Author:Ava Glass,Sophie Colquhoun
Brought to you by Penguin.
Previously published as Alias Emma.
MOVE FAST. STAY DARK.
These are the instructions sent to new operative Emma Makepeace.
She's been assigned to track down a man wanted by the Russians and bring him into MI5.
It should be easy. But the Russians have eyes everywhere.
Emma knows that if spotted she and her target will be killed.
What follows is a perilous chase through London's night-time streets.
But in a city full of cameras, where can you hide?
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More love for The Chase . . .
'High octane, comnplex and twisty.' Choice Magazine, Hardback Book of the Month
'A high-octane, warp-speed thriller' Guardian
'A fast moving narrative that explores some of London's most intriguing byways' Literary Review
'Excellent escapism.' Ruth Ware
'There are fast reads, and then there are reads that throw you right out of your chair. Alias Emma is in the latter category.' Linwood Barclay
'Superb ... Intense, cinematic action propels this terrific old-fashioned thriller neatly brought up to date. Glass is off to an impressive start.' Publishers Weekly
'The pace never lets up' Robert Gold, Twelve Secrets
'It blew me away' Cristina Alger, The Banker's Wife
'Move over, James Bond - there's a new hero in town' Karen Cleveland, Need to Know
'An enthralling, unputdownable read' Elizabeth Kay, Seven Lies
'I raced through this taut, nail-biting, twisty spy thriller' Robin Morgan Bentley, The Wreckage
'A not-to-be-missed thriller!' Kathryn Croft, The Warning and The Lying Wife
In a city full of cameras ... where can you hide? KILLING EVE meets JAMES BOND in this page-turning, heart-pounding thriller . . .
'One of those wonderful thrillers that you read in a day and know you'll remember for years.' JAMES PATTERSON
'A thrilling read ... I could not have loved it more!' LISA JEWELL
'Totally addictive ... Once you start reading, you won't stop.' LISA GARDNER
The Ugly Truth is fresh, compelling and searing in its exploration of the toxicity of social media and the reality of modern celebrity. Not to be missed!
—— Lisa Jewell, bestselling author of THE FAMILY UPSTAIRSA whipsmart and ingenious thriller for our times. Compellingly narrated in snippets of mixed media, The Ugly Truth homes in on our toxic addiction to celebrity. It is a tour de force!
—— Lesley Kara, bestselling author of THE RUMOUR#FreeBritney meets The Appeal in this addictively unique thriller. Get ready to be utterly hooked. North is one of my all-time favourite writers.
—— Jack Jordan, author of DO NO HARMOriginal, timely, thought-provoking and an absolutely brilliant read.
—— B. A. Paris, author of BEHIND CLOSED DOORSTotally fresh and very clever. A very enjoyable piece of fiction that made me reassess my own views and prejudices about people in the public eye.
—— Emily Edwards, author of THE HERDThe Ugly Truth is a beautifully crafted, and sharply observed novel. It makes for an incredibly powerful and heart-breaking read. I inhaled it.
—— Liv Matthews, author of THE TWINSA brilliantly constructed and compelling glimpse into the darkest reaches of celebrity, and a forensic study of how the solar flare of fame can blind everyone to the truth. Highly recommended.
—— Fiona Cummins, author of RATTLEOne of the cleverest and most thought-provoking books I've read in a long time, with an absolute sucker-punch of an ending that really unsettled me.
—— Charlotte Duckworth, author of THE SANCTUARYFresh, surprising and very astute on what it's like to live in the public eye.
—— Laura Marshall, bestselling author of FRIEND REQUESTRiveting, thought-provoking and heart-breaking in equal measure. So inventive and original, and the characterisation was incredible.
—— Catherine Cooper, author of THE CHALETL. C. North brilliantly combines delicious, page-turning entertainment with dark themes.
—— Emma Curtis, author of INVITE ME INThe Ugly Truth is a thought-provoking indictment of modern fame which shines a light in the darkest of places and asks all the right questions. Propulsive reading. Loved it.
—— Amanda Reynolds, author of CLOSE TO MEProvides a disturbing insight into how the media treats women. A truly five-star read.
—— Nikki Smith, author of LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DOA timely and compelling look at celebrity culture wrapped up in a dark, twisty tale!
—— Louise Mumford, author of THE SAFE HOUSEA rollercoaster ride, thought-provoking, addictive, and satisfying. Highly recommend.
—— Louise Swanson, author of END OF STORYFascinating morally grey characters, toxic families and an amazing critique on the callous nature of the media. Loved it.
—— Heather Darwent, author of THE THINGS WE DO TO OUR FRIENDSA damning, tragic modern day story told in a unique and thoroughly entertaining way. It holds a mirror up to our dog-eat-dog media and the price we all pay for using real lives as entertainment.
—— Cesca Major, author of MAYBE NEXT TIMEA startling thriller with a sharp edge. Fast and compelling, it leaves you gasping for breath.
—— Daily MailA cleverly written page-turner.
—— Apple Books 'Best of the Month', March 2023Perceptive, thought-provoking and addictive.
—— Crime MonthlyThe unique format of this book has me intrigued - told via interviews, transcripts and diary entries, The Ugly Truth is a thriller about fame, power and the truth behind the headlines
—— CosmopolitanAre you ready for your new obsession? This thriller captures everything that is toxic with social media and being a celebrity in today's world. Original, fast-moving and a compelling read. A twisting psychological story that will make you look at headlines in a different way.
—— GlamourThe Ugly Truth is a rollercoaster of a book that has you hooked from the first page. Original, blistering and brilliant. A triumph.
—— Frost magazineA terrific thriller, inventively told. You'll want to turn off your phone and hide yourself away until you've turned the last page.
—— B. P. Walter, author of THE DINNER GUESTA taut and pacy thriller...North has a masterful approach to a sensitive subject and keeps you hooked.
—— SunThe most original crime novel you'll read this year.
—— Mystery PeoplePerceptive, disturbing, mind-bending, and unafraid to explore the poison that infects families living under the spotlight, this is a gripping read from the first page right through to the final, breath-taking dénouement.
—— Lancashire Evening Post