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The Back Road

DCI Tom Douglas, Book 2

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The Back Road

By: Rachel Abbott
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
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A girl lies close to death in a dark, deserted lane.

A driver drags her body to the side of the road.

A shadowy figure hides in the trees, watching and waiting.

The small community of Little Melham is in shock.

For Ellie Saunders, the accident could destroy everything she has, because she, too, was out that night. But if she reveals where she was and why, her family will be torn apart. She is living on a knife-edge, knowing that her every move is being observed....

Ellie’s new neighbour, former Detective Chief Inspector Tom Douglas, has moved to the village for some well-deserved peace and quiet, but as he is drawn into the web of deceit, his every instinct tells him that what happened that night was more than a tragic accident.

As past and present collide, best-kept secrets are revealed and lives are devastated. Only one person knows the whole story. And that person will protect the truth, no matter what the cost.

The Back Road is an electrifying thriller that will keep you guessing to the very end.

©2013 Rachel Abbott (P)2021 Audible Ltd. Mystery Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Thriller
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absolutely loved this did not expect the ending! I'm usually pretty spot in with the whole "who done it" but this one I didn't get it right! thanks Rachel Abbot for yet another amazing book. read every single one of them now! spmebow I didn't realise I hadnt read this!!!

so many twists like a pretzel!

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What a book, the stories all intertwined like finely woven fabric. Could not put this down, had me hooked from the beginning. Brilliant writing once again by Rachel Abbott.

Brilliant thrilling storyline

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Liked this one a lot - lots of guessing, twists and turns. Not much of a reviewer - sorry! Had me wondering and getting it wrong!

Good plot

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