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Twisted

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Twisted is such an apt title. This well-written roller coaster of a thriller has so many shocks, reveals and corkscrew twists that its the Nemesis of books.
It took me longer than I thought it would to read this, and that's a testament to the plot and writing; I didn't want to rush. It enabled me to pin point clues that i’ll happily admit perplexed me right up until the penny was dropped.
The movement between the perspectives of a number of characters was interesting to me. Especially considering I trusted very few of them and it added to the mystery, rather than detract.
As the body count racked up, my nail length was almost down to the quick; through a cleverly written, almost-meta, narrative a tense atmosphere is created that will mean so many readers will find this an addictive read.

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Absolute cracker of a book!
Was so looking forward to this one after reading all about Eddie Flynn (BTW I'm glad he makes an appearance albeit just in reference) by Steve Cavanagh.
Amazing edge of the seat twists make Twisted am amazing page turner. You won't sleep till you ve turned the last page.

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Steve Cavanagh once again proves that he is the master of suspense. From the very beginning and that killer hook opening, he invites you to park all of your preconceived ideas and reading habits to join him on a rollercoaster ride through the pages of his latest thriller! Buckle up folks and enjoy the show!
The author is a genius in the execution of this novel - pay attention as you will need to be on your toes but it is well worth the effort as the mystery unravels before your eyes. Twisted is the perfect title for this novel. It keeps on giving all the way through.
Full Review to follow as part of the blog tour

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You can't get any more twisted than Twisted. A brilliant thriller of a read. Fast paced with a plot that winds and weaves throughout. The characters of Maria, Paul and Darryl I did not like , but that didn't detract from my enjoyment of the book, in fact it added to the thrill factor. Highly recommend Twisted!

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Wow! Twisted is the correct word for this book! It was phenomenal, well written and gripping. I was hooked from the first page which is rare for me. I absolutely loved this and it did not disappoint at all!

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Wow what a clever and twisted plot! I just couldn’t put this down and it was so well written with so many plot twists it was impossible to guess how it was going to end.
I raced through this book in a couple of days, absolutely desperate to find out how the author was going to conclude the story.
You really need your wits about you when reading Twisted as nothing is straightforward and nobody is who they seem.
I’ve read and loved Steve Cavanagh’s Eddie Flynn series and Eddie is even mentioned in this book which made me chuckle even though he did not appear in this compelling stand alone story.
I don’t want to reveal too much about the plot as it would spoil the book but suffice it to say that it is about a reclusive thriller writer who has some dark secrets.
I predict that this will be a big hit as soon as it is published and I urge those of you who love dark thrillers to read it as soon as possible!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for my advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Oh my gosh! I have loved this book! I genuinely didn't want it to end. I feel a bit motion sick now though... all those twists. There isn't a coincidence that it is called Twisted.

I discovered this author last year through Netgalley and when I saw his name pop up again this year, I just had to request it. "thirteen" was my favourite book from 2018 and this is now my favourite of 2019 so far!

Without giving away spoilers, this book follows an author writing under a pen name J.T. Lebeau although his works aren't completely fiction. His books are all based on real life murders that have taken part in real life, by the author himself.

We see the point of view from Maria Cooper, Paul Cooper, Maria's little fling Daryl Oakes, the Sherrif and Deputy. Just as you begin to suss the plot it twists in a way that has you gasping!

Fabulous book, well done Steve Cavanagh, you have smashed this one out of the park!

Thank you Netgalley for letting me read an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Well I have come to the conclusion that Steve Cavanagh is without doubt a 100% genius!!! I really don’t have enough words to describe just how unique, compulsive and utterly brilliant this author is and I have read all of his books.
Twisted is just what the title says and quite an understatement actually as it’s crazily twisted, full of drama, clever and totally unpredictable with a humdinger of a climax it was outstanding and I damn well loved every page. To write about the plot is impossible as it just twists you up in knots and to say more would just spoil it , it’s going to be a huge hit and a well deserved one so just read it I can highly recommend it it’s a big 5+ star read.
My thanks to NetGalley and Orion Publishing group for giving me the chance to read the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

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A very enjoyable read! I was very interested in getting my hands on this one after I read the blurb and I am pleased to say that I was not let down.

The story is written very well and the characters are interesting and jump off the page. I would recommend this read!

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Book Review 📚
Twisted by Steve Cavanagh...
Release Date - 4 April 2019 🇬🇧
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Wow where do I begin, every now and then I love a good Thriller and after looking through @net I came across Twisted, I recognised the authors name after seeing a lot of people posting about Thirteen on Bookstagram, which I am yet to read!
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So I started this book two days ago and finished it last night! And what a book it is! We follow the story of a mysterious writer called J.T Lebeau, he is renowned world wide but no one knows who he is??
We meet our 3 main characters and the police force.
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I really don’t want to give any storylines away as this has to be enjoyed somewhat blind. What I can give you is this...
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“BEFORE YOU READ THIS BOOK, I WANT YOU TO KNOW THREE THINGS”
•The Police are looking to charge me with Murder
•No one knows who I am! Or how I did it..
•If you think you have found me...I am coming for you next.
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The book is so clever and the title is fully fitting with the story line, I was wrapped up into the world and the characters I seriously couldn’t get enough!
Full of twists and turns, you just never know what is going to happen next 😱
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So I am watching all of you.... Put this on your TBR pile or Me and J.T Lebeau are coming for you..
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5 Shining Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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BEFORE YOU READ THIS REVIEW
I WANT YOU TO KNOW THREE THINGS:
1. Steve Cavanagh’s mind is criminally brilliant.
2. Never has a title been so spot-on.
3. If you haven’t added this book to your list, I’m coming for you.

Where do I start?
Steve Cavanagh’s name is everywhere. I was lucky to see him during Bloody Scotland but my copy of Thirteen is still waiting for my eyes to dissect it. Still, I had a feeling the guy would push all my favourite thriller buttons.
He did more that this!

Insanely good, Twisted is a standalone that reminded me of a carousel. You start spinning slowly, and when you think you’re getting used to the landscape around you, you get punched by the bear you’re supposed to be grabbing. Gobsmacked by twists thrown at you at each turn, you don’t realise just how fast things are going and before you know it, you’re short of breath and completely addicted!

I am giving NOTHING away about the storyline. But let me tell you that it is sickly entertaining, stunningly penned, and brought to life by a perfect cast of protagonists.

Twisted is one of those novels that make you re-read a sentence because your brain can’t process the bombs the author has hidden throughout. You think you know where you are going but you end up lost in the woods. Oh and what woods… Killer woods with prey and hunters.

Are you up to the game to find out who’s who?

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Omg - just bloody brilliant - read it in 2 days and now off to read The Defence - great writer, brilliant story and couldn’t read it quick enough

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Brilliant standalone thriller by one of the best new thriller writers around.

The title is totally apt as the reader is taken on a breathless rollercoaster ride as the plot develops, turns and twists in all sort of totally unsuspected directions.

Sometimes I was slightly confused and you need to keep your wits about you but this is an exciting and exhilarating read that is certain to be one of the most popular and talked about thrillers of 2019.

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One of the best books I’ve read in a long time! The twists just kept coming and in the end I had to stay up and finish it! Very believable and not your typical ending!

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A fast-paced thriller with lots of twists and turns throughout the entire novel. I enjoyed this book immensely. Halfway through, I had to take a reading break to take stock of all that had happened so far. The second half of the book was just as much of a whirlwind, with shocks and surprises throughout.

If you like well-written books that aren’t at all predictable, this is a must-read.

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WOW!! I literally couldn't put this book down... as a fan of Steve Cavanagh's other books I was excited to read this standalone book and I can honestly say that I wasn't disappointed!

I don't like giving too much away about storylines but what I can say is that this had me gripped.... I needed to find out what was going on and that meant that I had to keep reading as just as you think you know what's happening... things change.

It's a fast paced novel which I liked, it definitely kept me guessing and it's not one of those books where one chapter in you know exactly how it's going to end but you carry on reading anyway!

I loved the fact that Steve even put a brief reference to Eddie Flynn in the book (that's his main character from his other books) and the book just felt really 'current' with other small references that were made.

If I'm completely honest... I finished the book two days ago and I'm still wondering to myself how he came up with such a fantastic storyline and managed to write it so brilliantly! It definitely needs to be at the top of your to-read pile.

Thank you so much to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion. I enjoyed it that much that I'll be buying a hard copy when it's released.

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Well this book described itself perfectly in its title,it certainly did what it said on the tin.Where to start to describe it ? I don't really think I can, I don't do spoilers ,this is the sort of book that makes you question what you have just read and then some.I did some thing I have never done before, I went back and reread the ending, after still questioning what the hell had happened .I had to to try and make sense of it.I thought the ending was quite in keeping but was very full on.,this was the most twisty book as the title suggested and I loved it.Thanks to the publishers and netgalley for an ARC. I think I have some serious reading to do now,I want to check out this authors other books if they are as good as this one I am in for a treat.

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Having read "Thirteen" after finally listening to all the recommendations I was really looking forward to "Twisted".

It sounded like it was right up my street, unfortunately it did very little for me. I couldn't connect with any of the characters in any kind of meaningful way.
I found the sheer amount of "reveals" to be very off putting and in general just didn't enjoy the storyline. If you are looking for a saving grace here then it comes in the fact that I actually did find it interesting enough to finish - I was however annoyed when I did.

While I didn't enjoy this one, the fact I loved Thirteen hasn't put me off the author, and I still plan on going back to read his previous Eddie Flynn books. This one just wasn't for me, and judging by reviews from others, I may well be among the few in that regard.

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If there's such a thing as a fun thriller then this is it! It felt like a fairground ride with all the twists and turns. Twisted is the first Steve Cavanagh book I've read and now I'm a fan. Clever plot and couldn't put it down!

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Have read all Steve Cavanagh books and loved them all.
Great protagonists, story lines and pace.
Twisted is no different except readers are on edge as to who the protagonist is.
J.T LeBeau is a successful writer whose identity is unknown, right up until the climax of the book.
Twisted is an excellent title for this book as the number of twists throughout keeps the reader on edge.
Another stunning book from Steve Cavanagh.

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