Black Widow by
Christopher Brookmyre is a mystery thriller told in three parts. The narration
is divided between Dr. Diana Jager, the defendant, and Jack Parlabane, a
journalist who is covering the story. The story opens with Dr. Diana Jager is on trial for the
suspicious death of her husband, Peter. Diana is a surgeon who gained infamy
when her anonymous blog was exposed. She wrote scathing commentaries about
anyone and anything that crossed her. As time went on, she met and married
Peter, an IT tech at the hospital where she worked. Suddenly after six months
of marriage, Peter is missing. His car is found in a river and he is presumed
dead. Evidence is pointing to Diana. Jack Parlabane is a reporter who is put on
Diana’s trail by her sister-in-law, Lucy Elphinstone, who suspects Diana of
killing her brother. As Jack uncovers clues to the relationship between Diana
and Peter and Diana’s past and as Diana reveals the secrets she is unwilling to
share to the police, a picture is painted of what happened that night. Where is
Peter? Is he dead and did Diana kill him? Will Jack ever uncover the truth?
I LOVED Black Widow.
I stayed up late until 1 am because I HAD to finish. I had to know if Diana
killed Peter and what happened to him. The book reminds me of Gone Girl but oh so much better. This
book had so many twists and turns that you think you have it figured out and
another twist!!!! I can’t talk too much about the major points of the book
because it would give away huge plot points. However, I can say that the book
will keep in on your toes. I highly recommend Black Widow. It is one of the best done and excellent books I’ve
read in a long time!!!! I'm eager to read other books by Christopher Brookmyre!
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