The Twilight Wife by A.J. Banner
Reviewed by: Dawn Dickey, Adult Reference Services
Genre: Suspense
Suggested Age: Adults
What is the book about?: Kyra Winthrop is a marine biologist who was involved in an accident while diving with her husband in Deception Pass, Washington. Now suffering from amnesia, she has no memory of the accident. Even worse, she has lost her memory of the last few years and has no recollection of marrying her husband, Jacob, or moving to the island where the two have their home. Soon, however, odd dreams and what could be flashes of memory begin to appear. The memories conflict with what people are telling her about the accident. Kyra must find out for herself what is true and what isn’t.
My Review: The Twilight Wife is suspense-filled and a quick read. Banner is good at making us feel Kyra’s dismay and her anxiety and confusion about her situation. Jacob’s over-protectiveness makes both Kyra and the reader uncomfortable, adding to the tension. Adding to the ambiance is the misty, rainy setting on an island in the Pacific Northwest. My only complaint about this book is that it is a bit predictable and too short. I would have liked more detail, more mystery for Kyra to solve. This book would make a great “B” movie – tense but not too threatening, not too long, and everything is resolved pretty neatly at the end.
Three Words That Describe This Book: amnesiac, identity, deceptive
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Rating: 3.5/5
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