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Little Black Lies by Sharon Bolton is a gripping mystery set in the Falkland Islands, revolving around the tragic deaths of two young boys and the disappearance of several children. The story follows Catrin Quinn, a grieving mother seeking revenge, her former best friend Rachel, and ex-soldier Callum Murray, all narrating their own perspectives as dark secrets unravel amidst suspicion and hysteria in the small island community.

Characters:

The characters are deeply flawed, each grappling with their past traumas, with Catrin seeking revenge, Rachel burdened by guilt, and Callum battling his demons.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is characterized by rich descriptions and multiple first-person perspectives, effectively conveying the characters' emotions and the stark beauty of the Falkland Islands.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around the tragic accident that took Catrin's sons' lives, the subsequent missing children in the Falkland Islands, and the intertwined lives of Catrin, Rachel, and Callum as they navigate grief, revenge, and suspicion.

Setting:

Set in the Falkland Islands, the isolated and harsh environment serves as a backdrop that intensifies the narrative's suspense and emotional weight.

Pacing:

Pacing varies throughout the book, with a slower start giving way to a more gripping and twist-filled conclusion.
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Notes:

The story is set in the Falkland Islands, a remote location with a tumultuous history.
It explores the complexities of friendship, grief, and revenge after a tragic accident.
Catrin Quinn, the main character, loses her two sons due to her best friend Rachel's negligence, leading to a bitter divide between them.
Three boys go missing over several years, raising suspicions among the tightly-knit island community.
The novel is told from three different perspectives: Catrin, Callum (an ex-soldier with PTSD), and Rachel, offering diverse insights into their experiences and emotions.
The author, Sharon Bolton, uses rich descriptions to highlight the rugged landscape and atmosphere of the Falklands, enhancing the book's gothic tone.
There are multiple plot twists that keep readers guessing about the truth behind the children's disappearances and the characters' secrets.
Themes of mental health, particularly PTSD, are significant as Callum reflects on his war experiences and struggles to cope with his traumatic past.
Bolton skillfully portrays the psychological toll of guilt and loss, crafting deeply flawed yet sympathetic characters.
The ending contains unexpected revelations that challenge prior assumptions made by both the characters and the readers.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of child death, grief, mental illness, PTSD, animal euthanasia, and mention of child abduction.

From The Publisher:

In such a small community as the Falkland Islands, a missing child is unheard of. In such a dangerous landscape it can only be a terrible tragedy, surely...

When another child goes missing, and then a third, it's no longer possible to believe that their deaths were accidental, and the villagers must admit that there is a murderer among them. Even Catrin Quinn, a damaged woman living a reclusive life after the accidental deaths of her own two sons a few years ago, gets involved in the searches and the speculation.

And suddenly, in this wild and beautiful place that generations have called home, no one feels safe and the hysteria begins to rise.

But three islanders-Catrin, her childhood best friend, Rachel, and her ex-lover Callum-are hiding terrible secrets. And they have two things in common: all three of them are grieving, and none of them trust anyone, not even themselves.

In Little Black Lies, her most shocking and engaging suspense novel to date, Sharon Bolton will keep the reader guessing until the very last page.

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About the Author:

SHARON BOLTON is a Mary Higgins Clark Award winner and an ITW Thriller Award, CWA Gold Dagger and Barry Award nominee. She lives near London, England. Sharon Bolton was previously published as S.J. Bolton.

 
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