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I Know You Know by Gilly Macmillan

April 4, 2019 7:46 am

I Know You Know
Twenty years ago, the bodies of 11-year old boys Charlie Paige and Scott Ashby were found near a dog racing track in Bristol. The man convicted of their murder was mentally challenged and recently committed suicide, having never stopped professing his innocence. Now the body of a man who was thought to have absconded to Venezuela after a major financial scam was discovered near the same site, having been there all along and forcing a fresh look into the boys’ murders. Cody Swift, one of the boys’ friends who was supposed to be with them that night, has also launched a new podcast exploring the old case, exposing new information that would have challenged the findings and casting Charlie’s mother Jessica in a blemished spotlight. The boys were supposed to have been under her care that evening.

I like mysteries or police procedurals where there’s a look back over solved cases. This one was especially intriguing as we soon learn there was every reason to be skeptical of the original conclusions. John Fletcher, the lead detective of the old case and now the new one, is one of the narrators so we get valuable insights about the old case. Jessica Paige is a very different person from the broken mess she was when her son died. She’s now married, a former successful television actress and mother of a 16-year old daughter who doesn’t want her past resurrected.

The story transitions between the two investigations, the original and the new one. What makes this unique is the podcast which is presented in broadcast format, even more ideal in the audio version. However, whereas in the printed book the old case is highlighted, there wasn’t any indicator for when the narrative reverted to the past in this version. It wasn’t always clear when that happened but I was able to adjust. Otherwise, I loved everything else about the audio performance with three narrators handling the characters exceptionally well.

I really enjoyed this story with its flawed, conflicted host of players, including the lead investigator. Sifting through the truths and lies, trying to determine which was what from unreliable narrators made this even more of a puzzle. While I figured out the framework of the truth, I was still thrown by the little twist at the end that tossed it all up in the air. There’s a reason why this author is an auto read as nothing and no one in this story was sacred and you have to keep your wits about you. Really well done.

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Posted by Jonetta | Blue Mood Café

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32 Responses to “I Know You Know by Gilly Macmillan”

  1. I do love stories like this, especially when it comes to cold cases being reinvestigated. This one sounds just as good even though the previous case was already solved. Excellent review and glad you enjoyed it!

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    By Mischenko on April 4, 2019 at 8:32 am

    1. Thanks, Mischenko! This was that kind of story.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on April 4, 2019 at 11:19 am

  2. I have this one to read and can’t wait! She’s an auto-read for me, too, Jonetta. Fab review! ♥️

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    By jennifertarheelreader on April 4, 2019 at 8:43 am

    1. Thanks, Jennifer! I’m confident you’re going to like this one.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on April 4, 2019 at 11:20 am

  3. Exciting premise!
    I like this kind of stories too – mysteries from the past & present at the same time 🙂

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    By Norrie on April 4, 2019 at 8:50 am

    1. It lived up to my expectations, Norrie. I’m also a fan of dual timelines, certainly when they’re done well.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on April 4, 2019 at 11:21 am

  4. Great review. I, too, like old graves being dug out (in novels, not in real life). :p Seems like a gripping read. Thanks for the recommendation.

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    By debjani6ghosh on April 4, 2019 at 8:54 am

    1. Thank you, Debjani! “old graves being dug out…” Love that💜

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on April 4, 2019 at 11:22 am

      1. 🙂

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        By debjani6ghosh on April 4, 2019 at 2:16 pm

  5. I do like books that deal with cold cases. So happy you enjoyed this one, Jonetta. You wrote a wonderful review.

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    By yayareadslotsofbooks on April 4, 2019 at 8:59 am

    1. Thanks, Marialyce! The characterizations were extremely well done, too.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on April 4, 2019 at 11:23 am

  6. Fab review! Just noticed that one of fave narrators, Imogen Church is part narrating this!

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    By nickimags @ The Secret Library Book Blog on April 4, 2019 at 9:38 am

    1. Thanks, Nicki! Imogen is one of my favorites, too, and she did Jessica so well here.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on April 4, 2019 at 11:24 am

  7. I always love me a good whodunnit, especially when it’s a bungled old case. And the killer is still, possibly, at large.

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    By Alexandra on April 4, 2019 at 11:12 am

    1. Then you’d appreciate this one, Alexandra.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on April 4, 2019 at 11:16 am

  8. Terrific review! Sounds like one I need to add to the TBR!

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    By Tina Woodbury on April 4, 2019 at 11:48 am

    1. Thank you, Tina! It’s one I believe you’d enjoy.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on April 4, 2019 at 11:56 am

  9. I haven’t heard of this one at all but.. Steve West – I’m there for you. Outstanding review!

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    By Anne - Books of My Heart on April 4, 2019 at 12:19 pm

    1. Thanks, Anne! I think you’d enjoy this one.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on April 4, 2019 at 12:41 pm

  10. Great review, Jonetta! I have this one. I really want to get to it now! Glad you enjoyed it!

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    By B Lostinacoulee on April 4, 2019 at 2:14 pm

    1. Thanks, Brenda! I can’t wait to see what you think about the story.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on April 4, 2019 at 2:29 pm

  11. Wonderful review! I really like the sound of this one.

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    By Yvo on April 4, 2019 at 2:42 pm

    1. Thanks, Yvo! It hooked me from the onset.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on April 4, 2019 at 3:17 pm

  12. This looks so good! Fantastic review!

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    By Berit@Audio Killed the Bookmark on April 5, 2019 at 1:11 am

    1. Thank you, Berit💜

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on April 5, 2019 at 8:40 am

  13. I’m glad you enjoyed it! Wonderful review!! 🙂

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    By deesradreadsandreviews on April 5, 2019 at 3:21 am

    1. Thanks, Deanna💜

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on April 5, 2019 at 8:40 am

  14. Sounds like a compelling solved case being reopened, with surprises to be found! Fab review!

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    By Meggy | Chocolate'n'Waffles on April 5, 2019 at 7:14 am

    1. Thanks, Meggy! That it was💜

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on April 5, 2019 at 8:41 am

  15. Oh wow. I have never read this author before, but this one sounds very interesting. And heartbreaking. I am glad you enjoyed it. I really do need to read some of Gilly’s books.

    Great review.

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    By ~ Angie Elle ~ on April 7, 2019 at 8:16 pm

    1. Thanks, Angie Elle. It is definitely a different kind of story.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on April 7, 2019 at 8:52 pm

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