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    A gripping debut about the deadly secrets your children can keep …

    Sue Jackson has the perfect family but when her teenage daughter Charlotte deliberately steps in front of a bus and ends up in a coma she is forced to face a very dark reality.

    Retracing her daughter’s steps she finds a horrifying entry in Charlotte’s diary and is forced to head deep into Charlotte’s private world. In her hunt for evidence, Sue begins to mistrust everyone close to her daughter and she’s forced to look further, into the depths of her own past.

    Sue will do anything to protect her daughter. But what if she is the reason that Charlotte is in danger?

    The Accident by C. L. Taylor
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    Where do I start with this book? The synopsis really interested me, and once I started it, I literally could not put this down. The writing instantly grips you, you get sucked into the mystery. This book reminded me of ‘Before I go to Sleep’ by S J Watson, another book which I love, I hope ‘The Accident’ gets as much recognition as that one.

    The story focuses on Sue’s search to answer the question of why Charlotte felt so bad that she stepped out in front of a bus. The writing is absolutely superb, all the characters were great, especially Sue, you really get how she is feeling, and the rationale behind her thoughts.

    Intertwined with this, are the journal entries from Sue 20 years ago, which talks about her relationship with James, and helps you understand why Sue is reacting the way she is to her current crisis. Due to this, I found myself constantly questioning if some of Sue’s thoughts were just paranoia due to her past, or if she is understanding everything perfectly, when those around her don’t. C L Taylor keeps you guessing, and I love it.

    This book is just, simply amazing. One of my absolute favourites of all time. OK, I’ll stop gushing now, just go buy it!!

    Published by: HarperCollins UK, Avon
    Gratefully received from the Publisher for review.

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    A gripping debut about the deadly secrets your children can keep … <br /><br /> Sue Jackson has the perfect family but when her teenage daughter Charlotte deliberately steps in front of a bus and ends up in a coma she is forced to face a very dark reality. <br /><br /> Retracing her daughter’s steps she finds a horrifying entry in Charlotte’s diary and is forced to head deep into Charlotte’s private world. In her hunt for evidence, Sue begins to mistrust everyone close to her daughter and she’s forced to look further, into the depths of her own past. <br /><br /> Sue will do anything to protect her daughter. But what if she is the reason that Charlotte is in danger? The Accident by C. L. Taylor

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