Teach Yourself Treachery is an old school novel of romantic suspense. These were very common from the 40s through the 60s. Rachel Petersen and her grandmother both became widows at the same time. A few months later, a man shows up professing to be her husband, Erik Petersen. Although similar in build and appearance, he is definitely not her husband. He disappears not long after she discovers him rifling through her grandfather’s office. Stunned and confused, Rachel sets off to find the imposter and discover why he came and what he was looking for. Meanwhile he isn’t the only one looking for something her grandfather may have hidden.

I liked Teach Yourself Treachery. It was a nice escapist thriller with just a touch of danger and romance. The story doesn’t have a lot of depth, and the characters are a bit stereotypical, but that isn’t unexpected considering when the novel was originally released.

4 / 5

I received a copy of Teach Yourself Treachery from the publisher and Netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review.

--Crittermom

John Burke wrote an intriguing and thrilling mystery that will have you guessing from the beginning. It undoubtedly provides a unique plot that will have even the reader questioning what they thought they knew as they try to figure things out along with Rachel.

The plot was well-written with a fast pace, credible and great story line that will rouse your interest as Burke unravels Rachel’s mystery with his very proficient talent. He has created some realistic and striking characters encasing their development in chilling and suspenseful twists.

We all know life is full of unexpected turns but Burke makes you seriously question the old phrase “truth will set you free” in this book especially when the truth could imprison you more.