Alex Finlay is known for his books in the suspense/thriller genre. His latest is the novel What Have We Done. This book stands out because of Finlay’s writing style which includes multiple points of view and dual timelines.
Four former friends must reunite to solve the mystery of who knows about their past and a secret they share that has put a killer on their trails. These four adults seem to have perfect lives, but it soon becomes clear that all is not as it appears. Not only do they have a killer chasing them down, but they must confront the causes for their falling apart. One friend is an aging rock star, one is a tech wizard, another is a reality TV producer, and the final one is a former assassin turned housewife and stepmom. What do these people have in common? They all were in a group home when they were younger.
Savior House was run by Mr. Brood. Girls knew to avoid Mr. Brood and his creepy son. The home was marked by violence, until one night the kids found a way to end this legacy. Soon after, they all went their different ways. One of these kids eventually becomes a federal judge, but he is hounded by blackmail and is murdered. Now the other four are seeking answers. Who is coming for them?
Former assassin Jenna gets the order from what she thinks is her former employer to gun down the tech wizard, but she gets suspicious and blows the job. She gets her family into hiding and then begins the hunt for the judge’s killer. Rock star Donnie is held at gunpoint and forced to jump off a cruise ship. Reality TV producer Nico is trapped in a mine explosion. Who knows their secret? It is a race to find out.
What Have We Done is fast-paced. It is a suspenseful thriller with a twisted ending. The book is perfect for you if you like a thriller with enough emotional fortitude to make you care about the characters. Try it and see if it’s to your taste.
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