Delighted to share my review for the gripping psychological thriller Means to Deceive by Alex Craigie
About the book
Eighteen months ago, Gwen Meredith left the job she loved and came back to Pembrokeshire to help support her irritable and increasingly confused grandmother.
But someone is pursuing a vendetta against her.
As the attacks become more malicious, her old anxieties begin to build.
She’s attracted to her new neighbour who is keen to help…but can she trust him?
When those closest to her are threatened, her desperation mounts.
Who can she trust?
Gwen has a dark secret of her own.
Can she even trust herself?
My review for the book May 14th 2022
You know you are in the hands of a master storyteller when you are so engaged by the story that you want to reach in and offer hugs to the main character and some swift justice to others!
Alex Craigie writes very good books and this is no exception.
Gwen Meredith is between a rock and a hard place at work and at home where intimidation, misunderstandings, secrets and childhood memories cloud judgment. It is even worse when it is played out on social media in a town where everybody feels they have a right to voice their opinions on the situation.
With a grandmother’s dementia developing rapidly, there is little time to sit and work through the evolving mystery and at times the interference of others, though kindly meant, creates more havoc.
This is probably not the best time to fall in love especially if you don’t know who to trust but it does offer a glimmer of hope in the dark place Gwen now finds herself in.
Clues are dropped in, and events point in a number of directions, but the puzzle is missing a lot of pieces until the final chapter. This is a clever mystery which will have you on the edge of your seat and wondering if you are perhaps not going a little crazy too.
The climax is dramatic and comes with surprising revelations. A fabulous ending to this highly recommended book.
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About Alex Craigie
Alex Craigie is the pen name of Trish Power.
Trish was ten when her first play was performed at school. It was in rhyming couplets and written in pencil in a book with imperial weights and measures printed on the back.
When her children were young, she wrote short stories for magazines before returning to the teaching job that she loved.
Trish has had two books published under the pen name of Alex Craigie. Both books cross genre boundaries and feature elements of romance, thriller and suspense against a backdrop of social issues. Someone Close to Home highlights the problems affecting care homes while Acts of Convenience has issues concerning the NHS at its heart.
Someone Close to Home has won a Chill with a Book award and a Chill with the Book of the Month award. In 2019 it was one of the top ten bestsellers in its category on Amazon.
Thank you for dropping in today and I hope you are leaving with some books… Sally
Great review, Sally. Trish has her genre down, and I’d happily read anything she writes. I also wanted to reach into the book and hug Gwen. Congrats to Trish on the wonderful review. 😀
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Thanks Diana and for your lovely boost for the book..♥
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Great review. I look forward to reading this soon.
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Wonderful thanks Denise..xx
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I loved this book, Sally. I just finished Acts of Convenience. Wow! Thanks so much for introducing me to Trish. She is an excellent storyteller. ❤
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Wonderful Colleen.. Trish is amazing and have loved all her books.. more to come I hope ♥♥
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Me too! I’ve got another review for her posting this week to. She is the master of suspense! 😍❤️
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Congratulations to Trish (Alex) for this wonderful review. I’ve heard great things about her novels, and this is another one to add to my list. Thanks, Sally!
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Fantastic thanks Olga.. Trish is a brilliant writer.. hugsx
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This sounds enthralling, Sally – congrats to Alex on the great review. Toni x
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Thanks Toni..♥
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A belated “Happy Birthday” Trish …plus a fabulous review from Sally “Congratulations” x
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Thanks Carol..♥
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A big congratulations to Trish on this wonderful review! Thanks, Sally!
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Thanks Jan ♥
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Thanks very much Judith.. lovely book.. hugsx
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Wow, a wonderful review Sally. Well done Alex. 🙂
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Thanks Marje..hugsx
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Thanks, Marje! I’m beyond happy!
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Aww, deservedly so! ❤
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Congratulations, Alex for an excellent review. Wishing you much success. Hugs
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Thanks William..x
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Thanks, William – I’m thrilled with this review!. Many thanks for the comment and for re-blogging. 🙂
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Loved your review of this book Sal. You covered the highlights well. Loved this book too and looking forward to getting to read more from Alex. Congrats to Alex! ❤ xx
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Thank you so much, Debby! I loved your review and this is a comment to gladden the heart!
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Thanks for adding your special boost for the book Debby.. a winner for sure ♥
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Thanks for this review, Sally. This is another Alex Cragie winner, which I read quickly and really enjoyed. Everyone should download it!.
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Noelle, you can’t begin to imagine how much my cup of happiness is brimming o’er now! Thank you so much!
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Thanks for adding your recommendation Noelle and I agree a must buy…♥
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Congratulations, Trish! I’ve ordered my copy and look forward to reading it very soon. Thank you, Sally, for featuring Trish and sharing your review. What a wonderful showcase! 💗
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I didn’t think it was possible to be any happier! Thanks so much, Gwen – and I agree, it’s a wonderful showcase! ♥♥
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Wonderful Gwen and I am sure you will enjoy ♥
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I’ve heard great things about this book! Thanks for shining the spotlight on it, Sally! 🙂
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Thanks, Yvette. That’s a pretty powerful spotlight of Sally’s!
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Thanks Yvette and the spotlights are well deserved.. hugsx
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Huge congratulations, Trish, on this fantastic review! Thanks for sharing, Sally. Hugs 💕🙂
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Thanks, Harmony. I had one of those landmark birthdays yesterday and had a brilliant (still socially distanced) time. Sally’s review has more than matched it. ♥♥
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A belated Happy Birthday, Trish! Hope you had a lovely day all the way around! 🤗🎂❤️
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Thanks Harmony ♥
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Congratulations on a wonderful review to Alex, and many thanks to you, Sally! This book seems to include all traditional patterns, making it to a fantastic read. I love stories about neighbors with dark secrets. 🙂 xx Michael
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Bless you for that comment, Michael, and many thanks for re-blogging Sally’s brilliant review. xx
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Thanks Michael and there are plenty of those to go around in this book..hugsx
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Thanks very much Michael..hugsx
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So nice to see Trish’s wonderful book impressed you, too, Sally! LOVELY review, and well-earned, indeed. This was a beautifully written book that pulled me in right from the start … and never let go! Congratulations, Trish, on another stellar review, and here’s to many more!! And thanks for sharing your thoughts, Sally. Great post! 😀 ❤
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Now I’m dancing (in my head!). Many thanks, Marcia. I really, really appreciate your comments and am so glad I can count you as one of my dear friends. ♥♥
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As I count you, Trish! (But I wouldn’t say the above if I didn’t mean it, and you know that.) Now get back to dancing, even if it’s just in your head. (Sometimes those dances are the BEST ones!) 🤗💖
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Thanks for adding your boost for Trish’s wonderful book Marcia..♥♥
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It was a pleasure. I love seeing this book get the attention it deserves, Sally! 😀 ❤
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Sounds like an exciting story. Compelling review, Sally.
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Thanks, Sharon. I’m indebted to Sally for her time and support. x
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Thanks Sharon.. an excellent thriller. xxhugsx
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This is a wonderful, wonderful review, Sally! You always take such care and attention with your reviews and this one is no exception. It’s recommendations like this that lift the spirits and give a boost to a fragile confidence. I’m feeling ridiculously happy! ♥♥
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Congratulations on the fantasic review, Alex!
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Thanks, Liz. I’ll come back down to earth soon!
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You’re welcome, Alex!
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It is well deserved Alex.. it is not often I want to reach in and slap someone lol.. but you had me wound up from the start…enjoy the rest of your weekend ♥♥
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