Release Date: 22nd March 2018
Publisher: Avon Books
Pages: 400
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Source: The publisher kindly sent me a copy of this book to review

Synopsis

When Lou Wandsworth ran away to France with her teacher Mike Hughes, she thought he was the love of her life. But Mike wasn’t what he seemed and he left her life in pieces.

Now 32, Lou discovers that he is involved with teenager Chloe Meadows. Determined to make sure history doesn’t repeat itself, she returns home to confront him for the damage he’s caused.

But Mike is a predator of the worst kind, and as Lou tries to bring him to justice, it’s clear that she could once again become his prey…

The million copy Sunday Times bestseller returns with a taut, compelling psychological thriller that will have you glued to the edge of your seat.

Review

This is one tense book. I love reading C. L. Taylor’s work but honestly, this might be her best one yet. Dark and gripping, this book will hook you from the very first chapter and will not let you go.

One of the things I really love about C. L. Taylor’s books is that they always keep me guessing. Psychological thrillers can sometimes be really predictable, but with The Fear I was constantly second guessing myself, completely unsure of what was going to happen next. This is an imaginative and twisty thriller and fans of Taylor’s work will no doubt enjoy it immensely.

The Fear is fast-paced, but you’ll no doubt be racing to find out what happens next. I found myself trying to read little snippets at every opportunity of the day. I devoured this book in a few days because it doesn’t let up, leaving your heart pounding. I found it interesting that the book focused on the topic of grooming children, a subject which is often explored in crime fiction. The Fear puts a different slant on things, bringing new ideas to this well used topic.

C. L Taylor writes really fascinating characters and that is definitely the case with The Fear. Her characters feel like real people, all working to their own motivations and schemes. I thought Lou was a particularly interesting one, she’s flawed and damaged but ultimately trying to do the right thing. The characterisation and development in this book is brilliant and you definitely become attached to the characters.

The Fear is a completely unputdownable book. If you’re looking for a twisty, turny thriller that will keep you hooked well over the Easter break, The Fear is exactly what you’re looking for.