Published by Michael Joseph UK, Penguin
Publication Date: 8th July 2021
Genre: Mystery & Thrillers
Book Description:
What would you do to protect your family?
ANYTHING.
That night everything changed.
The night Frannie commited a murder, but she didn’t mean to…
That night we helped her bury the body, what else could we do?
One hot summers night in Italy, Joe and Cathy Plant receive a phone call that will change their lives forever. Their sister Frannie has killed a man, and she needs their help.
They were always close, some might say too close, siblings who worked together, lived next door to each other. And now they’ve buried a body together…
But when they return to England, Frannie, Joe and Cathy become tangled in lies in they’ve been telling,to the police, to their friends, to each other…
But if you can’t trust your family, who can you trust?
My Thoughts:
This is a superbly written book about how far you would go to protect one of your siblings in the worst times of their life. Frannie, Cathy and Joe Plant are as close as siblings can be ever since a trauma in their childhood made them realise how precious family is. But even family ties have their limits don't they?
I love the character development in this book as the author draws 3 completely different personalities for her main characters. Frannie is the baby of the family and as such is protected by her 2 older siblings - often to their own detriment. Cathy is the thinker of the family, who always knows what is best to do in a crisis (doesn't she?) and keeps a level head. Joe is the fiery one, act first and think later which has led to him having a bit of a reputation for being a bit too free with his fists. The combination of the 3 Plant siblings means they are a pretty solid team. But the events of 'That Night' are enough for the cracks in their firm foundation to start showing.
It's best to go into this book with minimal knowledge of the plot as it gradually opens itself up to the reader, slowly but steadily. The mistrust between the individuals festers away below the surface and old allegiances and arguments come to the fore as they all wonder how to move forward with their daily lives.
I certainly was unprepared for the climax to the story - you know there's vital information missing but as regards who has ownership of all the facts and who they've shared it with is anyone's guess!
A sinister read which kept me guessing right through to the final page.
About the Author:
Gillian McAllister is the Sunday Times Top 10 bestselling author of Everything But The Truth, Anything You Do Say, No Further Questions, The Evidence Against You and How To Disappear.
All of her novels are standalone and can be read in any order. She is published in ten countries around the world. The Good Sister is her US debut, released by Penguin USA, and is the American title for No Further Questions. The Choice is her second American release which is the US title for Anything You Do Say.
You can find her on Twitter and Instagram @gillianmauthor. She also blogs at http://www.gillianmcallister.com
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