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The Vanishing Triangle: The Unsolved Murders in One Bestselling Author's Backyard | Claire McGowan

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In the 1990's, Ireland seemed a safe place for women. It was easy to ignore non-political murders and sexual violence. Claire McGowan delivers a candid investigation into the culture of secrecy, victim-blaming and shame. McGowan reveals an Ireland of outdated social and sexual mores, perceived propriety and misguided politics.

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EadieB Was an unknown serial killer at large or was there something even more insidious at work? Eight women went missing from an area roughly 80 miles around Dublin. This is a fascinating read and well-researched by McGowan. I enjoyed this book as it was very passionate to McGowan to write. I would like to thank NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK Little A for a copy for an honest review. 2y

EvieBee This sounds great! I‘ve been on a true crime kick and this sounds perfect. I was able to get a free copy for Amazon‘s First Reads. 🫶🏼 2y

TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 2y

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I Know You | Claire McGowan

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Rachel finds a body in the woods and is considered a prime suspect because the victim is identified as her boyfriend's estranged wife. 20 years ago, Rachel was Casey, a young nanny trying to make it as an actress in Los Angeles. The family she worked for were brutally murdered and all the evidence pointed to her and she went to prison.

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TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2y

EadieB She narrowly escaped the death penalty and managed to free herself on appeal and changed her name to Rachel. Now she‘s fighting to save the life she‘s spent years putting back together. Was her discovery in the woods really just a coincidence, or is someone framing her for murder? Someone who knows she is Casey, and wants revenge. This book is a hard-to-put-down page turner with interesting characters. 2y

EadieB The chapters switch back and forth from 20 years ago to the present. The suspense builds with surprising twists. It kept me guessing until the very end. I have read and enjoyed all of McGowan's books including her Paula Maguire series except for the Killing House which I will be reading very soon. I would like to thank NetGalley and Thomas and Mercer for a free copy for an honest review. 2y

Andrew65 Great review. 2y

EadieB @Andrew65 Thanks! 2y

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The Push | Claire McGowan

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The Push is a psychological thriller about a couples baby group that has a barbecue after the births of their babies. One person ends up dead by falling off a balcony and secrets abound. Were they pushed or did they fall?
The story is told by two narrators, Jax, an older pregnant woman and Allison, a police investigator and switches between the past and present.

EadieB Characters are a bit hard to keep track of and the story is a slow build but becomes a page-turner and screeches to a surprise ending. I have read McGowan's Paula Maguire series and her other books and have enjoyed them too. I look forward to her next book and recommend this book to those who love psychological thrillers. Thanks to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for a free copy for an honest review. (edited) 3y

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What You Did | Claire McGowan

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20 years later 6 friends have a reunion. shocking events. Is Ali‘s friend or husband lying? book switches timelines - present to 1993. unputdownable. plot moves quickly. kept me guessing. shocking ending. excellent writer. characters well-drawn. recommend. thanks NetGalley & Amazon Publishers UK.

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TrishB I think I got this as my freebie- sounds promising! 5y

EadieB @TrishB Yes! It is very good! Where are you getting it from? 5y

TrishB I have it on my kindle - I think it was the Amazon prime free book recently! 5y

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RenePenn I have seen this one pop up a couple times now. Going to go ahead and add to my TBR. 5y

EadieB @TrishB Oh nice! Hope you enjoy it! 5y

EadieB @RenePenn Yes you should also check out her excellent series