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An incredible psychological crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the Top Ten Sunday Times bestselling authorThis is creepy storytelling of the highest order: spine-chilling and difficult to put down' Daily MailA race against time to save her childIn seven days, Maggie's son, Max, turns three. But she's not planning a party or buying presents or updating his baby book. She's dreading it. Because in her world, third birthdays are the days on which the unthinkable happens she loses her child.For the last twelve years Maggie has been imprisoned in a basement. Abducted aged fifteen, she gave birth to two sons before Max, and on their third birthdays her captor came and took them from her.She cannot let it happen again. But she has no idea how to stop it. And the clock is ticking''Great hook, fast-paced, fully engrossing. Don''t miss out read it now!'' Sam Carrington, author of The Missing WifeA superb read for suspense fans, this taut thriller will have you racin

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

Seven Days The gripping psychological crime

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: 14/11/2019
      ISBN13: 9780008272364, 978-0008272364
      ISBN10: 0008272360

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An incredible psychological crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the Top Ten Sunday Times bestselling authorThis is creepy storytelling of the highest order: spine-chilling and difficult to put down' Daily MailA race against time to save her childIn seven days, Maggie's son, Max, turns three. But she's not planning a party or buying presents or updating his baby book. She's dreading it. Because in her world, third birthdays are the days on which the unthinkable happens she loses her child.For the last twelve years Maggie has been imprisoned in a basement. Abducted aged fifteen, she gave birth to two sons before Max, and on their third birthdays her captor came and took them from her.She cannot let it happen again. But she has no idea how to stop it. And the clock is ticking''Great hook, fast-paced, fully engrossing. Don''t miss out read it now!'' Sam Carrington, author of The Missing WifeA superb read for suspense fans, this taut thriller will have you racin

      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

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