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A TENSE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER RIPPED STRAIGHT FROM THE HEADLINES . . .

''I was thoroughly gripped. Expertly plotted with some major twists'' 5***** Reader Review
''A gripping psychological thriller that had me hooked from the first page'' 5***** Reader Review
_________

Twenty years ago

21-year-old Sophie Collier vanishes one night.
She leaves nothing behind but a trainer on the old pier -
and a hole in the heart of her best friend Francesca.

Now
A body''s been found.
And Francesca''s drawn back to the seaside town she''s tried to forget.
Perhaps the truth of what happened to Sophie will finally come out.
Yet Francesca is beginning to wish she hadn''t returned.

Everywhere she turns, ghosts from her past appear. The same old faces that always haunted her. But if someone knows what really happened to Sophie that night, then now''s the time to find out . . . I

Trade Review
Compelling and page-turning, wonderfully written and impossible to second-guess with a brilliant twist -- Debbie Howells * bestselling author of Richard & Judy pick The Bones of You *
The creepy goings-on in the off-season, secret-filled resort will give you chills * Sunday Mirror *
A gripping and atmospheric read * Closer *
Praise for The Sisters * - *
Grippingly claustrophobic and unpredictable on every page: perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train * Marie Claire *
Tension oozes from every page . . . an addictive read that will leave you on the edge of your seat * Sun *
As soon as I finished the first page, I knew I wouldn't be able to put this down . . . I thoroughly enjoyed it * Good Housekeeping *
Unforgettably dark and complex * Woman & Home *
Praise for Last Seen Alive * - *
This stunning new release from Claire Douglas is packed with a killer twist * Closer *
Thrillingly tense and twisty, a great read -- B. A. Paris
A heart-thumping psychological mystery that ticks all the boxes . . . with twists galore, it's impossible to guess the shocking ending * Saga *
Fast-paced and chock-full of twists, Last Seen Alive is both absorbing and gripping. After reading it you'll never dream of a house swap again -- Paula Daly
Thrilling . . . superb plotting. I could hardly catch my breath between twists! -- Jenny Blackhurst
It's so twisty, turning and grippy. Highly recommend it! -- Gilly Macmillan
I love stories where you're not quite sure who is telling the truth! This one kept me guessing -- Jane Corry

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    Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
    Publication Date: 11/08/2016
    ISBN13: 9781405926393, 978-1405926393
    ISBN10: 1405926392

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    A TENSE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER RIPPED STRAIGHT FROM THE HEADLINES . . .

    ''I was thoroughly gripped. Expertly plotted with some major twists'' 5***** Reader Review
    ''A gripping psychological thriller that had me hooked from the first page'' 5***** Reader Review
    _________

    Twenty years ago

    21-year-old Sophie Collier vanishes one night.
    She leaves nothing behind but a trainer on the old pier -
    and a hole in the heart of her best friend Francesca.

    Now
    A body''s been found.
    And Francesca''s drawn back to the seaside town she''s tried to forget.
    Perhaps the truth of what happened to Sophie will finally come out.
    Yet Francesca is beginning to wish she hadn''t returned.

    Everywhere she turns, ghosts from her past appear. The same old faces that always haunted her. But if someone knows what really happened to Sophie that night, then now''s the time to find out . . . I

    Trade Review
    Compelling and page-turning, wonderfully written and impossible to second-guess with a brilliant twist -- Debbie Howells * bestselling author of Richard & Judy pick The Bones of You *
    The creepy goings-on in the off-season, secret-filled resort will give you chills * Sunday Mirror *
    A gripping and atmospheric read * Closer *
    Praise for The Sisters * - *
    Grippingly claustrophobic and unpredictable on every page: perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train * Marie Claire *
    Tension oozes from every page . . . an addictive read that will leave you on the edge of your seat * Sun *
    As soon as I finished the first page, I knew I wouldn't be able to put this down . . . I thoroughly enjoyed it * Good Housekeeping *
    Unforgettably dark and complex * Woman & Home *
    Praise for Last Seen Alive * - *
    This stunning new release from Claire Douglas is packed with a killer twist * Closer *
    Thrillingly tense and twisty, a great read -- B. A. Paris
    A heart-thumping psychological mystery that ticks all the boxes . . . with twists galore, it's impossible to guess the shocking ending * Saga *
    Fast-paced and chock-full of twists, Last Seen Alive is both absorbing and gripping. After reading it you'll never dream of a house swap again -- Paula Daly
    Thrilling . . . superb plotting. I could hardly catch my breath between twists! -- Jenny Blackhurst
    It's so twisty, turning and grippy. Highly recommend it! -- Gilly Macmillan
    I love stories where you're not quite sure who is telling the truth! This one kept me guessing -- Jane Corry

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