I´ve read somewhere that breakups do make one of the most rich subject for a thriller, and either in life or in the novels, a separation may bring not only the eve of a new life but also may stir up not the most friendly feelings.
This is what happened to the characters in My Lie, Your Lie by Paul Clayton. Patrick was happily married with Barney but the love story ended up suddenly when he was left for a beautiful appearance, Marcella. But besides their love story, the two of them were sharing a couple of dark or very dark secrets.
And as Patrick decides to follow the way of revenge, it seems there is no way back. Not only in the relationship, which is anyway broke to bits, but to their own integrity as well. Being driven by revenge is like opening up a Pandora´s box without any hope left.
With dark humour and driving his characters through ridiculous situations, Clayton´s book may teach us a bit more about the perils of hate and revenge. It may not bring the best in humans, but it actually destroys completely the soul. Revenge is not the opposite of love, it´s the warm embrace of pure evil driving humans to the edge of abyss.
I carefully enjoyed this book, especially from the psychological perspective. It does not only teaches us a lesson or two about revenge, but it also warns us about being careful who we may leave behind. One day, it can deadly turn against us.
In addition to being a successful writer, Paul Clayton is also an international event director, presentation coach and an actor.
Rating: 4 stars
Disclaimer: Book offered as part of the book tour but the opinions are, as usual, my own
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