The novel follows Jessie Constable, a woman accustomed to protecting herself and burying her dreams and fears deep within. Her carefully constructed life is upended with the appearance of Gus King. On the very day Gus's wife dies in a car accident, Jessie finds herself drawn into his life: she stays at his house, babysits his children, and begins to become part of his family.
However, despite the seemingly idyllic circumstances, Jessie cannot ignore unsettling questions: Who is the shadowy figure she keeps seeing out of the corner of her eye? Why are strange men threatening her? And most importantly, what truly happened to Gus's wife? As she delves deeper, Jessie begins to suspect that her perfect new life may be nothing more than an illusion. The novel explores themes of deception, self-deception, and psychological tension, presenting a suspenseful narrative with jarring plot twists set in Dumfriesshire, Scotland.[4][5]
Reception and awards
The Day She Died received critical acclaim upon its release, described as an "unputdownable psychological thriller with a breathtaking twist." It was highlighted as an "Editor's pick" on Amazon and holds a 3.40 out of 5-star rating on Goodreads based on over 1,300 ratings and more than 160 reviews.
2015: San Francisco Book Festival – Honorable Mention (General Fiction)
Critics praised the book as "fantastic" and "creepy", and "a deliciously disturbing tale of deception and self-deception". Publications such as Kirkus, Library Journal, and Crimespree Magazine lauded the book for its suspenseful build-up and compelling characters.[3][5]
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