{"product_id":"13-minutes-9780575097377","title":"13 Minutes","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA totally gripping twisty psychological thriller from the amazing author of \u003ci\u003eBehind Her Eyes\u003c\/i\u003e, now a major Netflix series\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI was dead for 13 minutes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI don''t remember how I ended up in the icy water but I do know this - it wasn''t an accident and I wasn''t suicidal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey say you should keep your friends close and your enemies closer, but when you''re a teenage girl, it''s hard to tell them apart. My friends love me, I''m sure of it. But that doesn''t mean they didn''t try to kill me. Does it?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13 MINUTES is a gripping psychological thriller about people, fears, manuiplation and the power of the truth. A stunning read, it questions our relationships - and what we really know about the people closest to us . . .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReaders can''t put down 13 Minutes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''A \u003cb\u003ebrilliantly constructed YA crime novel\u003c\/b\u003e - and psychological thriller - that has some incredibly fascinating characters . . . \u003cb\u003eas addictive as chocolate\u003c\/b\u003e'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''An \u003cb\u003eexcellent and thought provoking\u003c\/b\u003e story of just how hard it is growing up in these modern times of texting, facebook, cell phones and \u003cb\u003ethe complexity of coming of age\u003c\/b\u003e'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''What struck me most about 13 Minutes was \u003cb\u003ethe dark, gritty, toxic reality\u003c\/b\u003e of female friendships displayed here . . . I enjoyed the way Pinborough chose to write this novel. It added a great deal of suspense, allowing for \u003cb\u003ea more twisty novel and even some great unreliable narrator moments\u003c\/b\u003e'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''\u003cb\u003eI was left breathless\u003c\/b\u003e and a little shaken after I finished this book, feeling like I had just stepped off the world''s scariest roller coaster . . . 13 Minutes was something else. This is \u003cb\u003eSarah Pinborough at her best\u003c\/b\u003e'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''This was just \u003cb\u003esuch an emotional and thrilling read\u003c\/b\u003e, with more than just school drama. The characters were deep and felt real and I''d thoroughly recommend this book'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  ''This novel was \u003cb\u003eso gripping\u003c\/b\u003e and intriguing that \u003cb\u003eI just couldn''t stop reading!\u003c\/b\u003e'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ethe most exciting premise of the year...surely belongs to Sarah Pinborough's 13 Minutes * The Express *\u003cbr\u003eAn unsettling psychological thriller, the book plunges you into the frankly scary world of teenage girls * Fabulous, Sun on Sunday *\u003cbr\u003eA must-read for fans of Megan Abbott, and fans of TV shows like \u003ci\u003eBroadchurch\u003c\/i\u003e. Very highly recommended, this is an addictive, must-read. Excellent. I can't wait for Pinborough's next novel. * Civilian Reader *\u003cbr\u003ea highly dramatic and convincing thriller * The Book Bag *\u003cbr\u003e13 Minutes is another fantastic demonstration of Sarah Pinborough's gifts for telling an enthralling tale. 9\/10 * Sci-Fi Bulletin *\u003cbr\u003eThe ending was typically haunting and overall this was, well, just damn terrific. One of my favourites of the year * Liz Loves Books *\u003cbr\u003eFor a wonderful, absorbing crime thriller set against the backdrop of teenage menace and melodrama, you need not look further * Words and Wormholes *\u003cbr\u003eThis is an exceptional, contemporary, thoughtprovoking thriller from an award-winning novelist. * Rising Shadow *\u003cbr\u003e13 Minutes is an outstanding novel, one you absolutely shouldn't miss! I can already say for sure that this will be in my top reads of this year, if not the very top. I cannot recommend it highly enough * Rather Too Fond of Books *\u003cbr\u003e13 Minutes is a carefully crafted thriller which is utterly absorbing and makes you think twice about the teenagers in your life... * Books by Proxy *\u003cbr\u003eOverall 13 Minutes is an unmissable read for lovers of gritty, thrilling YA fiction. * Jess Loves Books *\u003cbr\u003eGood characters, good plot, good pace GOOD BOOK! Do check it out. * Dark Readers *\u003cbr\u003eThis dark psychological thriller delves into a world where popularity and appearances are as important as life or death. The characters are realistically flawed, from beautiful, selfish Tasha to creative, insecure Becca. The tale twists through police reports, diary entries, psychologist evaluations and accounts from both protagonists, allowing readers brief glimpses of the truth before the exciting finale. Highly recommended. * Book Trust *\u003cbr\u003eThe book's evocation of the dark world of secondary school, with all its petty betrayals, casual cruelties and toxic friendships, is painfully spot on * The Telegraph *\u003cbr\u003ethere is no holding back from the full gamut of sex, drugs and rock and roll. It is a dark and nasty tale of jealously and manipulation...the characters are intriguingly flawed, the narrative tension bow-twangingly tight and there's an absolute belter of a twist * Independent on Sunday *\u003cbr\u003ean intricately plotted, fast-paced crime story...Mean Girls meets Donna Tartt's \u003ci\u003eThe Secret History\u003c\/i\u003e for the Instagram age * The Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e13 Minutes\u003c\/i\u003e is a treat to read from start to finish and, without doubt, is a Young Adult novel that should be read and enjoyed by anyone, of all ages. An early contender for a place on my list of 2016's top books. * For Winter's Nights *\u003cbr\u003e13 Minutes is being pencilled in for my top five books of 2016 - why let the youngsters have all the best tales? * Crime Fiction Lover *\u003cbr\u003ea fascinating exploration into what can happen when friendships turn toxic and a startlingly insightful look into the inscrutable world of teenagers with a dark supernatural twist. It is a grim reminder that anyone who says school days are the best of your life has probably forgotten what they were like. \u003ci\u003e13 Minutes\u003c\/i\u003e is a darker, smarter \u003ci\u003eHeathers\u003c\/i\u003e, for the Twitter generation. * Geek Syndicate *\u003cbr\u003esophisticated and twisty enough to please adults of all ages * The Irish Times *\u003cbr\u003ePerspective is everything in this clever tale. * FINANCIAL TIMES *","brand":"Orion Publishing Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49403150205271,"sku":"9780575097377","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780575097377.jpg?v=1730482583","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/13-minutes-9780575097377","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}