I love nothing more than a good psychological thriller to snuggle up with. So often the story can be empty, but that is not the case with Stone the Dead Crows. This book holds a message and speaks of abuse making it so much more than just another work of fiction. The author tells three different stories, leaving you a little confused and then she brings them together in a remarkable conclusion that leave you looking back on what you have read as the pieces fall into place.

Carrie Magillen breaks this book into different pieces allowing you insight into each of the sister’s lives. AS the various stories head towards a coalition you are left amazed at how beautifully she managed to draw the stories together. This is my first time reading Carrie Magillen – her writing is warm, and you are drawn into her story as you flick the pages. I have added When He Is Not Here to my want to read list and I look forward to getting my hands on a copy of that one soon.

Daisy has been in a coma for three years with no signs of wanting to wake up. Rose visits her sister every week and when the doctors suggest that the time has come to turn off life support, Rose faces a difficult decision as her marriage becomes something she was not expecting.

Meanwhile, Maggie is on a sabbatical in an isolated cabin in the wood with her husband and young son. This should be heaven, however, a man is lurking in the woods, watching the family. Maggie can feel his malice and instinctively knows that he is just waiting for the right moment to harm her family. She struggles to decide if she should return home to help Rose, or if she should stay with her family and ensure their safety….

There is a lot more to this story than what it appears to be. The author created a work of fiction with a message about coercive control and how this form of abuse is so hard to pinpoint. There is no doubt that women are suffering while not even understanding what is happening to them. I loved how clearly the author explained the red flags of coercive control, highlighting a sad reality while telling a fiction story that allows you to escape reality as you turn the pages.

Poor Rose stole my heart. As her story unfolds and you see how badly Nathan is treating her while is oblivious as he wraps her in love, attention while showering her with expensive gifts. As the story unfolds and Rose’s character develops her transformation from a fragile Rose to a strong woman who stands up for herself is simply heart-warming. The author did a wonderful job with this character. I was trapped in her emotional turmoil as it unfolded.

I loved this book. This is a psychological thriller with a message making it extremely entertaining while at the same time it leaves you looking at the women in your life just a little bit closer. (Just in case any of those red flags peek out somewhere.)

While psychological thriller enthusiasts will find it hard to put this book down, I would suggest women everywhere take the time to read this book. The message in this book just might help a woman suffering. Ladies, go ahead, get yourselves a copy – you will love this title.