‘The Other Passenger’, by Louise Candlish.

I am relatively new to Louise’s work and was Introduced to her by Simon and Schusters - Books and The City, book club - I am so pleased that I was as her books are just fantastic. 

A little about the book.

‘You’re feeling pretty smug about your commute to work by riverboat. No more traffic gridlock or getting stuck on the tube in tunnels (you’re claustrophobic). Now you’ve got fresh air, an iconic Thames view, a whole lifestyle upgrade. You’ve made new friends on board — led by your hedonistic young neighbour, Kit — and just had your first official ‘water rats’ get-together.

The day after the drinks, Kit isn’t on the morning boat. The river landmarks are all the same, but something’s off. When you disembark, the police are waiting. Kit’s wife, Melia, has reported him missing and another passenger saw you arguing on the last boat home after your drinks. Police say you had a reason to lash out at him. To threaten him.

You protest. You and Kit are friends — ask Melia, she’ll vouch for you. And who exactly is pointing the finger? What do they know about your private lives?

No, whatever coincidences might have occurred last night, you are innocent, totally innocent.

Aren’t you?’

This hypnotic book is full of unexpected twists and turns, in true Louise Candlish Style. It will keep you gripped and captivated by her imaginative in depth storytelling. I highly recommend that you read this exciting, rewarding book full of a fantastic array of secrets, friendship and lies. Just when you think you have guessed it, louise master of storytelling knocks you off your feet and keeps you guessing. Brilliant. 

4 out of 5 for me.