This was a riveting thriller. Alice is a twenty-some reporter who works for a paper in a small town outside of London. One Wednesday she gets a threatening call and doesn't really take it too seriously until the next Wednesday when something else threatening happens. And then continue to happen on Wednesdays only, scaring her to death. She has a boyfriend Tom, a successful lawyer, who is scared for her and hires a private detective to protect her on Wednesdays and look into the stalker along with the police as well. They find some things in Alice's past that are questionable and throw them off while she is continually stalked. EVERYONE seems like a suspect except Alice, her dying mother and her sister who is letting her stay in her second nearby home. I honestly thought I had it figured out but I was wrong....this is a great thriller with lots of suspense and action. Once I started reading, I couldn't really put it down. Definitely recommend this one! Thanks to NG for the ARC!!!

This book had a lot of different things going on. It kept me guessing who was to blame and why.
Alice is a journalist working a big story about a housing development that is being demolished and rebuilt elsewhere. She finds disturbing things happening to her on Wednesdays all of a sudden. The book switches between her past and present and also the past of someone referred to as ‘him’ It is not revealed until the very end who he is and it is quite a shock. Alice has a terrible past that she would like to keep in the past but she soon finds that impossible. Are these new incidents part of her past or someone else with an unknown vendetta against her?
Thank you Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Its Wednesday and Journalist Alice Henderson receives a threatening phone call at work, a hoax? The following Wednesday, another threat and it soon becomes apparent she may have a stalker and it is personal, the police are called but with nothing to go on and no clues, Alice and her boyfriend, Tom enlist the services of PI Matthew Hill as the police are getting no where and Tom is worried for her safety... the strange thing is, its every Wednesday the threats occur, what is the significance?

The story flits back in time to a child whose granny is left looking after him and the trials and tribulations life throws at them, it makes you wonder how does this all tie in?

Really enjoyed this read, I had no idea who was behind the attacks/stalking and the big reveal was worth waiting for although completely shocking, maybe some of you worked it out but I love that I didn't, it gave the book more sustenance and made it all the more enjoyable. Definitely recommending this.

Journalist Alice receives a disturbing phone call at work which quickly escalates into a weekly event. Each Wednesday she is subjected to something designed to scare and warn her. Her stalker knows more about her than she realised.

As Alice and her boyfriend become more frightened, they cannot rely on the police to keep them safe and enlist the services of private investigator Matthew (previously featured in The Promise).

If you were reading this as a stand alone, then the extra detail about Matthew’s life might seem like filler as it is not necessary to the plot of this story. However, I felt it was like catching up with a friend and nice to see how his personal life has developed.

Unusually for me, I didn’t see the twist and enjoyed the unraveling of the ending.

I devoured this in an afternoon as the twists, turns and questions kept coming and I was keen to see what happened next - I was counting down the days until the next Wednesday. This book is told from the viewpoints of Alice, Mathew and an unnamed man/child. I’m a fan of different narratives and liked the way that each perspective slowly revealed more about the characters without the need to spell out the plot line.

Already looking forward to the next book!

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Alice Henderson is a journalist who receives a threatening call at work. This quickly escalates to a series of awful things that happen to Alice only on Wednesdays. We journey with her through the range of emotions she has dealing with being harassed. There are multiple perspectives and we see a return from Matthew - the private investigator from Teresa Driscoll's other books. I enjoy him as a character and am always happy to see him again. This book kept me up late and kept me guessing until the end!

I read this book in about 24 hours - which is an amazing fete with 4 children! It was a great book that really hooked you in on an emotional rollercoaster! It really makes you consider victims of stalking and other crimes that involve the victims being terrorized or living in fear. It would be quite the emotional strain: feeling helpless, vulnerable, angry...

There are many suspects as the story progresses and the multiple perspectives lead us in several different directions and the end had a satisfying twist!

<i>Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!</i>

When Journalist Alice Henderson receives a threatening call one Wednesday she thinks believes it is just a random event with her as the unlucky victim but she soon realizes that she is the target. Each Wednesday Alice receives another threat from her stalker, escalating in potential violence towards herself and her family. When the police are unable to offer Alice the protection she requires she turns to a private investigator for help...but can he find the stalker before it’s too late.

I will Make You Pay is an exciting standalone thriller that explores stalking and how posting personal information on social media can backfire. An intelligent stalker who knows how to cover their tracks uses Alice's articles to terrorize and get closer to her in an attempt to fulfil their personal vendetta. Alice is uncertain as to the stalkers motives...could it be her dark past coming back for revenge? A twisty collection of potential villains and dark secrets will keep you guessing as the plot unfolds. This is one of those easy novels I really love...engaging enough to keep you reading (finished in a day) and mysterious without being overly complex. This was definitely a whodunit and why but didn't overwhelm with a lot of irrelevant characters and backstories...the perfect novel to curl up with over a weekend.

Excellent book. Enjoyed every chapter. The mix of characters was amazing. Did not guess who it was at all ( probably guessed everyone else ). Can't wait to read more books by the author if this one is anything to go by.
Alice is a reporter for a local newspaper and strange things start to happen to her but only on a Wednesday. Despite the police being involved, and a private detective too, no one seems to be able to stop this happening. She is lucky to have the support of her sister and a boyfriend who take good care of her, or so she thinks.

Having read one of Teresa Driscolls other books, The Promise earlier this year, and really enjoyed it, I was excited to read her next book, I Will Make You Pay. The novel focuses on Alice, a successful journalist who starts receiving sinister and strange messages from an unknown caller. As the threats get more and more serious, Alice seeks the help of PI Matthew Hill. The unraveling of the case and the stalkers escalating actions will have readers on the edge of their seats, with truly shocking reveals along the way and an ending which I definitely didn’t see coming.

I really enjoy Driscolls writing style so I knew I would like this book but I was reassured when I started reading and it was every bit as addictive and compelling as her last. I loved the use of multiple perspectives in this novel, it was so effective. Notably the chapters where we get to read through the stalkers point of view brought so much to the story, it allowed us to understand him and sympathise for him to an extent, as he went through a very traumatic childhood. Strangely I didn’t feel much of a connection to the protagonist Alice, despite the attempts to flesh her out a bit by exploring her strong bonds with her mother and sister.

As well as the writing style , I really enjoyed the way the story unraveled bit by bit as we go through a full range of suspects and we start thinking it could be anyone in Alices circle. I feel like Driscoll does a really good job at depicting Alices emotions as she goes through this ordeal, from denial, to paranoia and despair, I feel like this is a realistic portrayal of what a victim of stalking may go through. Perhaps this insight comes from Driscolls experience of being a journalist and reporter, covering crime and her unique insight into the consequences of these crimes. I feel like Driscoll has a very good grasp on these issues and it feels genuine, which added another layer to the storytelling.

I liked that we got to revisit the character of Matthew Hill from Driscolls other novel The Promise. This book works great as a standalone and it’s not necessary to read The Promise to get into this one but if you wanted more insight into his character then I would recommend taking a read. Matthew is a smart and savvy private investigator who is always on the ball and has a deep sensitivity and compassion towards his clients, which made him a likeable character to follow.

Given that this is a thriller novel, it’s always a bit of a 50/50 whether the reveal and final act will be satisfying but Driscoll definitely delivers. I didn’t figure out the identity of the stalker at all which is super rare for me as I always manage to guess but I enjoyed being in the dark this time and actually being shocked. I think a lot of readers will enjoy the reveal and the twists and turns until we get there.

Overall, I Will Make You Pay was every bit the compelling and creepy thriller the synopsis promises and more. I would recommend this to hardcore thriller fans as well as any readers who want a good engrossing book which isn’t too demanding to read on the go.

Review to be posted on blog: 03/10/2019

I flew through I Will Make You Pay by Teresa Driscoll in a day. I found I was drawn in by the first chapter and couldn’t put it down.

Alice Henderson is a journalist. One Wednesday she experiences a disturbing call but as she works for a newspaper, she puts it down as a hoax. But then more things happen on the following Wednesdays. It’s clear she has a stalker and isn’t safe. The police are involved but her boyfriend thinks they’re not doing enough so hires a private investigator. With each Wednesday that passes, the threat against Alice escalates.

Well written, punchy and impossible to put down. I look forward to reading more from this author.

Thank you to NetGalley, Amazon Publishing and the author for the chance to review.

I love Teresa Driscoll books, and this newest did not disappoint. I really have to say that the entire time I was wondering how the characters tied together and when the ending finally came, I thought the author did an incredible job bringing the story to a conclusion. It was a disturbing but definitely edge-of-the-seat kind of story.

Alice has a stalker of epic proportions and he turns her life upside down in a matter of seconds.

Whilst not the most gripping of thrillers I still found it really good and an excellent read.

I enjoyed this book - it took me a bit to get into it but soon I was fully immersed in the story of Alice, a journalist and the main character who is being threatened - but only on Wednesdays. Why is this unknown person targeting her and why on Wednesdays only? That's the key to this mystery. It's told in alternating narratives of Alice, the PI, Matthew, who has been hired to protect her, and the harasser himself starting way back when he was a child. We find out pretty early on what causes the stalker to become like he is and the reader can't help but feel some sympathy. We also discover that Alice has some dark secrets from her past that she has kept from everyone, even her current boyfriend, Tom. Could her secrets explain why she is being threatened now? Or is it simply because of one of her news stories has hit a sore spot for someone?

There's also a sweet side story involving Matthew and an older man who keeps trying to hire him, but Matthew doesn't want to take advantage of the man's claims of 'little people' that are trying to capture him and take him away. Matthew's generosity and good-hearted nature are evident in their brief interactions. Another side story involving Alice and a blogger felt a little more forced and I wasn't sure that it added anything to the plot.

It's a generally fast paced story with a fun twist at the end. A slightly far-fetched twist, though, that I found insulting to Alice's intelligence. But it does make for good reading!

A good story with many twists that kept me guessing until the end. The feelings between Alice and her mother who doesn’t have much time left tugged at my heart. I enjoy Driscoll’s writing style.

I would like to thank NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

This was a pretty good book. I was engaged from the beginning, and the books takes many twists, and turns. It was a faced paced, and I read it pretty fast. Great thriller!!!!!

A riveting read and a wonderful story, Loved this book. Excellent writing, great characters and a plot to die for. Highly recommend, Do NOT miss reading this one.

A terrifying and chilling story. It started out as a good mystery and bit by bit draws you in deeper. Alice is a journalist and on one Wednesday receives a terrifying phone call. She has a stalker, she does not know who or why. Every Wednesday becomes a day of fear, that is the day the stalker always strikes. Her boyfriend, Tom , is concerned and hires a private investigator to be with her on Wednesdays. The story boes back in time, but is beautifully done and easy to follow. I did not expect that ending! I will certainly be recommending this thriller!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Typical thriller with naive woman, but in this one she is being stalked on Wednesday’s by a vicious person via calls and e-mails. Alice tries to deal on her own, but her boyfriend hires an investigator to get to the bottom of it all. When the stalker threatens Alice’s mother, her world is rocked to the core. TW: plenty of red herrings here and a terribly sad backstory with pedophiles.

BOOK REVIEW: I WILL MAKE YOU PAY • Teresa Driscoll • Started & Finished September 2019 • ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (rounded up)

Thank you @netgalley and @amazonpublishing for this eARC in exchange for an honest review. This book publishes on October 10, 2019!
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Synopsis: When one threatening phone call turns out to be a dangerous stalker, Journalist Alice Henderson is forced to live a life in fear, dreading the arrival of Wednesdays — the day her stalker strikes. Someone wants her to suffer, but who...and for what? After the police offer little solace, private investigator Matthew Hill is hired to keep Alice safe, and help catch this stalker. Will Matthew be able to stop this stalker or will the stalker succeed in making Alice pay? Through three different POVs (Alice’s, Matthew’s, and the Stalker’s) the story unfolds.
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Pros: This was a very unique take on a stalker story. The pattern of Wednesday attacks, the background given on Alice’s life, and the past of the stalker’s life being slowly revealed as readers simultaneously work to piece together who the stalker is made for a solid thriller. I didn’t guess who the stalker was either, which is always a plus.
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Cons: While Matthew was a nice guy and played an important role, I just couldn’t connect with him. Driscoll tried to make him a character with depth by showing reader’s his big heart and good intentions, but I still found myself indifferent towards him. Unfortunately I felt the same way about Alice too. I was only able to feel invested in the story (i.e. cared if she died) through sympathy deriving from her past trauma and her devotion to her ailing mother.
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Ultimately this is a book I enjoyed because of the plot and the insight into the stalker’s past. I didn’t connect with any of the other characters, and I felt that a few subplots were unnecessary filler. I would recommend this book as a chilling, quick, October read!

Wednesdaay, a day that Alice has come to dread. The stalker who has impinged on her life always acts on Wednesday. She receives horrible dead flowers, messages with a voice changer on the phone , her mother is targeted and so it goes on. Who is this person? And why is Alice being targeted?
Matthew, her stalwart Investigator is very believable, and it was nice to lear a little about him as a person. with a not terribly sympathetic wife, and lovely daughter.
So tightly written, such a brilliant psychological thriller. You begin to suspect almost everyone, but the one that I was sure of......wasn't the stalker at all. I had to put the book down once or twice, just to come back to a normal life. But read it in one go.
I am grateful to NetGalley for a review copy of the book and enjoyed reading it.

Revenge is a powerful emotion that can rule your life and ruin someone else's. Teresa Driscoll's "I Will Make You Pay" hits all the right buttons in this well written mystery. Her characters are skillfully crafted with attention to details that can make even the antagonist understandably sympathetic.

Alice loves her job at the newspaper. She wants to be a journalist who writes stories that matter. Unfortunately, she has become the story this time. She has a stalker who who is cunning and seems to know enough about her personal life to scare her and those around her. The stalker is not revealed to the reader until the surprise ending. I thought I had figured out the identity twice and discovered just how wrong I was twice. This story held my interest right up to the very end.

I received an Advanced Reader's Copy from Thomas & Mercer through NetGalley. The opinions expressed are entirely my own.
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