Title: Emma in the Night
Author: Wendy Walker
Publication Date: August 8, 2017
Genre: Psychological Suspense
Recommended If You Like: twisty family dramas, shocking revelations, mysterious islands, psychology
I received an ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This did not affect my opinion of the book or my review itself.
The Book:
Cass and her sister Emma have been missing for three years. When Cass returns home, without Emma, she tells a tale of a kidnapping, hostages, and a mysterious island. Dr. Winters, a forensic psychiatrist, was drawn into this case when the sisters originally disappeared--and now that one sister is back, and talking, Dr. Winters finds there may be even more going on within this family then she originally thought.
What I Liked:
This is a book full of so many twists and turns, which I absolutely love. One of the biggest revelations near the end caught me completely by surprise. I really liked that Walker kept me guessing over who to trust and who to believe.
Walker has a really excellent writing style as well, that really draws you in. This is a story that had me flipping pages, having to find out what happened.
I also really liked the use of psychology in this. Walker has done her research, and uses Dr. Winters almost as a surrogate to explore the ins and outs of this mysterious family.
Anything I Didn't Like?
The book occasionally moved a little slow, especially after the initial impact of the beginning. I also felt that the very final revelation, while making sense with the character's provided explanation, didn't seem necessary to me, and felt a bit out of place.
So...
This was a good read that absolutely had me hooked. I would definitely recommend this for fans of the genre.
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