Perfect Bones by A.J. Waines
Having recently read two of her books, Alison is now one of my “go-to” authors.
I love psychological dramas and Alison certainly knows how to write one to keep you turning
the pages and wondering ”what on earth…??”. This one has a hard hitting crime to start us off
with- a woman is cycling along a canal towpath in the wrong direction for home when she hits
a wire strategically placed across the path which almost decapitates her. One of the boat owners
moored alongside is witness to the horrific scene. We also have flits of other threads along the
way- a journalist is heading out to hopefully capture that exclusive story about an original
painting that has been uncovered and other women being enticed to the same address under
different pretenses. Dr Sam Willerby is about to head off on holiday for much needed time to
spend with her sister who suffers from schizophrenia when she receives a call to come and help
the witness as the police fear that they only have a few days to piece this together as there is
very little to go on and that they need evidence before the memory fades. I loved this, it kept
me sitting (not easily done). There is a gripping plot and a little humour in the right places.
A strong female lead who sees life as it is with all its twists and turns warts and delights and
someone who doesn’t give up. There are other threads running through the books which gives
us some background to Sam and her personal life which I (in my humble opinion) think gives
characters depth rather than “just” having the main plot line. I thoroughly enjoyed this one
and understood Aidens lack of speech- it can and does happen with shock.
A brilliantly entertaining and interesting read. I very much look forward to the next one.
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Book blurb:Is the killer on the loose…or standing right beside you?
When art student, Aiden Blake, witnesses a gruesome attack on a London towpath, the police need him to identify the assailant without delay. But there’s a problem: refusing to leave his canal boat and traumatised by the shock, Aiden is rendered mute by the horror of the event and can’t speak to anyone.
In a desperate bid to gain vital information before Aiden’s memories fade, The Met call in Clinical Psychologist and trauma expert, Dr Samantha Willerby, giving her only seven days to get a result. When Aiden finally starts to communicate through his art, however, the images he produces are not what anyone expects and before Sam can make sense of them, another murder takes place.
With her professional skills stretched to the limit and the clock ticking, Sam strives to track down a killer who is as clever as she is – someone who always manages to stay one step ahead.
The third book in the Samantha Willerby series, Perfect Bones is a tense and creepy psychological thriller that will send your pulse racing. It can easily be read as a stand-alone novel and will appeal to fans of authors like Nicci French, Mark Edwards and Lisa Gardner.
About A.J. Waines:
AJ Waines is a number one bestselling author, topping the entire UK and Australian Kindle Charts in two consecutive years, with Girl on a Train. Following fifteen years as a psychotherapist, the author has sold nearly half a million copies of her books, with publishing deals in UK, France, Germany, Norway, Hungary and Canada (audio books).
Her fourth psychological thriller, No Longer Safe, sold over 30,000 copies in the first month, in thirteen countries. AJ Waines has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and The Times and has been ranked a Top 10 UK author on Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing).
She lives in Hampshire, UK, with her husband. Find her books here and visit her website and blog, or join her on Twitter, Facebook or on her Newsletter.
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