Author:Simon Lelic
'Hugely gripping' Mark Billingham, Rabbit Hole
'Heart-stopping Elly Griffiths, The Locked Room
'What a read!' Stuart Turton, The Devil and the Dark Water
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16-year-old Sadie Saunders is missing.
Five friends set out into the woods to find her.
But they're not just friends...
THEY'RE SUSPECTS.
You see, this was never a search party.
It's a witch hunt.
And not everyone will make it home alive...
THE CHALK MAN meets THE HUNTING PARTY in this Observer, Thriller of the Month; witness four suspects as, alongside DI Fleet, you attempt to discover the truth about what happened to Sadie...
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'A bloody good read and the very definition of unpredictable ' John Marrs, Keep it in the Family
'Clever and atmospheric' Mark Edwards, No Place to Run
'A brilliantly tense tale' Araminta Hall, Hidden Depths
'A marvel: intricate, complex and utterly gripping' Alex Lake, Ready or Not
'Simon Lelic just gets better and better' Dervla Mctiernan, The Murder Rule
'A chillingly complex, well-crafted web' Jane Corry, We All Have Our Secrets
'A skilfully-woven mystery that oozes with tension' T M Logan, The Holiday
'Atmospheric and chilling. Fantastic read!' Carla Kovach, One Girl Missing
Unpredictable, wildly original and with an ending that made me gasp, this is thriller writing at its very best
—— Nuala EllwoodSimon Lelic is on my radar from this point forward. The Search Party is taut, beautifully written, and scary as hell, with more twists than a mountain road
—— Christina DalcherI loved this book, from one of my favourite authors. You'll definitely want to read this absorbing, creepy, and totally unputdownable novel
—— Luca VesteI raced through The Search Party, unable to put it down. It's tense, twisty and intricately plotted, with characters that stay with you long after you've read the last page
—— Laura MarshallA brilliantly original story with an immediately intriguing cast of characters and a compelling mystery that kept me hooked throughout. With his insightful characterisation combined with a gripping plot, Lelic has just recruited a brand new fan
—— Philippa EastA masterful, original ... A thriller and a half
—— Michael WoodShould you read the new Tom McCarthy book? (A: Yes. Always yes.)
—— Huffington Post - Praise for 'Satin Island'Favourite novel of 2015.
—— John Banville, the Observer - Praise for 'Satin Island'Here...McCarthy writes at the height of his powers, interweaving the new future with the recent past... The Making of Incarnation McCarthy adds to his reputation as one of our most knowledgeable and perceptive novelists.
—— BookmunchTotally intriguing story with a believable cast of original characters who I cared about from the first page to the last. I absolutely raced through it. And just when I thought it was over . . . another brilliant twist. Excellent writing. A highly recommendable read.
—— Emma Christie, author of THE SILENT DAUGHTERAddictive, tense and pacy, Safe at Home kept me constantly guessing.
—— B A Paris, bestselling author of BEHIND CLOSED DOORSTense, dark, horrifying and addictive - every parent's nightmare in book form. Unputdownable.
—— Catherine Cooper, bestselling author of THE CHALETGreat twists and an ending that gave me goosebumps.
—— Allie Reynolds, author of SHIVERLauren North is an author I can always trust to deliver a belter of a read. Safe At Home is enthrallingly dark and utterly addictive, delivering twist after twist at break-neck speed, whilst skilfully pulling at our heart strings. North is an unstoppable talent, and I can't wait to see what she has in store for us next.
—— Jack Jordan, author of DO NO HARMFast-paced and super-readable!
—— FabulousA chilling thriller, perfect for a long weekend.
—— OK
If you're in the mood for a dark family drama, this novel will be right up your street . . . Expect plenty of twists and turns.
This disturbing thriller is breathlessly brilliant.
—— BellaA chilling, masterful thriller.
—— Woman's OwnExcellent pacing, sprightly narrative voices, and judicious dabs of wry humor make this a highly entertaining tale. Kurian's refreshingly different slant on psychopathy marks her as a writer to watch
—— Publishers WeeklyImpossible to put down
—— Louise O'NeillA sharp debut, and ant-heroine Chloe is darkly entertaining throughout.
—— Irish IndependentKurian expertly threads revenge and cat-and-mouse story arcs with Chloe's frank, show-stealing narration...Kurian's highly anticipated thriller will undoubtedly lead fans of Gone Girl, Dexter and Patricia Highsmith's Tom Ripley novels to hope for Chloe's return.
—— Booklist, starred reviewElectrifying and entirely unpredictable.
—— Woman's OwnDelivered 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