Why She Ran
A completely gripping crime thriller with a heart-stopping twist
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3.9 • 42 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Yesterday they were a family like any other…
Twenty-year-old Rachel McDermott was your typical girl-next-door. She loved her job as a nurse, was close to her family in the small Irish town of Corbally and seemed to have no enemies. So when she is brutally murdered, the local community reels in horror and Detective Iris Locke is put on the case.
The main suspect is her close friend, sixteen-year-old Eleanor Marshall, a tearaway teenager with addiction problems whose parents have long since turned their backs on her. Eleanor was last seen fleeing the scene where Rachel’s body was found and is now missing in the woods near the Comeragh mountains.
Eleanor’s sister Karena insists Eleanor wouldn’t have hurt her best friend, but a day later, when Karena is found dead in the area Eleanor is hiding, Iris knows things don’t look good for the runaway teen. She doesn’t want to believe that Eleanor is her sister’s killer, but all the evidence seems to point that way.
But Iris can’t let go of the elements of the case she doesn’t have answers for. The fact that Rachel’s father died in suspicious circumstances. The strange company that Rachel was keeping the night before she died. Was it guilt or fear that made Eleanor run? And can Iris find her before it is too late?
This gripping mystery thriller is perfect for fans of Carol Wyer, Robert Dugoni and LJ Ross.
Readers are utterly gripped by Geraldine Hogan:
‘A nail-biting chiller that will make your heart race and send shivers up and down your spine. Her Sister’s Bones is a spellbinding and sensational crime novel that is impossible to put down.’ Bookish Jottings, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Oh this book was so good... I read this in 3 sittings simply because life got in the way! I was engrossed in the plot and that ending! Wow I didn't see that coming.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘What a FANTASTIC book. BRILLIANT characters with strong storylines, excellent plot I did not guess at all, took me by total surprise. I can highly recommend this OUTSTANDING book.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘What a fantastic debut... enthralling, heart wrenching, an overall wonderful read, definitely have you feeling all the feels. I am still shaken by the outcome of the case.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I couldn't read it fast enough... The ending is mind-blowing and totally unexpected. I loved it’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I loved Her Sister's Bones! Can't wait for the next one!' Patricia Gibney
Customer Reviews
Why she ran...
Why else would someone run, if not to escape unspeakable horrors? Is it fear or guilt that drives sixteen-year-old Eleanor Marshall away from her room at Curlew Hall? DS Locke and Slattery are called to the scene when the gruesome remains of one of the hall's carers, Rachel McDermott, are found; soon after, it's discovered that Eleanor has gone missing. It doesn't take long for those involved to draw conclusions and paint the troubled patient, Eleanor, as a suspect, especially once her younger sister turns up dead in a similar, gruesome fashion. Stick around, and you'll find out why she ran...
The story's synopsis and prologue were enough to pique my curiosity, I was interested in finding out what was really going on behind the scenes with Eleanor. Surely she was more than just a troubled teenager? The banter and feeling of ease within DS Locke and DS Slattery's professional relationship was quite enjoyable as well. I looked forward to their interactions and the sense of understanding they shared with one another. Four stars!
While I liked Why She Ran, I must admit, it was a bit of a slow-burn for me. Usually, when I read a thriller, I expect and look forward to a fast-paced, edge of your seat adventure. I found myself wishing there were more excerpts from Eleanor; I was rooting for a girl that I knew hardly anything about. Perhaps that's the mom in me, though. Along these lines, DS Iris Locke's dark past was hinted and referenced throughout the story without ever being fully acknowledged. There's an assumed understanding of the character's history. I decided not to dwell on this too much as I reminded myself that this is book two in a series. I would, however, have very much enjoyed a short paragraph or two summarizing Iris's background. Luckily this did not deter from the storyline much as, towards the end, I found myself breezing through Kindle swipe after swipe because I just had to know what happened to Eleanor. The killer's identity was another biggie, I thought I had a pretty good guess as to who the culprit was... turned out I was wrong and was in for a series of twists that I did not see coming!
This was my first time reading Geraldine Hogan, but I fully intend to make my way back to read the first Detective Iris Locke book, Her Sister's Bones. I would recommend this book to fans of book one and those looking to dive into an intriguing Irish police procedural. Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher Bookouture, and the author Geraldine Hogan for providing me with an advanced reader copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.
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