Closer Than You Think

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What to expect

‘An immensely talented new author’ John Marrs

He’s watching. She’s waiting.

The unmissable new thriller from Darren O’Sullivan, author of Our Little Secret and Close Your Eyes.

Having barely escaped the clutches of a serial killer, Claire Moore has struggled to rebuild her life. After her terrifying encounter with the man the media dubbed The Black-Out Killer, she became an overnight celebrity: a symbol of hope and survival in the face of pure evil. And then the killings stopped.

Now ten years have passed, and Claire remains traumatised by her brush with death. Though she has a loving and supportive family around her, what happened that night continues to haunt her still.

Just when things are starting to improve, there is a power cut; a house fire; another victim found killed in the same way as before.

The Black-Out Killer is back. And he’s coming for Claire…

Praise for Closer Than You Think:

‘Dark, gripping and with a twist that leaves you breathless’ John Marrs

‘Utterly brilliant … the final twist left me breathless. Darren O’Sullivan is proving himself time and again as an exceptional story teller’ Lisa Hall

‘Exquisitely written … a ripping good read’ Suzy K. Quinn

Readers give Closer Than You Think five stars!

‘I literally read it in one sitting … '

‘One of the most gripping books I’ve read in a long time’

‘I was thrown for a loop … a major surprise ending’

‘Darren O’Sullivan’s best book yet’

‘Had me hooked from the first page … very cleverly written’

Critics Review

Praise for Closer Than You Think:

'Dark, gripping and with a twist that leaves you breathless' John Marrs

'Utterly brilliant . . . the final twist left me breathless. Darren O'Sullivan is proving himself time and again as an exceptional story teller' Lisa Hall

'Exquisitely written . . . a ripping good read' Suzy K. Quinn

Praise for Darren O'Sullivan:

'An immensely talented new author' John Marrs, author of The One and When You Disappeared

'Engrossing, compelling and twisty from the first page to the shocking ending. This book grabbed me and didn't let go' Michele Campbell, author of It's Always the Husband

'Unique and utterly compelling. This twisty psychological thriller will chill you to the bones' Gemma Metcalfe, author of Trust Me

'A stellar and original concept, brilliantly executed. The final chapters had my heart in my throat! O'Sullivan is certainly one to watch' Phoebe Morgan, author of The Doll House

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