the conclusion fell a bit short but maybe that was just me.
Some great characters all with a story to tell, I particularly liked Vanessa she was so well written. I also liked quite a few of the twists that I hadn’t seen coming one in particular that I won’t mention as I don’t like spoilers!
It wasn’t by any means a bad book but it wasn’t my favourite by this author and still a read I can recommend, I look forward as always to the next Jane Corry to come.
My thanks to NetGalley and Penguin General UK for giving me the opportunity to read the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

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