An Eye For An Eye

Title: Eye for an Eye

Author: M. J. Aldridge

Genre: Crime Thriller Mystery

Publisher: Orion

Date Published: 2023

Book Length: 496

Format: Paperback I purchased myself

About Book: OUR MOST NOTORIOUS CRIMINALS HAVE HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT.UNTIL NOW...'Emily' is a devoted single mother. 'Jack' starts a new job in a new town. They both share the same secret: neither of them are who they say they are. They are among only nine criminals in the UK who have been granted lifelong anonymity, for their own safety, because of their terrible crimes. But what if someone exposed their true identities to the families of their victims, who are desperate for revenge? Probation officer Olivia Campbell is caught in the crossfire of this crisis - and as the search for the mole behind it all intensifies, so too does the hunt for the vigilante killers let loose by the leaks...RIGHT OR WRONG?CRIMINAL OR VICTIM?REDEMPTION OR REVENGE?

My Thoughts: An Eye for an Eye by M.J. Arlidge is a hard-hitting crime thriller that grips you from the first page. Tackling an emotional and challenging subject, Arlidge presents the story through multiple perspectives, including the police force, probation officers, former criminals, and victims' families. This multifaceted approach adds depth, creating a uniquely compelling thriller.

A note to readers: it's worth checking the trigger warnings, as the themes can be intense. However, Arlidge’s bold, thought-provoking writing style makes each difficult moment purposeful in building the story’s complexity. The brisk pacing and short chapters add layers of suspense, pulling you in as tension builds with every page.

In conclusion, An Eye for an Eye is a gripping, fast-paced thriller that’s both daring and engaging, with a narrative that keeps you thinking long after the final page.