34 Days

OMG this author has gone and done it again. Anna Cranbrook decides to leave her abusive husband after 34 years of marriage. At first she enjoys the freedom, buying things for her new home. Her husband Ray is angry as he can no longer control her. Then she gets a phone call from her daughter in law Jenny who has a secret to tell Anna which will rock her world and a plan which is unbelievable. Anne and Jenny both have secrets which should never reach the light of day. One is capable of murder but which ONE?
This author is definitely in my top 10. I have just downloaded the sequel ( Strategy ) and I can't wait to find out what happens next.
I would like to thank the author Anita Waller, Bloodhound books and Net.galley for giving me the opportunity to read this new release in return for giving an honest review.

What a fantastic story! I am noticing that everytime I read a book by Anita Waller, I am up most of the night with a need to keep on reading! I was gripped from the first page of this book, some of the characters were better than others. Theoughout this book I was intrigued by Annas relationships with her children and her friends. There were a lot of ups and downs throughout the story between Anna and her family. This book had me on the edge of my seat with gritted teeth. I would highly recommend this book.

34 days starts off simply enough, with Anna leaving her abusive husband on her wedding anniversary. Her children love their father but they do know about the physical abuse on mum. Her daughter-in-law Jenny, who has been cold towards Anna for some unexplained reason, since her marriage to Mark, (Anna's eldest son), makes contact with Anna, and informs Anna that she is going to kill Ray! Whoa... I didn't see that coming. Anita Waller certainly knows how to have an impact on her readers. No chance of me falling asleep reading this. I loved two characters in particular, which was Anna and her rekindled old flame Michael. The characterisation was wonderful. I hated Jenny with a passion. Wonderful writing. The story is powerful and too powerful to appease my wishes for the ending. But it's not over yet. It continues in the next instalment Strategy, which I will be reading soon.

On my. What a book. What a story. What an ending. I had to stop part way through as my heart was pounding, and it is again after finishing it all of 30seconds ago. Amazing book

This is a fast moving high stakes book that had me invested from the very beginning. Being a survivor of domestic abuse the main character resonated with me yet I liked how the writer didn’t focus solely on that. The twist at the end had me gasping out loud and yelling “no”.

Anna is in a violent marriage. Seeing her anniversary cards is enough for her to leave him. But her daughter-in-law, Jenny comes to her with a story of being raped by her husband, Ray. This happened before she married Mark. Jenny now had a plan to kill Ray. The family all know how he treats Anna. So begins this story. A story that keeps you on the edge!

Wanting everything to turn out for the best- the first titled chapters of the 34 days were full of anticipation, the book turns and you don’t see what’s coming, but you won’t be able to put the book down.

How much can your life change in just 34 days?
Wow, this is a brilliant read. I was hooked from the very beginning. It is fast paced and is one of those books where you want to read every sentence because it turns so fast but you also desperately want to know the end. It is full of shocks and surprises and in parts it is very dark. Don't let that put you off, it is a very well told tale of family, love, cruelty, revenge and fate.

Being an avid reader over many years I was worried I would guess the outcomes too easily in this thriller/family saga. I didn't and enjoyed the mystery however I struggled to really believe in the journey for Anna Jenny and Michael. I persevered and tried hard to suspend my disbelief but it wasn't easy. That said it was a good read and I look forward to the sequel

I really enjoyed this book, it was a bit different . I loved the way it was written over 34 days and showed how things can change in that short space of time. The plot was rather unbelievable at times but even so it grabbed my attention and I need3d to keep reading. I’ve just downloaded the sequel.

Such a gripping tale. What starts off as a wife giving up her abusive marriage becomes extremely complicated with people being torn apart. Anna and Jenny's characters have many many shades to them. I really enjoyed reading this.

Just loved this fast paced book - and actually did find the story gripping. I loved the portrayal of Anna's new life and being swept along in Anna's journey ... Even the little things like choosing her own new furniture for her new flat!
Jenny's portal was good - just enough to feel sorry for her and how her life was poisoned, yet also enough to really dislike her character.
Loved this book and am going to seek out the next one by this author!

WOW, I loved this book.

I couldn't wait to find out what happened, but I also hated to see it end! I hate to give any spoilers for those who haven't read this yet, but it's definitely worth your time to read it!

There were a couple of times when I found I was totally surprised, which I loved.

I do have to say this though, the daughter in law just might be a certifiable PSYCHOPATH!!! Excellent read I look forests to reading more from this author.