London cycle courier Astrid Bell is bad luck- for other people. First, Astrid's neighbour Peggy Farrell accidentally knocks her off her bike- and not long after is found bludgeoned to death in an alley. Then, a few days later, Astrid is asked to pick up a package- only to find the client slashed to pieces in the hallway.
For the police, it's more than a mere coincidence. For Astrid and her six housemates, it's the beginning of a nightmare: suspicious glances, bitter accusations, fallings out and a growing fear that the worst is yet to come.

I felt as though the characters and the dialogue really let this book down as neither were believable. Even when Astrid and her housemates were talking to the police, I failed to find it realistic in any way.
I wouldn't let this review put you off Nicci French's other books, I have read Catch Me When I Fall, The Red Room and Secret Smile, all of which were excellent but Until It's Over just didn't do it for me.
3 comments:
I have been swaying over whether to read this one or not. In the past I have liked some of their books but not them all. Good review and I might pass on this one or pick it up someday in the library.
Jules
I like the story and I certainly like the cover as well! I'd like to try one of her books at sometime.
Jules- It was a shame as I have really enjoyed other Nicci French books.
Mystica- They are good, don't let this review put you off.
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