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Behind Every Face

Charlie Donlea

Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Crime • Jan 26, 2027

Oliver Whitaker built an empire on uncovering truths. His "Whitaker Report" is a media juggernaut, a beacon for breaking stories across politics, crime, and pop culture. He's a legend, a multimillionaire, and utterly fearless. Until now.
A final, cryptic voicemail from his brother Lucas shatters everything. Before Oliver can act, Lucas is tortured and murdered, silenced about an explosive scandal. Now, the hunter becomes the hunted. Oliver finds himself running for his life, the target of unseen, powerful forces desperate to bury the truth.
The threads unravel into a sordid blackmail scheme linked to Lucas’s billionaire employer. At its heart: a missing flash drive holding damning secrets that could bring down dozens of the world's most rich and influential. Oliver isn't alone in this deadly race for justice. Lucas's fiancée, Andi Vonn, also possesses a piece of the puzzle, now living under a new name and a new identity, constantly looking over her shoulder. Every face hides a secret, and some secrets can kill.

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5 / 5

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington for an advanced copy of this title.
Just WOW!! This is suspense writing at its absolute best. Charlie Donlea has a distinct talent for weaving a massive cast of characters into a single, cohesive narrative without ever losing the thread. The story jumps between past and present timelines and shifts across several different points of view. Usually, books that juggle this many perspectives feel disjointed, but the writing here is so sharp that I always knew I was following one interconnected story, even before I knew how all the pieces fit together.
The short chapters keep the pace moving fast, creating a completely immersive experience. The tension builds effortlessly, and despite the large cast, it is easy to keep track of who is who. I found myself emotionally invested in the outcomes for several of the characters, specifically Andi.
Everything leads to a fantastic twist near the end that caught me completely off guard. It is rare to find a thriller that executes its structure so flawlessly. The conclusion itself is brief but delivers just enough information on everyone’s ultimate fate to be perfectly satisfying.
If you like dual timelines, multiple points of view, and cleverly executed twists, then you will enjoy this book.
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