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Lingua:Libri ItalianiTasha Joseph mysteriously vanished at the age of six, the night her mother Caroline‘s car veered off the road into a ditch. Caroline died instantly, but police attending the scene of the accident could find no trace of the little girl who had been sitting quietly on the back seat.
Six years later, Tasha’s bereft father has remarried and has started to build a new life with Emma and their beautiful baby son, Ollie. And then one day a stranger walks into their home and into their lives, and their world tilts on its axis.
Emma’s life no longer feels secure. Does she know the truth about what really happened to Tasha and Caroline all those years ago? Why does she feel so frightened for herself and for her baby?
But when a desperate Emma reaches out to her old friend DCI Tom Douglas for help, she puts all their lives in jeopardy. Soon a web of deceit is revealed that shocks both Emma and Tom to the core.
They say you should never trust a stranger. Maybe they’re right.
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Praise for Stranger Child
‘Holds you hostage and is hard to put down until the end.' – Confessions of a reader
‘Rachel Abbott will keep you guessing long into the night and just as you think you’ve figured it out – think again!’ – Suspense Magazine
‘Just when you think you’ve got it sussed, you’ll find yourself screeching in frustration at your foolishness.’ - Crime Fiction Lover
‘I loved this book! What I loved the most about this book was the plot. There are a few 'curve balls' in this story, which definitely kept me on my toes. I really could not put this down.’ - Debra's Book Cafe
‘An edgy thriller takes us to some very dark places; places where children and motherhood are not sacred. The reader can sink into the story straight away and is soon dumped into the disturbing world of crime and cruelty. The author’s use of the characters is brilliant; children, especially the younger ones, seem to ratchet up the emotional investment bringing more and more tension.’ - Goodreads reviewer
‘Set against the opposing realities of harsh, crime-ridden gangs and cosy, well-off, Middle-England families, Abbott seamlessly weaves three separate narratives together into one barn-stormer of a thriller. ...a well-rounded, and fulfilling novel, that still manages to keep you guessing right to the very end.’ - If These Books Could Talk, blog
Praise for Rachel Abbott
‘Pure genius: A masterclass in the perfect thriller!’ – Love Books
‘I was left speechless in the first chapter and couldn’t put it down for hours. Rachel is amazing at building tension and keeping you turning page after page’ - Crime Book Club
‘Rachel Abbott is a master of intrigue, suspense, and mystery. Her stories are not tied up with a pretty bow at the end.’ - Goodreads reviewer
‘Abbott creates a tangled web of deception, secrets, and red herrings.’ – Booklist
Don’t fight him. He’ll win.
Run. Never let him find you.
I thought I was safe here, but I’m not. I’ve stayed too long. Now Genevieve is dead, and the police are on their way. It’s time for me to go.
I must stick to the plan – the one I made the day I arrived in this city. My bag is packed. It always is. I will destroy every shred of evidence of my existence. The police must never find me. If they do, so will he.
I made a mistake, and someone had to die. But I’m the one who has truly lost her life.
I need to make a choice. If I keep running, I’ll never stop. If I go back, he will make me suffer.
How many lives can one person ruin?
A Tom Douglas thriller
*****
Praise for Close Your Eyes
“Gripping, page-turning, twisty and original.” Compulsive Readers Blog“
I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough!” Jera’s Jamboree Blog“
A masterpiece of crime drama.” The Fallen Librarian “
Rachel Abbott’s Close Your Eyes is a nail-biting and heart-pounding thriller.” Bookish Jottings“
Intense and claustrophobic” Handwritten Girl“
A truly clever story, utterly engaging and full of suspense. “ Rambling Mads blog
“A riveting crime read.” Cheryl M-M’s book blog
“I was completely blown away by this book.” Gemma Roman Blog
Praise for Rachel Abbott
“Psychological crime writing at its very best.” Kate Rhodes
“What a storyteller Rachel Abbott is... I was hooked from the start.” Cara Hunter
“An unnerving, twisting tale that you won't be able to put down.” Caroline Mitchell
“Captivating! Sinister! Twisty!” Angela Marsons“
Clever, creepy and compelling.” Sharon Bolton
“Really gripping and menacing - compulsive reading” Harriet Tyce
When Maggie Taylor calls her husband to say she is on her way home from work, she is horrified to discover that her two young children are alone in the house, abandoned by their father.
Duncan doesn’t come home that night, or the next. Where he has gone, and why? All she knows is that he received a message on his phone just before he left - a text with a terrifying picture that only her eight-year-old son saw.
And then Maggie discovers she’s not the only one looking for him. Who is he running from?
DCI Tom Douglas is brought in to investigate when a woman who looks just like Maggie is brutally murdered, and Maggie begins to realise how little she knows about her husband’s past.
She doesn’t have long to decide whether to trust him or betray him, because one thing has been made clear. Another woman will die soon, and it could be her.
A fast-paced, edge of your seat psychological thriller that will take you on a rollercoaster right to the last page.
Praise for Kill Me Again
‘Absorbing, complex, brilliantly planned.' – Suspense Magazine
‘A properly addictive, leave-the-light-on thriller!’ – Red Magazine
‘I was wowed by Kill Me Again on many different levels...' – Cleopatra Loves Books
“This one had me awake into the early hours….the twists and turns of the story absolutely gripped me – the pacing is relentless, the timing perfect – and at no point did I guess the unexpected and shocking conclusion. Edge-of-your-seat page turner certainly captures it for me. This was one of the best thrillers I’ve read in a while.” - BeingAnneReading
“What an incredibly thrilling read this was… An absolutely brilliant book which left me feeling completely exhausted with a twist right at the very end that I NEVER saw coming at all!” - Kimthebookworm
‘Darkly complex…full of mystery, intrigue and well-paced action…It is exciting and engrossing and kept me up well past bedtime. I’ll be thinking about this story, and some of the issues it raises, for a long time. I believe it’s the author’s best book to date. Thoroughly recommended” - Goodreads reviewer
Praise for Rachel Abbott
‘Rachel Abbott will keep you guessing long into the night, and just as soon as you’ve figured it out…think again!’ - Suspense Magazine
‘I was left speechless in the first chapter and couldn’t put it down for hours. Rachel is amazing at building tension and keeping you turning page after page’ - Crime Book Club
‘Absorbing, complex and brilliantly planned. 10/10.’ - Novelicious
‘A properly addictive, leave-the-light-on thriller.’ - Red Magazine
Quando hai mentito per tutta la vita.
Quando il tuo passato è un buco nero e nemmeno tu sai chi sei...
...forse è troppo tardi per la tua ultima bugia.
La casa di Marcus North appare come un luogo magnifico e spaventoso a Evie, la prima volta che vi mette piede. Immensa, affacciata su una scogliera, una stupenda vetrata dopo l'altra. Peccato che sulla costa occidentale dell'Inghilterra il vento e il grigio la facciano da padroni: ma anche così, davanti a lei si apre uno spettacolo. Per Marcus, però, le cose sono molto diverse. Quella casa è legata per sempre al ricordo della prima moglie, Mia, e di ciò che accadde al piano di sotto, dove la palestra e la piscina ormai sono chiuse da tempo. E dove lui non mette più piede. Ma adesso c'è Evie, un nuovo, luminoso amore che cancellerà il buio del passato. Almeno così la vede lui.
Non la pensa così Cleo, la sorella di Mark. Non le piace Evie, come del resto non le piaceva Mia. E quando Mark comincia ad allontanarsi, Evie a restare sempre più spesso sola con la sua bambina in quella immensa casa, e Cleo a cercare di capire che cosa c'è davvero tra il fratello e la sua nuova donna, pian piano le verità che ciascuno nasconde verranno a galla. E, come avrà modo di scoprire la detective King - la stessa che accorse quando Mia cadde dalle scale, e che adesso si troverà di fronte, in quella stessa casa, a una scena spaventosa -, l'ultima bugia sarà la più terribile.
Da un'autrice da tre milioni di copie, uno dei thriller più agghiaccianti di sempre, che vi trasporterà nel freddo dell'Inghilterra, dove nebbia e mare in tempesta non sono che uno specchio dell'anima. Statene certi: rifletterete a lungo, la prossima volta, prima di dire una bugia.
Someone is looking for Tasha. But does she want to be found?
Eight months ago Tasha Joseph ran away, and her stepmother, Emma, has been searching for her ever since. She is desperate to give Tasha the home and security she deserves.
The problem is, Emma isn’t the only one looking for Tasha. The police are keen to find her too. She could be a vital witness in a criminal trial, and DCI Tom Douglas has a team constantly on the lookout for her. But Tasha remains hidden, and nobody appears to have seen her.
Suddenly, the stakes are raised. Somebody is offering money – a lot of money – for information about Tasha’s whereabouts.
Tom and Emma know they have never been closer to finding the young girl. But they also recognise that she has never been closer to danger. Can they find her first?
She can run – but for how long can she hide?
Praise for Rachel Abbott’s books
“Pure Genius: A Masterclass in the Perfect Thriller!!” – Love Books
"Absorbing, complex and brilliantly planned, I loved this book. 10/10." Novelicious
"The characters are believable and the crimes credible. Contemporary issues, grief and desperation are well handled. The pace is good, the twists credible and it can easily be read as a stand alone. Enjoy." Crime Thriller Hound
"I was left speechless in the first chapter and couldn't put it down for hours. Rachel is amazing at building tension and keeping you turning page after page." Crime Book Club
"Stranger Child was the PERFECT thriller. I couldn't get enough of this shocking story." Bookaholic Confessions
"Ms. Abbott writes complex and yet very believable thrillers and this book was no exception. You will be on the edge of your seat constantly. 5 stars. A very strong thriller." Books, Reviews, Etc.
"Prose is taut, wholly believable locations and a full cast bursting with engaging characters." Crime Fiction Lover
"I loved this book! What I loved the most about this book was the plot. There are a few 'curve balls' in this story, which definitely kept me on my toes. I really could not put this down." Debra's Book Cafe
"Set against the opposing realities of harsh, crime-ridden gangs and cosy, well-off, Middle-England families, Abbott seamlessly weaves three separate narratives together into one barn-stormer of a thriller. ...a well-rounded, and fulfilling novel, that still manages to keep you guessing right to the very end." If These Books Could Talk
“I have resented the intrusion of real people while my mind grappled with the events in Sleep Tight” Cleo Loves Books
A BRAND NEW STEPHANIE KING NOVEL, FROM THE +4 MILLION COPY-BESTSELLING QUEEN OF PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS
A year ago today, we all gathered for Lucas's wedding at his glorious Cornish home overlooking the sea.
But no one was married that day.
Now Lucas has invited us back to celebrate the anniversary. But the anniversary of what? The wedding that never happened, or the tragedy that occurred just hours before the ceremony was due to begin?
He's told us that tonight he has planned a game. We have our costumes, we have our parts, and everyone must play. The game, he tells us, is about to begin.
What does Lucas want from us? What are we not being told? And what's going to happen when this terrible game is over?
Praise:
'Abbott is a gifted storyteller and this book is a total delight' Daily Mail
'A twisty-turny plot that had my head reeling, and my mind full of intrigue. Superb plotting from the mistress of suspense' Mel Sherratt, bestselling author of Hush Hush
'A grand re-imagining of the best kind of crime caper, filled with underlying tensions, fancy rooms and a detective hungry for answers' Magic Radio: April Book Club Pick
'Fantastic and gripping - I loved the intriguing concept and the brilliantly atmospheric Cornish setting' Karen Hamilton, bestselling author of The Perfect Girlfriend
'This gallops along at a cracking pace, and manages to keep the twists and surprises coming thick and fast' Crime Monthly
'A brilliant read, full of suspense' Closer
'The Murder Game plunges you slap-bang in the middle of a very dangerous game, and Abbott adds to a list of tales to take your breath away' Sun
Non tutti i giochi sono pericolosi come questo.
Il gioco della verità.
È passato un anno dall'ultima volta che Jem e suo marito Matt sono stati nell'imponente villa di Lucas, affacciata sulle scogliere della Cornovaglia. Lucas, l'amico di infanzia ricchissimo che ha plasmato l'adolescenza di Matt, era sul punto di sposarsi. Ma quel giorno non fu celebrato nessun matrimonio. Tutt'altro. Sulla spiaggia fu ritrovato il cadavere della giovane Alex, sorella di Lucas, irriconoscibile per un annegamento e per i colpi subiti dalle onde. Fu la fine di un'epoca per Lucas e Matt: Alex era sempre stata compagna di avventure per entrambi, finché un evento terribile ne aveva spento la gioia, e adesso viveva da sola in una piccola dependance sulla spiaggia, e ogni sera faceva una nuotata. Abitudine che le era stata fatale.
Ma quel giorno successero molte altre cose. E Jem ricorda la tensione di Matt, le parole sussurrate da Alex nel buio dei corridoi della villa, le ombre di un uomo e di una donna che si avviavano verso la spiaggia... Adesso questi ricordi tornano prepotentemente a galla, perché il caso di Alex è stato riaperto, grazie alla detective King, e Lucas ha richiamato alla villa tutti gli invitati al suo matrimonio. Sta per costringerli a un gioco in cui è molto difficile vincere, un gioco senza respiro. Il gioco della verità.
When Olivia Brookes calls the police to report that her husband and children are missing, she believes she will never see them again. She has reason to fear the worst; this isn’t the first tragedy that Olivia has experienced. Now, two years later, Detective Chief Inspector Tom Douglas is called in to investigate this family again, but this time it’s Olivia who has disappeared. All the evidence suggests that she was here, in the family home, that morning.
But her car is in the garage, and her purse is in her handbag – on the kitchen table. The police want to issue an appeal, but for some reason every single picture of this family has been removed from albums, from phones, from computers.
And then they find the blood…
Has the past caught up with Olivia?
Sleep Tight – if you can. You never know who’s watching.
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Praise for Sleep Tight
‘One of THE best mystery suspense novels!’ – Amazon Vine Voice
'An excellent and intriguing start which had me hooked from the first page.' – S Wilton
‘The pages flowed effortlessly and what was quite a complicated plot line with plenty of strings and a lot of guessing throughout the novel, still felt easy to keep up with and had me hooked from start to finish.‘ – Adrian Dooley, Goodreads
‘Rachel Abbott has a keen understanding of the mind, behaviour patterns, thought processes and personality of a stalker, who evolves into a controlling abusive partner. He seems like the perfect husband and the adoring father to outsiders. Inside the life of his victims it is an entirely different story.’ – Cheryl M-M, book blogger
‘If you like being thrown into the midst of a thrilling mystery then Sleep Tight is definitely the read for you. Rachel Abbott will have you tied up in knots and reading until the close will be the only way of untangling yourself.’ – BestChickLit.com
Praise for Rachel Abbott
‘Rachel Abbott is skilled at showing insight into the motives and psychology behind her characters’ behaviour, and had me thinking about each of them as I read; what were their motives, their secrets, their relationships.’ – Goodreads reviewer
‘I was left speechless in the first chapter and couldn’t put it down for hours. Rachel is amazing at building tension and keeping you turning page after page’ - Crime Book Club
‘Rachel Abbott is a master of intrigue, suspense, and mystery. Her stories are not tied up with a pretty bow at the end.’ - Aimee, Goodreads
‘Rachel Abbott is a talented writer who brings a lot of great tools to the table. She does a magnificent job of setting the scene, and providing beautiful prose for descriptions. Her attention to detail is to be admired.’ Giacomo, reviewer
Some can never be closed.
Jo Palmer’s peaceful and happy life is about to end.
Ash – the man she loves – will be arrested by the police.
Millie – her precious daughter – will be taken from her.
She will lose her friends.
She will doubt her sanity.
Someone is stealing everything Jo loves, and will stop at nothing.
But right now, Jo is laughing in her kitchen, eating dinner with her family, suspecting nothing.
It’s raining outside.
There’s a knock at the door. They are here.
A DCI Tom Douglas thriller
*****
Praise for Rachel Abbott
“A dark, extremely readable, well-plotted psychological thriller.” – The Times
“It’s easy to see why readers keep coming back for this author’s thrills.” – Observer
“A properly addictive, leave-the-light-on thriller.” – Red Magazine
“Cleverly plotted and intriguing, all the characters are well-fleshed! Utterly compelling and truly unputdownable!” – Mystery People
WHO WILL BELIEVE YOUR STORY IF THE ONLY WITNESS IS DEAD?
Cleo knows she should be happy for her brother Mark. He's managed to find someone new after the sudden death of his first wife - but something about Evie just doesn't feel right...
When Evie starts having accidents at home, her friends grow concerned. Could Mark be causing her injuries? Called out to their cliff-top house one night, Sergeant Stephanie King finds two bodies entangled on blood-drenched sheets.
Where does murder begin? When the knife is raised to strike, or before, at the first thought of violence? As the accused stands trial, the jury is forced to consider - is there ever a proper defence for murder?
Praise for Rachel Abbott:
'A properly addictive, leave-the-light-on thriller' Red Magazine
'Masterly and compelling. I couldn't put it down until its heart-stopping conclusion' Robert Bryndza
'Unbearably tense, with a killer twist' Good Housekeeping
They come every night.
Snow is falling softly as a young woman takes her last breath.
Fifteen miles away, two women sit silently in a dark kitchen. They don't speak, because there is nothing left to be said.
Another woman boards a plane to escape the man who is trying to steal her life. But she will have to return, sooner or later.
These strangers have one thing in common. They each made one bad choice - and now they have no choices left. Soon they won't be strangers, they'll be family...
When DCI Tom Douglas is called to the cold, lonely scene of a suspicious death, he is baffled. Who is she? Where did she come from? How did she get there? How many more must die?
Who is controlling them, and how can they be stopped?
The compelling new psychological thriller from three-million-copy bestselling author Rachel Abbott.
Praise for Come a Little Closer
'Clever, creepy and compelling.' - Sharon Bolton, author of The Craftsman
'Come a Little Closer is a brilliant crime read . Rachel Abbott is already one of the Queens of Crime, but this dark tale of manipulation, danger and lies adds to her reputation for outstanding storytelling.' - Kate Rhodes, author of Hell Bay
'In Come a Little Closer , Abbott's usual high calibre plotting provides everything the reader needs in a gripping thriller. Satisfying investigation from the ever-lovely Tom Douglas, and a killer twist that makes this one her best yet.' - Louise Voss, co-author of From the Cradle
'The tangled web Rachel Abbott weaves is both intriguing and horrifying and I found myself living this story. I was totally gripped by it.' - Kath Middleton, author and blogger
‘What a cracker of a book! Spellbinding. Breathtaking. The pace just builds and builds to the climax giving you a really uneasy feeling in your bones. And that ending! OMG! What a shocker!' - Kim Nash, Kim the Bookworm blog
‘No-one blends a psychological thriller with a police procedural like this woman and although I'm emotionally exhausted every time I finish one of her books I am equally hungry for more. Captivating! Sinister! Twisty! ’ - Angela Marsons, author of Silent Scream
Praise for Rachel Abbott
'A properly addictive, leave-the-light-on thriller.' – Red Magazine
'This fast-paced thriller will have you racing through to its shocking conclusion.' - Closer
'Almost unbearably tense, with a killer twist.' - Good Housekeeping
And Anna doesn’t believe in ghosts.
Scott was Anna’s boyfriend. She loved him, but he ruined her life. When he died, she should have been free, but today Scott is on the radio, threatening to spill her secrets.
Anna is a mother, a wife, and head teacher of a primary school.
And she’s a good liar.
She made one mistake, and now she is having to pay for it. Scott is the only person who knows the truth about her past, but how can he be alive?
Soon, DCI Tom Douglas is going to knock on her door looking for answers. But Anna is already running scared: from the man she loved; the man she watched die; the man who has come back to life.
She has one week to find him. One week to stop him.
*****
Praise for The Shape of Lies:
‘Utterly, spine-chillingly brilliant. I loved how it tapped into our deepest fears and I never quite knew what to expect. So addictive and tense! I actually felt goosebumps!‘ Karen Hamilton, best-selling author of The Perfect Girlfriend
‘I devoured The Shape of Lies. Full of intrigue, secrets and compelling sub-plots that intertwine to a devastating and heart-stopping finish.’ Mel Sherratt, bestselling author
‘With plenty twists and turns, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat right until the very last full stop. Unputdownable’ Blogger, Debra’s Book Café
‘A seriously sinister storyline that grabbed me by the throat from the start! The Shape of Lies will have you racing through the pages - Rachel Abbott delivers another chilling, addictive and oh-so-creepy read!’ Blogger, Crimebookjunkie
'The tension is ripped back and forth like a loose live wire, as the reader is drawn back and forth from the past to the present. The author balances and melds both storylines perfectly to create a captivating read. Oh, and kudos to Abbott for the ending, it was completely unexpected.' Blogger, Cheryl M-M
'Rachel Abbott has done it again. Within seconds of starting this book, I very quickly became totally immersed back into the world of Tom Douglas and his investigations. Action packed full of secrets and lies, mystery and intrigue, this is a brilliant addition to a series that just gets stronger and stronger with each new release.' Blogger, Kim the Book Worm
Praise for Rachel Abbott
‘The queen of psychological thrillers’ - Fabulous Magazine
‘A dark, extremely readable, well-plotted psychological thriller.’ - The Times
‘There’s a clever twist, which Abbott carefully unveils… it’s easy to see why readers kept coming back for this author’s thrills.’ - The Observer
'I raced through this compelling, twisty novel. Loved it' - Laura Marshall
'Brilliant... The twists came so quickly I almost got whiplash' - Jenny Blackhurst
'An unnerving, twisting tale that you won't be able to put down' - Caroline Mitchell
'Rachel Abbott has delivered another intricately plotted thriller that nev
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