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Out of Her Depth

A Compulsive Psychological Thriller and Richard & Judy Book Club Pick

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Out of Her Depth

By: Lizzy Barber
Narrated by: Louiza Patikas
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A Richard and Judy Book Club Pick

Patricia Highsmith meets Louise Candlish in Out Of Her Depth. A simmering summer thriller, set across multiple time periods, about the choices you make as a teenager – and what happens when they go horribly wrong . . .

‘This book is, quite simply, sublime’ – Lesley Kara, author of The Rumour

Meet Rachel: an unassuming young woman from a quiet London suburb.

Picture the scene: a summer job at the beautiful Villa Medici in the Tuscan hills. A group of glamorous teenagers, used to a life of privilege. Lavish parties, heady sun-soaked days, backstabbing and bedhopping.

Until someone goes too far.

And nothing will ever be the same . . .

Readers love Lizzy Barber's Out Of Her Depth:

‘Really believable characters, a great plot, a wonderful setting . . . felt like I was in Italy soaking up the sun’
‘A tantalisingly written suspense . . . and a premise that delivers. Delicious.’
‘A terrific page turner with themes of those with privilege versus those without’
‘One of those totally addictive psychological thrillers that has you reading 'just one more page' and ignoring everything else you need to do until you finish it’

 Domestic Thrillers Genre Fiction Holidays Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction

Critic Reviews

This book is, quite simply, sublime (Lesley Kara, bestselling author of The Rumour)
A compelling and compulsive read that had me gripped
I can't rave about this book enough. Atmospheric, gripping, pacey and superbly written, Out of Her Depth has everything you want in a novel and more. I absolutely loved it. (Charlotte Duckworth, bestselling author of The Perfect Father)
Page-turning psychological thriller with a beautifully sun-drenched glamorous Tuscan setting
A dark, addictive read, with a real heart at its core. I loved it (Amy Lloyd, bestselling author of The Innocent Wife, on My Name is Anna)
Provides a clever, unexpected solution, by way of some fine writing (The Times, on My Name is Anna)
All stars
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Really liked this book. It was engaging with interesting characters and storyline. Good for people who like crime such as Gone Girl. I was surprised it didn’t have any ratings so wanted to recommend.

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