Author:Michelle Richmond
An original, gripping and fast-paced thriller for anyone who loved The Couple Next Door, The Girl Before and Behind Closed Doors
Joining The Pact promises a lifelong happy marriage.
Until you break the rules . . .
Because The Pact is for life. And its members will do anything to make sure no one leaves.
'Till death us do part' is starting to have a whole new meaning . . .
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THE RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB THRILLER AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
'A pacey page-turner of a novel' Richard & Judy Book Club
'A brilliant premise . . . tautly plotted and deftly written' J P Delaney
'Ranks with Gone Girl' Joseph Finder
'Beware. This will keep you up all night' Lisa Gardner
A thought-provoking and nail-biting pick for the Richard and Judy Autumn 2017 Book Club . . . A pacey, page-turner of a novel
—— Richard & Judy Book ClubA brilliant premise, tautly plotted and deftly written
—— J P Delaney , bestselling author of The Girl BeforePacey, well-written and refreshingly unique, this is a very smart thriller
—— HeatFirst class suspense! You won't be able to turn the pages fast enough
—— Paula Daly , bestselling author of The Mistake I MadeAn absolutely riveting, spine-tingling and frightening read. A roller-coaster of a novel, an audacious mix of a high-concept thriller with gorgeous writing
—— Karen Perry , bestselling author of Girl UnknownBeware. This book will keep you up all night, while making you second guess everything you know and everyone you've ever loved
—— Lisa Gardner , Number One bestselling author of Right Behind YouIt's a high-concept, fast-moving thriller . . . a gripping and intriguing read
—— Sunday MirrorA nail-biter . . . destined for the top of summer reading lists. Recommended as a fresh voice for readers of Gillian Flynn or Ruth Ware
—— Library JournalA page-turner - but probably not one for your honeymoon! Plenty of suspense, pacy and well written
—— GraziaTruly chilling . . . It ranks with The Stepford Wives and Gone Girl as a terrifying look at what it really means to say 'I do'
—— Joseph Finder , bestselling author of The SwitchA creepy and engrossing tale
—— BooklistA twisting, suspenseful, keep-you-up-all-night thriller
—— Lisa Unger , bestselling author of The Red HunterIt kept me guessing to the last page . . . I devoured it
—— Helen Callaghan , bestselling author of Everything is LiesGripping, thought-provoking and irresistible
—— Dean Koontz , Number One bestselling author of The Silent CornerThis sometimes disturbing, always thought-provoking, stunner of a novel will keep you reading far too late into the night
—— Karen Dionne , author of The Marsh King's DaughterA smart, searing and frightening look at modern love
—— Today.comClever and original - as smart as it is scary
—— Gin Phillips , author of Fierce KingdomA daringly original novel about the best and worst of love
—— Cara Buckley , author of The Deepest SecretA terrifying thriller that distils modern marriage down to its confusing core
—— Nina Sadowsky , author of Just FallAn undeniably creepy web of lies, deceit and consequences
—— San Jose Mercury NewsAs poetic as it is devastating
—— iLike the sea, the writing in this terrific debut is both bracing and beautiful
—— BooksellerLike the Irish sea that laps the coast at Greystones, Co Wicklow, this extraordinary, beautifully written book ebbs and flows with love amid the crises of daily life… It’s a powerful, memorable and life-affirming read
—— ChoiceA heartbreaking work of shimmering beauty that charts her own place in the world… As astounding as it is inspirational
—— Donal O'Donoghue , RTE GuideThis is far from a desperate tale and a plea for pity. It is an often uplifting and funny account of learning to dealing with hardship and how resilient and adaptable we can be in testing times
—— Jude Brosnan , Wanderlust Travel MagazineA true-to-the-bone and life affirming account of her life with a husband with MND, 5 young kids and her addiction to swimming in the Irish sea every day
—— Al Porter , Today FMHer beautiful, sparse prose gets to the very essence of what is happening with the various tribes. It is a moving book too, with several poignant moments. She is one tough lady
—— Paul Cheney , NudgeIf ever there was a lesson in living the fullest, most passionate life you can, this is it! I Found My Tribe is one of the most moving memoirs I have ever read. Living with her husband Simon, who was diagnosed with motor neuron disease and her five children, Ruth Fitzmaurice writes so honestly and vividly about her family's life that you will think about the Fitzmaurice's long after you have turned the final page. It is beautifully written with clever descriptions and vivid imagery that will take your breath away. Writing to the background noise of Simon's medical machines, twenty four hour carers and five children, Ruth candidly writes about her life as she navigates various different themes including grief, friendship and love and the strength she has in the face of adversity… I found my tribe is an uplifting powerful memoir that will make you laugh and cry in equal measures. I urge everyone to read it
—— Adele O'Neill , Irish IndependentBeautiful…There is huge passion in Fitzmaurice’s writing.
—— Sophie White , Image MagazineA surprisingly uplifting read
—— Arifa Akbar , ObserverBreathtaking, heart-wrenching, inspirational – I’ve never read anything like this. Educated tells the story of a young girl's escape from violence and emotional prison. It is about the love of family and the pain of family both, the ferocity of the human spirit, and the power of education to change lives. Educated is one of the best books, and Westover one of the most gifted writers, that I've read in a very long time
—— Amy Chua, author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger MotherPowerful, moving, brave, naked and completely at home in its form . . . This is a daughter’s story of how she grew into herself and comes to understand her home.
—— Mona Simpson, author of Casebook and Anywhere But HereAn incredible memoir of triumph over seemingly endless adversity. The author's ability to write about her experiences in a clear-eyed, nonjudgmental way makes her story a pleasure to read. A study in the power and wonder of resilience
—— Cea Sunrise PersonEducated is a wise and deep reflection about surviving one’s family. I bow down to Tara Westover, not only for her marvelous, sentence-by-sentence craftsmanship but also for making sense and meaning from a confounding and hair-raising childhood. This is memoir at its best
—— Kelly CorriganEducated is so powerful, so haunting . . . [Westover’s] finely measured, beautifully rhythmic prose conveys the pain of trying to reconcile herself with being estranged from her parents, no matter how delusional they might be. Rejecting any form of binary thinking, she writes with a humaneness that comes partly from having suffered, and the book that grew out of that suffering is a rare and unexpected gift
—— The Irish IndependentTara Westover’s exhilarating coming of age story has only just come out and it’s already a classic … it leaves us readers dazzled and humbled in equal measure
—— Culture Whisper, Best New Memoirs of 2018An extraordinary tale
—— Red MagazineTotally unputdownable
—— Marissa Carter , Irish IndependentRemarkable
—— Woman & HomeA wonderful read
—— Church TimesA beautifully written, lyrical memoir packed full of incident and well worth a read
—— The Learning SpyA beautifully written account…fit to stand alongside the great modern memoirs.
—— Sunday TimesIt’s amazing. Couldn’t recommend it enough
—— Claudia Winkleman , Stellar MagazineA brilliant memoir
—— Lily Cole , The TimesAmazing and brilliant.
—— i Paper , Nina StibbeVivid evocation of a truly terrifying childhood
—— New StatesmanUnflinching and fascinating. Educated was one of 2018's standout memoirs.
—— RedIt's extraordinary and shines a light on the Mormon way of life ... fascinating.
—— Rick Edwards , The SunA powerful, jaw dropper of a book
—— StylistTriumphing over your background like spring triumphs over winter is always fertile territory for memoir. Perhaps the most exciting recently is Tara Westover’s Educated; she had a home life that is frankly astonishing, and how she ends up doing a master’s at Cambridge will make your heart soar.’
—— Jenny Colgan , GuardianJaw-dropping and so inspiring, everyone should read this book
—— StylistTara's journey as she realises her burning desire to know more about the world and escape the influence of her domineering father and brother is a true inspiration.
—— Hello!Absolutely incredible.
—— Ariel NicholsonAn amazing story
—— The Times, 20 Best MemoirsIf you didn't read this memoir when it first came out, do so, and realise what the fuss was all about
—— Velvet MagazineIt was one of the most interesting books I've ever read[...] I came away a lot more enlightened and educated myself.
—— Marie ClaireThis is a fascinating, breathtaking memoir that you won't be able to put down.
—— Good HousekeepingA really remarkable story
—— VIP MagazineBreathtaking
—— StylistEducated is devastatingly entertaining. Morbidly fascinating. Educated is, without doubt, an essential read.
—— British Journal of General PracticeI found myself forcing onto other people just so I could talk to them about it.
—— VogueIt's brilliant.
—— Donna Air , Sunday TelegraphIn her beautifully written memoir, Westover explores her complex childhood and her heart-breaking decision to leave her family and pursue an education. It is proof of the transformative power of learning and the importance of second chances
—— Harper's BazaarI devoured this book. I loved it . . . It's such a good book
—— Sara JonesIt's amazing
—— Alex JonesEducated is a shocking story of self-invention and the transformative power of hope, tenacity and education.
—— Elle, Best AudiobooksOn audio, I find myself enthralled and convinced.
—— Nigella Lawson , The TimesA truly inspiring listen.
—— Good Housekeeping