The latest novel from a bestselling author promises a tightly-plotted, twist-filled narrative that challenges readers with moral dilemmas. Renowned for her gripping storytelling, McAllister weaves a tale that is both thrilling and emotionally resonant, showcasing her ability to deliver unexpected reveals and intricate plots. Celebrated by various literary figures, the book is anticipated to captivate fans of the genre and solidify her status as a leading voice in contemporary thrillers.
'Starts with an impossible, irresistible premise - a woman who vanishes into
thin air - and takes the reader on a thrilling journey of blind alleys and
audacious twists. This is McAllister at the height of her powers' Erin
KellyPRE-ORDER THE HEART-STOPPING NEW NOVEL FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING
AUTHOROLIVIA:22 years old.No history of running away.Last seen on CCTV,
entering a dead-end alley.And not coming back out again.Missing for one day
and counting . . .Julia is the detective heading up the case.She knows what to
expect. A desperate family, a ticking clock, and long hours away from her
daughter.But Julia has no idea how close to home it's going to get.Because her
family's safety depends on one thing: Julia must NOT find out what happened to
Olivia - and must frame somebody else for her murder . . .What would you
do?PRAISE FOR GILLIAN MCALLISTER'Perfection, every word, every moment. One of
the best books I've ever read' LISA JEWELL'Ingenious. A book to blow your mind
and break your heart' ERIN KELLY'Brilliantly plotted, perfectly paced . . .
Genius. Simply genius' ADELE PARKS'I am totally in awe. This is one story I
will not forget' HEIDI PERKS'Genre-bending and totally original. A tour de
force!' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'This is bravura novel-writing' IAN
RANKIN'Extraordinary' HARRIET TYCE
From the author of the Reese's Book Club Pick and the New York Times bestseller Wrong Place Wrong Time comes a new heart-stopping thriller in which a missing-person case unravels deeper, darker secrets that hit too close to home and can only lead to more danger for the detective and an impossible moral choice: What will she do? There's a man out there. His weapon isn't a gun, or a knife. It's a secret. OLIVIA: 22 years old. No history of running away. Last seen on CCTV, entering a dead-end alley. And not coming back out again. Missing for one day and counting . . . JULIA; The detective heading up the case. She knows what to expect. A desperate family, a ticking clock, and long hours away from her daughter. But Julia has no idea how close to home this case is going to get. Because her family's safety depends on one thing: Julia must not find out what happened to Olivia and must frame somebody else for her murder . . . What would you do?
OLIVIA. 22 years old. Last seen on CCTV, entering a dead-end alley. And not coming back out again. Missing for one day and counting... Julia is the detective heading up the case. She knows what to expect. A desperate family, a ticking clock, and long hours away from her children. But Julia has no idea how close to home it's going to get. Because her family's safety depends on one thing: Julia must NOT find out what happened to Olivia - and must frame somebody else for her murder... What would you do?[Bokinfo]
Late October. After midnight. You're waiting up for your eighteen-year-old son. He's past curfew. As you watch from the window, he emerges, and you realize he isn't alone: he's walking toward a man, and he's armed. You can't believe it when you see him do it: your funny, happy teenage son, he kills a stranger, right there on the street outside your house. You don't know who. You don't know why. You only know your son is now in custody, his future shattered. That night you fall asleep in despair. All is lost. Until you wake...and it is yesterday. And then you wake again...and it is the day before yesterday. Every morning you wake up a day earlier, another day before the murder. With another chance to stop it. Somewhere in the past lies an answer. The trigger for this crime--and you don’t have a choice but to find it..
It's every parent's nightmare. Your happy, funny, innocent son commits a terrible crime: murdering a complete stranger. You don't know who. You don't know why. You only know your teenage boy is in custody and his future lost. That night you fall asleep in despair. Until you wake... ...and it is yesterday. Every morning you wake up a day earlier, another day before the murder. Another chance to stop it. Somewhere in the past lie the answers, and you don't have a choice but to find them...[Bokinfo].
What would you do to protect your family? ANYTHING. During a family holiday in
Italy, you get an urgent call from your sister. There's been an accident: she
hit a man with her car and he's dead. She's overcome with terror - fearing
years in a foreign jail away from her child. She asks for your help. It wasn't
her fault, not really. She'd cover for you, so will you do the same for her?
But when the police come calling, the lies start. And you each begin to doubt
your trust in one another.
"Lauren and her daughter, Zara, are missing. Her husband will stop at nothing to find them. He knows they're in danger. But the police know exactly where they are. They're just not saying. Zara spoke out against a terrible crime - and now the police have mother and daughter under protection. New names, new identities, far from those they love. And those who hunt them. Tired, broken and alone Lauren is determined to protect her daughter at all costs. But little does she know that Zara is hiding a secret that could change everything . . ."--Provided by publisher
THE GRIPPING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Absolutely unputdownable' Erin Kelly, bestselling author of He Said/She Said __________ It's the day Izzy's father will be released from jail. She has every reason to feel conflicted - he's the man who gave her a childhood filled with happy memories. But he has also just served seventeen years for the murder of her mother. Now, Izzy's father sends her a letter. He wants to talk, to defend himself against each piece of evidence from his trial. But should she give him the benefit of the doubt? Or is her father guilty as charged, and luring her into a trap? __________ 'This sharp, super-readable thriller stands out thanks to its taut plot and characters you really care about' Sun 'Both grips and thrills. Her best yet!' Lucy Clarke 'Suspenseful and heartfelt, with a superb ending' Claire Douglas 'Haunting, compelling, and all too possibly true' Jane Corry 'Heart-pounding, emotionally enriching, thrilling' Holly Seddon 'The characters are as compelling and complex as the action. It's a brilliant psychological thriller' Amy Lloyd 'Flawless plotting and gripping from the first page to the last' Jill Mansell
The novel explores the intense relationship between two sisters, highlighting their deep connection as it faces a harrowing challenge. When one sister is accused of a grave crime, their bond is put to the ultimate test, forcing them to confront loyalty, trust, and the lengths they will go to protect each other. The story delves into themes of family, betrayal, and the complexities of love in the face of adversity.
