Today, I’m on the tour for Unravelling by Helen Forbes. Thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources and the author for my invite and the copy of the book to take part. All opinions are my own.
A forest of secrets
Two bodies are found buried in a Highland forest, a place that haunts the dreams of Kate Sharp. Her mother, Ellen, died when Kate was a child. Does the forest hold the secret to her death?
A secret journal
Kate discovers her mother’s journal, and the tale of a tragic unravelling begins to unfold. Ellen’s story is one of fear and hope, love and loss, set against the imposing background of Craig Dunain, a psychiatric hospital where she should have been safe.
Unravelling the truth
Someone else from Ellen’s past is searching for answers, and he will stop at nothing to find them. Unaware of the danger stalking her, Kate continues her search. Will she find the answers? And can she save her own life?
Beautifully written, cleverly plotted, and meticulously researched, Unravelling is a captivating tale of family secrets.
Another Helen Forbes book and another fabulous read! A psychological thriller that is set in Inverness and an addictive read. I had to read this all in one sitting; it’s that good.
A character driven story with characters that are so skillfully created they feel like you know them. I always love a character that is as fallible as I know we are, and these are so realistic I could have been sat with them. Unravelling is the story of Kate and her mother Helen, an event that has the power to turn your life on its head.
We see a duel timeline, Kate’s in the present day, and as the story unfolds, Helens back when Kate was a child. Helen was an inpatient at the local psychiatric hospital. Kate discovers her mothers story when she discovers her journal that she penned while in the hospital. Through this, we learn of the characters involved with her mother and how they impacted her back then… and how their effect is still felt within Kate’s life now.
A sensitive subject that’s handled very sensitively. Helen Forbes has woven a tale that is not a comfortable read sometimes, but it is very real and emotional, too. Mental health is not an issue; many will broach, and I think there is a braveness about bringing a story like this and making a great book out of it, too. Helen is very empathetic and writes from the heart that is very clear.
Any psychological thriller lover will love this intelligent, empathic, and touching story. I recommend Helen Forbes full stop.
Purchase Links
UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unravelling-gripping-tale-secrets-murder-ebook/dp/B099NCT6ZM
Author Bio
Crime fiction was not what lawyer, Helen Forbes, expected to write. As a single parent and mature law student, she used her limited spare time to write contemporary and historical fiction. It was a chance remark at a writing club that led her to develop a short story into her debut crime novel, In the Shadow of the Hill, featuring DS Joe Galbraith. The novel is set in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, and it was described in one newspaper review as having ‘more twists and turns than the road to the isles, making it impossible to put down.’ The novel and characters proved popular with readers, leading to the publication of a second book in the DS Joe Galbraith series. Madness Lies is set in Inverness and North Uist. Helen has now taken to crime with a passion, and has published two psychological thrillers. Unravelling is set in Inverness, against the background of a former psychiatric hospital. Deception is set in Edinburgh, and tackles the themes of domestic violence, prostitution and trafficking. Helen has also completed a further thriller set in Edinburgh, which she hopes to publish in 2022. Queen of Grime’s main character is a crime and trauma scene cleaner with a big secret. It is gritty and dark, but also funny and uplifting. Helen hopes to expand Queen of Grime into a series.
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