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The Darkest Secret

By: Alex Marwood
Narrated by: Imogen Church
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Apologies for the general email, but I desperately need your help. My goddaughter, Coco Jackson, disappeared from her family's holiday home in Bournemouth on the night of Sunday/Monday, August 29/30, the bank holiday weekend just gone. Coco is three years old.

When identical twin Coco goes missing during a family celebration, there is a media frenzy. Her parents are rich and influential, as are the friends they were with at their holiday home by the sea. But what really happened to Coco?

Over two intense weekends - the first when Coco goes missing and the second 15 years later, at the funeral of her father - the darkest of secrets will gradually be revealed....

Taut, emotive and utterly compelling, a pause-resisting, 'ripped from the headlines' novel that you will want to talk about with everyone you know.

2017, Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year, Long-listed

©2015 Alex Marwood (P)2015 Hachette Audio Crime Thrillers Fiction Mystery Police Procedurals Psychological Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction Crime
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This book is told from a few points of view and moves back and forth in time. Interesting development of characters. Lots of twists. Great book, very easy listening.

Great drama

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The storyline is very good with characters that you feel many different emotions towards - empathy, sorrow, disgust and even liking at times! The voices used by the narrator were a little annoying, especially the voice used for Sean. However, overall the experience was enjoyable.

Excellent plot

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Couldn't put it down........a story to be read without interruption. Twists and turns that are unexpected

Compellingly complex

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Engrossing storyline with twists and turns throughout. Excellent character development. Couldn't stop listening ! Highly recommended.

Riveting storyline

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I enjoyed the story, but the ending was rushed and left too much unanswered. Disappointed.

A sequel to tie up the loose ends?

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