A man walks down a New York street, looking into the windows of shop and cafes, and taking in his surroundings. He happens to glance upwards and catches sight of something out of place in one of the upper windows – it looks like a mannequin with a plastic bag over its head. But wait – the mannequin is very lifelike and it even looks like it might be screaming.
Thomas is sure he’s witnessed a murder, but the chances of anyone believing him are slim. Thomas is a map-obsessed schizophrenic who believes he’s working for the CIA, and he’s not even on the street in question – he’s viewing the image on his screen on Google Earth-type software, Whirl360, which could have been taken any number of years ago. Thomas’ brother, Ray, who has returned to the family home following the tragic death of their father is drawn into the mystery which unfolds with many a surprising development.
Trust Your Eyes features so many twists it doesn’t let up for a second. It is a little slow to get going, particularly as I didn’t like any of the main characters in the first three or four chapters, but once Ray starts to believe Thomas the story starts to draw you in. There are quite a few plot reveals towards the end – at least two of which I did not see coming. It’s an enjoyable easy read which builds plenty of anticipation and keeps you hooked, and guessing, until the very end.
Posted by RJB
Catalogue link: Trust Your Eyes
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