The Suspect

by Kathryn Croft

[Nadz@Totally Addicted to Reading]

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.I am always on the lookout for a good mystery, so when The Suspect came up for review I could not resist. The Suspect checked all my boxes by delivering an intense and thrilling mystery.


Twenty years Jessica lost her mom at the hands of a murderer. At the time of the murder, Jess was two years old and has no memory of the tragic event. Throughout the years, she remained eager to learn the details of the murder. Her eagerness morphed into an obsession with learning what happened that fateful day twenty years ago.

One Friday afternoon while walking in Camden, a stranger approaches Jess. As the stranger came closer, she recognised him as the man who everyone blamed for her mother’s murder, but with the lack of evidence an arrest was not made. He insists on speaking with her as he needs her to know he did not murder her mother. The information he imparts leaves Jess more confused than ever. If what the stranger said was true, then it would mean her family lied to her and she would need to find the truth for herself.

In her desire to learn the truth, she went to the persons who would have the answers. However, they all tell her to leave the past where it belongs. This made more obsessed with uncovering the truth. The more she digs, the more secrets come to light. Soon she’s entangled in a web of deceit, lies and secrets. A web, which if untangled, will unravel her entire world.

The story hidden between the pages of The Suspect was gripping and kept me glued to the pages. It moved between the past and the present. The dual timelines gave readers insight in to what happened in the past leading up to the murder and what is currently happening with Jess as she attempts to unravel the secrets. Usually with dual timeline stories, I find that I enjoy one timeline more than the other. However, this was not the case with The Suspect. Both timelines pulled me in, and I couldn’t wait to see how they would unfold. True to its name, The Suspect featured several suspects, and the many twists made identifying the killer a challenge.

A captivating read, The Suspect will keep readers entertained from start to finish. Readers who enjoy a well-written mystery will love Kroft’s latest offering.This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading