Erin Kelly

Assistant Professor of Philosophy Erin Kelly

"A tour de force - a gripping, twisting, furiously clever read that asks all the right questions, and keeps you guessing until the very end. I loved it." --Ruth Ware, bestselling author of The Woman in Cabin 10 In the summer of 1999, Kit and Laura travel to a festival in Cornwall to see a total eclipse of the sun. Kit is an eclipse chaser; Laura has never seen one before. Young and in love, they are certain this will be the first of many they'll share. But in the hushed moments after the shadow passes, Laura interrupts a man and a woman. She knows that she saw something terrible. The man denies it. It is her word against his. The victim seems grateful. Months later, she turns up on their doorstep like a lonely stray. But as her gratitude takes a twisted turn, Laura begins to wonder--did she trust the wrong person? 15 years later, Kit and Laura married are living under new names and completely off the digital grid: no Facebook, only rudimentary cell phones, not in any directories. But as the truth catches up to them, they realize they can no longer keep the past in the past. From Erin Kelly, queen of the killer twist, He Said/She Said is a gripping tale of the lies we tell to save ourselves, the truths we cannot admit, and how far we will go to make others believe our side of the story.

He Said/She Said

"A tour de force – a gripping, twisting, furiously clever read that asks all the right questions, and keeps you guessing until the very end. I loved it." — Ruth Ware "Haunting. Mesmerizing. Unforgettable." — Gillian Flynn In the summer of 1999, Kit and Laura travel to a festival in Cornwall to see a total eclipse of the sun. Kit is an eclipse chaser; Laura has never seen one before. Young and in love, they are certain this will be the first of many they’ll share. But in the hushed moments after the shadow passes, Laura interrupts a man and a woman. She knows that she saw something terrible. The man denies it. It is her word against his. The victim seems grateful. Months later, she turns up on their doorstep like a lonely stray. But as her gratitude takes a twisted turn, Laura begins to wonder—did she trust the wrong person? 15 years later, Kit and Laura married are living under new names and completely off the digital grid: no Facebook, only rudimentary cell phones, not in any directories. But as the truth catches up to them, they realize they can no longer keep the past in the past. From Erin Kelly, queen of the killer twist, He Said/She Said is a gripping tale of the lies we tell to save ourselves, the truths we cannot admit, and how far we will go to make others believe our side of the story.

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Steve Parks

I finished this last night after watching the NASA coverage of the actual eclipse, so it seemed very fitting.
I loved the world of eclipse chasers that we were taken into, and it felt very real. What was harder (for the right reasons) was being taken in such a realistic way into the world of a rape trial. I really felt the tensions and frustration at the system - and particularly the defence barrister! The research has clearly been thorough but it emerges naturally as the characters experience it rather than through exposition as so many authors would be tempted to do.
I think reading groups are going to love getting into discussions around this book and the way it handles a range of issues.

Aistė

Brilliant, I loved it. From start to finish, there was always a strong sense of suspense; I was constantly wondering what would happen next, or thinking about what could have happened to bring them to their current situation. When truths were unveiled, I was always shocked, and I found I could never correctly predict what anyone would say or do next, so I was always kept on the edge of my seat, which I really appreciated. 
One thing I really liked were the characters; not only did they noticeably change throughout the book, but they were realistic in that they had a mixture of good and bad traits (though it seemed like every character had a dark side).
Something else I enjoyed were the POV changes. It offered a different perspective to different situations and, particularly in the end, pointed out to us that you never really know the full story.

One minor criticism I have is that, at one point, when Laura sends an angry text to Kit, it's quite obvious that the message was worded in a way that makes it easy to be taken in the wrong way. 

Overall I really enjoyed reading it! Once I reached the climax, I couldn't put it down, and I will likely read it again, though I already know what happens, to notice small details I didn't notice before. 
To anyone who enjoys thrillers with lots of major twists and turns, I would definitely recommend checking this book out! 

Hope Lenzen

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE SIMON MAYO RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK 'I'm calling it: THIS is the book I wish I'd written' Clare Mackintosh, author of I See You Don't be left in the dark. In the hushed aftermath of a total eclipse, Laura witnesses a brutal attack. She and her boyfriend Kit call the police, and in that moment, four lives change forever. Fifteen years on, Laura and Kit live in fear. And while Laura knows she was right to speak out, she also knows that you can never see the whole picture: something is always hidden . . . something she never could have guessed. See what everyone is saying about this brilliant read: 'It's SO good . . . I was carrying it around the house I was so gripped' Sarah Perry, author of The Essex Serpent 'A gripping, twisting, furiously clever read . . . I loved it' Ruth Ware, author of The Woman in Cabin 10 'It's magnificent. Stunningly twisty plot and weep-makingly brilliant writing' Marian Keyes, author of The Woman Who Stole My Life

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Sian Wadey

At a festival in Cornwall, in the hushed moments after the first eclipse Laura and Kit share, Laura interrupts a man and a woman. She knows she saw something terrible. But the man denies it. Later, in a panic, Laura tells a little white lie - which changes 4 lives irreparably. When the victim turns up on their doorstep, the truth seems to vanish ever further into shadow. As gratitude spills into dangerous obsession, Kit and Laura simply have to run. But they can't hide forever. With another eclipse on the horizon, the past is closing in on them again. Telling Kit the truth will cost Laura her marriage. But keeping the secret could cost them both their lives. And the person they fear the most knows exactly where they'll be.

He Said/She Said

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