The Other Couple by Diane Jeffrey- psychological thriller Paperback out 2nd AUG *****
A young couple are leaving from a weekend away when there is an accident. They have hit and killed the owner of where they were staying. Panic sets in and they quickly decide to take the body with them along with the dog the man was walking. Thing is they aren't really a couple, they are having an illicit affair so have to keep things from their families whilst trying to sort out the ensuing mess. Kirsten has a husband and daughter and now finds herself with the dog. She’s told the family that a friend is very ill and can't look after him. Nick is a barrister, one who has a reputation for getting criminals off and so can't afford any scandal. Amy, the now widow, is determined to find out what really happened to Greg, her husband and Rusty the dog. The police have little to go on as the couple gave false details when booking the holiday let and there is nothing at the scene other than Greggs phone which Amy herself found. Amy decides she is going to find out the truth one way or another.
I really enjoyed this. It begins almost as a domestic drama but there is already that tension between the pages of knowing something is about to happen and how it will pan out. I did feel that Amy should have perhaps involved the police a little more when she was investigating but then again this is fiction and how we all react to a major life change varies added to that all the way through she was very conscious of Nick’s reputation for getting criminals off- pitted against him there was little chance in court. It’s a cleverly thought out plot and one executed very well by a skilful author. A twist or two made this interesting and made me smile. A captivating , heck of a page turner I loved.
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The Other Couple
Two couples. A fatal accident. And a decision that changes everything…
Kirsten and Nick are enjoying a weekend away until, on their drive home, they accidentally run over and kill a man. They should call for help – but they have too much to lose, and no one can know the real reason they’re here. Instead, they make a split-second decision to conceal the accident.
Amy and Greg have just celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary. Amy is expecting a baby, and they couldn’t be happier. So when Greg fails to come home from a dog walk one weekend, Amy knows the police are wrong to believe he left of his own accord. Someone must be behind Greg’s disappearance, and Amy won’t give up until she gets justice – or revenge.
If you had nothing left to lose, how far would you go to find the truth?
Purchase Links
UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Other-Couple-gripping-psychological-breath-taking-ebook/dp/B0BZTJP1PF
US - https://www.amazon.com/Other-Couple-gripping-psychological-breath-taking-ebook/dp/B0BZTJP1PF
Author Bio
Diane Jeffrey is a USA Today bestselling author.
She grew up in North Devon and Northern Ireland. She now lives in Lyon, France, with her husband and their three children, Labrador and cat.
Diane has written six psychological thrillers, all published by HQ / HarperCollins.
THE GUILTY MOTHER, Diane's third book, was a USA Today bestseller and her fourth novel, THE SILENT FRIEND, was a Karin Slaughter pick for ASDA.
THE COUPLE AT CAUSEWAY COTTAGE, Diane’s fifth thriller, is set on the remote island of Rathlin, off the Northern Irish coast and has recently been shortlisted for an International Thriller Writers award.
She is currently working on her seventh psychological thriller.
Diane is an English teacher. When she's not working or writing, she likes swimming, running and reading. She loves chocolate, beer and holidays.
Above all, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
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