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[A] suspenseful Hitchcockian tale . . . [one of the] top ten crime books to take on holiday - Telegraph

An unputdownable thriller which questions whether love is ever worth killing for.

A best friend murdered.
A marriage going nowhere.
A deadly obsession.

Nicky''s had more than her share of heartache. So when she meets a hot young stranger she thinks a little flirting can help her forget the past. She''s married, but it''s innocent enough. Except what starts as fun leads to a terrible ordeal, and a dark secret. Nicky''s about to discover that the scars of love can last a lifetime.

The unputdownable psychological suspense novel by the author of WINK MURDER.



Trade Review
[A] suspenseful Hitchcockian tale . . . [one of the] top ten crime books to take on holiday * Telegraph *
Top notch suspense! From first page to last, Knight delivers as she plunges an ordinary married couple into a steadily growing horror of past lies, fresh betrayals and murderous revenge. * Lisa Gardner *
'It is some time since I have been so completely absorbed and taken out of myself . . . This is Ali Knight's second book and it is hard to imagine how she can beat it, but I hope to goodness that she does! * www.shotsmag.co.uk *
The resourceful self-reliance of the imperilled heroine Nicky . . . the large cast and complicated happenings make an intriguing . . . read and Ali Knight writes well. * Literary Review *
This thriller will have you on the edge of your seat desperate to read more. Perfect for fans of James Patterson . . . I was left completely shocked with the twist at the end. * www.crimefictionlover.com *
Praise for WINK MURDER * : *
Jo Nesbo, Stephen King, Patricia Cornwell and Ali Knight * Independent Books of the Year 2011 *
A tight-plotted, too-close-for-comfort thriller that races to the finish. Pacey and disquieting, Knight's debut hints she might be a successor to Sophie Hannah's queen of suspense crown. * Stylist Book of the Week *
'A really enjoyable read.' * Martina Cole *
'Knight's promising debut . . . crackles from first page to last . . . She could be very good indeed.' * Daily Mail *
'Tightly-plotted, high-pitched psychological thriller . . . what bright new talent Ali Knight does so successfully, and with a welcome fresh eye, is broach the great divide between public and private space.' **** * Daily Mirror *
'A fast-paced whodunit.' * Woman and Home *
'A psychological drama that grips from first to last' * Choice *

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      Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 11/10/2012
      ISBN13: 9781444721089, 978-1444721089
      ISBN10: 1444721089

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      [A] suspenseful Hitchcockian tale . . . [one of the] top ten crime books to take on holiday - Telegraph

      An unputdownable thriller which questions whether love is ever worth killing for.

      A best friend murdered.
      A marriage going nowhere.
      A deadly obsession.

      Nicky''s had more than her share of heartache. So when she meets a hot young stranger she thinks a little flirting can help her forget the past. She''s married, but it''s innocent enough. Except what starts as fun leads to a terrible ordeal, and a dark secret. Nicky''s about to discover that the scars of love can last a lifetime.

      The unputdownable psychological suspense novel by the author of WINK MURDER.



      Trade Review
      [A] suspenseful Hitchcockian tale . . . [one of the] top ten crime books to take on holiday * Telegraph *
      Top notch suspense! From first page to last, Knight delivers as she plunges an ordinary married couple into a steadily growing horror of past lies, fresh betrayals and murderous revenge. * Lisa Gardner *
      'It is some time since I have been so completely absorbed and taken out of myself . . . This is Ali Knight's second book and it is hard to imagine how she can beat it, but I hope to goodness that she does! * www.shotsmag.co.uk *
      The resourceful self-reliance of the imperilled heroine Nicky . . . the large cast and complicated happenings make an intriguing . . . read and Ali Knight writes well. * Literary Review *
      This thriller will have you on the edge of your seat desperate to read more. Perfect for fans of James Patterson . . . I was left completely shocked with the twist at the end. * www.crimefictionlover.com *
      Praise for WINK MURDER * : *
      Jo Nesbo, Stephen King, Patricia Cornwell and Ali Knight * Independent Books of the Year 2011 *
      A tight-plotted, too-close-for-comfort thriller that races to the finish. Pacey and disquieting, Knight's debut hints she might be a successor to Sophie Hannah's queen of suspense crown. * Stylist Book of the Week *
      'A really enjoyable read.' * Martina Cole *
      'Knight's promising debut . . . crackles from first page to last . . . She could be very good indeed.' * Daily Mail *
      'Tightly-plotted, high-pitched psychological thriller . . . what bright new talent Ali Knight does so successfully, and with a welcome fresh eye, is broach the great divide between public and private space.' **** * Daily Mirror *
      'A fast-paced whodunit.' * Woman and Home *
      'A psychological drama that grips from first to last' * Choice *

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