Published by Inkubator Books on November 5, 2023
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Also by this author: The Stepfather, Vanished, Skin Deep, Blood Line
Daisy is desperate to escape her husband. But has she made a deal with the devil?
Daisy Costigan is desperate to leave her violent, controlling husband, Bruce. But she knows he’ll never let her go. And if she tries to escape, he’s promised he’ll do whatever it takes to track her down and have his revenge. She’s trapped.
One day Daisy meets a charming stranger in a bookstore. His name is Marco and he overhears Daisy’s terrified phone conversation with controller Bruce.
Marco makes Daisy an offer. He’ll take care of Bruce if she’ll help him with a little problem - his wife.
Daisy doesn’t really think he’s serious, but two days later Bruce is dead. And now Marco wants her to hold up her end of the deal. If she doesn’t, he says he’ll kill someone she loves.
Stalked by the unhinged Marco, Daisy finds herself in an impossible situation. Can she find a way to escape this terrifying man? Or will she be forced to do the unthinkable?
It’s Your Turn Now – the terrifying psychological thriller perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Daniel Hurst, Kiersten Modglin.
This book will definitely need a few trigger warnings, and I am not one who normally does them. It was a brutal book and it was hard to read in some places as Cole depicts an unsettling reality of domestic abuse. It’s wrong to say I enjoyed it because of the content but I actually did enjoy the story. It was very dark, gripping, intense and well-written. I can say that this new book did not disappoint me.
I was rooting for Daisy for the entirety of the book, but also I was feeling her fear and desperation! I was also worried, so worried, especially when she got to the beach house – I was worried that someone might not be who they say they are. This was a psychological rollercoaster as Bruce’s controlling nature and obsession with Daisy created a suffocating atmosphere.
It is a hard book to review without spoiling it. I was on edge when reading it and ended up flying through the book because I thought if I read it fast enough then nothing bad could happen!! I didn’t want to put the book down or look away because, well, Daisy couldn’t and I felt like I needed to be with her throughout so I knew she was ok.
The pacing is expertly executed, with the first part of the book being the hardest to read as we see the brutality of Daisy’s marriage. In the second part, the anticipation of a looming climax keeps me on my toes, eagerly turning the pages. And when the bomb finally explodes in the third part, the intensity reaches its peak, leaving no room for respite.
Baxter’s writing is both raw and powerful, capturing the emotional turmoil and strength of Daisy. I was captivated and completely immersed in Daisy’s world, trying to find a way to help and get her out of there!
I enjoy Theo’s books more and more with each book and he’s becoming a go-to author for me!
Until next time xxx
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