Oh, boy, let me tell you about this wild ride of a book! It's like a rollercoaster made of words - interesting, captivating, fun, tense, twisty - you name it! From the very first scene, I was hooked, and before I knew it, I was tangled up in this brilliant web of a story that I just couldn't put down.

Picture me, reading along, trying to be all Sherlock Holmes, trying to figure out how these strangers' lives were connected. But let me tell you, I was stumped! Utterly and completely gobsmacked! I had no idea where this tale was headed, and it was exhilarating. The anticipation was killing me, in a good way, of course!

And, oh, the characters! Three main protagonists - Alice, Ursula, and Gareth - each with their own stories that had me hooked like a fish on a line. They had such strong voices, and their tales were like three separate puzzles, and I couldn't wait to see how they all fit together.

But here's the thing, my friend, the author kept me in the dark the whole time. Just when I thought I was getting close to cracking the case, she threw me a curveball that left me scratching my head. I was clueless! And you know what? I loved every minute of it!

Then, out of nowhere, like a firecracker exploding in the night sky, BAM! The author brought all those storylines crashing together, and my jaw hit the floor. It was pure literary magic, the kind that leaves you gasping for breath and begging for more.

So, hats off to C.L. TAYLOR for delivering an exciting, entertaining, and unsuspecting thriller that had me turning pages faster than a squirrel on a sugar rush. The way she weaved those perspectives and kept me guessing till the very end was a stroke of genius. If you're looking for a heart-pounding, mind-bending adventure, this book is an absolute must-read!

C L Taylor's novel, "Strangers", is a gripping thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With its carefully crafted plot and well-drawn characters, this book is sure to satisfy fans of the genre.

The story follows three strangers who are brought together by a chance encounter on a train. Ursula, Gareth, and Alice all have their own reasons for being on the train, but as they begin to get to know each other, they realise that their lives are more intertwined than they ever could have imagined.

Taylor does an excellent job of building tension throughout the novel, gradually revealing the secrets that connect the three main characters. The pacing is just right, with enough twists and turns to keep readers guessing, but never so many that it becomes confusing.

The characters are also well-developed and realistic, with flaws and strengths that make them feel like real people. Ursula, Gareth, and Alice each have their own motivations and backstories, and their interactions with each other are both fascinating and believable.

Overall, "Strangers" is a well-written and engaging thriller that is sure to keep readers hooked from beginning to end.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Strangers by C.L. Taylor is a compelling and captivating novel that keeps you guessing until the very end.

Ursula, Gareth and Alice are complete strangers to each other. However, they find themselves in an impossible situation when their lives unexpectedly intersect. Ursula has been struggling with guilt over the death of her love. Gareth has been receiving strange postcards in the mail and Alice is being stalked by someone sinister. These three individuals are brought together through circumstances beyond their control, and are soon learning how to trust one another in order to stay alive.

Strangers is a gripping and thrilling read that follows three individuals whose lives will never be the same. With each chapter, you are kept guessing until the very end and even the smallest of details could be the difference between life and death. This intense read is not for the faint-hearted and readers will find themselves held in suspense with each twist and turn. C.L. Taylor has done an incredible job of capturing the raw emotion that comes with trying to stay alive and of reminding us to never underestimate a stranger.

A bit of a bizarre read but very twisty and left my jaw on the floor! Loved the character development and interwoven relationships throughout. Love books that leave me shocked at the end like this one!

The story of this book follows the lives of three strangers, Ursula, Alice and Gareth. Each character tells the story from their point of views and they are all going through something heavy whilst dealing with loneliness.

I loved the premise of this book and how it was laid out. Ursula was definitely my favourite character of the three. She has been through so much trauma and yet was still so caring and fighting for other people.

The suspense in this book was on point. It really kept me guessing. I thought I had figured it out and I was completely wrong. The ending was intense but it brought the three strangers together beautifully. In all I absolutely loved this book and would highly recommend it to anyone.

A great, thrilling read, which will keep you entertained throughout. A good one sitting read, get the nibbles ready, close the door, and read!

What a brilliant thriller. It is so gripping and intense.
I loved the short snappy chapters.
This is a character driven thriller which kept me guessing throughout.
Another great book by this author

Who the hell is Ann Friend and what happened to Nathan and who is sending the postcards???? Questions, questions, questions! And these are just the bigger ones alongside, how are these three random people connected??

My three stars, Ursula, Gareth and Alice are all very different individuals. All with their own worries and problems to deal with. Their individual stories building as the story went on and their problems growing with it.

I loved getting the three different voices alternating through the chapters. when I thought I was heading in one direction, Taylor whistled me over to another path whilst I was trying get my head around what was happening to one of my three characters.

Taylor really got the Twitter chat bang on. People being nosey, saying the first thing that comes into their heads, people overreacting. If I didn’t know it was fiction, I’d have said it was copied straight from a social media thread!

Strangers is a cracking thriller from the keyboard of Taylor. I loved the supposed independent threads that I knew had to intertwine at some point, I just didn’t know how or when. That was part of the addiction of this book, that and Taylor’s brilliant writing! Another intriguing and captivating read from C.L. Taylor!

My first time reading this author and it won't be the last. A fast paced thriller that kept me hooked until the end.

Great read. Kept me guessing until the very end and still managed to surprise me. I only wish I had been able to read this closer to the pub date but it will definitely be going on my staff rec display

Fabulous plot which I could not put down. Brilliant characters, and twists and turns. Highly recommend to other fans of this genre!!

I really enjoyed the atmospheric qualities of this book. I didn't find it particularly unique, but I did love the writing and had a fun/scary time reading it. I will definitely be checking out more by the author.

Another good read from the author. I was wondering how the separate stories would entwine and they did beautifully at the end.

C L Taylor is another amazing author that I discovered on NetGalley. "Strangers" is a thrilling, suspenseful novel that will keep you guessing until the end. I really liked this novel.

I honestly don't really know how to explain this book. Essentially, it's the story of 3 strangers, told completely separately (each character with their own chapters and their own storyline), until the very end, when the 3 storylines converge and the strangers meet. It sounds odd, but it's actually completely gripping. Each of the 3 main characters has their own distinct storyline for most of the book, all 3 of which are really interesting and completely different from the others. And then when you start to see how the 3 of them are connected, it becomes even more engaging!

I loved all 3 of the characters, although Ursula was a personal favourite. They were so well written, and all 3 were really likeable and easy to connect with. The pacing was spot on, really kept you interested and made it one of those books that you end up speeding through. And the ending was just fantastic! All in all, a fantastic book that makes for a really fun reading experience.

Disclaimer - I was fortunate enough to be provided with an advance reading copy of this book by NetGalley. This has not affected my review in any way, and all opinions are my own.

Well this was just brilliant
3 different stories, three interesting intriguing tales that all come together in an explosive tense filled ending.

This is a book I received as an ARC last year (I'm late, right?) Well, it was a tough year full of many disappointments. Many literary disappointments as well, chief among them, the mystery thriller genre which ceased to thrill or be genuinely mysterious. Many hyped books did not live up to the reputation they garnered over the internet. And to be honest, I think that at some point along the way, my tastes in books have changed. I set many books aside, not the fault of any of their authors, but rather waiting to be in the right mental space to pick them up and give them the best possible chance. I'm afraid Strangers was one of these books.

Picking it up a few days ago, I went in with very low expectations. From the beginning, the writing struck me as eloquent and atmospheric. British thrillers always have this quality of equal parts grimness and intrigue, and it's very palpable in Taylor's methodical way of getting under the skin of her characters. As I become more acquainted with the three strangers in her story, I could sense the pressure building up. The blurb, however, was a throw off; so is the pitch line. It gave me the impression that Ursula, Alice and Gareth were going to get connected early on to solve their own individual mysteries, but that is not the case. Reading along the story, and enjoying it, I could not fit in the pitch line on the cover ("They know you but you don't know them") anywhere in the story; it was as if one person was hunted by the others, but that is also not the case.

The characters are a mess in a good way. Needy Alice, kleptomaniac Ursula and blackmailed Gareth. Three modes of life going south: the need for emotional validation, obsession and stunted aspirations. Ursula's character was the best developed, in my opinion. Throughout the concise, well-planned chapters, hers were the ones I was always looking forward to. The pacing was wonderful, although the intersection between the three lives happened far later than insinuated.

A lovely key piece that was well rounded in this book was the side murders that are mentioned as part of the Twitter feed from early in the book and continued to appear all the way through until it made sense. I was just like: What the hell is that about?! Until it made sense and I was like: Wow! This is really good.

Many thanks to Avon Books and Netgalley for this opportunity to review Strangers. I'm glad I picked it up even if it were a year later.

I liked this one, Had a well written plot and kept me engaged from page one, the characters were well thought out and relatable, I didn’t guess the twist, and was reading well into the night. Can't wait to see what the author brings out next, would recommend for sure.

Strangers opens with a killer hook that grabs you on the first page, and from that point on the book is completely unputdownable! Bursting with suspense and intrigue, Strangers sinks its claws into you and won’t let go right until the end. The story centres around 3 strangers; Ursula – a kleptomaniac with a heartbreaking past; Alice – a newly divorced middle aged woman looking for love and Gareth – a dedicated son and proud security guard. These 3 strangers don’t know each other but a random chain of events brings them together and turns their worlds upside down.

Normally when I read a book with multiple characters who each narrate their own story I often find myself preferring one particular voice, however in Strangers I absolutely adored all 3 of the main characters which meant triple the enjoyment for me.

There are so many questions asked in this book, my head was spinning. Taylor skillfully answers these questions when all the different threads of the plot are woven together to give a clever, well thought out, and solid ending.

Honestly, there’s not much else I can say except I loved Strangers, I loved the characters, the book kept me gripped and allowed me to escape the horrible weather outside.

Really enjoyed this! I was gripped from start to finish and I couldn’t wait to find out how everyone was linked together. A couple of unanswered questions I feel, but nothing major enough to spoil the story. Another great read by C.L.Taylor and I look forward to her next book.