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Confession
Confession | Jo Spain
You find out who did it on the very first page. On the last page, you'll find out why in this expertly plotted, "enthralling" (J. P. Delaney) psychological suspense novel from an internationally bestselling author. Late one night a man walks into the luxurious home of disgraced banker Harry McNamara and his wife Julie. And when the man launches an unspeakably brutal attack on Harry, a horror-struck Julie, frozen by fear, watches her husband die. Just one hour later, the attacker, J. P. Carney hands himself into the police and confesses to beating Harry to death. Except he also claims that the assault was not premeditated and that he didn't know the identity of his victim. With a man as notorious as Harry McNamara, who was just found innocent in a highly sensationalized fraud trial, the detectives cannot help but wonder: Was this really a random act of violence? Was Julie really powerless to stop JP? When Harry's many sins are unveiled to include corruption, greed, and betrayal, nothing is for sure. This gripping psychological thriller will have you questioning, who--of Harry, Julie and JP--is really the guilty one? And is Carney's surrender driven by a guilty conscience or is his confession a calculated move in a deadly game? Brilliant and ice-pick sharp, The Confession is perfect for fans of B. A. Paris and Fiona Barton.
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kellock
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I really liked it. She really is becoming a firm favourite for an easy read.

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kellock
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Next up . . . She's becoming a firm favourite

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NikkiKey94
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I really enjoyed this book! It was different than most mystery books because you know all along who the suspect is. As you read you get the story of why the crime was committed. It really kept me guessing and wanting more. I would be interested in reading more from this author! 🌟🌟🌟🌟!

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Kappadeemom
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Just finished this one and really enjoyed it!

eanderson Sounds good! Stacked! 4y
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Kappadeemom
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BarkingMadRead
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About to start this! Loved the treats and feel bad that I didn‘t send any to my swap, but I will put some in with this book when I pass it on! That first line though! #thrillers #suspence #LMPBC #round009 #groupB @shellleigh33 @Kappadeemom @Velvetsun

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shellleigh33
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Okay girls, so after much debate I am going with this book for my #LMPBC read. I am going to go with the color green for my mark-up color this round if that is okay with everyone. So excited to start this sometime this week.

BarkingMadRead Love it! 4y
Velvetsun Awesome! Can‘t wait. 4y
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SW-T
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Lots of twists and turns. You know who right away, but the why is slowly revealed in layers. Even though they don‘t seem to know each other, something drives JP into Harry and Julie‘s home to commit one horrific act of violence, which may not be his first one.

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Matilda
Confession | Jo Spain
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Well that‘s one way to start a novel 🔪

MelissaSue81 😳 6y
No_One 😨 6y
zsuzsanna_reads 🤣🤣🤣 that is so over the top, it made me laugh. #inappropriatesenseofhumour 6y
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FantasyChick That line alone makes me want to read this 6y
NikkiCureton I‘m intrigued, that opening seems a little extra 😜😳 6y
OneStarReads Now that‘s how you start a story 😆 6y
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neet_reads
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My family are basically on the Home Library Service, because they‘re always asking me to pick out books for them & then getting me to give them to them when I see them
I‘m pretty sure this happens to EVERY person who works in a library

Gissy Nice book pile! 📚😍 7y
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IReadThereforeIBlog
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Jo Spain‘s stand-alone thriller has a confident, twisting plot and makes good use of split narration to take in the heady rise and hedonistic depths of Ireland‘s Celtic Tiger economy and the impact of money, secrets and power on a couple‘s relationship that - despite some soapy moments - kept me turning the pages until the end.

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Mrscastro
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Happy weekend everyone! Getting the weekend started with Movie Night and a book! This book has started out with a bang! 🖥🍿☕️📖❄️❤️

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Mrscastro
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All ready to start the weekend! Made some Chicken Tortilla Soup, got two reads I have been looking forward to, and a cup of Hot Cocoa! Now which one should I read first? @Quercus_USA 🍲🍷☕️📚🏈

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OutsmartYourShelf
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Unlike a traditional crime thriller, you know who the killer is and how it was done, the question that remains is why. An excellently written and deftly plotted book which lulls you into thinking you know exactly where it‘s going, then it turns out you don‘t. Rating: 4/5.

Thanks to Netgalley and publishers, Quercus, for opportunity to review an ARC.