Wendy F. (hrhmerrykate) reviewed on 8/5/2019 + 4 more book reviews

I try not to gush over books. Everyone has a favorite author or series or genre. This one, though, surpasses my top faves in all three categories.

I've never read Linwood Barclay's books before and now all his are on my wishlist. "Trust Your Eyes" is almost two stories in one until they converge in the latter half of the book creating a roller-coaster ride of tension and humor that hints of "Rear Window."

The lead characters, two brothers whose father has died in a tragic accident, push against each other as a family does. This time, though, Thomas, who is schizophrenic and "tours" the cities of the world via Whirl360 (a loosely disguised Google Earth), memorizing the streets as he goes, imagines he sees what might be a murder in progress. The online image has to be months old, right? He convinces Ray to go to NYC to check it out anyway. While Ray is seeking answers about the screenshot for his brother and about his father's death for his own peace of mind, they stumble upon a conspiracy that puts them in the line of fire. This book draws you in from the beginning and keeps you engaged until the very end.

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