The Truth Will Out

I Will Ruin You by Linwood Barclay is a thrilling contemporary suspense that I read in just two sittings, pausing only to sleep!

The past has a way of catching up with us. Hidden secrets sooner or later rise to the surface. Consequences need to be faced.

Within the book there are heroes and villains. They look alike on the surface but underneath they are very different.

Greed and lust for money always corrupts. We witness the fallout when the local drug lords are crossed.

A dark secret must be protected at all costs. Whatever it takes, the truth must stay buried.

We see a kind hearted, brave character whose actions, through no fault of his own, mean his life is heading for a fall. The actions should have been applauded, and not hounded.

Family first. In order to protect a loved one, a copper’s hat is removed, and then later replaced.

All the characters were well drawn and believable. The lead character elicited sympathy from me. The villains were menacing and to be feared.

Linwood Barclay has planned and well executed a gripping plotline. I clung on for dear life as I followed the action.

The jaw-dropping finale was superb.

I will Ruin You is a very fine suspense novel indeed.

I received a free copy from the publishers. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.

JULIA WILSON