The Funeral by Helen H Durrant
Genre: Psychological thriller
Read: 17th June 2025
Published: 14th May 2025
★★★ 3 stars
DESCRIPTION:
She stole my name. Now she’s dead. Am I next?
As we gather by the graveside, I can’t help but notice the other guests take in my every move. I don’t recognise anyone, and I wish I hadn’t come. But I’ve fallen on hard times, and I’m hoping that whoever sent me the anonymous invite is going to explain why it was so important I attend.
And then I see it – the name on the gravestone: Alice Anderson. My blood turns to ice.
That’s my name.
I haven’t used it for three years, and I didn’t think anyone knew about my past. Who took my name and what do they want from me?
I can’t fall apart now. So I force my hands to stop shaking and start studying each face in the congregation.
Did I just walk into a trap? Am I in danger? I only know one thing for sure, I’ll do whatever it takes to protect my secret, and my life…
This totally addictive page-turner from bestselling author Helen H. Durrant is perfect for fans of The Housemaid, Gone Girl and The Perfect Marriage. Prepare to be hooked from the very first page.
MY THOUGHTS:
An invitation to die for...
The invitation was anonymous. But when Donna receives it in her email, she knows at once she needs to be there. If not to allay her fears that the past is well and truly buried...or to keep her secret safe...
As she stands by the graveside she hears whispers about who she is and who the dead woman is. OK, so it's a woman whose funeral she's attending - that's good to know. But who was this woman and who invited her to this funeral? And why? Whatever the reason, this is too close for comfort and she tries to blend in with the mourners, hide behind her facade. Find out who she is, what she is doing here and then get out before someone recognises her.
She steps up to the graveside. At least she can see the name of who she's supposed to be mourning. She stops...she stares...she recognises the name. It's her name - Alice Anderson. At least, it's who she was before she reinvented herself as Donna. So who was this woman who stole her name? And why? What did she want with her identity?
If Donna wants to find out, she needs to stick around. So when she is offered the job held by the previous Alice, she accepts without a second thought. She needs to find out just who this woman was and why she stole her name. And more to the point...who knows who she is now and sent her that invitation?
A steadily paced read that struggled to hold my interest though I was intrigued with the scenario and was eager to find out where it all lead. It's hard to know who to trust in this one, if anyone at all.
This is my first book by this author and wasn't a bad read. Quick and entertaining that does keep you guessing.
I would like to thank #HelenHDurrant, #Netgalley and #Bookouture for an ARC of #TheFuneral in exchange for an honest review.
MEET THE AUTHOR:
Helen’s children are all grown-up and she has five grandchildren.
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