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Far From True
By Linwood BarclayPublisher Description
New York Times and #1 international bestselling author Linwood Barclay delivers the second spine-chilling thriller set in the troubled town of Promise Falls, following the electrifying cliffhanger ending of Broken Promise...
After the screen of a run-down drive-in movie theater collapses and kills four people, the daughter of one of the victims asks private investigator Cal Weaver to look into a recent break-in at her father’s house. Cal discovers a hidden basement room where it’s clear that salacious activities have taken place—as well as evidence of missing DVDs. But his investigation soon becomes more complicated when he realizes it may not be discs the thief was actually interested in....
Meanwhile, Detective Barry Duckworth is still trying to solve two murders—one of which is three years old—he believes are connected, since each featured a similar distinctive wound.
As the lies begin to unravel, Cal is headed straight into the heart of a dark secret as his search uncovers more startling truths about Promise Falls. And when yet another murder happens, Cal and Barry are both driven to pursue their investigations, no matter where they lead. Evil deeds long thought buried are about to haunt the residents of this town—as the sins of the past and present collide with terrifying results.
After the screen of a run-down drive-in movie theater collapses and kills four people, the daughter of one of the victims asks private investigator Cal Weaver to look into a recent break-in at her father’s house. Cal discovers a hidden basement room where it’s clear that salacious activities have taken place—as well as evidence of missing DVDs. But his investigation soon becomes more complicated when he realizes it may not be discs the thief was actually interested in....
Meanwhile, Detective Barry Duckworth is still trying to solve two murders—one of which is three years old—he believes are connected, since each featured a similar distinctive wound.
As the lies begin to unravel, Cal is headed straight into the heart of a dark secret as his search uncovers more startling truths about Promise Falls. And when yet another murder happens, Cal and Barry are both driven to pursue their investigations, no matter where they lead. Evil deeds long thought buried are about to haunt the residents of this town—as the sins of the past and present collide with terrifying results.
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Jessica Duval
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“Book Review:
Far From True: A Promise Falls Novel by Linwood Barclay
Berkeley Publishing Group, 8th March 2016
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Synopsis:
A freak accident has killed Lucy Brighton's father. And when she goes to his house, she's convinced that someone has broken in. She asks private investigator Cal Weaver to look into it - but isn't prepared for what he'll find.
Cal discovers a secret 'playroom' in the basement, complete with video equipment, and it looks as though there's a missing recording.
How does the stolen DVD connect to the other disturbing events that are happening in the town? As Cal investigates further, and more people start dying in mysterious circumstances, it's clear that someone is targeting Promise Falls. But who - and how far will they go?
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This is the second in a trilogy and I'd somehow missed the first book, so had to read that first! I then knew who all the characters were, as it's told from multiple perspectives. Aside from the confusion of that, and the abrupt ending meaning you'd need to dive straight into the third instalment, this is Barclay doing what he does best.
* Thanks to Berkshire Publishing and Linwood Barclay for the digital ARC provided via Netgalley; this is my honest review.
#BookReview #LinwoodBarclay #FarFromTrue #PromiseFalls #NetGalley #BerkshirePublishing”
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Sherry
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“The Promise Falls series continues. Book 2 did not disappoint. It had so many new twists and mysteries to the town of Promise Falls. Barry Duckworth continues to try to solve the many crimes happening in Promise Falls. He notices one common theme with these crimes. The number 23 seems to have some significance to what is happening in Promise Falls. Cal Weaver a former cop in Promise Falls who is now a private investigator discovers a secret room in one of the town's most prominent citizens. This secret room could be tied to some of the crimes happening in Promise Falls. There are many secrets to be revealed. I listened to this book in audio and I was trying to listen every free moment I got. When I finished this book, I immediately got the 3rd book in the series. I definitely recommend this book and this series.”
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“4.5 stars”
About Linwood Barclay
Linwood Barclay is the New York Times and #1 international bestselling author of fourteen critically acclaimed novels, including Broken Promise, No Safe House, A Tap on the Window, Trust Your Eyes, which has been optioned for film, Never Look Away, which has been optioned for television, and No Time for Goodbye.
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