It has been more than ten years since the day that Layla disappeared from Finn's car at a service station while they were on vacation. Finn's life hasn't been the same. Not a day goes by that he doesn't think about her. And his role in Layla's disappearance. He didn't tell the police everything and he knows that he screwed up. Big time. But he has moved on, he is now engaged to Ellen, Layla's sister. They bonded over their grief and were lucky to find happiness with each other. But now they are on the verge of getting married and things are happening to make them think that Layla is back. An elderly neighbor saw her in their old neighborhood. And then the Russian nesting dolls show up. An "inside" story that only they would know about. Next Finn gets an email. Layla is back, but she has conditions. She wants Finn to get rid of her sister. Why comes next is a psychological mind game for which Finn is unprepared. Will he be able to welcome Layla back without blowing up the life he has built with Ellen?
Bring Me Back is a fast-paced psychological thriller. About one man and two sisters. From the beginning, Finn seems like a good guy. He was genuinely upset by Layla's disappearance and he kept their home untouched after Layla's disappearance. By his own admission, he lied to the police the day that Layla disappeared and he reveals why he lied bit by bit. Which made me trust him less. He also was desperate to keep Ellen from knowing about Layla's emails. I wasn't sure if it was because he wanted to protect Ellen, Layla, or himself. All three of them seemed a little unhinged to me and I don't think that I was very wrong. - CLICK HERE FOR SPOILERS -- I had figured out the "twist" pretty early on - well mostly. I just wasn't sure of the details. The ending was a bit explosive as a lot of truths were revealed and dots were connected. I was satisfied with the author's conclusion, even if it seemed a bit farfetched.
Bottom Line - Even though I had guessed the big twist, I was still captivated by Bring Me Back. The story of Finn, Layla, and Ellen starts off slow and builds to a crescendo that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
Details:
- Bring Me Back by B.A. Paris
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- Pages: 304
- Publisher: St. Martin's Press
- Publication Date: 6/19/2018
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