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A gripping, addictive thriller from the bestselling author of BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP.

‘Simultaneously believable and terrifying...An edgy, disturbing read.’ Observer

She loves her husband.
She’s obsessed by a stranger.

She’s a devoted mother.
She’s prepared to lose everything.

She knows what she's doing.
She’s out of control.

She’s innocent.
She’s guilty as sin.

She’s living two lives.
She might lose both.

‘A Fatal Attraction for the digital age, but with a crucial twist . . . Watson is a master at turning the screw.’ Evening Standard

‘A gripping read - deftly plotted, with convincing characters and an unsettling premise that builds to a truly disturbing conclusion. Second Life is ample proof that Watson is no mere one-hit wonder.’ Independent

‘Taut and twisty, it'll keep you up all night’ Glamour

‘This dark, tense, psychological thriller will keep you up all night’ Fabulous magazine, Sun on Sunday

‘Tension-driven...packed with suspense and surprises’ Woman & Home

READERS LOVE SECOND LIFE:

‘More twists and turns than a roller coaster’

‘Thought I had it all worked out but I didn't see the final twist coming!

‘Reserve a weekend for it as you won't want to put it down until the very end

‘Thought provoking, thrilling and at times frightening’

‘Fantastic, gripping and thrilling

‘I just didn't want it to end. Superb!’

‘I twice forgot to get off my bus, I was so engrossed



Trade Review
A Fatal Attraction for the digital age, but with a crucial twist . . . Watson is a master at turning the screw. * Evening Standard *
A gripping read - deftly plotted, with convincing characters and an unsettling premise that builds to a truly disturbing conclusion. Second Life is ample proof that Watson is no mere one-hit wonder. * Independent *
A gripping, contemporary thriller, this is the sort of thing you'll plough through in a hurried weekend of page turning. * ShortList Magazine *
A fierce, captivating portrait. Julia's disintegration is heartbreaking and underlines what a formidable presence Watson has as a writer: a star is confirmed. * Daily Mail *
Simultaneously believable and terrifying...An edgy, disturbing read. * Observer *

Second Life

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    A Paperback / softback by S J Watson

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      Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
      Publication Date: 28/07/2016
      ISBN13: 9781784161644, 978-1784161644
      ISBN10: 1784161640

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A gripping, addictive thriller from the bestselling author of BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP.

      ‘Simultaneously believable and terrifying...An edgy, disturbing read.’ Observer

      She loves her husband.
      She’s obsessed by a stranger.

      She’s a devoted mother.
      She’s prepared to lose everything.

      She knows what she's doing.
      She’s out of control.

      She’s innocent.
      She’s guilty as sin.

      She’s living two lives.
      She might lose both.

      ‘A Fatal Attraction for the digital age, but with a crucial twist . . . Watson is a master at turning the screw.’ Evening Standard

      ‘A gripping read - deftly plotted, with convincing characters and an unsettling premise that builds to a truly disturbing conclusion. Second Life is ample proof that Watson is no mere one-hit wonder.’ Independent

      ‘Taut and twisty, it'll keep you up all night’ Glamour

      ‘This dark, tense, psychological thriller will keep you up all night’ Fabulous magazine, Sun on Sunday

      ‘Tension-driven...packed with suspense and surprises’ Woman & Home

      READERS LOVE SECOND LIFE:

      ‘More twists and turns than a roller coaster’

      ‘Thought I had it all worked out but I didn't see the final twist coming!

      ‘Reserve a weekend for it as you won't want to put it down until the very end

      ‘Thought provoking, thrilling and at times frightening’

      ‘Fantastic, gripping and thrilling

      ‘I just didn't want it to end. Superb!’

      ‘I twice forgot to get off my bus, I was so engrossed



      Trade Review
      A Fatal Attraction for the digital age, but with a crucial twist . . . Watson is a master at turning the screw. * Evening Standard *
      A gripping read - deftly plotted, with convincing characters and an unsettling premise that builds to a truly disturbing conclusion. Second Life is ample proof that Watson is no mere one-hit wonder. * Independent *
      A gripping, contemporary thriller, this is the sort of thing you'll plough through in a hurried weekend of page turning. * ShortList Magazine *
      A fierce, captivating portrait. Julia's disintegration is heartbreaking and underlines what a formidable presence Watson has as a writer: a star is confirmed. * Daily Mail *
      Simultaneously believable and terrifying...An edgy, disturbing read. * Observer *

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