I’m going to make a bold claim here. I think After the Crash is the best book I’ve read so far this year. It wasn’t recommended to me by anyone, I just judged a book by its cover when I had vouchers to spend and thought I would enjoy it. I wasn’t wrong!
On the night of 22nd December 1980, a plane crashes into mountains on the border between France and Switzerland. All of the passengers are killed instantly, except a three-month-old baby girl. But who is she?
Two families step forward to claim her. Is she Lyse-Rose or Emilie? With no real evidence either way, the courts have to decide on the identity of the little girl. But for 18 years, the families are unsure of the verdict. On the eve of the girl’s 18th birthday, the detective who investigated the case makes a discovery that changes everything.
What did he discover? Did the court get it wrong all those years ago? Is the girl really Emilie or Lyse-Rose?
As someone who is afraid of flying, the first three pages of the book scared me, but after that, I was hooked. I read half of the book in one day, which is unheard of for me.
The story is set in the few days around the girl’s 18th birthday and follows the two families literally minute-by-minute as they get closer to the truth, and uncover some dark secrets on the way.
Michel Bussi is ons of France’s most successful crime authors. After the Crash is translated from French and is the first of his books to be published in the UK. I hope they get round to publishing some more soon.
I can’t recommend this book highly enough. It really is a brilliant read!
June 10, 2016
Wow that is a bold claim but it must have been a brilliant ready if that’s what you think of it!! Added to my ever growing list 🙂
July 6, 2016
It really is amazing! Definitely worth a read.
June 10, 2016
This sounds like a book I would really enjoy. I’ve added it to my to read list
June 10, 2016
Ooh I like the sound of this one! Definitely one to go on my list. I love a book you can’t put down.
Nat.x
June 10, 2016
Interesting plot! You have tempted me.
July 4, 2016
I’d not heard of this one before reading your review but I feel compelled to read it now! Thanks for sharing with #ReadWithMe
July 6, 2016
It’s brilliant! I’m sure you won’t be disappointed.
July 4, 2016
This sounds like my kind of book. Thank you for the recommendation, adding it to my wishlist 🙂
July 6, 2016
You’re very welcome! I’m sure you will enjoy it 🙂
July 4, 2016
I haven’t heard of this book before either, which is surprising because it sounds really good. I’m intrigued. This book sounds like something I would also enjoy! I am going to add it to my ‘TBR’ list! Thanks for recommending! 🙂 #ReadWithMe
July 6, 2016
It really is fantastic! I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.
July 4, 2016
You have really made me want to read this!!! Sounds like a great page turner, thanks for the tip #readwithme
July 6, 2016
You’re welcome! I’ve got a couple of the mums from ballet reading it and they’re loving it too 🙂
July 4, 2016
This book sounds so intriguing. Think I’ll have to get a copy as I’d love to know what happens!
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July 6, 2016
It’s a brilliant book! I’m sure you won’t be disappointed.
July 11, 2016
Oooh i cant NOT read this one now! Consider it on my list 🙂 #readwithme