Author:Karin Slaughter
'I'd follow her anywhere' GILLIAN FLYNN
'One of the boldest thriller writers working today'TESS GERRITSEN
'Her characters, plot, and pacing are unrivalled' MICHAEL CONNELLY
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FROM THE AUTHOR OF PIECES OF HER, NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES.
A heart-racing thriller from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author.
A missing girl.
A family torn apart.
An unsolved mystery.
Twenty years ago, Claire and Lydia Scott's older sister vanished without a trace. Her disappearance had a devastating effect on their family.
Now another teenage girl is missing, and the circumstances of her disappearance are hauntingly similar to Julia's . . .
It's up to Lydia and Claire to revisit their past, unearthing the secrets that destroyed their family all those years ago.
Will they be able to face what they find along the way?
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Crime and thriller masters know there's nothing better than a little Slaughter:
'Passion, intensity, and humanity' LEE CHILD
'A writer of extraordinary talents' KATHY REICHS
'Fiction doesn't get any better than this' JEFFERY DEAVER
'A great writer at the peak of her powers' PETER JAMES
'Raw, powerful and utterly gripping' KATHRYN STOCKETT
'With heart and skill Karin Slaughter keeps you hooked from the first page until the last' CAMILLA LACKBERG
'Amongst the world's greatest and finest crime writers' YRSA SIGURÐARDÓTTIR
A fast-paced, addictive thriller full of secrets and lies. She's hit the sweet spot again
—— HeatThis story about a toxic relationship spiralling out of control is dazzlingly, deliciously dark - and enormous fun
—— JP DelaneyWicked and wild, seductive and sinister. A Twisted Love Story is beach read fun, up all night gripping, disturbingly dark and satisfyingly clever.
—— Chris WhitakerToxic relationships, dark deeds, and a cast of unreliable narrators. All the best ingredients for a deliciously disturbing read. Twisted indeed.
—— Alice FeeneyI love Samantha Downing's thrillers and this one is an absolute gem. Deliciously addictive, constantly surprising and, as the title would suggest, thoroughly twisted. You'll devour it.
—— B.P. WalterA deliciously clever thriller. I love Samantha Downing's books...If you haven't experienced the pleasure of reading her work, don't wait
—— Sylvia DayPRAISE FOR SAMANTHA DOWNING
—— :Wonderfully dark and twisty. I raced through it, desperate to know how it would end
—— B.A. ParisA genuinely fresh take on the psychological thriller genre. Expect dark humour and more loop-the-loops than a roller coaster
—— Good HousekeepingDexter meets Gone Girl - I loved this this brilliantly dark and twisted novel. One of the best books I've read this year!
—— C.J. TudorSamantha Downing is totally the real deal. Wry and dark and witty and clever.
—— Sarah PinboroughSamantha Downing's writing is pure, twisted magic. No matter how irredeemable a character might seem, Samantha Downing has me rooting for them until the bitter end. A Twisted Love Story will take you from the height of sexy, crashing-into-walls obsession to utter disbelief, loving every second
—— Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authorSubtle, compelling, and clever. A Twisted Love Story will take you on a tense and emotional thrill ride that doesn't let up until the final page. Downing has crafted a complex, masterfully written tale that will have you rooting for the dysfunctional couple while simultaneously not trusting either of them
—— Jeneva Rose, USA Today bestselling author of The Perfect MarriageWhile A Twisted Love Story is a thriller about love, buckle up because it's of the gnarly, twisted variety, and I tore through the pages...It takes great skill to make readers root for a couple like this, but Samantha Downing does so with ease
—— Hannah Mary McKinnon, internationally bestselling author of Never Coming HomeNo one does dark sophisticated psychological suspense like the oh-so-talented Samantha Downing! This page-turning risk-taking dive into tangled relationships and ultra-gaslighting is a dazzling look at emotional manipulation and addictive passion. What happens when love is so powerful that it turns deadly? Shocking, surprising, and super-twisty - with an ending that will haunt you
—— Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling authorThe thriller of the summer ... Grimwood raises the stakes in this dark, twisty tale
—— - , Daily TelegraphFact and fiction merge in what they used to call a rip-roaring yarn that is totally credible. Excellent
—— - , Good HousekeepingMatches Robert Harris, Joseph Kanon, Ken Follett and John le Carré thrill for thrill
—— Marian Keyes , -Top-notch . . . the suspense never wavers
—— - , iPaperSuperbly constructed in an elaborate twisty spy yarn. It's highly unlikely that there will be a better espionage novel this year
—— Sunday TimesThe Cold War is given a new twist ... Impressive, superior spy stuff
—— Shots MagazineIntricate and fast moving, it weaves a thrilling spell
—— Daily MailTinker Tailor Soldier Spy meets James Bond
—— Historical Novels ReviewWith beautifully written prose and razor-sharp insight, Katie Gutierrez draws us into More Than You'll Ever Know's gripping and complex world. Even as the dual storylines left me breathless, I found myself more captivated by Gutierrez's intimate and compassionate portrayal of these women, their men, and the many secrets they kept. Passionate, supremely intelligent, and thrilling
—— Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author of Searching for Sylvie LeeA complex portrait of marriage and desire, a thought-provoking exploration of motherhood, and a fascinating look at our collective obsession with true crime . . . Combining domestic drama, crime, slow-burn psychological mystery and a touch of historical fiction, More Than You'll Ever Know is a true page-turner
—— CultureflyEnthralling and beautifully written
—— Boston GlobeAn evocative drama . . . This masterful work of literary suspense marks the debut of an extraordinary new writer
—— Mummy Pages UKSuspenseful, seductive, gorgeously written
—— Minneapolis Star TribuneAn intriguing story of complex characters and their long-buried secrets
—— Daily ExpressA must-read for true crime lovers
—— Buzzfeed Books'I can hear the book club discussions now... undeniably powerful'
—— New York Times , Chandler BakerInfuses the summer mystery genre with some serious ideas about our obsession with crime stories and our sense of women's identities.
—— Los Angeles TimesThe twists keep coming as the action rockets back and forth in time exposing the terrible truth that binds the friends together and eventually wrenches them apart.
—— The GlossMara is truly gifted at this kind of story, and this is a proper page-turner, with several cliff hangers and plenty of red herrings. As the action progresses, the pace intensifies to a pulse-rising intensity . . . A most satisfying thriller.
—— Sunday Independent