Samantha Downing is a bestselling author whose works delve into the darker aspects of human psychology and relationships with chilling precision. Her novels often feature unexpected twists, challenging conventional notions of morality and love. Through her captivating narratives, Downing explores the tension and complexity of the human condition, making her a standout voice in the thriller genre.
Alternate cover edition of ISBN 9780451491725 A couple's fifteen-year marriage has finally gotten too interesting... Our love story is simple. I met a gorgeous woman. We fell in love. We had kids. We moved to the suburbs. We told each other our biggest dreams, and our darkest secrets. And then we got bored. We look like a normal couple. We're your neighbors, the parents of your kid's friend, the acquaintances you keep meaning to get dinner with. We all have secrets to keeping a marriage alive. Ours just happens to be getting away with murder.
THE GRIPPING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM THE RICHARD & JUDY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MY LOVELY WIFE 'Totally the real deal' SARAH PINBOROUGH 'Brilliant' DAILY MAIL 'Irresistibly dark' T.M. LOGAN 'Dark, sly and delicious' J.P. DELANEY 'Absolutely terrific' SARAH PEKKANEN _______ You want the absolute best for your child, and everyone agrees that's Belmont Academy. At first you were impressed by Mr Crutcher, with his dedication to his students. But something isn't right at that school. It starts with small things . . . A teacher falling sick. Rumours about a former pupil going off the rails. Of course, you never guessed it could end in murder. And now you have no idea who will be next . . . _______ 'Wonderfully dark and twisty. I raced through it, desperate to know how it would end' B.A. Paris 'Dark as night, sinister as hell, clever, twisting and downright fun' Chris Whitaker Praise for Samantha Downing: 'Wow! My Lovely Wife is a stunner - full of twists, well-drawn characters, and riveting suspense' Harlan Coben 'The next Gone Girl' Marie Claire 'The twist at the end of the first chapter made me read through the night' Jane Corry
Were you hooked by number one bestseller My Lovely Wife? Be the first to read Samantha Downing's next gripping psychological thriller HE STARTED IT by pre-ordering your copy now. ***** This is a story about three siblings. Like any family, sometimes they don't get along. It's a story about a secret that they've all kept since they were children. It's a story about lying. A story about murder. It's a story where only one can win. PRAISE FOR MY LOVELY WIFE 'The most gripping psychological thriller of 2019' Stylist 'Wow! My Lovely Wife is a stunner - full of twists, well-drawn characters, and riveting suspense' Harlan Coben, bestselling author of Don't Let Go 'Dexter meets Gone Girl - I loved this this brilliantly dark and twisted novel. One of the best books I've read this year' C.J. Tudor 'An assured and deliciously engrossing debut. It will linger long after you've reached the last page' Sarah Pinborough, bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes 'Absolutely unputdownable' Liv Constantine, bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish 'The next Gone Girl' Marie Claire
SOMETIMES ONLY A THRILLER WILL DO. PICK UP SOMETHING YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO PUT DOWN . . . NOTHING IS DEADLIER THAN TRUE LOVE... NOTHING IS DEADLIER THAN TRUE LOVE... Wes and Ivy are madly in love. It's the kind of romance people write stories about. But what kind of story? Because when it's good, it's very very good. But when it's bad, it's bad. But their breakneck cycle of catastrophic vengeful break-ups and head-over-heels reconnections needs to end fast. Because suddenly, Wes and Ivy have a common enemy - and she's a detective. One wrong move will be fatal - so if Wes and Ivy can't stick together, this break-up might just be their last. Praise for Samantha Downing 'Dark, sly and delicious...totally original - and totally compelling' JP Delaney 'A twisty, audacious, Gone Girl-y psychological thriller. The book that everyone is going to be talking about' Red 'Dark, shocking and very witty, this wickedly good read will make you run screaming from the suburbs' Heat
