The Escape

 

By C.L. Taylor

Review

I'm becoming quite a fan of C.L. Taylor's psychological thrillers. I've read a few of her books and she never disappoints. Her storytelling is well-structured, exciting and always has plenty of twists and turns. 

Escape tells the story of a mother, Jo Blackmore, and her young daughter, Elise, who, after a series of unsettling events, feel unsafe to remain in their home. They flee to Ireland in the hope of finding safety but things don't go according to plan.

This book was a really good read. I was never quite sure exactly what was going on or why. It was fast-paced, gripping and extremely immersive. The conclusion was a very tense yet satisfying end to the book.

★★★★☆

• Print Length: 432 pages
• Publisher: Avon
• Publication Year: 2017
• Author: C.L. Taylor
• Genre: Psychological Thriller

Synopsis

When a stranger asks Jo Blackmore for a lift she says yes, then swiftly wishes she hadn't.

The stranger knows Jo's name, she knows her husband Max and she's got a glove belonging to Jo's two year old daughter Elise.

What begins with a subtle threat swiftly turns into a nightmare as the police, social services and even Jo's own husband turn against her.

No one believes that Elise is in danger. But Jo knows there's only one way to keep her child safe – RUN.