It's Not What You Think - a murder investigation with surprising twists and turns.

Nadeeka Prasanna, a divorced mother of two daughters, had been enjoying life since her boyfriend, Jamie Golding, moved in with them. However, he recently started working late and behaving oddly. Nadeeka was convinced he was having an affair, following in the footsteps of her ex-husband. Determined to catch him at home with another woman, she leaves work early and rushes home. To her horror, she finds the police at her house and discovers that Jamie is dead. As detectives start investigating Jamie's murder, the surprises begin. And they keep coming. There is nothing about this murder case that is predictable.

It's Not What You Think, by Clare Mackintosh, is a gripping and highly entertaining

psychological thriller and police procedural featuring multiple narrators. Mackintosh spent 12 years as a UK police officer, reaching the rank of Inspector, and this experience shines through in her writing. This is a book that demands going in cold, allowing each twist to truly surprise you. Enjoy.

Many thanks to Sourcebooks Landmark for the advance.

Rated 4.25 out of 5 stars.

Mystery Thriller | Police Procedural.

U.S. Publication Date: Sept 22, 2026.

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