Preview - Look Closer by Davis Ellis
Look Closer
David Ellis
Copyright 2022
448 pages
If you’re in the mood for a thriller that refuses to sit still, Look Closer is the kind of book that yanks you into its world and then smirks while you try to catch up. At the center of this twisty maze are Simon and Vicky — a seemingly polished suburban couple whose marriage is held together by affection, secrets, and a trust fund ticking down like a financial time bomb someone forgot to defuse.
Simon, a mild‑mannered law professor, is gliding toward his ten‑year anniversary, blissfully unaware that the milestone means far more to his wife than candlelit dinners and heartfelt toasts. Vicky, a social worker with sharp instincts and sharper motives, has her eyes on a future that doesn’t necessarily include Simon — but absolutely includes his $21 million. Let’s be honest: her search history definitely features “How to disappear after acquiring 20 million dollars,” probably bookmarked.
Just when the countdown hits its final stretch, an old flame from Simon’s past reappears, and suddenly his neat little life starts wobbling like a shopping cart with one cursed wheel. From there, Ellis kicks the story into a full sprint — mysterious investments, questionable alliances, and a growing sense that every character is lying through their teeth.
Which brings me to the real philosophical crisis: If everyone has secrets, and everyone secretly knows everyone else’s secrets, are they still secrets… or is this just a very dysfunctional group project?
What makes Look Closer so addictive is how confidently it gaslights your perception. Every chapter whispers, “Hey bestie, what if everything you thought was true… wasn’t?” Every reveal yanks the rug, flips it, and sets it on fire. Every character has a shadow that practically begs you to poke it with a stick.
If you love thrillers where the truth is a moving target, the characters are morally flexible at best, and every page feels like a dare, this book delivers. It’s sharp, layered, and engineered to keep you guessing until the final turn — and maybe questioning your own life choices a little.
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