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Dead Secret
- Author
- Ava McCarthy
- Narrator
- Caitlin Thorburn
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 14 January 2016
- Run Time
- 9 hours 26 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Classic fiction: literary and general, Thriller: serial killers, Psychological thriller, Crime and / or mystery fiction, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Narrative theme: death, grief, loss, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Fiction based on or inspired by true events, Narrative theme: interior life / psychological fiction
What to expect
From the author of the Harry Martinez thrillers comes a gripping psychological suspense novel. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Haynes and Gone Girl.
Two quick shots. One for him. One for you.
After the death of her three-year-old daughter, Jodie has nothing left to live for – or almost nothing.
She has one task to fulfil before she takes her own life. And that’s to kill the man she holds responsible for her daughter’s death – her seemingly perfect husband, Ethan.
But Ethan is hiding more than just his true nature. And as more horrifying secrets from his past emerge, Jodie’s strength will be pushed to the limit…
Critics Review
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'What a delight…. the tang of authenticity comes off every page' Daily Mail
'A thrilling read from a promising new author' Sun
'An edge-of-your-seat thriller… McCarthy cranks the tension like an experienced pro… one of the most likeable heroines I've read in a long time' Irish Independent
'Gripping… the tech details ring frighteningly true, the twists in the tight plot are smart…a storming debut thriller… in Harry Martinez, the writer has a strong, attractive and super-smart central character who is ripe for another adventure' Irish Times
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Details
- Author
- Ava McCarthy
- Narrator
- Caitlin Thorburn
- Duration
- 9 hours 26 minutes
- Release Date
- 14 January 2016
- ISBN
- 9780007574223
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Classic fiction: literary and general, Thriller: serial killers, Psychological thriller, Crime and / or mystery fiction, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Narrative theme: death, grief, loss, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Fiction based on or inspired by true events, Narrative theme: interior life / psychological fiction
Synopsis
From the author of the Harry Martinez thrillers comes a gripping psychological suspense novel. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Haynes and Gone Girl. Two quick shots. One for him. One for you. After the death of her three-year-old daughter, Jodie has nothing left to live for – or almost nothing. She has one task to fulfil before she takes her own life. And that’s to kill the man she holds responsible for her daughter’s death – her seemingly perfect husband, Ethan. But Ethan is hiding more than just his true nature. And as more horrifying secrets from his past emerge, Jodie’s strength will be pushed to the limit…
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