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I Remember Now by Robert W. Kirby

kaz_loves_books's review

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Here is my review of I Remember Now by Robert W Kirby

I got into this book straight away and it held my attention to the end of the book, it’s a terrific story to read. Full of twists and turns which will get you thinking as the book is set in the present day and from 1991. Some of the killings are a bit gory but it’s in keeping with the psychological mind planning them all. The plot is well thought out where the writing and descriptive styles are superb. Melinda is married to Gabriel and when he is killed, she can’t handle the grief. Her daughters stay with her for just over two months and on the first night she is left alone, she has too much wine to drink and falls down the stairs, hitting her head on the way down, triggering a flashback to the day of the attacks. She’s vaguely awake when someone says, ‘Remember the crash, Gabe?’ What crash do they mean? Although she told the police, Melinda continued to investigate herself. I absolutely loved reading this book and will keep an eye out for more of this author’s work to read.

Blurb : 

Melinda never really knew her husband. Until he died.

When Melinda’s husband, Gabriel, is murdered while walking their dog in some local fields, her world is smashed to pieces.

Melinda, who was also attacked and knocked out during the terrifying ordeal, tries to get her life back on track, but the grief is overwhelming.

Then, months after the incident, she has an intense flashback. The killer said something to Gabriel in the moments before stabbing him, something that seems to indicate they knew each other.

Now convinced Gabriel was targeted on purpose, Melinda becomes obsessed with discovering the truth about her husband’s death. But her daughters are concerned she’s becoming delusional and she’s seeing conspiracies where there are none.

As she digs deeper into his past, Melinda begins to realise that Gabriel had secrets, that despite all their years together, she may never have really known him.

What she doesn’t realise is that she is inching towards the biggest secret of all, a secret that people have killed for – and died for. Can Melinda uncover it before she becomes its next tragic victim?

I Remember Now – the gripping psychological thriller perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Daniel Hurst, Kiersten Modglin.

claires_loveofbooks2020's review

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

4.0

I struggled with getting into this one, I loved Survival Weekend and thought I'd really love this one. I got to 26% and was not feeling it, but I sat down with a coffee and persevered. When I got to 40%, my god was I gripped! It takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions, and I couldn't turn the pages fast enough! What an ending aswell, absolutely great book, and I really recommend giving this one a go! I'm so glad I carried on with it.