Talking to Strangers BY Fiona Barton

In Talking to Strangers, Fiona Barton crafts a thrilling narrative where the quest for truth proves perilous. The murder of forty-four-year-old Karen Simmons in a secluded woodland sets the stage for a gripping investigation. Journalist Kiki Nunn sees this as her big break. Just a week before Karen’s death, Kiki interviewed her about her journey through mid-life romance—sharing tales of starry beach kisses, lavish dinners, and the darker side of seeking love, including encounters with scammers and creeps.

With the police zeroing in on local suspects, Kiki is determined to uncover the real story behind Karen's fatal search for romance. As she delves deeper into Karen’s past, Kiki begins to uncover unsettling truths, realizing that the search for answers might be more dangerous than she anticipated.

As the narrative unfolds, the tension mounts, and readers are taken on a rollercoaster of twists and turns. With every revelation, the line between journalist and investigator blurs, drawing Kiki—and the readers—deeper into a web of deceit and danger. The suspense builds to a climax where the search for truth becomes a race against time.

Readers are raving about Talking to Strangers, praising it as a masterful whodunnit that keeps them guessing until the very end. Barton’s skillful storytelling and unexpected twists have captivated audiences, making this a must-read for fans of suspenseful and thought-provoking thrillers.