This story follows the case of a missing woman, Hannah Greer. She hasn't been seen in 48 hours, and has apparently disappeared without a trace. What follows is a multiple-perspective journey through the eyes of family, friends, strangers and detectives, who are all somehow involved in or tied to the case. However,
what is later revealed is darker than it initially seems on the surface.
Under Your Skin is a suspenseful, dark and intense read right from the start. It has everything a great thriller must have: a disappearance, an in-depth investigation and a plot twist, making it very gripping.
It’s the type of read that sucks you in from the beginning, and has you guessing who is up to what. The synopsis is all you need going into this one. It gives just enough to question everyone and everything until the reveal.
The reader is given a full 360-degree view of each situation, with multiple points of views. This really helps the entire storyline to come together, as it is read from each character’s perspective.
This book is sure to throw many unpredictable twists and turns, and can potentially be uncomfortable at times, as it covers some domestic violence and sexual scenes which readers may be triggered or distressed by. A story to do with domestic abuse is never going to be an easy one but McClelland has written it with sensitivity.
Review by members of the She Said Book Club
With the insight into Kyle’s abusive behavior written in great detail, it really hits home, because you realise that
it’s something a lot of women suffer every day. There are great dynamics between the characters, so whilst it's a gripping page-turner, at the same time, all the characters stay real, relatable, flawed and grounded.
McClelland tells a story that will resonate widely. Strong and capable in their professional lives, it’s a different story when it comes to their feelings. Emotionally and sexually, Hannah, Julia and Kerry are fragile and dependent on the approval of their men. This leaves them open to manipulation, exploitation and deathly danger, because all the power in the relationship may lie with someone who is rotten to his very core.
Many reviews note that all of the characters were well- written and believable, so well, in fact, that it feels as if this book was part of a series. From the lively banter and the little quirks in their friendships, this engrossing read delves into the psychological aspects of their relationships.
We become absorbed in Hannah’s story, drawn into an excellent look into how many women view and handle situations like this. This read should be recommended to anyone who enjoys a fast-paced, captivating and absorbing psychological thriller but also those who love a heartfelt, emotional read.
Under Your Skin is Northern Ireland writer Rose McClelland’s fourth novel, and her first psychological thriller. It has been an Amazon Number One Bestseller in the UK and the USA/Canada.