Until I met her
Author: Natalie Barelli
Publisher: Thomas and Mercer
Language: English
Genre: Psychological thriller
About the book:
She should never have said ‘yes’…
When Beatrice said she wanted to publish her next novel under Emma’s name, Emma couldn’t believe it. Why on earth would Beatrice Johnson Greene, the famous crime writer, not want to publish her new book as herself?
This time, Beatrice explained, she wanted to write something different, and publish it as an unknown author. She was too famous—and she needed Emma’s help.
After everything Beatrice had done for her, Emma could hardly refuse. But what was meant to be a favour has turned into a betrayal, and now Emma has done something terrible, something shocking, and the consequences are terrifying…
About the author
Natalie Barelli can usually be found reading a book, and that book will more likely than not be a psychological thriller. Writing a novel was always on her bucket list, and eventually, with Until I Met Her, it became a reality. She hasn’t stopped writing since.
When not absorbed in the latest gripping page-turner, Natalie loves cooking, knits very badly, enjoys riding her Vespa around town, and otherwise spends far too much time at the computer. She lives in Australia, with her husband and extended family.
My take:
This is the first book in the Emma Fern series.
Emma is the owner of a simple store that sells unique items, and is living a happy life with her husband. Her life turns upside down when her most favourite crime writer Beatrice Johnson Greene visits her store and asks her for a small favour. Soon their meetings turn into a kind of friendship and before Emma knows it, Beatrice has taken her under her wings. Emma has been trying to write a novel since a long time, and Beatrice promises to be her mentor. But in return, she asks for a highly unusual favour.
She asks Emma to be the author of her next book. Emma cannot fathom why Beatrice would want to give her the credit for her own hard work
But Beatrice has her own reasons, and she succeeds in convincing Emma.
Soon the novel releases, and as it hits the market, all equations change. Now Emma is faced with a big predicament that will cost someone their life.
The novel is absolutely gripping right from the beginning, as it begins with the funeral of one of the main characters. As we read on, the twists and turns don't seem to end, and the book keeps us hooked page after page.
The characters of Emma and Beatrice are beautifully developed, so are other supporting characters like Hannah, Emma's husband Jeremy, Emma's publisher and Beatrice's husband George.
The language is easy and lucid and the flow of the story is seamless. The cover page is attractive and makes us want to take a look.
I rate this book five star!
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