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The Shrine is the latest novel from bestselling author Lesley Thomson.
A decades-old murder. A haunting legacy. A plot for revenge.
Stella Darnell knows her partner Jack is hiding something. After following him one evening, she discovers he’s been consulting a psychic in a desperate attempt to reach his dead mother. A sceptic by nature, and feeling betrayed by his lies, Stella fears what this means for their relationship.
Seeking distraction, she accepts DI Toni Kemp’s invitation to join her for a holiday in a small village in Gloucestershire. But the visit is derailed when a body is discovered at a shrine where a woman died decades earlier.
Drawn into the investigation, Stella must confront the legacy of a once-famous psychic whose shadow still hangs over Prestbury – while in the darkness, someone bent on revenge waits patiently for the perfect moment to strike…
The Shrine is part of a series, but works great as a standalone. Although if you have read other books in the series, it would definitely enrich the reading experience of this book, as we meet Stella and Jack in previous books. Stell and Jack, as characters, have a lot of depth, and each goes on their own journey while navigating their relationship, and it’s extremely satisfying to see their growth as the story progresses.
The plot is gripping and keeps you turning the pages with the atmosphere that Lesley creates. It’s cleverly written with clues that are quietly dropped; some you get right away, and some you don’t. and later find yourself going ohhh.
A compelling and satisfying read!
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