Author:John Buchan
'My guest was lying sprawled on his back. There was a long knife through his heart which skewered him to the floor'
Richard Hannay has just returned to England after years in South Africa and is thoroughly bored with his life in London. But then a murder is committed in his flat, just days after a chance encounter with an American who had told him about an assassination plot which could have dire international consequences. An obvious suspect for the police and an easy target for the killers, Hannay goes on the run in his native Scotland where he will need all his courage and ingenuity to stay one step ahead of his pursuers.
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'I flew through this book in three days, with my heart in my mouth. Seriously page turning'
Totally hooked from the first page. Such an accomplished thriller!
—— Amy Lloyd, author of THE INNOCENT WIFEI read this book in one tension-filled evening and couldn't go to bed until I knew how it ended.
—— Jenny Blackhurst, author of THE FOSTER CHILD and HOW I LOST YOU‘Loved the female friendships and the constant twists and turns – a definite must-read for summer!’
—— Hollie Overton, author of BABY DOLL and THE WALLSGripping thriller
—— Good Housekeeping‘The term “unputdownable” gets bandied around quite often in the book world – but believe us when we say this novel is the real deal. 5 STARS. ’
—— Heat MagazineDark pasts and secrets and twists aplenty are brought together skilfully (and terrifyingly) in this oh-my-god-don't-let-it-happen-to-me page-turner extraordinaire.
—— The BooksellerA chilling, unputdownable story of friendship and deceit
—— Eastern Daily PressNow You See Her takes every parents’ worst nightmare and spins it into a tense psychological thriller that’s difficult to put down.’
Gripping from start to finish.
—— Frost Magazine‘With some beautifully engaging dialogue and highly reflective thought processes, the voices of these characters are articulate and carefully crafted. It is swift and engaging to read throughout.’
—— Nudge BooksWhat a phenomenal, hair-raising, spine tingling, and energetic read this is. My first thought as I finished this book, was ‘one of the best books I have ever read’, but now, I have to say that that has changed now that I have had the time to digest Perks’ outstanding talent. Now You See Her is my most favourite book of all time, my most favourite book of 2018, and Heidi Perks has very quickly become one of my all-time favourite authors.
—— The Writing GarnetAn amazing read with two sides to it, Charlotte’s side and Harriet’s side, but there is only one truth.
—— BookRead2DayI have a feeling this is going to be one of the most talked about reads this summer. The emphasis is very much on the characters, you will find yourself doubting them, questioning their motives, and desperately turning the pages to get to the truth.
—— Book Review CafeNow You See Her is an absolutely gripping domestic thriller. From the very opening scene in the police station, I was hooked on this story! Brilliantly written and with a fantastic twist, I fully expect this to be a poolside favourite over the summer holiday season.
I read this book in one tension filled evening. I was absolutely gripped by the sympathetic, well-drawn characters and couldn't go to bed until I knew how it ended
—— Jenny Blackhurst, Kindle bestselling authorA rich hybrid work that's at once a zany dialogue-propelled town-hander, a murder mystery, a road trip, a pair of psychological case studies and a meditation on photography
—— Sunday Times Paperbacks Round UpFinding something new to say about serial killers is almost impossible these days, but Heaberlin's approach is completely original and all shades of menacing
—— Crime Fiction Lover, 5 Women to Watch in 2019My crime novel of 2018. It's a stunning page turner of a book which kept me gripped throughout. It's a book that has stayed with me beyond the last chapter and I'm recommending it to everyone
—— Jo Jakeman, author of Sticks and StonesThe timing is perfect, the layers of the story both peel away and deepen as the search into the mind of a killer takes turns no one is expecting
—— RT Book ReviewsThis book haunted me. Such a gripping exploration of obsession and loss: of those we love, but also our memories and sense of self. The writing is beautiful and chilling, laced with a subtle dark humour, and the multiple twists build to a perfect icy shiver of an ending. I loved it!
—— C J Tudor, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalk ManUtterly compelling . . . the writing is mesmeric
—— Ali Land , Sunday Times bestselling author of Good Me Bad MePraise for Black-Eyed Susans
—— -It's a terrific plot, matched by the quality of the writing and superbly paced tension
—— The Times BOOK OF THE MONTHOne of the classiest thrillers you'll read this year
—— Charlotte Heathcote , The ExpressBlack Eyed Susans is a compelling read, especially for Serial fans
—— CosmopolitanCreepy and compelling, Black-Eyed Susans is a shadowy and crooked journey to a very dark place indeed, a twisty fairytale that deceives you just when you think you've cracked it and a thriller to make you remember why you love thrillers. Don't miss it
—— Observer, Thriller of the MonthSophisticated, disturbing and with plenty of red herrings
—— Woman and HomeBlack-Eyed Susans is a masterful thriller that shouldn't be missed . . . and in terms of suspense, characterizations and storytelling... is outstanding. Heaberlin's work calls to mind that of Gillian Flynn. Both writers published impressive early novels that were largely overlooked, and then one that couldn't be: Flynn's Gone Girl and now Heaberlin's Black-Eyed Susans. Don't miss it
—— Washington PostA truly compelling tale of the fragility of memory and elusive redemption
—— Kirkus ReviewsTerrific. Impeccable plotting
—— Barry Forshaw