Secrets Among Thorns by J A Andrews

 

ABOUT THE BOOK -

She's been missing for 10 years, but can a gut feeling unravel the truth?

Carol, is a mother struggling to hold her family together in the aftermath of her brother-in-law Luke's terminal diagnosis. As Carol and her husband Darren grapple with this tragedy, their daughter Lauren mysteriously vanishes. This inciting incident sets the stage for a decade-long mystery that consumes Carol and Darren's lives, straining their already tumultuous marriage.

Years later, Brenda, a 63-year-old woman who is partially retired, becomes obsessed with Lauren's disappearance after seeing her face in a local newspaper. Despite her husband Alan's skepticism, Brenda feels a profound spiritual connection to the case and is convinced that she is meant to help uncover the truth.

Does Brenda know something she shouldn't? What secrets are the family hiding? And, who is lying?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR -

JA Andrews is from Devon in the UK and is the author of gripping twisty psychological thrillers. As well as writing fiction, he enjoys reading a mix of genres, watching reality TV and spending time with family and friends...

MY THOUGHTS -

In a nutshell... This had a great beginning. It hooked me right away. But then it was a little draggy in the middle. Thank goodness it picked back up towards the end.

I wasn't really "in love" with the two main characters Carol or Brenda, but they were likable enough.

Even though this book was "just OK" for me I kept reading. What did it for me was the paranormal feel, which I loved. Brenda could feel things and see things in her dreams and in visions. Her gift was not as strong as her grandmother whom she greatly looked up to. I also loved this part. Even though her grandmother had passed away she was still very much a part of the story. It was almost like she was channeling her Gran for help.

To be honest I was not surprised by the ending. This was OK with me. I don't always need to be surprised. I would rather have an ending that I an happy with and I was happy with this one.

While not my favorite read of the year it is still a good solid mystery with a touch of the paranormal making it all worth it.

I voluntarily posted this review after receiving a copy of this book from Rachel's Random Resources -  Thank You!!