Bring Me Back: A Novel

B.A. Paris

Jun 2018 · Sold by St. Martin's Press

About this ebook

THE NEW TWISTY, GRIPPING READ FROM B.A. PARIS, THE AUTHOR OF THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING NOVELS BEHIND CLOSED DOORS AND THE BREAKDOWN

“We’re in a new Golden Age of suspense writing now, because of amazing books like Bring Me Back, and I for one am loving it.” —Lee Child

"[An] outstanding Hitchcockian thriller.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

She went missing. He moved on. A whole world of secrets remained—until now.

Finn and Layla are young, in love, and on vacation. They’re driving along the highway when Finn decides to stop at a service station to use the restroom. He hops out of the car, locks the doors behind him, and goes inside. When he returns Layla is gone—never to be seen again. That is the story Finn told to the police. But it is not the whole story.

Ten years later Finn is engaged to Layla’s sister, Ellen. Their shared grief over what happened to Layla drew them close and now they intend to remain together. Still, there’s something about Ellen that Finn has never fully understood. His heart wants to believe that she is the one for him...even though a sixth sense tells him not to trust her.

Then, not long before he and Ellen are to be married, Finn gets a phone call. Someone from his past has seen Layla—hiding in plain sight. There are other odd occurrences: Long-lost items from Layla’s past that keep turning up around Finn and Ellen’s house. Emails from strangers who seem to know too much. Secret messages, clues, warnings. If Layla is alive—and on Finn’s trail—what does she want? And how much does she know?

A tour de force of psychological suspense, Bring Me Back will have you questioning everything and everyone until its stunning climax.

Ratings and reviews

Broken hearts, guilty consciences, and haunting mind-games are the ingredients that make up this psychological thriller. Layla and Ellen came from a toxic family unit where their abusive alcoholic father had ruled. Layla was the first to leave the homestead. She escaped to London where she found Finn and fell in love. Finn loved Layla with a passion, so much so, that it scared him; especially the night that she went missing. Although Finn didn’t want to fall in love with Layla’s sister, Ellen, after Layla had disappeared, he did. It wasn’t the same kind of intense love, however, but it was enough. After Finn and Ellen’s engagement went public, Finn’s life began to fall apart. Someone was playing head-games with him, insinuating that after twelve years, Layla, was not only alive but trying to contact him. The story really begins to twist and turn after Ellen finds a Russian doll, the same doll she believes, her sister had taken from her years ago. Ellen wonders what will happen to her relationship, with Finn, if Layla suddenly makes an appearance in their lives. Bring Me Back is a true, mind-twisting, psychological thriller. Although this novel isn’t completely believable and dragged a bit in the middle, it was still, captivating and enjoyable. I read the book in two days. This is the first work that I’ve read by this author, but it won’t be the last. Thank you, St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley, for my advanced review copy.

confused why people keep praising a women who seems to have a gripe about men in every book she writes. and they're ALL the same just different names and locations .boring g and so not talented. but human sheep read what's popular sadly.and al these "reviewers " on book jackets are paid off fakes . popular w reviewers and the sheep.yet NEVER popular by people who like truly talented writers. PS gone girl and girl on the train suk too..all the same anti man topics .lame!

This was a good read but not in a mystery kind of way like it was meant to be. The story was pretty good but some of the stuff done had me shaking my head. I did enjoy the narrative by Finn and how the story was revealed but I would have enjoyed it more if the author hadn't used so many cliched phrases and terms. It was however a pretty good read and since I did finish it I have to admit it did hold my attention. I just happen to be someone who loves a good mystery and usually guess the ending and in this case that's just what happened. A lot of people seem to have enjoyed it more than I did so maybe it is just me. This is my first read by this author and I enjoyed it. The way the story was done and told was well done.

About the author

B.A. PARIS is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors, The Breakdown, Bring Me Back, The Dilemma, and The Therapist. Having lived in France for many years, she and her husband now live in the UK. She has worked both in finance and as a teacher, and she has five daughters. Bring Me Back is her third novel.