A shocking murder carries echoes of the past for a psychologist in a startling novel of suspense by a Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestselling author.
A Familiar Sight by Brianna Labuskes was BRILLIANT! This was my first read by this author but definitely will not be my last.
The main character Dr. Gretchen White, although a diagnosed sociopath, is relatable and oh so interesting. I love that we are able to get glimpes into her brain and what makes her tick. She is highly intelligent and lives and breathes these cases using parts of them as a way to feed her 'demon' inside and hold it at bay. Being a criminologist and psychologist, she assists Detective Patrick Shaughnessy in profiling and apprehending killers. Their relationship is an interesting one and absolutely one that I loved and felt the connection.
In this particular case, Gretchen identifies with the accused, Viola. In order to determine whether Viola is the killer or a scapegoat being used to protect someone else, Gretchen has to delve into the life of her friend's past and present as well as those closest to her friend. She puts her life on hold in an attempt to solve this case.
The volley between past and present is something I thoroughly enjoyed as it really paints a full picture in my mind of how events in the past were linked to the case
I definitely did not expect the outcome of the book and was blown away! I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a delicious, slow burn thriller with a shock and awe ending.
Special thanks to Brianna Labuskes, Netgalley and Amazon publishing for the opportunity to read and review this book.
