His Truth Her Truth by Noelle Holten #HisTruthHerTruth @nholten40 @0neMoreChapter_ @noelleholten.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social #BookReview

 

An anonymous call raises the alarm. Two bodies found as a result of a home invasion. Then the police see the knives.

One in his hand.

One in hers.

Joe and Beth appeared to have the perfect relationship. But there are two sides to every story.

His truth. Her truth. And the actual truth.

In this web of lies, only one person can be telling the truth, can’t they?

His Truth Her Truth by Noelle Holten was published by One More Chapter / Harper Collins in March 2025. I've bought two copies of this one, the physical book for myself and the ebook for #TheBloke

I've read all of Noelle Holten's DC Maggie Jamieson series and really enjoyed them. I like something a little unusual in my crime fiction and this author is full of original ideas. The premise for this, her latest standalone novel is so enticing. I read it whilst taking a last minute sunshine break in Gran Canaria earlier this month. 

His Truth, Her Truth pulls you in from the very first page with a chilling premise: a couple who appear perfect, a violent home invasion, and two bodies discovered with knives, one in each of their hands. From then on, Noelle Holten expertly builds a web of uncertainty, forcing the reader to consider how fragile truth can be when seen through different eyes.

The plot is twisty without ever feeling gimmicky. Each chapter, narrated by the lead characters provides new details that change your understanding of Joe and Beth’s relationship, and make you think about who you trust and why. The author does a fabulous job of tightening the tension, giving just enough information to keep you hooked while holding back the pieces that matter most.

What really worked so well for me is the complex, deeply human, characters. Joe and Beth aren’t simple victims or villains; they’re flawed, vulnerable, and so real. The author deals with themes of perception, control, and emotional truth with sensitivity.

Without giving anything away, the narrative plays brilliantly with perspective. You’re constantly aware that you’re being shown only part of the picture, yet you can’t help trying to solve the puzzle. 

If you love psychological thrillers that are character-driven, emotionally layered, and packed with jaw-tightening suspense, then this one fits the bill. Noelle Holten delivers a gripping, clever, and thought-provoking mystery that keeps you turning pages long after you promise yourself “just one more chapter.”

Highly recommended for fans of twisty domestic suspense and unreliable narrators.

Noelle Holten is an award-winning blogger at www.crimebookjunkie.co.uk. 

She is the PR & Social Media Manager for Bookouture, a leading digital publisher in the UK, and worked as a Senior Probation Officer for eighteen years, covering a variety of risk cases as well as working in a multi agency setting. 

She has three Hons BA’s – Philosophy, Sociology (Crime & Deviance) and Community Justice – and a Master’s in Criminology.