I eventually grew bored with this narrative and I found it did not grab my interest. Try as I might, I couldn’t get excited about the story and felt that not a lot happened. By the time the big reveals came at the end, with some high action scenes, I had mostly lost interest in the story.

This is part of a series. I have read the first two and by now, book three, we are seeing Olivia on the cusp of retirement with her boyfriend, Brian. You don’t really need to know anything about these characters because the cases they are presented with in this book are isolated from the other stories. In my opinion, this book still wasn’t as good as the opening story and I don’t think the writer really captures the excitement and intensity of the first plot.

However, the opening scene is pretty shocking as readers see an awful crime scene with no apparent motive. This leads to Brian being pulled in to help as Olivia supports an old friend with a messy marriage separation. I could not tell whether Olivia’s client was fully telling the truth and I think I yearned for the writer to add more twists and turns to this plot. Instead, it became just a mundane divorce with accusations flying from both sides. Yet, in the final scenes of this story, I thought it was most interesting and really could not have foreseen its conclusion, making me read a paragraph more than once!

Brian’s subplot is linked to the opening scene but again, I don’t think I was ever fully invested into it. There were plenty of suspicious people that could be behind the crime but I couldn’t get too excited about the investigation. I liked Brian’s character – he is definitely a “Mr Nice Guy” – but thought that sometimes he was a bit too placid. Instead, I enjoyed the scenes between him and Olivia, seeing his caring attitude when it is evident that Olivia might not be safe on this final case.

Overall, I thought this book was a bit of a disappointment and I was glad to have finished it. Whilst I hadn’t enjoyed the second book very much, I was hopeful that this one would be better. Unfortunately, I don’t believe the writer had the same powerful plot as the first instalment, so I don’t think this is a series I would continue, should Olivia come out of retirement any time soon.

With thanks to HQ and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is my first novel from this author and sadly I think it will be my last: the plot just never really grabbed me, it was too slow paced and I just didn’t particularly enjoy it. I would rate it 2.5 stars. Thank you to NetGalley, HQ and the author for the chance to review.

The Suspect by Terry Lynn Thomas
Publication date set for 5th of December 2024.
This is my first book by this author.
Good paced story.
Good book.
I will read more books from this author

I enjoyed this book. Was a very quick read for me. Would recommend

Thank you for the opportunity to review

One last case then Olivia can retire.. Being a Divorce lawyer is something she cannot wait to escape from, but taking on Ava's case changes their plans..

This is a great pacy read and I loved Olivia. There are more than a few twists and with plenty of drama this is a book I enjoyed.

It is a character led book, it is tense and I was intrigued to what would happen to Olivia and Brian and I wasn't disappointed It's brilliant