Stephanie Jane reviewed Where There's Doubt by Terry Tyler
A sharply observed and brilliantly unsettling read!
5 stars
Where There's Doubt is a very different novel from the grim, dystopian fare that I have previously devoured from Terry Tyler, however I am delighted to be able to say that this psychological thriller is just as compelling a read - in fact I powered through it in just two days because it was so difficult to tear myself away from the story!
I loved how we got to see events unfold from a multitude of viewpoints, each one with their own distinct voice and perspective so I could understand and empathise with everyone affected (except, perhaps, Leigh-Anne!) including the scammer himself, Nico, which surprised me. It is a testament I think to Tyler's writing that he appeared as so much more than just a callous villain. I don't need to actually like characters in order to want to read about them, but I do need to believe in their …
Where There's Doubt is a very different novel from the grim, dystopian fare that I have previously devoured from Terry Tyler, however I am delighted to be able to say that this psychological thriller is just as compelling a read - in fact I powered through it in just two days because it was so difficult to tear myself away from the story!
I loved how we got to see events unfold from a multitude of viewpoints, each one with their own distinct voice and perspective so I could understand and empathise with everyone affected (except, perhaps, Leigh-Anne!) including the scammer himself, Nico, which surprised me. It is a testament I think to Tyler's writing that he appeared as so much more than just a callous villain. I don't need to actually like characters in order to want to read about them, but I do need to believe in their actions and motivations. Where There's Doubt has a strong feel of authenticity to its storyline which kept me completely hooked.
The complexity of Where There's Doubt is another of its great strengths. I thought I knew what was happening, but then Tyler would introduce another thread, and another, so my sympathies switched between characters as more of what I thought to be true was revealed to be otherwise. There's certainly a lot to think about after reading as well, particularly in relation to how much of our lives we share with total strangers on the internet and the question of how trusting we should be of people we meet virtually or in real life. A sharply observed and brilliantly unsettling read!