TW: Narcissistic/controlling behaviours, domestic abuse, bdsm natured sex scenes with very questionable consent, graphic murder content, sexually motivated murders and mentions of necrophilia.
This book focuses on Beth, Tom and their little girl, Poppy. They live a comfortable lifestyle in a cosy cottage in a quaint little village after previously having lived in the hustle and bustle of London. They are the envy of their neighbourhood, the perfect marriage, the perfect house and the perfect family and even though everything in their life appears to be perfect it soon comes crashing down the day police arrive at their door to question Tom regarding the dissappearance and suspected murder of his ex fiancée, Katie Williams, 8 years ago. This book is such a heart racing read that is filled with twists and turns and it will make you question everything you know about the characters and more! I loved how it was written and how it swaps pov's between Tom and Beth so that you view the developing story from both angles. Also, I really love how it focuses on the absolute carnage left behind for the family of a serial killer or any high profile criminal as this isn't an aspect that is usually considered in both non-fiction and fiction. And just when you think things are wrapping up Alice Hunter drops the biggest bombshell of a twist at the end that will leave you picking your jaw off the floor. Overall, I highly recommend giving this a read and it is out now so definitely check it out if it sounds like something you'd love, but please take into account the TW's because it is quite intense in parts.