When Elle returns to her house in Cornwall, something doesn’t feel right, did something happen while she rented out her place on the cliffs? Is her imagination playing a trick on her, or is this feeling of being watched real?
The story starts secretive and thought-provoking I was in it instantly. The author writes the story well, placing false leads everywhere. I never stopped guessing who the intruder might be, is it the neighbour or from Elle’s past? Someone close to her or an acquaintance. While reading I could feel how Elle is distressed by this situation, on top of her other problems. Lucy Clarke did a good job with the creation of the characters and the plot.
All those twists heightened my expectations of a spectacular conclusion, but I was disappointed about the ending. After that suspenseful middle part, I had expected a more explosive end.
Usually, Lucy Clarke includes a location background, like a tourist guide packed into a crime story. Here I didn’t mind her different approach, it was a nice change.
All in all, I enjoyed the story despite the unexpected end.
