Little Rumours by Bryony Pearce published by Avon Books

Little Joe aged six sits down in front of the tv every Saturday morning to watch Scooby Doo cartoons while his mum goes running and his dad looks after him. Joe is told by his dad not to move from the spot, so one Saturday when the tv screen goes black just before the villain is revealed in the cartoon, Joe makes the decision to move from the sofa and find his dad. It’s a decision which will change all their lives as little Joe makes a gruesome discovery.

Fast forward six years…Joe and Mum Kelly are now living in a small Devonshire village. She is struggling to make friends but carries a massive secret – her husband is a convicted serial killer serving time in prison whilst herself and Joe had to relocate and change their identities. Joe is now in Year 6 at school and has put the past behind him (or has he?) he’s built a friendship group with Mia and Leon, but when best friend Mia goes missing accusations start flying left, right and centre.

This is the second book at Bryony’s that I have read, and I will say it is now my firm favourite – the story grew and grew and although I had a fair idea who was responsible, there were so many twists and turns that I kept doubting my own theories!!

At some point in this book, you will experience every emotion…happiness, sadness, empathy and by the end of it you won’t trust or believe anyone!!

Bravo! A really wonderful book!

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