The Blurb:
Every serial killer is someone’s friend, spouse, lover or child….
Young women are being murdered in the Lincolnshire town of Lyndford, where five people fear someone close to them might be the monster the police are searching for.
One of them is right.
Juliet sees an expert’s profile of the average serial killer and realises that her abusive husband, Paul, ticks all the boxes.
Maisie thinks her mum’s new boyfriend seems too good to be true. Is she the only person who can see through Gary’s friendly, sensitive façade?
Tamsin is besotted with her office crush, Jake. Then love turns to suspicion…
Steve is used to his childhood friend, Dan, being a loud mouthed Lothario with little respect for the truth. But is a new influence in his life leading him down a more sinister path?
Dorothy’s beloved son, Orlando, is keeping a secret from her—a chilling discovery forces her to confront her worst fears.
THE DEVIL YOU KNOW is a character-driven psychological drama that will keep you guessing until the very end.
My Review:
I love Terry Tyler’s novels; the plots, the characters, her style of writing. And so I was really looking forward to reading her latest book. I wasn’t disappointed.
Anyone who has read my reviews of this author’s books will know how much I admire her writing. Just as a reminder I’ve added a couple of links. For her novel, You Wish: http://bit.ly/2eHQhwJ. and then for Best Seller: A Tale Of Three Writers: http://bit.ly/2fWh7Db.
Although THE DEVIL YOU KNOW takes us, as readers, away from her usual cross-genre work into a domestic psychological, it is, as the blurb says, character driven; one of Tyler’s greatest strengths. This alongside her dialogue, both internal and spoken. Not to mention her great descriptions that always give such a sense of place.
Yes, I am a fan of her writing. As a creative writing tutor, as well as an author myself, I read both subjectively and objectively. The latter sometimes spoils my enjoyment of a book, especially if there are also editing and proofreading errors. I’ve yet to be disappointed in any of this author’s novels. If you haven’t already, I suggest you give one of her novels a go. Why not begin by reading THE DEVIL YOU KNOW? You won’t be disappointed and I thoroughly recommend it.
Find The Devil You Know at:
Amazon.co.uk: http://amzn.to/2fUGSkT
Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/2eAImD5
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Judith Barrow with a review of Terry Tyler’s The Devil You Know…a murder mystery…
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Thank you, Sally. Peeping over the parapet… a little! Off to class as well today.Jx
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You hooked me, just purchased ‘The Devil You Know’ on amazon. I have quite a large library now and I am happy to report that it is just for me, no one can enter and take a book off the shelf and walk away with it and not return it. I can read one or more books at a time and it only takes the flick of my finger to move from one to the other. :o)
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Love the idea of a personal, library! This novel is a great addition.
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Really glad you enjoyed this book.
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I did, Rosie. Ready to get my head around more books now.
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Thanks for the great review. I am just about to start reading this book and very much looking forward to it.
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Sure you’ll enjoy it, Wendy. It’s brilliant!
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This sounds like my kind of book so thank you for the recommendation, Judith. Hope all’s well. x
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I think you’ll like it, Jan – it’s great writing. Will be okay. Just dipping toes in with reviews at the moment.Jx
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Thanks so much, Judith – just found this on Twitter! Praise from you is praise indeed 🙂 xx
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Well deserved, Terry. Yet another great read. Jx
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A great premise – this one’s going on my list. I’ve read two of Terry Tyler’s books and enjoyed them.
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Ah, thank you. I love Terry’s work.
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Sounds fascinating. I’ll be buying it.
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It is , Sherry. A good buy indeed .Jx
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This sound right up my alley. Winter is coming (maybe). Maybe I’ll find more time to read. This one beconds. 😉
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Sure you’ll enjoy it. Jx
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Sigh. I am double sure. I plan to put “Time” on my Christmas wishlist. Think Santa might come through? I haven’t been naughty but NICE? 😉
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Sure you’re always nice, Tess.Jx
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i’ve loved all of Terry’s books and am looking forward to reading this!
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Another wonderful review. I’ve read another of Terry’s books I thoroughly enjoyed. Good to see you catching up on some reading Judith. xo 🙂
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Thanks, Debbie. Time I joined the world again, I think.Jx
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Welcome back Judith!! ❤
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Sounds very interesting. Good review 🙂
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Thank you, and it is a great read.
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Thanks, Judith. I have a few of Terry’s books waiting on my Kindle, but I might follow your advice and start with this one as soon as I can.
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Olga, I just love Terry’s writing. Only popping back on social media every now and then at the moment but had to review her last book. Jx
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