Don't Believe It
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4.2 • 107 Ratings
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Publisher Description
From the acclaimed author of Twenty Years Later comes a twisting, impossible-to-put-down novel of suspense in which a filmmaker helps clear a woman convicted of murder—only to find she may be a puppet in a sinister game. Fans of Freida McFadden and Alice Feeney will be left breathless by this unforgettable thriller that builds to a shocking conclusion...
The Girl of Sugar Beach is the most watched documentary in television history—a riveting, true-life mystery that unfolds over twelve weeks and centers on a fascinating question: Did Grace Sebold murder her boyfriend, Julian, while on a Spring Break vacation, or is she a victim of circumstance and poor police work? Grace has spent the last ten years in a St. Lucian prison, and reaches out to filmmaker Sidney Ryan in a last, desperate attempt to prove her innocence.
As Sidney begins researching, she uncovers startling evidence overlooked during the original investigation. Before the series even finishes filming, public outcry leads officials to reopen the case.
Delving into Grace’s past, Sidney peels away layer after layer of deception. But as she edges closer to the real heart of the story, Sidney must decide if finding the truth is worth risking her newfound fame, her career . . . even her life.
“You can’t blame Charlie Donlea if the ending of his novel makes your jaw drop. The title alone is fair warning that his characters are no more to be trusted than our initial impressions of them.”
—The New York Times Book Review
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
New York producer Sidney Ryan, the heroine of this riveting if flawed novel from Donlea (The Girl Who Was Taken), is producing a documentary TV series about Grace Sebold, an American medical student who has spent 10 years in prison in St. Lucia for the murder of her boyfriend, Julian Crist. As Sidney becomes convinced of Grace's innocence, fans of her show, The Girl of Sugar Beach, pressure authorities to exonerate Grace. One viewer, however, has a different opinion: a retired police detective who investigated a similar death in Grace's past. Racing to meet weekly deadlines, Sidney grapples with whether Grace is guilty a conclusion that will infuriate network executives, devastate fans, and hurt her career or whether she can identify the killer among Grace's circle. Donlea splices Sidney's investigation with excerpted scenes from the documentary and jury room, creating a fast-paced narration that mimics TV shows' frequent scene shifts but doesn't encourage in-depth character development. A risky late plot twist will frustrate some readers while thrilling others, and a few loose ends hint at a potential sequel.
Customer Reviews
A very entertaining read
Solid, believable plot, well developed characters, excellent pacing. A good use of a Sunday. I’m glad I read it and I recommend it.
Loved!!!!!
My Review:
Wow!!!!! Loved!!!!! Those are the first words that popped in my head when I first finished this book. This was another fabulous read by a fabulous author. Once I read one book by him I could not stop for the life of me. I am now on book number three and I have no regrets. I’m going to keep on going until I have I finished each and every one of his books. I love everything about this authors books. The characters are great, the story lines keeps you interested and the endings are shocking. I don’t know what else you can ask for in a book. This author and his books are by far my favorite for this year. I was so nervous to try a new author but I’m so happy that I did. I can’t wait to read more of his books.
In conclusion, the plot, the characters and all the twists in this book made this book an enjoyable read. I would definitely recommend it and happily give it 5 Hearts❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️