Fascinating follow up to white is the coldest colour. The first booking be about Doctor Galbraith’s evil deeds and this sequel that shows the reader a look into the throughs and feelings of his wife, Cynthia. What I loved most about this book was it different from the first book, your not reading the same story, your reading how his actions had an impact on Cynithia’s life, written from her prison cell!

What a fantastic book.
I really enjoyed White is the coldest colour and this book gives you the full story from Dr Galbraith’s wife, Cynthia’s perspective.
It took me a while to get used to the writing style but after a few chapters, and having read the first book I was desparate to know what happened next.
Dr Galbraith was a sick, twisted individual who preyed on young boys and carried out experiments in his cellar and in his place of work.
I don’t think Cynthia could have possibly comprehended what he was doing, especially as he kept her isolated from the world, including her family.
His treatment of her made my blood boil and I really felt sorry for her.
Even in the early days alarm bells were ringing but the way he wormed his way into her life was gradual and then she couldn’t get out.
Thanks to Bloodhound Books and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

This book is the dark follow-up to a dark book (White is the Coldest Colour), but it goes miles toward further explaining the events of the first book, as well as shining a light on the circumstances that can lead to cases of domestic abuse.

Cynthia Galbraith was one of the key figures in the first book, but we didn't get to see to much of how she came to be in her situation. This book explains that backstory and really shows how evil people like David Galbraith are able to operate.

It was really chilling to see how she went from a strong, independent student to the woman we saw in the previous book with some key manipulations and events orchestrated by her abuser. This book really should be required reading for anyone looking to understand how abusers trap their victims, little by little.

The book also continues the storyline following the ending of White is the Coldest Colour and reveals what happens immediately following. It was very fascinating to see how sometimes justice can get it wrong and how people have to fight to be heard.

I really enjoyed this follow-up and look forward to more from this author!

"Evil called our names and tainted our lives with a toxic stain that’s impossible to wash away completely, however much we’d like to."

SPOILERS FOLLOW IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE FIRST BOOK: This book is the sequel to WHITE IS THE COLDEST COLOUR that I read and reviewed favorably not too long ago. It is about demented, evil Dr. David Galbraith who is also a pedophile, a psychopath, and a serial killer. It was difficult reading about the physical and emotional abuse of a child in that book.

This book tells the story of Galbraith's wife, Cynthia, in prison already for three years for killing Galbraith. She is writing in a journal as part of her therapy there in the prison and the journal details how Galbraith emotionally and physically abused her for years and held the welfare of their daughters over her head to induce her further into his web of control. Tough reading again but well-written.

I received this book from Bloodhound Books through Net Galley in the hopes that I would read it and leave an unbiased review.

Marginally better than book 1. Very boring and dragged out beginning but it picks up somewhat around 60% of the way through.

This is book 2 of the series and it is a diary/memoir style story told from Cynthia's point of view. We get to hear about her life in prison and how she ended up there. This book answers so many questions I had from book 1 and really brings everything to light. It's a dark, psychological thriller that draws you in and builds tension. I found myself shivering in places. It is so well written and even though it's very different from the style of book 1, it's perfect. We get to absorb everything from Cynthia's point of view and understand how everything came about. Cynthia's thoughts are muddled from time to time and she jumps about a bit, but this is what makes the book feel so real. You feel like you are sitting in her cell with her as she tells you all about her life. There is so much contained in this book and at times it's hard going but no matter what, don't give up. This book is definitely one you need to read if you've read book 1. All the questions you might have asked yourself after reading book one about Cynthia and why she was the way she was, are answered. I'm so thrilled to have been given an advanced copy of this book via NetGalley and thoroughly enjoyed reading it. If you haven't read book 1 yet, be sure to get it now before book 2 releases.

I struggled a bit with this book. As with the first one, it did not fully capture me in the way I expected it to. Non the less, it is an interesting read and I can imagine a lot of other people will enjoy it!

This is the sequel to the unbearable (and excellent) White is the Coldest Colour. Unbearable for the subject matter, but impossible to put down. When Evil Calls Your Name will not surprise readers of the first volume. We all know what happened with Dr. Galbraith. His wife Cynthia, a supporting character in the first part, is now the lead. The book is written as a memoir that she is composing at the behest of her prison counselor. If, reading the first novel, you thought "how can this woman be so spineless as to stand passively while her husband tortures children?" over and over again, this sequel explains it. A great psychologist can do much good but can also destroy someone's mind and this is the story of how Dr. Galbraith turned vivacious, independent and smart Cynthia into the kind of person who will thank her tormentor for repeatedly mistreating her. Her character is so well written and her transformation so subtle that it's unbearable to watch and yet impossible to stop reading. Turning this kind of subject matter so readable is impressive in itself. Mr. Nicholl is a fantastic writer and this book is a must-read.