CONFESSIONS ON THE 7:45 by Lisa Unger

 

From master of suspense Lisa Unger comes a riveting thriller about a chance encounter that unravels a stunning web of lies and deceit.

Be careful to whom you tell your darkest secrets…

This book is so good. You do not want to miss it.

There are many characters in it that you will get to know. Even though there is almost a different one with each chapter it's very easy to follow. You get to know them deeply. On an almost personal level. You will care about each one. There are a couple of characters that you will not like at all. Not in the least. But most you will love or love to hate.

Selena, married to Graham, mother too, Oliver and Stephen. She's a hard working woman who takes care of her family. Her husband lost his job and now she's the only bread winner. Selena is a good person. She's a strong female though. She's not perfect by any means, but she's also not a player. She is running late one evening and while on the train she meets a stranger. They begin a conversation that will alter the course of Selena's life dramatically. 

Martha, the woman on the train. She's been having an affair for a while with the boss's husband. Not good. Anne tells her secrets to Selena and they have a nice chat about this and things going on in Selena's life. Namely, Selena's husband's affair with the nanny. Anne is very mysterious. 

Geneva, the nanny. Geneva is a godsend too Selena. She's so good with Olive and Stephen. She has them on a schedule and they love her. Geneva met Selena while she was a nanny for another couple. Selena was lucky to get her. Or so she thought. Geneva is having an affair with Graham, Selena's husband. 

Pearl, a young girl who is not noticed a lot. She has a gift for making herself invisible in a room. She lives with her mother Stella who is somewhat of a player with men. One such man, Charlie, seems to take to Pearl. Not in a bad way. He seems interested in her school work. Making sure she has meals and is just nice to her. He seems crazy about Pearl's mother too. When Pearl's mother is murdered Charlie and Pearl take off. Pearl is in shock and they are afraid of being implicated in the murder.

Anne, she's one bad woman. That is my opinion anyway. She's actually really Martha. Though she told Selena her name was Martha not Anne. Anne has many secrets. You will find out all of them in this book. From beginning to end. Things she does to people. Is it to survive or is she just evil? That's for you to decide.

Hunter is the FBI agent looking for Charlie and Pearl. He's also looking for other missing people. He specializes in cold case files. He wants to find out who murdered Stella and where Pearl and Charlie went. Along with other people who are missing. He wants to know if Pearl went with Charlie willing or if she was abducted. Did Charlie kill Stella?

Cora, Selena's mother. She holds a few secrets herself. Though she says it was their father's place to tell the girls, I disagree. I think she should have been honest from the start. But then we might not have a story. So what do I know right? Cora loves her girls and grandchildren.

This book has so much going on but it's easy to follow. Twists and turns that keep you turning the pages. I did figure out the relationship between two of the characters but it in no way took anything from the story. This book is excellent. Its twists and turn are spot on to keep you on the edge. The things that come out about the characters will leave you holding your breath. At the center of them all is Selena and the woman on the train. They are the basis for the whole story. All the things that happen are because of these two women meeting on a train that is stopped on the tracks for almost an hour. The things they share are what sets the stage for this twisted, curvy, edge of your seat, thriller. 

Thank you #NetGalley, #LisaUnger, #Harlequin for this ARC. This is my own true review.

5/5 stars and a big huge recommendation to all.