Trust in Me

By: Sophie McKenzie

Narrated by: Clare Corbett

Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's Summary

Julia and Livy have always told each other everything, turning to each other when life gets difficult. So when Julia is found dead in her home, Livy cannot accept the verdict of suicide. Livy sets out to prove that Julia was murdered, but digging into Julia’s private life will cause her to question everything. The truths that Livy discovers will tear the very fabric of her own life apart.

©2014 Rosefire (P)2014 W F Howes Ltd

Critic Reviews

"Sophie McKenzie follows her bestselling first novel for adults, Close My Eyes, with another gripping psychological thriller"

"Already a well-established author of young adult fiction, Sophie McKenzie’s first novel for adults, Close My Eyes was met with critical acclaim and became a bestseller"

"Close My Eyes is so emotionally engaging I was in tears by the end of the first chapter… keeps you turning pages until the final dramatic twist." (Penny Hancock)

"You will race through this fast-moving thriller that saves the most shocking twist until the very end" ( Sunday Mirror)

Drama upon on Drama

Would you try another book from Sophie McKenzie and/or Clare Corbett?

I have listened to Clare Corbett read other books and have enjoyed her narration, but not in this one.

Would you recommend Trust in Me to your friends? Why or why not?

No, because the story is improbable and over dramatic and these aspects are worsened by the histrionic reading by Clare Corbett. She became to me becomes increasingly irritating and makes the story all the more unbelievable.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Clare Corbett?

Perhaps someone like Beth Chalmers would improve the credibility of the story.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Trust in Me?

Rather than cutting out particular scenes, it would be preferable to reduce the highly coloured action and events that constantly occur and cut out the improbable and constant over reactions of the heroine.

Gripped from beginning to end

Despite other reviews I took a chance and purchased this book as the 4th one by the author! I loved it! So easy to listen too, at first I thought the bland tone would drive me crazy but it did not, the accents were excellent and the different voices were also good and added to the interest of the overall story. A great audio!

All highly improbable, but v enjoyable nonetheless

Any additional comments?

Enjoyed this book. A plot with lots of twists and some nail-biting situations. Yes, it has elements of improbability as many thrillers do - in particular, why didn't she just go to the police? However it was well written with (mostly) believable characters and I found it a real page turner. The narrator was great and handled the child and male voices really well (not always the case). From a personal point of view I enjoyed that the story was set in Exeter and other parts of the West Country - Bridport, Honiton, Salisbury, Bath - which makes a refreshing change.

Fantastic. Gripping

I couldn't stop listening to this book. A gripping and most thrilling story from beginning to end. Well constructed and highly recommended.

you will be on the edge of your seat to the end

few books have kept me so enthralled and unsure of who the baddy is until the very end of the book. Each chapter I changed my mind. Beautifully read as well

Breathholding

Would you listen to Trust in Me again? Why?

This book kept me on the edge of my seat listening to it. I couldn't switch it off.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Parts of the book amused me. Other parts had me on edge.

Any additional comments?

Brilliantly written book.

Gripping

I dont often read or listen to novels bit this was very gripping! Very entertaining overall

Gripping!

Really loved it!! I listen and read lots of books and this book had me gripped from the get go! The story line was excellent. I would definitely recommend this book and am currently downloading another Sophie McKenzie book.

Didn't need other point of view

Excellent story spoilt by alternative voice. It didn't need it. Otherwise great listen, characterful narrator.

Unpleasant scene

Early in the book there is a cat torture scene. Gave up listening at that point I’m afraid.

Brilliant

Brilliant author can't wait to read more of her.
Brilliant performance yet again by Claire Corbett..my favourite narrator.