IN ANOTHER LIGHT by A.J. Banner

 “A riveting psychological thriller…[will] keep you guessing till the very end.” —Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author

The death of a look-alike stranger leads a grieving woman down a troubling path in this riveting novel by A. J. Banner, bestselling author of The Poison Garden.

Three years ago mortuary cosmetologist Phoebe Glassman lost her husband in a tragic accident. No longer the hopeful wife and mother she once was, Phoebe is disappearing into her grief and into the quietude of her job—restoring to the dead the illusion of life. Then the body of a woman named Pauline Steele arrives in the mortuary, and for Phoebe, everything changes.

Pauline is unmistakably Phoebe’s mirror image and bears an alarmingly familiar tattoo. Even more startling is that among Pauline’s effects is a faded photograph of Phoebe. Aided by an eccentric colleague, her curiosity sparked, Phoebe investigates her doppelgänger’s life and death—and uncovers surprising clues to a shared past.

Phoebe’s emotional journey soon leads to shocking revelations about those closest to her…and even herself. When she’s driven to the brink, how much of what she discovers can she trust?

MY THOUGHTS: 

This is A J Banner's best book yet and she has written some great books. This one took a hold and didn't let go until the very last page. It had me guessing all the way through and I did not figure it out. It had me crying my eyes out and wondering what was going to happen next. 

When I read the prologue of this book I was not expecting what came later. I thought it was going to be so different. I was very wrong. This book is so good. It is a very emotional story of a loss so great and so deep you will wonder how Phoebe copes. How she gets through each day. And mostly how she does the job she does. Dealing with deceased people day after day. She has experienced such a loss. More than you can guess at first. The lies are piling up but are they real. 

Logan, Phoebe's husband is killed in a horrible car wreck. But what if it wasn't really him. What if... That is what will keep you turning the pages of this story. Wanting to know if it is him. Did his business partner maybe cover for him. Who is the woman with the butterfly tattoo who looks just like Phoebe? How does she play into this? 

You will meet some pretty interesting people. From Renee, Phoebe's best friend since forever to Don, Barry and Mike. All who work with Phoebe. Did one of them do the unthinkable? Are any of them really trustworthy? Is Phoebe delusional or is there more going on than meets the eye? As you are turning the pages you will find all of the answers. You will have plenty of questions and guesses. Some things will come out that will have you holding your breath. It's a great book that gives you so many tears. How can a woman endure so much and keep on going? Or can she?

Thank you #NetGalley, #AJBanner, #LakeUnionPublishing for this ARC. This is my own true feelings about this book.

5/5 huge stars and a high recommendation. Read it. Have lots of tissues. Enjoy the ride.