Breadcrumbs and Blindsides

Apart from dropping way too many breadcrumbs, the novel is somewhat of a masterpiece.  McFadden through the writing used in the diary to depict the writing style of the "wife upstairs" beautifully demonstrated the almost puerile innocence which the "wife upstairs" sought to invoke in the reader.  A psychological thriller told as it should be told.  4/5

The story starts with a dead boyfriend and an attempt by best friends to hide the body. The novel is a true slow burn and unfortunately the whodunnit is clear from almost the start. That said, it's an engaging read with the odd twist and turn. 3.5/5

This third novel in the Marlowe Murder Mystery series, and the "formula writing" is coming through pretty clearly in this novel. That said, the principal characters are pretty easy to like and the whodunnit is decently breadcrumbed. 3/5

This novel has the most twists and turns I have come acrosss in a very long time. Thoroughly engaging and enjoyable. 5/5

Two stories told by different protagonists, which are written to cleverly intertwine. The main story concerns the sudden disappearance of a roommate and the discoveries made around it. The other, a young man who becomes obsessed with a mysterious girl. The novel is unfortunately written in extreme detail and at times tends to drag but the reveal is well-written and supported by just enough breadcrumbs. 3/5

A delightfully macabre novel told through both two first person protagonists and earlier written letters penned by the third protagonist.  The novel centres around a rich family, their spectacular family home and the secrets of the deemed imposters in the family, i.e. those who actually control the wealth.  An extremely engaging and very unique novel. 5/5

One of the older novels in the series, but so many twists and turns and whodunnits.  Definitely worth reading. 4/5