Author:Karen Perry
THE GRIPPING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF GIRL UNKNOWN
'A really disturbing tale . . . Assured storytelling and neat twists' DAILY MAIL
'Compelling, brilliant and entertaining. The twists just kept on coming' LIZ NUGENT
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Every family has secrets. But now someone knows yours.
Abi's daughters couldn't be more different.
She's always felt close to Eva - her confident, older child. It's troubled young Beth that she worries about.
So when foreign exchange student Corinne comes to stay, it's a relief that Beth finally has someone to talk to.
But soon after Corinne's arrival, Abi notices changes creeping in.
Beth starts to misbehave. Eva becomes distant. And everywhere she looks, Abi sees Corinne watching - and listening.
Can Abi trust Corinne? Because if not, she might already know enough to tear this family apart . . .
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'In this well-paced thriller, Perry ramps up the tension to almost unbearable heights, leading to an unexpected and utterly devastating denouement' Irish Independent
Praise for Karen Perry
'Slick, engrossing, twisted and addictive. Domestic crime drama at its best. Highly recommended' Jo Spain
'Truly remarkable...Grips your heart from the first pages and simply never lets go' Jeffery Deaver
'If you're a fan of menacing psychological thrillers that chill to the bone, this book is for you' Sunday Times
Perry does justice to every one of her flawed but fully rounded characters as the story accelerates towards an ending that is as bleak, bloody and inevitable as that of any Greek tragedy
—— Declan Burke , Irish TimesI read Stranger in 24 hours. What a compelling, brilliant and entertaining thriller it is. The twists just kept on coming as skeletons fell one by one out of this family closet. Most enjoyable!
—— Liz NugentA really disturbing tale . . . Assured storytelling and neat twists
—— Daily MailThroughout this well-paced thriller Perry keeps ramping up the tension to almost unbearable heights to an unexpected and utterly devastating denouement
—— Irish IndependentThis well-crafted read goes in unexpected directions, with plenty of twists and turns to keep you on your toes
—— Belfast TelegraphA twisty domestic noir that keeps you guessing right to the end. Fans of Paula Hawkins and Liz Nugent will swallow it whole
—— Westmeath ExaminerPraise for Karen Perry
—— -Slick, engrossing, twisted and addictive. Domestic crime drama at its best. Highly recommended
—— Jo SpainLike Gone Girl...it's the most gripping thing I've read for ages
—— Evening StandardTruly remarkable...Grips your heart from the first pages and simply never lets go
—— Jeffery DeaverTense, unpredictable, blending a thriller with an intimate family story to produce a most compelling read
—— John BoyneOne of the best stand-alone mysteries I've read in a while; thrilling and complex, with richly imagined characters who will break your heart even as they confront the monsters, real and imagined, that hide in the dark
—— Kathleen KentIf you only read one thriller this year, let it be this one. Psychologically absorbing, original and atmospheric. I could not turn the pages fast enough
—— Elin Hilderbrand, author of 28 SummersHeaberlin knows how to build to a truly shocking twist, how to break a reader's heart and then begin mending it
—— Dallas Morning NewsPraise for Julia Heaberlin
A beautifully written and extraordinary book
A thriller to remember why you love thrillers
Strong characterisation, haunting images, a wonderful sense of place
Rich, multilayered characters . . . I wanted to sit and savor her beautiful prose but the twisty plot and unexpected revelations propelled me through this spine-chilling novel . . . absolutely mesmerizing
—— Heather Gudenkauf, bestselling author of The Weight of SilenceThe author of Black-Eyed Susans returns with an elegantly written tale, set in a world where women are vulnerable and men are dangerous, the finger of suspicion pointing at them all
—— Daily ExpressAn emotionally charged story . . . there are so many layers to Heaberlin's story which keeps the mystery going right up until the end
—— CultureflyPerfect for fans of The Girl on the Train
—— Marie ClaireTwisty, exciting yet so very real
—— Gillian McAllisterFew people do psychological thrillers as claustrophobic and as creepy as Claire Douglas
—— Tim WeaverDelivered with panache and wit
—— New York Times Book ReviewThis book was like a refreshing can of something fizzy - the interactions between the program members are a joy, and the plot full of sharp turns and surprises. I quickly became quite fond of this disparate gang of plotting, scheming young monsters. Can't remember reading something I enjoyed so much in ages. Highly recommended.
—— Helen Callaghan, author of the Sunday Times bestseller Dear AmyReaders won't want to put down this fast and engaging debut novel, and they'll root for the characters who've been cast as villains
—— Library JournalA powerful puzzle of a murder mystery, as impossible to solve as it is to put down. What starts as a delicious thriller becomes a fascinating investigation of amorality, vengeance, and redemption. A powder keg of a debut.
—— Robin Wasserman, author of Girls on FireStick a bunch of devious psychopaths together and what could possibly go wrong? (...) a completely original, clever whodunit from a talented new arrival to the world of psychological suspense.
—— Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of The Other Mrs.Sharp, original and extremely entertaining. The portrayal of psychopathy is nuanced and sensitive - something you don't see enough of in thriller fiction.
Truly original. Vera's main characters are believable and likeable, despite their nature. A very intriguing read.
—— Joy Kluver, author of Broken GirlsShocking, moving, full of heart ... deeply layered and intricately plotted ... A Slow Fire Burning shows a writer at the height of her powers
—— The ObserverThis tense and irresistible read is best binged in one sitting
—— HeatIntricately interwoven plots and subplots, propulsive twists and a neat finale, a deliciously easy psycho drama to hungrily tear through.
—— Evening StandardA brilliant read
—— Bella magazineA psychological thriller that begins with a death on a canal boat and involves a cadre of shifty, damaged characters.
—— The i PaperA multi-layered mystery simmering with secrets, resentments and griefs.
—— WOMAN