The Accident - Linwood Barclay

After reading Linwood Barclays first novel 'No Time For Goodbye' and immediately wanting more, I have always anticipated his next book and often have them on pre-order before they are released. 'The Accident' was no different and I couldn't wait to get stuck into it when it landed on my doorstep with the satisfying thud that only a brand new hardback can give. The inside sleave didn't give much away about the book except setting the scene of a fairly quiet and ordinary place in Connecticut where Glen Garber, a self employed builder, looks after his wife and daughter but after hitting a spot of ... more

I have never read any of Linwood Barclay’s books before and so I haven’t been able to make any comparison to his other books but I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and will certainly look out for his other books. The story is set in a small town called Milford in Connecticut at a time of a very poor economic climate. People are struggling financially to make ends meet but a small group of close friends have come up with an idea of making some extra money to make ends meet. The main character Glen Barber unfortunately, has his world turned upside down when his wife is killed in an ... more