Stonesmere will never be the same again...
A village hall, a primary school play, a beautiful Lake District town. Into this idyllic scene steps a lone gunman whose actions set off a train of events that will have devastating consequences for the close-knit community of Stonesmere.
At the epicentre of the tragedy is Marty, daughter of the teacher who dies trying to protect her pupils. What did she see? How is she involved?
In the weeks and months following the killings, conspiracy theorists start questioning what happened. For outsider Trent Casey, the truther movement offers him a chance to step into the spotlight to expose the 'sham' of the killings.
Marty's and Trent's lives will become entwined as events spiral out of control. The true story is gradually revealed, but at what cost to those caught up in the maelstrom...
I'm not sure about either of these covers. UK is very murder/thriller, which isn't really what the book's about; US is more quirky romcom to me! Although there is a thriller aspect to this it's much more about the reactions different people have when something like this happens, which was pretty eye opening.
The different points of view were a great help here in understanding how different people reacted. This is the first time I've really seen anything go in depth in the Truther's point of view, and it actually made me a little sympathetic towards them. Not completely - I still think most of their methods are abhorrent - but knowing that they do it because they simply don't believe people as a race can be so cruel did change my thoughts a bit.
The back and forth timelines aren't my favourite, but this is far from the worst usage of it I've ever seen. Overall this heart pounding, difficult read was well worth it and I think it will do well. Abigail has definitely found her niche, and long may she live in it.
Day One publishes on the 26th of March, 2024 in the US (top image) and on the 28th of March, 2024 in the UK (lower image). I received a free copy and am giving an honest review.
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