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Thank you Netgalley, Simon & Schuster Xanada and Katherine Faulkner for free e-ARC of Greenwich Park in return of my honest review.

I am always on mystery/thriller. It is a good opportunity to dive in head first into the book, and stay there for a while without much thinking- just following (preferably good narrative and gripping story). Greenwich Park was quite good. I did find some part very disturbing because I was pregnant at the same time and it was a bit cringe for me. On the other hand, it was still interesting to follow main characters and I was never sure who was the main perpetrator.

Overall, quite a good gripping thriller.

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mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

This book has me wishing I was a faster reader

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4.0

4.5 stars.

Greenwich Park by Katherine Faulkner is an exceptionally compelling domestic mystery.

Helen Thorpe is on maternity leave for a high-risk pregnancy when she meets Rachel in pre-natal class. Helen is following all of the pregnancy advice so she is a little shocked that Rachel drinks and smokes during her pregnancy. But Helen is lonely since her husband Daniel is working long hours and she overlooks her new friend’s flaws. At loose ends with little to occupy her, Helen runs into Rachel frequently. Growing a little weary of the young woman’s irritating behavior, Helen would like to distance herself from her. Instead, Rachel becomes even further enmeshed into her family's life.

Helen is bit awkward and finds it difficult to make friends. She and Daniel met during college and their best friends are her brother Rory and his wife Serena. Helen is a little irritated that Daniel is not home very much so she puts up with Rachel’s exasperating behavior. Even when she is ready to break off their friendship, she finds it impossible to refuse Rachel during her time of need.

Helen is a bit nosy and she is perplexed by an unexpected discovery. As she tries to parse the meaning, she is easily distracted. Helen also easily experiences self-doubt that sometimes clouds her thinking. As her due date grows nearer, she tries to ignore her feeling that things feel off. Will Helen trust her instincts when everything begins to spiral out of control?

Greenwich Park is a captivating domestic mystery with an ingenious storyline. The characters are well-drawn with intriguing backstories. The settings are well-detailed and spring vividly to life. The plot is well-executed with chapters that alternate between three distinct points of view. With the tension ratcheting up with each chapter, Katherine Faulkner brings this thrilling mystery to a jaw-dropping, twist-filled conclusion.