Andrea Mara's tight plotting and convincing characterisation make her books both compelling and intriguing. Milo was supposed to be at Jenny’s house playing with her son Jacob but Jacob is at another house altogether. I felt I couldn’t trust any of the characters, and it seemed as though they were all keeping secrets. Choosing the appropriate childcare is vital to any parent but, although Marissa did everything expected, Milo still went missing.

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It says a lot about Andrea Mara's fantastic plotting that I never guessed whodunnit - and I more or less suspected everyone. All Her Fault” is a rollercoaster of a story that was cleverly plotted and I enjoyed the book enough to know I’d be happy to read more by this author in the future. Andrea, has so cleverly managed the tension in a way so that it went from a slow simmer which crept it's way into my chest, to that bubbling, bursting sensation where I realised I'd been holding my breath and it was time to breathe. This is a book which would probably reward a second reading, perhaps a few months later, when the details have faded a little from memory.

For me, the anxiety and trepidation involved in choosing the right childcare and entrusting your child in the care of someone else is captured perfectly here. El tema en sí no es novedoso: la desaparición de un menor, pero sí la manera de estructurar la historia y crear una trama estable e inteligente. Lo único que sabrás de los policías y su investigación es que son una mujer y un hombre y él tiende a poner carotas, fin. Immediately, within the first few lines I was thrown into the deep end and the anxiety didn't give way until the very end. She has the perfect husband, house, job, friends, and family until Milo's disappearance changes everything, and Marissa's whole world is falling apart.

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Overall, this is such a good novel and one I’d have no hesitation in recommending to fans of the genre. From its heart-stopping opening through to the twist on the final page, I raced through All Her Fault. Marissa Irvine, mother of four year old Milo, arrives to pick him up from a play date to find the resident at the given address, Esther, doesn’t know her son at all.We hold no responsibility for any profit, loss, or damage caused by or due to any information available on the point, either directly or laterally.

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Mara's stunningly original plot has its roots in the powerful emotions aroused by motherhood, leading to heartbreak and murder. I couldn’t understand why they didn’t want to go to the police when it was possible that they might hold vital information. Marissa clings to the hope that she is keeping him safe and looking after him, but things soon begin to take a dark turn.Marissa’s pain and anguish is tangible, and the community’s reaction is perfectly depicted throughout. I suspected everyone at some point because there was something a little off about most of the characters.

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I also appreciated how it felt to juggle her career with her personal life and the sacrifices expected of her on both sides to ensure things ran smoothly. Marissa’s emotions are really well portrayed and you feel her pain and although Jenny has nothing to feel guilty about, you feel that too.Marissa is one of those incredibly rare people whose life doesn't just seem perfect from the outside - it actually is perfect. I also appreciated the addition of Irene – we don’t always get her perspective in a thriller and while I found some of the events involving her relative a bit unbelievable, I thought Irene was a solid character, which added a lot to the story.