The Marriage Betrayal - Shalini Boland

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Official Blurb:

‘Daddy has been lying.’
Faye Townsend has planned the perfect summer trip for her family. But returning to the small seaside town her husband grew up in does not go to plan, the rain pours and the long days become stifling. And then the unthinkable happens…
Her husband Jake and her six-year-old son Dylan go for an early morning walk along the beautiful, windswept clifftops. They don’t come back.
As the hours tick by, Dylan’s red baseball cap is found on the beach and Faye finds herself being questioned by the police. They want to know everything about the man she married - is Faye ready to face her husband’s dark past? Or will she have to confront her own secrets first?
And just how far will a mother go to save her only child?

My Thoughts:

This book is like a turbo-charged sprint through a maze of suspense and intrigue that leaves your mind spinning like a top. It's the kind of book you simply cannot put down once you start - a fast-paced, heart-thumping, chewing gum for the brain psych thriller!
From the very first page, I was catapulted into the tumultuous world of secrets and deception. The author wastes no time in setting the stage for an intense story that grips you tightly in its clutches. The pacing is relentless, with each chapter propelling you forward, hungry for answers, desperate to uncover the truth behind the characters' hidden motives.
The real magic of "The Marriage Betrayal" lies in its unexpected twists and jaw-dropping 'wait, what?' moments that hit you like a thunderbolt in the final pages. I couldn't have guessed anything even if I had tried my level best! Shalini Boland has a masterful way of concealing crucial revelations until the perfect moment, keeping you guessing and second-guessing at every turn.
The author's writing style is impeccable, and her ability to create an atmosphere charged with tension is awe-inspiring. With every page turned, I felt like I was teetering on the edge of a precipice, not knowing when the ground beneath me would crumble. This level of suspense and unpredictability is what makes "The Marriage Betrayal" an absolute standout.
In conclusion, this is a thrilling journey through the darkest corners of human relationships, driven by an ingenious plot and a remarkable twist at the end that will have you reeling. So, if you're in the mood for a book that will keep you up way past your bedtime, this is the book for you!