I See You: The Number One Sunday Times Bestseller

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What if the stranger had more nefarious plans in mind than a drink?What if he had a thirst and hunger for darker games? Meanwhile, Kelly Swift’s police career is stagnating, after a serious error left her languishing in the Neighbourhood Policing Team. Determined to help Zoe – and resurrect her career – can Kelly uncover the connection between an advert and a murder before Zoe becomes another victim of a very modern stalker? What’s it like? Other women begin appearing in the same ad, a different one every day, and Zoe realizes they’ve become the victims of increasingly violent crimes—including murder. With the help of a determined cop, she uncovers the ad’s twisted purpose...A discovery that turns her paranoia into full-blown panic. Zoe is sure that someone close to her has set her up as the next target. The ending felt clumsy. All of a sudden, the criminal makes a silly mistake and can’t seem to fix it, despite all their previous cleverness. A police officer sends a totally unbelievable communication to a victim. Then the criminal seems to become a completely different person. Then, as the cold light of doubt has been ushered in by this personality swap, and the other unlikely events, the reader might start considering whether the entire concept really works…

also, murder seems a punishment a bit disproportionate to zoe's supposed crimes. not to mention all the other victims, who were guilty of absolutely nothing. i find it hard to fathom that a woman would be down with dispassionately setting up a bunch of completely innocent women to be murdered or sexually assaulted, even with the winky "who, me?" of plausible deniability. I never quite bought into the purpose for which Zoe and other women's photos ended up in the dating service section of the newspaper without their knowledge. Her study was propitious and thus she quit the police force, bring a twelve-year-long career to an end. While still policing, she used to be a blogger and often freelanced for notable publications. A particular mind-boggling incident, which involved hit-and-run, immensely inspired her and it is reflected on her first book. and Zoe's boyfriend Simon has been grouchy lately, and resentful of her ex-husband (Justin and Katie's dad).

Clare Mackintosh

As for the ending? You wonder about the twists in these type of stories right? What I liked about it is not only 'who' -- but 'why'. So --even if you think you 'might' know the ending - and do not be so sure ( really: don't)...there's an element added which I found interesting 'with' the ending as much as whodunit. Zoe Walker is deeply unsettled when she spots her photo buried next to escort services in the London Gazette. Her family insist she’s worried over nothing, and soon there’s another woman pictured in that advertising space. Then Zoe discovers that the other woman has been murdered… She has done it again, she has excelled herself in her writing ability to not just pull you into the book, oh no, you are 'shoved' into it with full force and eagerness, so much so, that its a case of 'one more chapter' one more chapter' and so it goes on until your eyes are dropping. Every morning and evening, Zoe Walker takes the same route to the train station, waits at a certain place on the platform, finds her favorite spot in the car, never suspecting that someone is watching her…

The sounds of the underground echo through this one as an anchor, for any Londoners it will be a joy, you’ll be able to see things unfold in the minds eye – and to anyone who does not know London that well, has never experienced the joys (??) of that particular system you’ll feel like you know it well. I loved this aspect of it, but again thats all you get you’ll just have to read it. Another sweltering month in Charlotte, another boatload of mysteries past and present for overworked, overstressed forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan.

Beyond the Book

Zoe Walker is a deep creature of habit. She leaves the house at the same time every day and boards the same train every day. She even pinpoints her favorite seats and standing positions while pinned together, elbow to elbow and leg to leg, ready to hit the opening door and escape the madness held within. The author’s meticulous detail to investigative accuracy and talent in weaving a thrilling tale set her work apart from others in the field. A suspenseful, professional-grade north country procedural whose heroine, a deft mix of compassion and attitude, would be welcome to return and tie up the gaping loose end Box leaves. The unrelenting cold makes this the perfect beach read.

I wanted reassurance. I wanted to be told I was overreacting; paranoid; delusional. I wanted false promises and glasses-half-full. A few days ago I worried the police weren’t taking me seriously; now I’m worried because they are. Meanwhile, the MIT is making progress with their inquiries, and Kelly advises Zoe to be super careful....and to alter her travel habits. Interspersed with the actual events in the story are creepy observations from the 'perp', explaining the sinister behavior. Chilling, compelling, and compassionate, I Let You Go is a finely crafted novel with a killer twist.”—Paula Hawkins, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Girl on the Train You leave your house to go up work at exactly the same time each day, you sit on the same seat,in the same carriage,on the tube,walk the same path and arrive safely at your destination at the same time. Sure, the thought of being watched and followed was anxiety inducing—in the beginning. The author relies too heavily on that fear to carry this story and without much action, the payoff doesn’t feel big enough. At least not for this suspense junkie. I’m sorry to say, but I found the majority of Zoe and Kelly’s story to be incredibly slow, rife with convenience, clunky with awkward revelations and just not all that exciting. Besides Kelly, there wasn’t a whole lot of depth to any of these characters.Several viewpoints tell the story, the narrative is so well flowing and immersive you’ll be in it all the way – leading into a hold your breath and pray finale where everything comes together in a great big glorious reading rush. I found the cover and title of this book to be appealing and very fitting which draws you right into this sinister tale of how women are being targeted, watched, and followed while commuting to and from work on the London Underground. All the characters in this story are so real, from someone who is the main character right down to someone you would feel in life is insignificant. There is, of course, a whole cast of characters. Melissa, Zoe’s next door neighbor and best friend whom she has relied upon since the kids were little. Zoe’s kids, Katie a 19 year old with acting aspirations but not a lot of common sense and Justin, Katie’s older sibling who seems to have turned the corner after being in some trouble as a younger teen. Matt is Zoe’s ex-husband who stays very involved with his kids and seems to be the good one that got away.

Accomplished, addictive and thought-provoking – you’ll never feel the same about taking the tube again’B A ParisThe police do not take a real interest in it either. But when she notices other woman's pictures and then sees on the news that one of them was murdered, she knows something is wrong. Finally a cop named Kelly listens to her, she is working a case of a woman who had her keys stolen and it turns out that woman's picture was also in the paper one day. Kelly is able to get herself transferred to the dept that is working the case of the dead woman. I liked Zoe too. She was smart and she knew she was in trouble, alerting the authorities of what was happening. She connected the dots and knew she might be next. The concept of this book was pretty cool. Millions of people commute to work everyday, and the idea that someone could be watching you is eerie and unsettling. It made this book somehow more relate-able because it could have been you. The story alternates between Zoe Walker's personal life (first person) and PC Kelly Swift's investigation (third person), with occasional interludes from a potential stalker (second person). An intense psychological thriller…[that] revels in surprises and twists…Outstanding.”—The Associated Press