I had by no means heard of this writer earlier than, however whereas scrolling by way of the choices on Hoopla, this audiobook stood out. The setting, in a small Irish city actually appealed.

What I found was a compelling story that had me enthralled.

Maya and Beth had been very shut. At some point, whereas occurring a companionable bike trip collectively alongside Eire’s scenic coast, Beth pulls forward and out of sight. Maya by no means sees her once more… Beth is lacking and presumed useless. Maya, grieving, finds solace in alcohol. Shortly after that, Maya’s accomplice of practically a decade leaves her for one more lady.

Now, 4 years later, Maya, single and sober, and is getting on along with her life with the welcome firm of Chunk, her obese tabby cat (a private favorite!)

Then, in the future, she returns residence from work to seek out an outdated laptop computer pc on her kitchen desk. On it, she will get messages that MUST be from Beth, as a result of solely the 2 of them knew a number of the issues referred to within the emails. After, she has the sensation that she is being watched. Maya begins to doubt her personal sanity. It takes all the things she has to steer clear of drink. Maya’s mates and colleagues start to suppose Maya has relapsed, or, is loopy. Maya’s life begins to spiral…

Pressure builds, and the reader/listener experiences Maya’s doubt and concern. Might Beth actually be alive? OR, is somebody making an attempt to gaslight Maya. If that’s the case, what potential purpose may they’ve?

This was a twisty thriller with good characterization and a powerful sense of ambiance. I very a lot loved the story – and its ending. Nonetheless, I felt the motivation for the occasions was weaker than it ought to have been. I felt it was disproportionate to the lengths the perpetrator went to. For that purpose solely, I dropped a full star. In any other case, this was an incredible hear. The narrator did an exquisite job of immersing me in Maya’s life.

Beneficial.

This assessment was written voluntarily. I listened to the novel on audiobook through the Hoopla app. and my native public library Revealed by Dreamscape Media/rbMedia.

Unabridged. Listening time roughly 8 hours, 33 min.

Publication date: Might 19, 2026
Writer: Dreamscape Media
ASIN: B0GTN41PSQ

Print model revealed by Bloodhound Books.

N.J. Cracknell was born in Northern Eire throughout The Troubles and moved to England in his teenagers. He has been a music journalist, a center supervisor and a voice actor, however writing is his old flame.
He lives in Devon as shut as potential to the ocean and his youngsters.