This unbelievably twisty read will have you glued to the pages late into the night. Anyone who loves Freida McFadden and Gillian Flynn won’t be able to put down The Boy in the Photo!
Kaz Emmerson, brother Mark and sister Livy are devastated after the death of their parents in a car crash. Surely it was just a terrible accident, wasn’t it?
After the funeral, the three try to rebuild their lives as best they can. Livy turns her focus on her husband and young son. Mark immerses himself in work and rebuilding his social life. Kaz escapes the pain with bestie Elise, taking off to Spain for a couple of weeks for sun, sand and sangria.
While on holiday, Kaz and Elise chance upon the mysterious and handsome Ryan. They both like him. As it turns out, he lives rather close to home and when they return to the UK they meet up. But who will he pick?
The three siblings gather with their family lawyer who leaves them with a deep sense of unease. What is he not telling them? Curious, Kaz ploughs into the family paperwork stored in the attic of their parents’ grand country home. After a shocking discovery, she is embroiled in a family mystery that threatens to unravel everything. Who exactly is the boy in the photo with their father? Why is there a man sneaking around their garden taking photos? When more horrifying things happen, who can they trust? Is there someone who will stop at nothing to destroy them?
What did I think?
Hilly Barmby is one of the authors whose books I read without looking at the blurb as I know I will enjoy the book and The Boy in the Photo is no exception. It is so mysterious and intriguing that I couldn't put it down until all the secrets had been revealed.
After a devastating car crash in which their parents lost their lives, the three Emmerson siblings are dealing with their grief in their own way. Kaz is more of a main character and a holiday with her best friend is just what she needed, especially when a handsome man catches her eye. Kaz isn't sure whether Ryan likes her or her friend Elise and I wasn't sure about him at all, but then I'm naturally suspicious in books, especially those written by Hilly Barmby,
The will should be straightforward as there are only the three siblings...aren't there? This is where the mystery surrounding the boy in the photo comes in and it's a great hook. I was very intrigued and had to put on my virtual running shoes so I could race through the book as fast as possible to the breathtaking conclusion.
There are so many twists and turns in the book but it's not confusing or difficult to keep track of. It's tense, suspenseful and twisty, which are all the hallmarks of a cracking psychological thriller. Highly recommended.
I received a gifted paperback for the blog tour and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
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