Every Wednesday, Like Clockwork, The Terror Returns
Details
Author: Teresa Driscoll
Publisher: Thomas & Mercer (October 10, 2019)
- Genre: Psychological Thriller
- Paperback: 319 pages
My Thoughts
When journalist Alice Henderson receives her first threatening phone call on a Wednesday, she tries to dismiss it as a prank. But each Wednesday she continues to receive threatening notes, packages, and worrisome coincidences. Not only does she turn to the police for help, but her lawyer boyfriend, Tom, insists on hiring a private investigator.
Though mostly told from Alice’s POV, occasionally a chapter will be titled “HIM”, and it will be the antagonist’s POV. However, both types of chapters tended to feel more informational than suspenseful.
When threats against Alice continue, she is asked to take leave from her journalistic work, which at the time was campaigning for better living conditions for the tenants of Maple Field Housing. Her co-worker takes on her assignments as Alice takes some time off work.
As the mystery continues, the reader is given more and more information in the form of backstories of the two characters. And as we gather more history, it brings a better understanding of the actions of Alice and her stalker.
But will Alice’s mysterious trouble-maker be discovered before his threats are carried out?
Thanks to #NetGalley and #ThomasMercer for an advanced copy of #IWillMakeYouPay. I appreciate the ability to review books before publication.
What Concerned Me
A few things concerned me regarding this story. None extremely big, but things to be noted.
- Several times information felt repetitive. I even looked back to confirm that it had been stated a few sentences earlier, and it had been.
- I wasn’t a fan of the chapters switching POVs as well as past and present.
- I didn’t feel the characters displayed too much in the way of personalities.
- Without giving anything away, I felt like the antagonist displayed exaggerated and over-the-top behavior. And for mystery buffs, it wasn’t a difficult mystery to work through.
What I Liked Best
There are just enough red herrings to keep the reader guessing and turning pages. And for those looking for breadcrumbs to the truth – -you should find it a fun exciting read! Enjoy!!
About The Author:
Teresa Driscoll – a former BBC TV news presenter – is now a million-copy #1 bestselling author. Her debut psychological suspense I AM WATCHING YOU hit Kindle #1 in the UK, USA, and Australia and has also been number #1 in Italy in translation. Her second thriller THE FRIEND again made the #1 top spot in the UK and Australia while THE PROMISE hit #2.
Teresa’s work has been sold for translation to 20 countries and optioned for film. She also writes women’s fiction; RECIPES FOR MELISSA was auctioned at the Frankfurt book fair between seven German publishers and her second women’s fiction title is LAST KISS GOODNIGHT.
Celebrate with her as she grows from reporter to bestselling author.
