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Overall, a stellar concept that, with a tighter execution, I could have easily 5-starred. I can definitely see this becoming a movie; it certainly reads like one. I do think many readers will enjoy the compulsive nature of this one and easily soar through this story. Enjoy! As for the twists—they seemed more edgy than surprising, which isn't a bad thing. The ending left me a little divided for reasons that are too spoilery to mention, but since this is fiction, I can stand to give a high-five to good ol’ book-karma for doing her job with efficiency and vigor and a sweet twist of irony as a cherry-topper.
It REALLY IS EXTRA-ENJOYABLE to enjoy a book or AUDIOBOOK ‘with’ a buddy in the same room as we did during dinner prep together last night ....cutting our zucchini- yellow squash -broccoli - garlic and onions in the kitchen to mix with pasta. Now we're into spoiler territory, so most of this will be hidden. But here's where I got really pissed. Authors, if you are a member of the Goodreads Author Program, you can edit information about your own books. Find out how in this guide. I loved The Last Mrs. Parrish so I was extremely excited when I learned there was a short and fun new prequel! This group is dedicated to all fans of Psychological Thrillers by authors including, but not limited to: James Patterson, Jeffery Deaver, John Sanford This group is dedicated to all fans of Psychological Thrillers by authors including, but not limited to: James Patterson, Jeffery Deaver, John Sanford, Patricia Cornwell, Lee Child, Gillian Flynn, Dennis Lehane, Thomas Harris, John Fowles, Stieg Larson, H. A. Qureshi, and all new and upcoming writers from around the world.In Colorado, she meets her “future husband,” and thus, the thrills begin in her strategic, no-holds-barred plan. Review I devoured this entire book over a lazy Sunday. It is extremely addictive. The writing flows beautifully, and the story grabs you and won't let go. I was dying to know exactly how this craziness would end, but now I'm kind of disappointed that it's over! I'm already planning on encouraging friends to give it a read so we can discuss it. It's pure scandalous fun. This deliciously naughty novel of psychological suspense is perfect for fans of Daphne du Maurier, L.S. Hinton and Jessica Knoll.” “5 Crime Must-Reads Coming in October” LitHub But, at the same time, she discovers some oddities about the Winchesters. For example, Nina tells lies about her daughter, and her husband seems like a broken man. It seems they may have some secrets of their own. Amber really wasted her talents however. She is a master planner. I mean she plans details like Martha Stewart. She could have been an event planner or Julie the Cruise Director and made her money that way.. The honest way 😊😊😊
Loved speaking with @ danspapers about the first panel I’ll be moderating at @ HamptonsWhodun this year, featuring… https://t.co/hwrdV45fSz Apr 4, 2023, 11:48 AM Sneaky and deliciously sinister, THE FIRST SHOT is the perfect prequel to THE LAST MRS. PARRISH. Don't miss this first dose of Amber's twisted antics" There are many breadcrumbs left on the trail, and if you follow them you probably won’t be all that surprised when you learn all that glitters, isn’t gold. But, that’s only part of the picture. Those who appear naïve, those appear in control, those who seem like innocent bystanders may not be as naïve, innocent or as in control as they appear.
The First Shot focuses on the character of Amber. And I must say that although I despised her in The Last Mrs. Parrish, I despise her even more now! Amber is an evil, conniving, manipulative human being. Gillian Flynn meets Joy Fielding in Liv Constantine's The Last Mrs. Parrish. In an age of great anti-heroines, comes the most unlikeable one yet, the coldly devilish Amber Patterson. This thriller delivers the most satisfying ending since B.A. Paris' smash hit Behind Closed Doors - and a victorious romp of revenge. I had no idea that I needed to know what Amber was up to before we met her...but I did need to know! Amber did not disappoint..again... I never would have guessed, considering all the domestic novels I've read always prefaces the blurb with "A perfect marriage...or is it?" By the time we get to the last section in the book, that old phrase about ‘what goes around comes around' came to mind, along with a few other books or movies in which the tables are turned in spectacular fashion, and revenge is carried out with carefully constructed scheming.
At the same time, she lies, seduces, cajoles and worms her way into the current Mrs. Parrish's life, Daphne, by saying she lost a sister to a horrible disease, just like Daphne's sister.Wonderfully plausible, hypnotically compelling, and deliciously chilling and creepy—some of the best psychological suspense you’ll read this year.” Amber Patterson has never been satisfied with the life she has. She is poor and seemingly mousy. She has always wanted more for herself - including money and power and she will have it. This was terrible because for a brief, shining moment, I thought, "Maybe this will be a good book. Maybe I'll like this one." Starred Review. Deliciously duplicitous. ... equally as twisty, spellbinding, and addictive as Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl or Paula Hawkins's The Girl on the Train. This is an excellent psychological thriller featuring an unlikable character named Amber Patterson.
Isn't it a fortunate coincidence that in all these books all these rich men are so devastatingly handsome?
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Think: a female Tom Ripley. . . . sisters Lynne and Valerie Constantine, writing as Liv Constantine, build momentum with short, cliffhanger chapters racing toward a satisfying denouement. Shelf Awareness Here is where the sister authors really excel. They include all the standard tropes of a domestic drama I've read in so many similar books this year:
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