I read a book by the author years ago called 'The Captain' and really enjoyed it, so when I came across another of his works I thought it was worth a try.

Holy Secrets did not live up to my expectations, and while it wasn't an awful book it definitely wasn't anything to get excited about.

Carla Keller is a psychiatrist at a respected hospital, her husband is also of the same profession and they have a seemingly idyllic life. However he unexpectedly commits suicide with no apparent reason. She feels there is more to his death than meets the eye, but when she starts to dig a little deeper into his past and the past of those around him, a pattern begins to emerge. Can any of the people she used to trust really be confided in? Or is there a mass conspiracy? Things take a sinister turn when her son is dragged into the equation. Is he really at risk or is it all just a part of her tormented mind looking for answers where none exist?

A fairly well written book, with a cohesive plot. The biggest issue is that the twists were seen coming a mile away and I didn't really care enough about any of the characters. The storyline has been rehashed many times (although who is say this wasn't an original idea when published in 1984?) and often written better. Not a total waste of time but if I am honest it was largely forgettable. I will still read Shubin if I come across him, but he seems to be quite rare these days. ( )