Psychological thriller
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Soul Breaker
Book SynopsisThe Soul Breaker doesn't kill his victims. What he does is much worse. He leaves them paralysed and completely catatonic. His only trace: a note left in their hands. There are three known victims when suddenly the abductions stop. The Soul Breaker has tired of his game, it seems. Meanwhile, a man has been found in the snow outside an exclusive psychiatric clinic. He has no recollection of who he is, or why he is there. Soon the weather goes from bad to worse, and the clinic becomes completely cut off from the world outside. When the head psychiatrist is found trembling, naked and distraught, with a slip of paper in her hands, it seems the Soul Breaker has returned. And with the clinic cut off from the world, no one is able to get in – or out.Trade ReviewSebastian Fitzek certainly knows how to write a heart-stopping psychiatric thriller. This is the second book of his I have read and recommend it as highly as the other, Seat 7a, if not more * Promoting Crime Fiction *With a talent for scene-setting, descriptions, and tension-building, Sebastian takes his readers and sets them right down inside the world and minds of his characters. The vivid imagery also solidifies the believability of the story, and you find yourself caring so much for what has happened to the victims and what the outcome will be * Beauty and Lace *PRAISE FOR SEBASTIAN FITZEK: 'Fitzek's thrillers are breathtaking, full of wild twists' Harlan Coben. 'Sebastian Fitzek is without question one of the crime world's most evocative storytellers. He always serves up an intense, impossible to put down thriller and The Package is no exception. A gripping read with a surprising twist, this one is not to be missed' Karin Slaughter. 'Sebastian Fitzek is simply amazing. I truly hope that one day I will be able to create suspense and plot twists in the way only Sebastian can. A true Master of his craft' Chris Carter. 'Spine-chilling... Masterful... Brilliant' The Times. 'Dazzling' Sunday Times. 'Grimly atmospheric' Guardian. 'A breakneck ride' * Big Issue *
£8.99
Atlantic Books The Mystery of Four
Book Synopsis'A vivid cast of characters, endless intrigue and all the fun of a Golden Age mystery await you at Kilfenora House' Catherine Ryan Howard'Witty, twisty and featuring my favourite antiheroine in a long time' Alex MarwoodMurder is easy ... when it doesn't look like murder Tess Morgan has finally made her dream of restoring beautiful Kilfenora House and Gardens into a reality. But during rehearsals for the play that forms the opening weekend's flagship event, her dream turns into a nightmare when a devastating accident looks set to ruin her carefully laid plans. There are rumours that Kilfenora House is cursed, but this feels personal, and becomes increasingly terrifying when more than one body is discovered. Could someone be closing in on Tess herself? Clarissa Westmacott, ex star of stage and screen, certainly believes so, particularly when she learns that purple-flowered aconite has been picked from the Poison Garden. And Clarissa will stop at nothing to protect the friend she has come to see as a daughter...Trade ReviewA country house thriller packed with twists * Woman's Own *Witty, twisty and featuring my favourite antiheroine in a long time -- Alex MarwoodThe Mystery of Four is that perfect blend - a gorgeous setting hiding dark secrets, lovable characters who may not be all the seem, and a twisting, winding story that keeps the reader turning pages. I loved it! -- Andrea MaraHas all the hallmarks of a 'modern' golden age murder mystery: a fabulous country house setting, an eccentric cast, and a regular drip feed of dead bodies. Add in an old curse, a determined amateur sleuth, and an ill-omened play and you have an offering that will delight fans of the genre -- Vaseem KhanA vivid cast of characters, endless intrigue and all the fun of a Golden Age mystery await you at Kilfenora House -- Catherine Ryan HowardBlake's take on the country house mystery is full of incident... The cat steals every scene it's in * Times Crime Club *If a modern take on the old-fashioned "big house murder mystery" is your thing then you'll inhale this novel in one sitting... Blake has thrown everything into this pot (or plot!) and keeps tight reins on it right to the shocking end * Sunday Independent *Well plotted ... pacing is expert, twists, turns and cliffhangers handed out in timely fashion ... an effective and satisfying whodunit with a wicked resolution * Irish Examiner *A brilliantly twisty thriller featuring three of my favourite things - a country house, a curse, and a cat! -- Roz WatkinsAn utterly compelling murder mystery. Perfectly plotted, with echoes of the Golden Age, this is a fabulously clever book. Masterful! -- Victoria DowdPerfectly plotted * Belfast Telegraph *
£8.54
Atlantic Books The Last to Vanish
Book SynopsisWill the dark secrets of a small mountain town finally be revealed? Ten years ago, Abigail Lovett fell into a job she loves, working at the Passage Inn, nestled in the resort town of Cutter's Pass, just off the Appalachian Trail.Now, the string of unsolved disappearances that haunts the town is again thrust into the spotlight when Landon West, a journalist investigating the story, himself disappears. Abigail still feels like an outsider within the community she now calls home, and when Landon's brother shows up to look for him, she senses the town closing ranks.Then she finds incriminating evidence that may finally bring the truth to light and discovers how little she knows about her co-workers, neighbours, and even those closest to her...Trade ReviewCreepy and compelling * Times Crime Club *Jaw-dropping plot twists galore * Times Crime Club on Such a Quiet Place *Fast-paced and gripping * People on The Last House Guest *An unnerving and extremely classy thriller * Observer on The Girl from Widow Hills *
£9.32
Little, Brown Book Group Visions: Book 2 of the Cainsville Series
Book SynopsisOmens, the first instalment in Kelley Armstrong's exciting new series, introduced Olivia Taylor-Jones, daughter of notorious serial killers, and Gabriel Walsh, the self-serving, morally ambiguous lawyer who became her unlikely ally. Together, they chased down a devious killer and partially cleared her parents of their horrifying crimes.Their success, however, is short-lived. While Olivia takes refuge in the old, secluded town of Cainsville, Gabriel's past mistakes have come to light, creating a rift between the pair just when she needs his help the most.Olivia finds a dead woman in her car, dressed to look like her, but the body vanishes before anyone else sees it. Olivia's convinced it's another omen, a sign of impending danger. But then she learns that a troubled young woman went missing just days ago - the same woman Olivia found dead in her car. Someone has gone to great lengths to kill and leave this young woman as a warning. But why? And what role has her new home played in this disturbing murder?Olivia's effort to uncover the truth places her in the crosshairs of old and powerful forces, forces that have their own agenda, and closely guarded secrets they don't want revealed.Trade Review[The] chilling ending leaves just enough unresolved to hook readers for the next installment. -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLYA well-plotted mystery...the continued development of both the supernatural facets of Cainsville and the complicated relationship between Olivia and Gabriel will draw in new fans for Armstrong. -- LIBRARY JOURNALSeries fans will enjoy this twisty plot. -- BOOKLISTCainsville might be a nice place to visit, but I'm too creeped out to live there. Luckily, Armstrong isn't, and her dispatches from this village filled with sinister secrets are going to be keeping her readers up well into the night. -- LINWOOD BARCLAYThrough first class writing and characters-including the town of Cainsville itself-that leap off the pages, Armstrong has penned a tale that I, for one, can't wait to see continue. -- SUSPENSE MAGAZINE
£16.14
Headline Publishing Group Mayday
Book SynopsisGet ready to be thrilled by a brand new heroine, Ylva Norvahl.Fighter pilot Ylva Norvahl has returned to her hometown, Bodø, in Norway's frozen north where tension is escalating across the border with Russia. NATO has launched the "Arctic Blizzard" excercise, mobilising 60,000 soldiers, many of them American.All it takes is one false move to trigger a major political crisis, or even a war.When her plane is forced down over Russian territory, Ylva and the veteran U.S. Major John Evans must race against time across a frozen landscape to avoid capture by the Russian Spetsnaz special forces in pursuit. Complicating their journey is Evans' involvement with an American military contractor Titans Security which has its own agenda across international frontiers.As the hunt closes in, Ylva uses her local Sami knowledge to survive in the excruciating cold, and her family history reveals dark secrets of its own in this geopolitical game of chess.Trade Review'The best crime debut I have read – ever' -- Tor-Hammerø, Nettavisen'A Norwegian crime sensation. Bravo!' -- Catherine Krøger, Dagbladet'Grethe Bøe, and her main character Ylva are a refreshing and welcome addition to the Norwegian crime novel universe' -- Elin Brend Bjørhei, VG
£13.49
Arcade Crimewise They Did Bad Things: A Thriller
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Kiersten Modglin The Arrangement
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£21.74
Simon & Schuster Here in Avalon
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£21.74
Books on Demand Mein Mörder-Ich
£16.50
Books on Demand Die Organmalerin
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£15.92
Books on Demand Eisiger Blick: MORDerne Kunst
£16.40
WW Norton & Co The Stone Girl
Book SynopsisThe Stone Girl is a riveting tale of deception, vengeance and power set against the haunting beauty of the Adirondack wilderness.Trade Review"A sprawling baroque thriller that had me in its grip all the way." -- Richard E. Grant, Oscar-nominated actor"Wittenborn writes seductive prose that juxtaposes the rugged glory of the Adirondacks against the ugly undercurrent of humanity." -- Marilyn Stasio - The New York Times Book Review
£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Murder Rule
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£25.19
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Should I Fall
Book SynopsisA retired Scotland Yard Inspector races to prove the innocence of his daughter's policeman fiance in this fast-paced and expertly crafted whodunnit from 'marvellous storyteller' (Michael Koryta) Scott Shepherd. When NYPD Detective John Frankel's ex-wife is discovered murdered in his Manhattan apartment, he instantly becomes the prime suspect. Frankel's gun is linked to the fatal bullet, he had a motive, and he flees the city, all of which convinces his colleagues of his guilt. But Frankel's bride-to-be, Rachel, and her father, Austin Grant, a former Scotland Yard detective in London, are certain of his innocence. So with the police under orders to use whatever force necessary to apprehend Frankel, the duo will have to act fast to save him. The relentless manhunt takes them from the tropical shores of Hawaii to the woods of northern Maine. And as the game of cat-and-mouse unfurls, so too does a complex murder plot with multiple victims... Reviews for Should I Fall: 'Riveting and fast-paced. Readers will be hooked on the twisting story.' Library Journal 'Shepherd masterfully blends crime fiction and domestic suspense in this taut, character driven sequel that leaves us wanting more!' Wendy Walker 'Tense and twist-filled, but also genuinely warm-hearted, filled with engaging characters. A pleasure to read.' Brian FreemanTrade ReviewRiveting and fast-paced. Readers will be hooked on the twisting story * Library Journal (Starred Review) *Shepherd masterfully blends crime fiction and domestic suspense in this taut, character-driven sequel that leaves us wanting more! -- Wendy Walker, international bestselling author of Don't Look For MeThrilling... A fast-paced and expertly crafted whodunnit that is just as much puzzling as it is entertaining * Mystery & Suspense *A mystery that manages to be both tense and twist-filled, but also genuinely warm-hearted, filled with engaging characters. A pleasure to read -- Brian Freeman, New York Times bestselling authorAn expertly plotted mystery... Shepherd has raised the stakes significantly and put one of his principal players in peril, which makes the suspense factor that much more intense and the emotional investment through the roof -- Ray Palen, BookReporter
£16.29
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial La hora de las gaviotas / The Hour of the Seagulls
£31.19
Salamandra Bolsillo Tres días y una vida / Three Days and a Life
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£14.39
Maeva Alas de Plata
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£21.14
Principal de Los Libros Chica Culpable, La
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£19.65
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Momoko y la gata / The Cat In The Coffin
£24.21
Anagrama Chicas, Las
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Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial La música de los huesos / The Music in Bones
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£21.93
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Perdida / Gone Girl
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£15.51
Suma Las niñas que soñaban con ser vistas / Girls Who
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£21.12
HarperCollins Publishers Seven Days The gripping psychological crime
Book SynopsisAn incredible psychological crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the Top Ten Sunday Times bestselling author ‘This is creepy storytelling of the highest order: spine-chilling and difficult to put down’ Daily Mail Trade Review'With an unrelenting sense of urgency, this brilliant book will get under your skin. Great hook, fast-paced, fully engrossing. Don't miss out – read it now!' Sam Carrington, author of The Missing Wife ‘This is creepy storytelling of the highest order: spine-chilling and difficult to put down’ Daily Mail ‘A superb read for suspense fans, this taut thriller will have you racing for the finish’ Heat ‘A gripping page turner’ Closer ‘An expert at crafting chilling scenes that will instantly capture a reader’s imagination, Alex Lake’s latest release is no exception…The emotional rawness will take you to dark depths, but the journey towards that last flicker of hope is one you can’t pull back from’ Woman & Home ‘Dark psychological thriller’ The i ‘Evocative writing and emotional rawness’ Woman’s Weekly ‘I found Seven Days to be an addictive, tense and chilling read, and a worthy addition to any psychological or crime thrillers lovers bookshelf’ The Book Review Cafe ‘The way this plot was laid out was exceptional…Lake absolutely nailed the characterisation of the abductor…by far the best proof I’ve received this year’ Reviews by Chloe ‘OMG – WOW!!! I have no other words…go buy and read this book now, it is that AMAZING!’ Rachel’s Random Reads ‘WHAT. A. RIDE. The adrenaline raced through me as I read this jaw-dropping thriller’ Emma’s Biblio Treasures ‘I couldn’t put the story down until I discovered [Maggie] and Max’s fate…Seven Days is an absolutely fascinating psychological thriller’ Jaffa Reads Too Praise for Alex Lake: ‘A lip-smackingly twisted tale’ Heat ‘A tense and twisty domestic noir that oozes with intrigue. Perfect for devouring in one sitting’ Woman & Home ‘A thoroughly entertaining, gripping read’ Cass Green, bestselling author of In a Cottage In a Wood
£13.16
HarperCollins Publishers The Woman in the Woods
Book SynopsisTrade Review Praise for The Woman in the Woods: ‘Just finished The Woman in the Woods by Lisa Hall. I devoured this. Creepy, atmospheric, unnerving and brilliant. Shirley Jackson and Ira Levin vibes. If you’re looking for a Halloween read (legends, antiquities, and a sense of dread), this is it’ Will Dean, author of The Last Thing To Burn ‘The Woman in the Woods pulses with a sinister energy that keeps you reading on. A proper nailbiter’ Mel McGrath, bestselling author of The Guilty Party ‘Such a different one from Lisa Hall and I loved it! Spooky and hook-y … Highly recommend. You’re all in for a treat this autumn’ Louise Beech, author of This is How We Are Human ‘Creepy and tense’ Bella ‘I couldn’t put it down and I couldn’t read it fast enough’ Helen Phifer, author of The Hiding Place ‘Creepy, dark and all the chills! This book will make you question everything and everyone. Hall really knows how to drag the reader into the darkness. Fantastic!’ Lauren North, author of Safe at Home 'Atmospheric, creepy and oh-so-compulsive, The Woman in the Woods is a chilling triumph' Fiona Cummins, author of When I Was Ten ‘Both creepy and dark … [it] will have you jumping at the creak of every floorboard, because if there’s one person that knows how to drag their reader into the darkness it’s Lisa Hall’ Lauren North, Dead Good Books Praise for Lisa Hall: ‘Chillingly believable and utterly compelling with thrills aplenty — I loved this book’ Lucy Foley, No. 1 bestselling author of The Guest List ‘Compelling, addictive … brilliant!’ B A Paris, international bestselling author of The Therapist ‘A classy thriller that’s stylish, twisty and full of suspense’ Sarah Pinborough, No. 1 bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes
£13.06
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Miss America
Book SynopsisIncludes chapters about the author's battle with the FCC and his campaign for the governorship of the State of New York. This title covers some of the news stories ranging from the Atlantic City penis sandwich debacle to an exclusive with Jackie O's embalming.
£15.24
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dream Girl
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dream Girl
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Careful What You Wish For
Book SynopsisThrilling and suspenseful...a modern-day grown-up Nancy Drew. -- Jamie Lee Curtis, TimeA Christian Science Monitor Best Book of the MonthEmily Harlow is a professional organizer who helps people declutter their lives; she’s married to a man who can’t drive past a yard sale without stopping. He’s filled their basement, attic, and garage with his finds. Like other professionals who make a living decluttering peoples’ lives, Emily has devised a set of ironclad rules. When working with couples, she makes clear that the client is only allowed to declutter his or her own stuff. That stipulation has kept Emily’s own marriage together these past few years. She’d love nothing better than to toss out all her husband’s crap. He says he’s a collector. Emily knows better—he’s a hoarder. The larger his “collection” becomes, the deeper the distance gro
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Child Finder
Book Synopsis“It’s ‘Deliverance’ encased in ice… Denfeld’s novel is indeed loaded with suspense, its resonance comes from its surprising tilt towards storytelling restraint, a rarity in this typical crackling genre. Elegiac, informative and disquieting. . . . The novel gallops to a suitably heart-racing finish.” — New York Times Book ReviewA haunting, richly atmospheric, and deeply suspenseful novel from the acclaimed author of The Enchanted about an investigator who must use her unique insights to find a missing little girl.Three years ago, Madison Culver disappeared when her family was choosing a Christmas tree in Oregon’s Skookum National Forest. She would be eight-years-old now—if she has survived. Desperate to find their beloved daughter, certain someone took her, the Culvers turn to Naomi, a private investigator with an uncanny talent for
£20.79
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Find You First
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£22.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc If You Knew Her
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£18.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Eight Perfect Murders
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£22.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mother May I
Book SynopsisNATIONAL BESTSELLER“A finely paced, shrewdly observed, multi-tiered story . . . A thinking (and feeling) reader’s thriller.” -Wall Street Journal Chilling, thought-provoking, and hauntingly written, Mother May I kept me on the edge of my seat with its breathless race against time. — Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl from Widow HillsRecommended by Buzzfeed • Parade • Country Living • Atlanta Journal-Constitution • Augusta Chronicle • The Nerd Daily • She Reads • BookBub • and more!The New York Times bestselling aut
£19.94
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Glass Woman
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£22.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc What Came Before He Shot Her
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£15.08
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Guest List
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£25.50
HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Good Marriage
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£23.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Secret Talker A Novel
Book SynopsisDesperate and self-destructive, she embarks on an investigation into her emailer’s secret history…one that may tear her life and marriage apart forever.A psychological story at its core, The Secret Talker elegantly examines how repressed desire and simmering silence can upend even the most idyllic marriage.Trade Review"The Secret Talker is a profound meditation on love, the difficulties of communication and the agonizing joy and brutality of commitment." — New York Times "A riveting tale of suspense. . . . Yan’s pacing is impeccable as she delicately but inexorably builds toward a thought-provoking finale. Readers of tense literary fiction will find much to like." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "[A] masterful tale driven by Yan’s brisk pacing and evocative writing and details that pulse with truth. . . . An adventurous and emotionally engaging story, which ultimately unlocks the transformative power of listening and honesty for recovery and redemption from tribulations of the past." — New York Journal of Books "A suspenseful, intriguing tale of a woman in her psychological crisis." — The Millions "Geling Yan has crafted a slow-burn psychological thriller in The Secret Talker . . . a cat and mouse game that will keep you guessing to the last page." — CrimeReads “With simple but powerful prose, Geling Yan evokes electrifying scenes of great cruelty and sensuality.“ — San Francisco Chronicle "Searing and delicately brutal, [The Secret Talker] strikes at the heart of what makes a relationship implode." — Popsugar "The combination of emotional intimacy with long-hidden secrets often makes for a compelling thriller, and The Secret Talker delivers ...For readers looking for a brisk and neatly plotted mystery, this novel has plenty to offer." — Words Without Borders "The Secret Talker bring[s] the mood of an existential novel to a hair-raising thriller. Yan is a fan of stories where interlopers disrupt stable relationships — among her screenplay credits is an adaptation of ‘Les Liaisons Dangereuses.’ But she also sees a third party as a way to patch a fractured relationship. ‘Whatever roles human beings played by day, if they didn’t have a moment like this when they could reveal themselves, they’d surely be driven mad,’ Yan writes. And her hero is intriguingly close to that edge.” — Washington Post
£18.00
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Secret Talker
Book SynopsisDesperate and self-destructive, she embarks on an investigation into her emailer’s secret history…one that may tear her life and marriage apart forever.A psychological story at its core, The Secret Talker elegantly examines how repressed desire and simmering silence can upend even the most idyllic marriage.Trade Review"The Secret Talker is a profound meditation on love, the difficulties of communication and the agonizing joy and brutality of commitment." — New York Times "A riveting tale of suspense. . . . Yan’s pacing is impeccable as she delicately but inexorably builds toward a thought-provoking finale. Readers of tense literary fiction will find much to like." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "[A] masterful tale driven by Yan’s brisk pacing and evocative writing and details that pulse with truth. . . . An adventurous and emotionally engaging story, which ultimately unlocks the transformative power of listening and honesty for recovery and redemption from tribulations of the past." — New York Journal of Books "A suspenseful, intriguing tale of a woman in her psychological crisis." — The Millions "Geling Yan has crafted a slow-burn psychological thriller in The Secret Talker . . . a cat and mouse game that will keep you guessing to the last page." — CrimeReads “With simple but powerful prose, Geling Yan evokes electrifying scenes of great cruelty and sensuality.“ — San Francisco Chronicle "Searing and delicately brutal, [The Secret Talker] strikes at the heart of what makes a relationship implode." — Popsugar "The combination of emotional intimacy with long-hidden secrets often makes for a compelling thriller, and The Secret Talker delivers ...For readers looking for a brisk and neatly plotted mystery, this novel has plenty to offer." — Words Without Borders "The Secret Talker bring[s] the mood of an existential novel to a hair-raising thriller. Yan is a fan of stories where interlopers disrupt stable relationships — among her screenplay credits is an adaptation of ‘Les Liaisons Dangereuses.’ But she also sees a third party as a way to patch a fractured relationship. ‘Whatever roles human beings played by day, if they didn’t have a moment like this when they could reveal themselves, they’d surely be driven mad,’ Yan writes. And her hero is intriguingly close to that edge.” — Washington Post
£10.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Girl in the Mirror
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£23.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Paris Apartment
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£24.79
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Find You First
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Anatomy Of Desire Large Print
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Other Side of the Door
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£18.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Surrogate A Novel
Book SynopsisTrade Review"The Surrogate is a thrilling, high-stakes debut, centering on a vulnerable newborn, and two women who will do almost anything to claim her as their daughter. With a collection of vividly rendered characters, this twisty tale will leave you thinking about the true meaning of motherhood long after you turn the last page. I loved it!" — Patry Francis, bestselling author of All The Children are Home "In her novel The Surrogate Toni Halleen does two things brilliantly; she writes a heart-wrenching story of a couple who hire a surrogate to carry their baby - and then turns that story into an unputdownable tale of psychological suspense. An amazing achievement!" — Michael Elias, author of You Can Go Home Now
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mother May I
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Hairpin Bridge
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