You are Not Alone (Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen)

I've been a really big fan of the writing partnership of Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. While I preferred their previous books (An Anonymous Girl and The Wife Between Us) more than this one, I was still very engrossed in You are Not Alone.

Shay Miller is the primary narrator, but we also get perspectives from other characters. One day, Shay witnesses a suicide at the subway station and becomes obsessed with finding out more about the woman who died. This brings her into the world of Cassandra and Jane Moore, glamorous sisters who work in public relations. Cassandra and Jane take Shay under their wing, helping her with everything from finding an apartment to getting a makeover to bringing her into their circle of friends. But are these sisters really as nice as they seem or is there an ulterior motive for their kindness?

I found a few plot points and coincidences to be a little far-fetched, but I still raced to the end to find out what would happen. Hendricks and Pekkanen are a talented writing team -- if you're looking for exciting new mysteries, anything by them would be a great choice.

MY RATING - 3.5

The Wife Between Us (Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen)

Back in September, I gave a high rating to An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. For some reason, even though I was getting so many people telling me that "I have to read their other one!", I had never gotten around to it. My mistake. Their previous novel, The Wife Between Us, is filled with some of the best twists I've ever read, and I thoroughly enjoyed devouring every word.

The book jacket warns us from the start that we should assume NOTHING. On the surface, Richard seems like the most stellar guy imaginable. He is set to marry for the second time, and part one alternates point of views between his new fiance and his ex-wife. But again, assume NOTHING. The twists come at a breakneck speed, and your mouth will be left agape.

As far as I'm concerned, Hendricks and Pekkanen are a dream team. Their character development is impeccable, and together, they write some of the most addicting mysteries in publishing today. Don't miss The Wife Between Us!

MY RATING - 4.5

An Anonymous Girl (Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen)

Authors Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekannen already had a blockbuster to their names with the bestselling The Wife Between Us. They're sure to have another one with the upcoming An Anonymous Girl.

Let's face it -- psychological thrillers (especially those that build on lies) are a dime a dozen nowadays, and you can pretty much be guaranteed a hit by just putting the words "girl" or "woman" in the title. But Hendricks and Pekannen manage to create a world that's entirely different in An Anonymous Girl, and the results are deeply unsettling (in a good way).

Jessica Farris signs up for a psychological study with the mysterious Dr. Shields. The questions start off innocently enough, and Jessica can't believe she's being paid so much just for her answers. But when the questions become more intrusive and she is asked to do things she is uncomfortable with, Jessica wants out. But will Dr. Shields let her go?

I have to be honest -- as I was writing that last paragraph, An Anonymous Girl didn't sound all that scary. But it is. I think what's most effective is that Jessica and Dr. Shields alternate narration. Dr. Shields narrates in second person and passive voice, which creates a sense of even more invasion into Jessica's life. Hendricks and Pekannen have finally created something different in the psychological suspense category; I highly recommend it!

MY RATING - 4