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The Twins: The most gripping psychological crime thriller of the year with a twist you won’t see coming! Kindle Edition

by J.S. Lark (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 385
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If you liked Blood Orange, The Perfect Couple and The House Guest you will love this!

Susan and Sarah. Sisters. Best friends.
Together…forever?

Nothing could break them apart.

Until they meet him.

And he can only choose one…

Now Susan is back. Determined to reclaim everything Sarah has taken from her.
 
Her home, her husband…her life?

*Shortlisted for the RNA Romantic Thriller of the Year Award*

Readers can’t get enough of The Twins:

‘Wow. Mind Blown. J.S. Lark is a wily wordsmith and not to be trusted’ DJ

‘My goodness, I don’t even know where to start with this one!… At times shocking, this book is an absolute must-read for anyone who likes a psychological thriller’ Emma

‘An original, gripping page turner and it had me guessing and shocked throughout’ Ceri

‘Started reading this Wednesday night and finished it by Friday morning…If you like physiological thrillers then you will love this’ Leanne

‘So many twists and turns that literally left me with my mouth hanging open’ Randi

‘A fast paced twisty psychological thriller’ Jayne

‘Lots of twists and turns and I just had to read ‘one more chapter’ Abbi

‘Wonderful well written plot that had me engaged from the start…Great suspense and found myself second guessing every thought I had’ Billie

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J. S. Lark is an author, whose books may contain love, hate, violence, death, passion, a little swearing, and an unforgettable ending.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07Z5K6TPB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ One More Chapter (November 20, 2020)
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    Jane is a coffee, chocolate and red wine lover, and a late-night writer of compelling, passionate, and emotionally charged fiction.

    The kindle bestselling author of The Twins, The Secret Couple and The Illicit Love of a Courtesan, with books shortlisted for the UK's Romantic Historical Fiction and the Jackie Collins Romantic Thriller awards.

    Jane's books may contain love, hate, violence, death, passion, a little swearing, and an ending you are never going to forget.

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    Jane is a coffee, chocolate and red wine lover, and a late-night writer of compelling, passionate, and emotionally charged fiction, filled with diverse characters.

    The kindle bestselling author of The Twins and The Secret Couple, with books shortlisted for the UK's Jackie Collins Thriller award.

    Jane's books may contain love, hate, violence, death, passion, a little swearing, and an ending you are never going to forget.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
385 global ratings
Drama, Drama, Drama!
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Drama, Drama, Drama!
This one caught my attention right away as I am drawn to twin stories pretty much no matter what. Identical twins, Susan and Sarah (who I kept wanting to be named Sharon like the original Parent Trap!), were inseparable the first thirteen years of their lives. But a boy, Jimmy, drives them apart. The book opens with the sudden re-unification of the sisters, now both adults. Both perspectives are given as well as dual timelines, moving back and forth through their lives. The true sordid tale of this messy love triangle emerges. The book itself is sometimes frustrating to read with the shifts in narration, as it is not always readily apparent which sister is which. And though the plot does take a few familiar turns (especially the main twist) it still keeps the reader's attention from start to finish. And there are a few surprises, too. I do wish that Lark had made Jimmy a bit more likable, as it was hard to really see what the fuss about him really was! It's a drama-filled tale and one that I think would be fun to discuss with other readers. I didn't especially love this one, but I certainly didn't hate it, either. It's an entertaining read overall!
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LindaMic
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2021
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I really enjoyed this book with all the twists and turns and believe me, you will still be wondering at the end of the story.
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Noirgirl
4.0 out of 5 stars 4 Psycho Sister Stars!
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2020
4-plus psycho sister stars! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️💥

This is a twisty little domestic thriller about an evil twin. But which one is evil?

I really enjoyed the fast-paced and creepy writing of this novel, which jumps between the past and the present lives of twins Susan and Sarah. Both girls were in love with the same boy, but only one could have him. The story begins with the missing twin showing up in the life of the other twin, who married Jonny. But what does she want? Craziness and tragedy soon ensues.

This book had me riveted and turning the pages between the twins’ tragic young lives and present adulthood. Both timelines were mysterious and interesting and creepy AF. J.S. Lark’s writing is addictive and this book was a roller coaster ride. Dark, mysterious, and tragic with a generous dose of crazy. I really enjoyed the read.

My main and really only criticism is that from the very beginning and all throughout, it could be hard to tell the twins apart. They have very similar names - Sarah and Susan - and the timeline jumps back and forth so much that it can be hard to keep track of which twin experienced what events in the past. I think some of this was clearly by design, as it is part of the theme of the book that no one could ever tell the twins apart and that factors into the story. But while that was a cool idea in practice, it also made for a somewhat more confusing reading experience when I would have liked to have a better way to keep the twins straight at times. Chapter headings with timelines (years) or giving the twins more different names might have helped with this.

Despite that though, this was an extremely fun and thrilling reading experience that took the “evil twin” trope to new levels. I had an idea how it might end but was still surprised with several elements and enjoyed the way it unfolded. It’s a dark and sometimes depressing book with surprises at every turn which of course means I enjoyed it..

4 plus psycho sister stars! I’m definitely going to be reading more books by JS Lark because I really enjoy her style.

Thanks to NetGalley, Harper Collins and JS Lark for the advance copy of this fun twin thriller!
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Rose Blue
5.0 out of 5 stars Twisty and captivating
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2021
4.5 stars
Twins Sarah and Susan were born to a fifteen year old unwed mother, one who has provided for them, albeit, pitifully, by living with a series of “uncles.” The girls grew up street savvy, learning to steal, refusing to attend school, and generally doing whatever they wanted. By the time they were thirteen, they were smoking, drinking, playing around with drugs, and about to learn about sex. Through it all, they were like two halves of one person, even likening themselves to feral wolf cubs.

For the first time in their lives, there is conflict between them, as Sarah finds herself falling in love with Jonny, Susan’s boyfriend. Sarah learns that Jonny believes them to be sixteen years old, not just turned thirteen. When Sarah tells Jonny the truth, he is horrified, and breaks off the relationship, and leaves to pursue a career. Eventually Sarah and Susan reconcile, and move to London to see what life holds for them. Unfortunately, life is not kind. They become helplessly involved in prostitution and drug addiction, seemingly with no way out. When Sarah encounters Jonny again, he’s determined to rescue them from the life they’re trapped in. His loving care helps Sarah first, then they attempt to rescue Susan, but are not successful.

Three decades later, Jonny and Sarah have a grown daughter, a successful business, and a lovely home. Then, out of the blue, Susan shows up at their door. Sarah has no desire to reconnect with her sister, and has tried to forget their horrible life in London. Her daughter, Lucy, who was never made aware of Susan’s existence, is more than eager to become acquainted. Jonny, also, urges Sarah to give Susan a chance.

But Susan’s motives are deeper and darker. Jonny was hers first, and he should be her husband. Lucy should be her daughter. And their home and business should be hers. Susan inveigles her way into every facet of their lives, much to Sarah’s dismay. Soon, long kept secrets will be revealed, and Susan’s deadly plot comes to fruition.

THE TWINS is a genuine page turner, with dark twists and turns. Just when I was sure I knew where the story was headed, another curve was thrown my way. Stories of twins and their relationships with each other have always fascinated me. Is there really one good and one evil twin? As it’s a trigger for many, I do want to mention that there is a rape of a young girl in this book. Though THE TWINS is disturbing, I couldn’t put it down until I read the final shocking chapter.

I received a complimentary copy of this book.
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Tina Loves to Read
3.0 out of 5 stars Dark Thriller
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2020
This is a Dark Thriller. I want to start by saying that this book has things in it that could upset some readers, so please do your research before reading this book (some things it has drug issues, rape of under age kids, and much more). I have to say it took me some time to get into this book because the book jumps from 1985 (I think) when the twins was 13 to present today. I do not feel that the book really does the time jumps well. I wish that under the character number would be the year we where in. I only say that because most the characters where in both timelines, so you have to read and just figure out what time period we would in. I did read an ARC, so maybe they will fix that before the book comes out. I love the twists, and this was super high pace once you get into it. I really enjoyed it after I figured out the timelines. I am going to say I would of give this book five stars if the timelines and plot line was not hard to follow. I receive an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.
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Tony C
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2023
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No doubt this is a great real, a real page turner that I really enjoyed. Loved the way it was written in ‘then and now’ format, and also in the first person, and that first person kept swapping between the twins.. really kept the reader on their toes. Was the ending very slightly unrealistic? Maybe just a little, but I’ll still look for more from this excellent author.
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Rachel Brimble
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2023
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First of all, I am not really a psychological thriller reader, BUT I am a person who watches a lot of real-life crime documentaries with the view that I want the bad guy/woman caught. So, when I started reading this I wasn't sure what to expect. There are parts of this novel which are difficult to read but are also needed to understand the protagonists, to know how and why they go on do the things they do and the reasons behind their reactions and decisions
A gripping read with a fabulous twist ending that I certainly didn't see coming...
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Julie Hughes
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2023
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Wow this book certainly had me thinking...very well written...one of the best books I've read in a long time...will definitely recommend others to read it.
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JennyJ
3.0 out of 5 stars OK but very confusing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2022
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I am not sure whether I enjoyed this book or not. It was quite well written and the story was good but the ending was very confusing. I'm still not quite sure who Jennifer and Chloe are!

Also I don't care how identical twins are, I don't think they could fool someone you had been married to for a very long time. All in all an OK read but no more than that.
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Reading Queen
4.0 out of 5 stars Compelling Read...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2021
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A compelling read, harrowing at times. Sarah and Susan, are identical twins raised by an alcoholic, drug dependent mother. They have lost count of the number of 'uncles' who have lived with her. Their story, narrated by both of them, shows a life of bunking off school and stealing as well as a gradual slide into smoking and drug usage. Susan meets an older boy, Johnny. He promises to take her to London where he has a new job. For the first time in their lives, two girls who have been inseparable, are about to be parted.

Thirty years later Sarah is married to Johnny. They have a daughter, a thriving business and a beautiful home. Then Susan turns up on their doorstep.

Told from both Susan and Sarah's viewpoints, this story moves backwards and forwards in time, as the twin's tale unfolds. The twist, when it comes, is quite unexpected. Recommended.
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