If you aren't reading Nicci French, I have only one thing to ask you. Why the heck not!?!? For the uninitiated, Nicci French is a husband and wife British psychological suspense writing team. First of all, I find it fascinating when two people can write a novel together. I mean, how does that work? I, of course, went to wikipedia to find out. Apparently, they write in alternation, and then they edit each other's work. It's completely amazing that there never seems to be a hiccup with a change in styles. An interesting tidbit, yes, but that's not why you'll want to read these books. You'll want to read these because you won't be able to put them down. It's like book crack. You'll be addicted. I always deliver a few warnings to anyone who is picking up a Nicci French book for the first time. One, start it on a weekend, because you won't go to bed on time on a week night and will likely be late or exhausted at work the following day. Two, do not pick this up when you have other plans in the immediate future. You will cancel them.
My favorite two are Land of the Living and Secret Smile. Until It's Over was good, and I definitely didn't want to put it down, but it's not as fantastic as these other two.
The main character is always a vulnerable young girl, typically with no family connections or a bit of a distance from her family. You will doubt yourself, doubt the characters, and be completely compelled to turn the page. You'll love it. Unless, of course, you're just weird. Yep, I just said that.
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