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You think you know the truth about the people you love. But one discovery can change everything.... Eight-year-old Billy goes missing one day, out flying his kite with his sister Rose. Two days later he is found dead. Sixteen years on, Rose still blames herself for Billy's death. How could she have failed to protect her little brother? Rose has never fully recovered from the trauma, and one of the few people she trusts is her neighbour Ronnie, who she has known all her life.
How far would you go to protect your family? Single dad Ben is doing his best to raise his children, with the help of his devoted mother, Judi. And then Ben meets Amber. Everyone thinks this is a perfect match for Ben, but Judi isn't so sure.... There's just something about Amber that doesn't add up. Ben can't see why his mother dislikes his new girlfriend. And Amber doesn't want Judi anywhere near her new family. Amber just wants Ben and the children.
Three years ago Toni's five-year-old daughter, Evie, disappeared after leaving school. The police have never been able to find her. There were no witnesses, no CCTV, no trace. But Toni believes her daughter is alive. And as she begins to silently piece together her memories, the full story of the past begins to reveal itself - and a devastating truth. Toni's mind is trapped in a world of silence. Her only chance to save herself is to manage the impossible: she must find a way to make herself heard. She must find her daughter.
Three friends. One devastating crime. A lifetime of lies. Friendship and revenge are pitted against each other in Grist Mill Road, a terrifying, visceral and heart-stopping psychological thriller by Christopher J. Yates. Perfect for fans of The Dry, Top of the Lake and Big Little Lies. Hannah and Matthew were just playing a game. A little way from home. But now he is tying Hannah to a tree. And she has never been so terrified. Patrick is there too, hidden, watching. He can't move. He can't take his eyes off Matthew's gun.
Mia Hamilton lived the perfect life with her husband, university teacher Zach, and their two-year-old daughter. But everything changed when Zach committed suicide on the same night one of his students vanished. Five years later, just when Mia is beginning to heal, stranger Alison walks into her life, saying her husband didn't kill himself. Fragile, slight Alison leads Mia on a path into Zach's past, and Mia begins to think she never really knew her own husband.
"My name is Amber Reynolds. There are three things you should know about me. I'm in a coma. My husband doesn't love me anymore. Sometimes I lie." Unnerving, twisted and utterly compelling, you won't be able to put this new thriller down. Set to be the most talked about book in 2017, it's perfect for fans of Behind Closed Doors, The Girl on the Train and The Widow.
You think you know the truth about the people you love. But one discovery can change everything.... Eight-year-old Billy goes missing one day, out flying his kite with his sister Rose. Two days later he is found dead. Sixteen years on, Rose still blames herself for Billy's death. How could she have failed to protect her little brother? Rose has never fully recovered from the trauma, and one of the few people she trusts is her neighbour Ronnie, who she has known all her life.
How far would you go to protect your family? Single dad Ben is doing his best to raise his children, with the help of his devoted mother, Judi. And then Ben meets Amber. Everyone thinks this is a perfect match for Ben, but Judi isn't so sure.... There's just something about Amber that doesn't add up. Ben can't see why his mother dislikes his new girlfriend. And Amber doesn't want Judi anywhere near her new family. Amber just wants Ben and the children.
Three years ago Toni's five-year-old daughter, Evie, disappeared after leaving school. The police have never been able to find her. There were no witnesses, no CCTV, no trace. But Toni believes her daughter is alive. And as she begins to silently piece together her memories, the full story of the past begins to reveal itself - and a devastating truth. Toni's mind is trapped in a world of silence. Her only chance to save herself is to manage the impossible: she must find a way to make herself heard. She must find her daughter.
Three friends. One devastating crime. A lifetime of lies. Friendship and revenge are pitted against each other in Grist Mill Road, a terrifying, visceral and heart-stopping psychological thriller by Christopher J. Yates. Perfect for fans of The Dry, Top of the Lake and Big Little Lies. Hannah and Matthew were just playing a game. A little way from home. But now he is tying Hannah to a tree. And she has never been so terrified. Patrick is there too, hidden, watching. He can't move. He can't take his eyes off Matthew's gun.
Mia Hamilton lived the perfect life with her husband, university teacher Zach, and their two-year-old daughter. But everything changed when Zach committed suicide on the same night one of his students vanished. Five years later, just when Mia is beginning to heal, stranger Alison walks into her life, saying her husband didn't kill himself. Fragile, slight Alison leads Mia on a path into Zach's past, and Mia begins to think she never really knew her own husband.
"My name is Amber Reynolds. There are three things you should know about me. I'm in a coma. My husband doesn't love me anymore. Sometimes I lie." Unnerving, twisted and utterly compelling, you won't be able to put this new thriller down. Set to be the most talked about book in 2017, it's perfect for fans of Behind Closed Doors, The Girl on the Train and The Widow.
When a young boy discovers the body of a woman beneath a thick sheet of ice in a South London park, Detective Erika Foster is called in to lead the murder investigation. The victim, a beautiful young socialite, appeared to have the perfect life. Yet when Erika begins to dig deeper, she starts to connect the dots between the murder and the killings of three prostitutes, all found strangled, hands bound, and dumped in water around London.
When a paragraph in an evening newspaper reveals a decades-old tragedy, most readers barely give it a glance. But for three strangers, it's impossible to ignore. For one woman it's a reminder of the worst thing that ever happened to her. For another it's the dangerous possibility that her darkest secret is about to be discovered. And for a third, a journalist, it's the first clue in a hunt to uncover the truth. The Child's story will be told.
When a woman's body is discovered in a cathedral and hours later a young man is found hanging from a tree outside his home, Detective Lottie Parker is called in to lead the investigation. Both bodies have the same distinctive tattoo clumsily inscribed on their legs. It's clear the pair are connected, but how? The trail leads Lottie to St Angela's, a former children's home, with a dark connection to her own family history. Suddenly the case just got personal.
Maria wants to be friends. But Maria is dead. Isn't she? When Louise Williams receives a message from someone left long in the past, her heart nearly stops. Maria Weston wants to be friends on Facebook. Maria Weston has been missing for over 25 years. She was last seen the night of a school leavers' party, and the world believes her to be dead. Particularly Louise, who has lived her adult life with a terrible secret. As Maria's messages start to escalate, Louise forces herself to reconnect with old friends....
Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Everything Is Lies by Helen Callaghan. Sophia's parents lead quiet, unremarkable lives. At least that is what she's always believed. Until the day she arrives at her childhood home to find a house ringing with silence. Her mother is hanging from a tree. Her father is lying in a pool of his own blood, near to death. The police are convinced it is an attempted murder-suicide. But Sophia is sure that the woman who brought her up isn't a killer....
When Ella Longfield overhears two attractive young men flirting with teenage girls on a train, she thinks nothing of it - until she realises they are fresh out of prison and her maternal instinct is put on high alert. But just as she's decided to call for help, something stops her. The next day, she wakes up to the news that one of the girls - beautiful, green-eyed Anna Ballard - has disappeared.
For fans of Gillian Flynn, Laura Lippman, and Paula Hawkins comes Holly Seddon's arresting fiction debut: an engrossing thriller full of page-turning twists and turns, richly imagined characters, and gripping psychological suspense. Some secrets never die. They're just locked away. Alex Dale is lost. Destructive habits have cost her a marriage and a journalism career. All she has left is her routine: a morning run until her body aches, then a few hours of forgettable work before the past grabs hold and drags her down.
You know that feeling? When you want something so badly, you almost feel you'd kill for it? Be careful what you wish for.... Kat and her husband Nick have tried everything to become parents, and are on the point of giving up. Then a chance encounter with Kat's childhood friend Lisa gives Kat and Nick one last chance to achieve their dream. But Kat and Lisa's history hides dark secrets. And there is more to Lisa than meets the eye.
The perfect daughter. The perfect girlfriend. The perfect murder? Jenna is seriously ill. She's lost all hope of getting the heart transplant she needs to live. But just as her life is ebbing away, she receives a donor heart from a girl called Callie. Who was Callie and how did she die? Jenna is determined to find out.
How can a child vanish without a trace? Last night, eight-year-old Daisy Mason disappeared from a summer party at her home. No-one at the party noticed her leave. Even her parents aren't sure of the last time they saw her. DI Adam Fawley is trying to keep an open mind. But he knows that in nine cases out of 10, it's someone close to the victim. When a pair of bloody tights is discovered, Fawley's worst suspicions are concerned. Someone knows where Daisy is. And her time is running out.
A juicy, powerful listen featuring twin sisters who have drifted apart and the shocking family secrets that bind them.... Robin and Sarah weren't the closest of twins. They weren't even that similar. But they loved each other dearly. Until, in the cruellest of domestic twists, they were taken from one another. Now in her early 30s, Robin lives alone. Agoraphobic and suffering from panic attacks, she spends her days pacing the rooms of her house. The rest of the time she watches - watches the street, the houses, the neighbours.
Fifteen-year-old Rosie lies in hospital fighting for her life. She’s trying to tell her mother what happened to her, but she can’t speak the words out loud. Toni is a doting and over-protective mother, terrified for her daughter’s life. Having lost her husband in a tragic accident, Toni has dedicated her life to keeping Rosie safe from harm. She needs to know what secrets Rosie has been keeping and how she ended up in a hospital bed - but Toni has a secret of her own....
Thirteen years ago someone did something very bad to Anna. Now it's her turn to get even.
Anna lives a solitary existence, taking solace in order and routine. Her only friend is the lonely old lady next door. She doesn't like to let people to get too close - she knows how much damage they can do.
Then one ordinary day, Anna witnesses a devastating road accident and recognises the driver as Carla, the woman who ruined her life all those years ago. Now it's Anna's chance to set things straight, but her revenge needs to be executed carefully....
First she needs to get to know Liam, the man injured in the accident. She needs to follow the police investigation. She needs to watch Carla from the shadows.... But as Anna's obsession with Carla escalates, her own secrets start to unravel. Is Carla really dangerous, or does Anna need to worry about someone far closer to home?
A compelling, gripping psychological thriller, perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train and The Sister.
Thoroughly enjoyed this thriller. I am not sure why all of a sudden the gone girl or the girl on a train seem to be the standard when you read new books overview. This book is a gem in its own right - keeps you guessing right till the very end, touching on thought provoking subjects, likeable yet mad main character combined with a fantastic narration is the perfect combo for all day and all night listening experience. Loved it.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
not the best of her books but still good story, great twists & loved the narrator
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
struggled to finish this one. i read interesting reviews but found it predictable and the characters unlikable
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
First review ever ,this was not a thriller but a very very drawn out story. Incredibly repetitive and 90 percent boring . There was not surprise ending main character repeated herself continuously . There was not a moment of suspense
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I really enjoyed everything about this one. Really well written and great narration. Highly recommended.
I’ve been on a roll with psychological thrillers lately (Dark Water, Luckiest Girl in the World, Sometimes I Lie), but this one didn’t have as much of an impact with me. The majority of the book felt slow and clunky, and the end felt rushed and a bit of an anticlimax. I understand that unreliable narrators invite you to go on a journey, but being inside the protagonist’s mind and her irrationality was more frustrating than enjoyable. Lots of questions at the end that might have been better tidied up or gone into depth before the book finished up.
What would have made Safe with Me better?
A believable storyline
What could K. L. Slater have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
A believable storyline
How did the narrator detract from the book?
Her voice annoyed me a little and not enough intonation
If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Safe with Me?
No sure
Any additional comments?
No
Certainly tense, however I felt that Liam's
issues needed a little more foreshadowing. There are a couple of areas which I also think needed a tad more work to smooth the flow - but all in all this was a fast thrill ride of a book.
Whilst I enjoyed this listen it certainly wasn’t riveting. You know very early on what the ‘twist’ is going to be even though you don’t have the finer details. The ending felt very rushed as if the writer had had enough and just wanted to wrap it all up in an Agatha Christie type final explanation. Enjoyable for a lazy Sunday but not the psychologicsl thriller it had promised to be.
Good story that kept being interesting but just got all too unbelievable. The ending was disappointing.
This Book was really interesting and full of great crazy people. The main character is not all that likable and I found myself cringing at her actions throughout the book... but I found myself rooting for her anyway. The overall plot is a bit far fetched but interesting characters made the book enjoyable. Even though I figured out who is really the bad person fairly early I was invested enough in the outcome to not want to stop listening. Narration was really good almost 5 stars.
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
I listen to a lot of books from this genre, and it's nice to find one that is interesting and different from the rest. This one has several story lines and twists and a revealing ending. Kind of creepy, but highly recommendable! The narration was perfect.
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
It kept making me think I knew what was going to happen, yet, it would go in a different direction. Great story!
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Have to say that this is not a good psychological thriller. Most of the book's focus is on a tragedy 13 years before, and how those lives are affected. The story goes back and forth as events unfold. Suddenly, the story switches up and the focus and ending are about 2 people unrelated to the tragedy. It's like the author got bored with the plot, changed the focus of the story and tacks on an ending that leaves you feeling cheated. I will not bother with this author again!
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
The best thing I can say about Safe With Me is that it kept my interest; a train wreck would also keep my interest. The comparison to a train wreck is apt. There are also many plot twists that can not be easily foreseen. I recently wrote a 5 star review of Liar which is another psychological thriller by K.L. Slater. Safe With Me is not nearly as worthwhile.
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
Very good audiobook to listen to. The suspense was building up as the chapter progressive. Only thing to say in my listening was that the audio and the physical book did not correlated with the chapter in the book but I still manage to listen to it. For example, the audible book said this certain chapter but in the physical book it was a different chapter. Anyways, I would recommend this for anybody that likes the suspense throughout the story.
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Slater’s books keep you guessing throughout. Even if you figure some things out it’s never the full picture. Have a hard time putting them down and this one was really good. I wouldn’t recommend this as a first read/listen of Slater’s though. Very quirky (ok plain crazy) characters and might be off putting for those unfamiliar with Slater’s work. Great once you are a fan though!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This book was very drawn out on the story- I think it could have been shorter. Anna was very predictable and she was not really an interesting character. All in all it was a book I could have lived without listening to. Save your credit for something with more substance.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The story drug on with very little surprises, the ending was bland, yet I will say once I started the book I had to see how it would end. The narrator was great.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The past time and the now time switches in narration gets a bit tedious. Not much of surprise about the culprit.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This book was ok but the story line was a little bit all over the place for an audible book. It was a little hard to follow. I really wanted to love it but it wasn't as good as other psychological thrillers I have read or listened to.
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
The story was very good, Anna is a well thought out character, with depth and this comes through in the story telling.
There are a few chapters are slow but can be overlooked because of the length of the book.
I listened to the book while driving and the story got quite intense that I had to switch it off to recover and focus on what I was doing.
The narration was very good, loads of changes in voice and speed making for a gripping and very intense listen.
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
What does Lucy Price-Lewis bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Excellent narrator.
Any additional comments?
I really enjoyed Safe With Me. The story unfolded in a intriguing and interesting way and the ending is unpredictable. Upon finishing the book, I immediately bought Blink by the same author and was not disappointed.
One slight criticism would be that there are a few too many mentally disturbed characters.
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
The story started off good but I started to feel quite irritated with the main character.
Ending was okay.
I don't think I could listen to it again.
Narration is good.
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Couldn't put this down had to keep listening story was so interesting and so life like in many cases
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Different from my usual read but very enjoyable. would recommend as a good holiday read.
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
The story grips you throughout, but slightly disappointing ending does let it down a bit
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
A very good story, lots of twists and turns though I felt the ending could have been a bit better. Definitely worth a listen though!
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
Well read and engaging. The story flows well between past and present and is utterly plausible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I enjoyed this book very much until the last few chapters because of a particular plot 'twist' that I found irritating. I won't reveal it here but it's been used quite often in other books and I always think 'oh no not that again' because I don't find it particularly believable. It spoilt an otherwise good story for me.
7 of 10 people found this review helpful