Book info

• Title The Perfect Lie
• Author Jo Spain
• Year 2021
• Genre Thriller

Five years ago, Erin Kennedy moved to New York following a family tragedy. She now lives happily with her detective husband in the scenic seaside town of Newport, Long Island. When Erin answers the door to Danny's police colleagues one morning, it's the start of an ordinary day. But behind her, Danny walks to the window of their fourth-floor apartment and jumps to his death. Eighteen months later, Erin is in court, charged with her husband's murder. Over that year and a half, Erin has learned things about Danny she could never have imagined. She thought he was perfect. She thought their life was perfect.

Thoughts

Hmm, this book is a perfectly serviceable thriller style book but it just annoyed me from the start. You’re led to believe that the wife is charged with the murder of the husband even though it’s obvious that’s not the case. It’s really clear all the way through that the friend is suspicious, and although I didn’t necessarily predict the twists and turns that did lead to our protagonist being in court, I’m not sure I was too fussed what the result was going to be either way.

Rating: 2 / 5