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Book Synopsis'A taut, chilling read with a killer twist at the end' Sun
'Brilliant and insidious' Lucy Clarke
'A compelling addictive read . . . I absolutely loved it' Karen Hamilton
Helena is beautiful, privileged, happily married and the Creative Director for the UK's hottest luxury beauty retailer. She has everything that Ashley has ever wanted.
When Ashley wins a job as Helena's assistant, she is determined to impress. But is Ashley the perfect protégée or a ruthless rival?
When Helena discovers she is pregnant, Ashley's fierce ambition soon becomes apparent and it sets in motion a terrible series of events that could see both women lose everything . . .
The Rival is a gripping psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Chloe and One of the Girls.
READERS ARE LOVING THE RIVAL
'Tense, intriguing and satisfying' *****
'Don't miss this gripping, shocking and poignant read' *****
'Fantastic, brilliantly evocative' *****
'A must-read' *****
Trade ReviewBrilliant and
insidious * Lucy Clarke, author of Last Seen *
This is a
taut, chilling read with a
killer twist at the end * Sun *
A
chilling and
compelling debut * Lucy Dawson, author of The Daughter *
Charlotte Duckworth
ticks all the boxes with her debut psychological thriller...
gripping * Irish Examiner *
Absolutely terrific, a
beautifully written debut from
an exciting new voice in psychological fiction * Cass Green, bestselling author of In a Cottage in a Wood *
A
compelling, addictive read... I absolutely
loved it * Karen Hamilton, author of The Perfect Girlfriend *
A novel that charts how the
toxicity of the modern workplace pits women against each other in a battle no one can win. I loved this
original, unnerving psychological suspense story! * Holly Cave, author of The Memory Chamber *
A
fantastic debut of how female relationships can turn
toxic with
devastating consequences * Sue Fortin, author of Sister Sister *
Sharply observant,
smartly plotted and
beautifully written * Phoebe Locke, author of The Tall Man *
The Rival is a
compelling, original read about ambition, motherhood and how far people will go to get what they want.
Chilling, complex and unnerving,
I loved it * Phoebe Morgan, author of The Doll House *
A
gripping, unpredictable read with two
compelling female characters who I both
loved and hated in equal measure * Tracy Buchanan *
Dark, thought-provoking and compelling,
The Rival is
a brilliant study of female tensions that builds to a
shocking and
unexpected climax * Rebecca Fleet, author of The House Swap *
A
distinctive new direction in psychological suspense,
The Rival is as
compelling as it is
unpredictable, building tension cleverly right up to the
satisfying conclusion. An excellent, fresh and absorbing read * Caroline Hulse, author of The Adults *
The Rival is
a gripping psychological suspense that delves deep into the
complex relationship of two women * Elisabeth Carpenter, author of 99 Red Balloons *
