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The Survivor

The "supremely gripping" psychological thriller with a "delicious" twist

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The Survivor

By: Laura Marshall
Narrated by: Hattie Ladbury
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Summary
 'Laura Marshall's best yet' Chris Whitaker
'I was genuinely unable to put it down' Karen Hamilton
'Fascinating' Sunday Times

They thought the killer had no motive. But these murders are not what they seem . . .

On 15th June 1994, Travis Green - husband, father, upstanding citizen - walked through the streets of Hartstead and killed eleven of his neighbours. The last victim was little Cassie Colman's father.

As the twenty-fifth anniversary approaches, Cassie tries to forget the past - even as her mother struggles to remember it at all. Then, something hidden in her mother's belongings suggests the murders were not as random as everyone believes.

Cassie can't stop herself digging up the past. But someone will do anything to keep it buried . . .

'A tense, twisty, one-sitting read' Tammy Cohen
'The perfect compulsive summer read' Fiona Cummins
'Utterly gripping' Women's Own©2021 Laura Marshall Crime Thrillers Domestic Thrillers Mystery Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Murder

Critic Reviews

Chilling, moving, compulsively readable. The Anniversary is Laura Marshall's best yet
A knockout hook, full of twists and turns. Expertly crafted and it kept me guessing right until the very end. Highly recommended
This book! A poignant exploration of family dynamics and a white-knuckle ride. Full of truth, it feels very real. You'll not put it down
A storming return by one of my favourite thriller writers and could well be her best. Turning the whodunnit on its head to focus on the "why", Marshall crafts a chilling and emotionally complex read . . . Sensitive, intelligent and hugely entertaining
A twisting tale that stuns you, written with real heart. A wonderful read
Intriguing and compulsive . . . I raced to the end
Supremely gripping with an excellent twist
Everything I love in a thriller: a stand-out concept and beautifully drawn characters. Clever, emotionally astute - and totally gripping
Queen of the irresistible premise, Laura Marshall returns with a book to keep you guessing and pull at your heartstrings
A gripping, tense and addictive psychological thriller . . . I wasn't able to put it down
I love Laura Marshall's books and this is my favourite. The twist at the end is delicious!
Addictive, expertly plotted
A brilliant, twisty thriller you'll want to race through
Delivers suspense and tension at great pace . . . there is a deliciously shocking final twist. This is superior 'domestic noir'
The type of book that'll make the hairs on your arms stand up, as you delve further into the twists and turns
Utterly gripping
The twist is genuinely unexpected
A poignant and unsettling page-turner
A slick psychological thriller with a killer hook
All stars
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There are some people who will find this book utterly 10/10 even 11/10. For those of us who are a bit jaded - it is not predictable - but a overworn trope that surely has had it's day. Really, the formula is too obvious and that really spoils it a little for me. So if you like "Genre Fiction" you'll love this, so definitely give it a go, because it does come together very well. One other note of disappointment and again this is very personal, I found the timbre of Hattie Ladbury's voice very confusing. She is a brilliant narrator and handles the genders and differentiations with excellence. However, and this may have been just me, I spent the entirety of the book thinking she was over 55 and wondering why a woman of that age was chosen to narrate a first person protagonist narrative when the character was supposed to be decades younger. It became really irritating and definitely interfered with my enjoyment of an otherwise reasonable book. (I did a Google search when I finished the book. Vale Hattie )

Mixed Bag

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The narration and actual writing deserve 5 Stars but, the story not so much. Truthfully, I am not really sure what story I was actually listening to. The mystery of the anniversary that promised so much, just petered out. I am left with the nagging question; was the anniversary really the story or was it Cassy's journey as a daughter and single mother. The whole thing reminded me of a long meandering river that inextricably moves forward but eventually disappears without making much impact.
I don't know whether I liked this book or not.

I don't know whether I liked this book or not.

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I really think men should have to attend some kind of therapy before marriage my ex 30 years of demestic Voilence . It's a pitty so many woman and children are kept captive by the person that suppose to love them 😭😭😭

The Anniversery by Laura Marshall

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A brilliant read. Loved the interpretation of motherhood - a side theme but integral to a very realist response to becoming a parent. It's not always a bed of roses. The actual story was great but I particularly loved the relationships within the book.

Brilliant

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Interesting story with realistic characters. Keeps the reader interested , right up until the end you didn’t see coming !

Good story with a twist

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