A review by toriss
The Rumour by Lesley Kara

5.0

*Thanks to NetGalley and Transworld Digital for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.* I must admit, I am a sucker for psychological thrillers. This is a book that had me gripped from the very first page. Not-quite-single (it's complicated...) Joanna lives in a quiet seaside town, Flinstead with her young son Alfie. The quiet of the town is shattered when a rumour is started that a former child killer, Sally McGowan has been given a new identity and re-settled in their sleepy paradise. Joanna's peaceful existence is shattered as she begins to suspect every woman in that age bracket. As one might expect, this tension leads to a devastating climax. Don't worry - no spoilers. I was very surprised to read that this is Lesley Kara's first novel as the plot development is tight and the creation of the different characters and their interlinked relationship is nuanced and believable. I look forward to more of Kara's books in the future.