Don't Believe It
Books | Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Police Procedural
3.9
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Charlie Donlea
From the acclaimed author of Twenty Years Later comes a twisting, impossible-to-put-down novel of suspense in which a filmmaker helps clear a woman convicted of murder—only to find she may be a puppet in a sinister game. Fans of Freida McFadden and Alice Feeney will be left breathless by this unforgettable thriller that builds to a shocking conclusion...The Girl of Sugar Beach is the most watched documentary in television history—a riveting, true-life mystery that unfolds over twelve weeks and centers on a fascinating question: Did Grace Sebold murder her boyfriend, Julian, while on a Spring Break vacation, or is she a victim of circumstance and poor police work? Grace has spent the last ten years in a St. Lucian prison, and reaches out to filmmaker Sidney Ryan in a last, desperate attempt to prove her innocence. As Sidney begins researching, she uncovers startling evidence overlooked during the original investigation. Before the series even finishes filming, public outcry leads officials to reopen the case. Delving into Grace’s past, Sidney peels away layer after layer of deception. But as she edges closer to the real heart of the story, Sidney must decide if finding the truth is worth risking her newfound fame, her career . . . even her life.“You can’t blame Charlie Donlea if the ending of his novel makes your jaw drop. The title alone is fair warning that his characters are no more to be trusted than our initial impressions of them.”—The New York Times Book Review
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Author
Charlie Donlea
Pages
400
Publisher
Pinnacle Books
Published Date
2019-03-26
ISBN
0786042230 9780786042234
Ratings
Google: 5
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"Ooooh this book. Don't Believe It is one of my new favorite thrillers. I was immediately hooked on the story, and I was so excited to see where it was going to go. I was on a trip while reading this, and it was killing me not to spend every spare moment diving into it. <br/><br/>This book has interesting characters & an intriguing storyline. I thought it moved at a pretty good pace. Things were revealed throughout the book, and I was constantly guessing about the final reveal (I was wrong). The ending is a bit far-fetched, but it's so good overall. <br/><br/>I easily got lost in the story, and I found the true crime documentary setup to be very relatable and fun. This was an addicting read, and I am so excited to read more from Charlie Donlea."
"Absolutely enraging. Up until the 50th chapter I was pretty bored and I didn't actually care about any of the characters. They felt dull. To me it was definitely not a page turner. But around chapter 50 something there's a plot twist and it was extremely stupid and I started to go from bored to angry. And the end of the book was cherry on top to my annoyance of this book. "
"Making the person with disabilities the villain? Tough."
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