I am thrilled to be joining the other bloggers as part of this Random Things Tours blog tour.
SYNOPSIS:
A six-year-old-girl disappears from a small town. Twelve years later, she's back.
But is she safe? Are you?
Jenny Kristal was six years old when she was snatched in broad daylight from her quiet suburban neighbourhood.
Twelve years later, she miraculously returns home after escaping her kidnappers - but as her parents and older brother welcome her back, the questions begin to mount.
Where has she been all these years?
Why is she back now?
And is home really the safest place for her . . . or for any of them?
My Thoughts:
I squealed with excitement when I received this book through the post. Not only was the proof copy gorgeous with its sprayed edges but the synopsis held so much promise of an unputdownable thriller. I have to say I was not disappointed.
What I loved about this book was the way it jumps straight into the story line basically giving you an outline of what has happened in the aftermath of Jenny's disappearance. It's pacey, to the point and is a great start to this thrilling read. Chapter one continues in the same way signalling Jenny's arrival back home after having been missing for twelve years, once again taking you straight to the action and immersing you into the mystery surrounding her disappearance. The book focuses on the characters rather than on the police investigation into her kidnapping which made for a great read.
All the characters had an air of mystery about them and lies were rooted deeply into the story line. I didn't know who to trust or what was going to happen next. I have to say I didn't become emotionally involved with any of the characters which is rare in a novel of this nature. Don't get me wrong I had a lot of sympathy for Jenny and her family, especially after all they had been through and the horrifying recounts of the emotional, physical and sexual abuse that took place. But because I wasn't drawn to the protagonist in an emotional way it really helped me understand her actions and thoughts better making the book, in my opinion, all the more complex and stronger, which I adored.
Without giving any spoilers let me just say this is not your typical thriller. Like other thrillers there is an air of unpredictability, many twists and turns but there is also a uniqueness about it which sets it apart from other novels in the same genre. It has some shocking revelations and leaves you breathless at times when you realise you have no idea where this book is going. It is dark, twisted and harrowing and I loved every moment of it.
Many thanks to Anne Cater at Random Things Tours and Arrow Publishing for inviting on the blog tour and sending me such a gorgeous ARC.
Praise for Safe
‘Warning to other readers you will not be able to put it down! I started around 8pm and finished it at 3am because it was so addictive - going to sleep without knowing what happened was not an option!’
‘A fabulous read, lots of twists upon twists. Very compelling, could not put it down.’
‘The storyline flows at a great pace, and the characters are well fleshed out. Highly recommended!’
‘Not a plot you see coming at all...’
‘Totally gripped by this story. Read it in one sitting. I never do that!’
‘Fantastically good--dark yet compellingly upbeat, and insanely suspenseful ... Even the twists have twists.’ Lee Child, #1 global bestselling author
‘Dark, compulsive, full of OMG moments. If you think you know where it's going ... YOU DON'T. This is one you won't forget in a hurry.’ Lisa Jewell, bestselling author of Then She Was Gone ‘SAFE is a fast-moving, perfectly paced book about what happens when a missing child returns home twelve years later. Intense, dark, and full of unpredictable twists. Don’t miss this one.’ Samantha Downing, bestselling author of My Lovely Wife
About the author S. K. Barnett is a pseudonym for a New York Times bestselling author whose previous thriller novel Derailed was turned into a major motion picture in 2005 featuring Jennifer Anniston and Clive Owen. He lives in New York State with his family.
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