This is a crime story. The crime is committed in the middle of an apparently normal family going through some difficulties from the past and in the present. Suddenly the couple receive notification of a crime in their house while they are away.
The outcome is shocking and the reader is then taken along with the investigation. The writing makes readers realise that something is not as it appears and a twist is revealed at the very end.
I enjoyed the read and read it quickly over just a couple of days.
Recommended

Thank you for the eARC, NetGalley & Penguin Random House!
Torn between 3 and 4 stars - 4 stars for enjoyment, 3 for writing and plot, 3.5 overall.,

I love a good mystery, and this one was quite gripping. There were a lot of hints and clues, a lot of red herrings - I got some things right, and didn't pick up at all on others.

The writing flowed well, except when the characters were reminiscing about something that happened in their past. For some reason, that felt a bit off to me, but it might just be my general impression of narration in past perfect.

Also personal preference, but if a book has multiple p.o.v.s, it works better for me when the narration is in the same person.

I enjoyed all the p.o.v.s, though, and the characters felt very real to me.

My one complaint in terms of plot is that there were just too many things happening in the same family.

Another outstanding thriller from Claire Douglas.
The Wrong Sister is told from three different points of view which flow seamlessly throughout the book and add to the gripping tension. The author throws in several red herrings to keep us guessing before hitting us with the inevitable twist at the end.
Great complex characters, cleverly written and a real page turner.
I am grateful to Netgalley and the publishers for an ARC of this book and am leaving my honest review voluntarily.

Tasha’s older sister,, Alice - a dynamic and well-known scientist - offers to look after Tasha and Aaron’s young twin daughters so that they can take a much needed break, and suggests that they stay at the luxury apartment in Venice that she and her husband own. Alice and Kyle duly move in and enjoy making a fuss of the girls .but tragedy soon strikes.

Tasha and Aaron’s short stay in Venice turns out to be far from smooth when they end up being pursued by a knife-wielding stranger who utters a strange threat to them.. They are soon recalled home when told that Kyle has been murdered during a break-in, and Alice is in hospital having suffered a nasty injury.. Janette, Alice and Tasha’s mother, soon also arrives from her home in France and the mystery deepens when Tasha reveals that she has received a threatening message saying “it should have been you”.

With mother reunited with her two daughters conversations naturally turn to another mystery from 30 years ago - the abduction of Jeanette’s youngest daughter, Holly, when only a few weeks old…………

Claire Douglas keeps the reader in suspense to the very end of the book - unexpected surprises are in store.! This is a truly gripping read with a most unexpected outcome.

Tasha and Aaron are parents to toddler twin girls. When Tasha's sister Alice offers the frazzled parents use of the apartment she and husband Kyle own in Venice, the pair jump at the chance. However, tragedy strikes when Alice and Kyle are attacked in Tasha and Aaron's home - who committed the crime, and who were the intended victims?

A book packed full of twists and turns, with multiple side storylines, and a drip feed of information to keep the reader guessing. I really enjoyed it, and couldn't put it down - even though I figured out the answer to a number of the questions the book posed, it was interesting to watch the characters reach the same conclusions. A good quick read thriller, my first by this author, but it won't be my last.

A story of 3 sisters, Tasha, Alice and Holly, who was snatched from her pram when she was a baby.
Alice and her husband Kyle come to stay and look after Tasha and Aaron’s twin daughters whilst they go to Italy for a few days. However, Kyle is murdered and Alice is injured during the night.
On Aaron and Tasha’s return a note is posted through the letterbox telling Tasha it was supposed to be her.
An easy read with lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing - some I solved and some I didn’t!
With thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Wow, what a story! I enjoyed reading this, except for the sprinkling of bad language.
The ‘f’ bomb makes me cringe. But it is a good story and well worth reading.

Fantastically set out form the first pages, the sinister atmosphere practically exudes from the pages. Very interesting and complex plot, with believable characters and relationships on display, a particular strength being the sister relationship.

What an amazing story! I’ve only just discovered Claire Douglas’s books and am a tad obsessed. Always a good, on the edge of your seat, thriller that keeps you up at night. This one was no different, lots of intertwining stories, believable characters and twists and turns you don’t see coming. - fabulous!

Many thanks to Netgalley the author and publishers for an arc in exchange for an honest review

Life is about to spiral out into deadly chaos for Tasha. The solid & safe ground that she has built to steady her after the many years of dealing with a family tragedy is about to crumble.

As a fan of the author, I knew this book would be good but it completely exceeded my expectations. The drama was so addictive and the pacing had me holding my breath at times. The contrast between the sisters was well done, with the jealously just bubbling under the surface. The twists kept me on my toes, and it was interesting to see the cunning way that the story evolved into the exhilarating climax.

Once Claire Douglas get her hooks into your imagination, there in no letting go!

This is a thriller written in the gothic tradition - dead bodies, mistaken identities…
It starts when sisters Natasha and Alice swap lives and houses for the weekend and you can imagine the rest!
It’s pacey and fun and has lots of twists and turns.
It probably goes without saying, but you’ll have to suspend your disbelief, plus the characters are a teeny bit wooden and on occasion on the irritating side of perfect… but all in all I enjoyed it and so will you if you like a fast-paced thriller with plenty of murder along the way!

Claire Douglas is one of my favourite authors. Everytime she has managed to captivate me with her story.
This was no different. While it's not my favourite by her I did enjoy this.
I spent the book trying to figure it out and I feel like by now I should know to question everyone when it comes to Douglas's characters. Everyone always has secrets.
I am a little underwhelmed by the reveal but not enough that it took away from the build throughout the book.

This was avery twisty story that was full of so many ref herrings
.The characters and all the situations are so well described that it was easy to feel that this was all a true story and not fiction. T~he basic story revolves around the two sisters Alice and `Natasha who swap their lives for a week break away which begins the start of everything going wrong in booth their lives. It is a fast paced read and it certainly made me think how I might react to the situations written about here.Thank you NetGalley for arranging for me to get this book to review.
I highly recommend both this book and indeed the other books by this very talented author.

I love a twisty turny thriller, especially after a few challenging reads there is a pleasure in just riding the rollercoaster and not thinking too hard. This however was just too soft and gooey, a bit like a CostCo cake - you think you are going to love it, but it is just too much.
The ditsy sister put herself down so much it was difficult to have any sympathy for her. The career driven sister was madly evil, I don't think I could live with that knowledge and still ask her round for Christmas. There were also a few red herrings, which were so random that they were completely unconnected. What was going on in Venice? But the part that drove me doolally was little Flossie sucking her thumb. I hope that they have put away a large amount of cash for orthodontic braces because with the amount of thumb sucking that is going on they will be needing it.

This is another amazing thriller book from Claire Douglas. As soon as I saw this available for an ARC read, I had to apply as I’ve loved so many of her other works.

This story follows two sisters and their “life swap” for one week that ends in a murder. You continue to follow the two characters as well as their mother while they navigate the aftermath of what has happened.

There were so many different twists and turns in this book that I just didn’t want to put it down. The three simultaneous storylines were engaging and mysterious.

Another fantastic novel from Claire Douglas and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.

Thank you to Penguin Publishing for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Another absolutely fantastic read from Claire Douglas. Fast paced, twisty and unputdownable.

The only reason I’m giving it 4 and not 5 starts is there’s a few things that happen in the plot that I personally would’ve liked more explanation about

Definitely add this to your 2024 reading list!

Tasha and her husband take the chance to get away on a romantic break while her sister Alice minds her kids. Tasha's escape is brought to a sudden halt when she gets a call to come home as Alice and her husband have been attacked.
As they try to piece together what has happened a note arrives for Tasha saying "It was supposed to be you..."

Claire Douglas brings us on an incredible journey through this family and their efforts to figure out just what has happened. The twists and turns will have your head spinning. There were so many characters that had great depth built into their stories. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

Thank you to Netgalley and Michael Joseph, Penguin Random House for providing me a free ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed this book very much - it was fast paced with lots of threads that all came together at the totally (for me) unpredictable conclusion. Well written with some interesting characters and nice little twists. I would recommend it.

A fast paced and gripping thriller from this brilliant writer. Tasha gets a chance to experience her sisters lavish lifestyle. During this swap, she gets a call from home, her sister and her husband have been attacked. What looks like a robbery turns out to be something more sinister and it is from there that the book gets more and more gripping, This book will keep you gripped from the very first page and is not to be missed,

My second Claire Douglas book and I loved it! It was one of those that had me thinking and on my toes all the time. Will be sure to read more of her books