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I’ll Never Tell
- Author
- Philippa East
- Narrator
- Emily Pennant-Rea, Ciaran Saward
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 5 January 2023
- Run Time
- 9 hours 38 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Thriller / suspense fiction, Psychological thriller, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Contemporary lifestyle fiction
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
What to expect
’Written with subtle intelligence and quiet menace’ Daily Mail
‘Beautifully written, very tense’ Jane Shemilt
‘A tense, cat and mouse tale . . . compelling' Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chateau
‘Had me gripped from start to finish. So original and clever' Lesley Kara, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Apartment Upstairs
‘Wow! What a book! I couldn't read it fast enough. The tension and pace were absolute magic’ Lauren North, author of All the Wicked Games
Keep your family close, and your secrets closer…To the outside world, the Goodlights are perfect.
Julia is a lawyer, Paul a stay-at-home dad who has dedicated his life to helping their daughter Chrissie achieve her dreams as a talented violinist.
But on the night of a prestigious music competition, which has the power to change everything for Chrissie and her family, Chrissie goes missing.
She puts on the performance of a lifetime, then completely disappears. Suddenly every single crack, every single secret that the family is hiding risks being exposed.
Because the Goodlights aren’t perfect. Not even close.
Readers LOVE I’ll Never Tell
‘What a story!…Full of twists and turns right from the start’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This book was everything I love in a domestic noir. It's a fresh concept and isn't just full of things you've read before…Could be the family across the street from you which just makes it all the most captivating’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Philippa east has done it again! I love her books and this is no exception!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘There's something about the way Philippa writes that makes the words flow easily, and the pages turn themselves’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I recommend East’s books to anyone who enjoys twisty psychological thrillers and I'll Never Tell confirms that East has become a must-read author for me’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critics Review
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‘The plotline is never obvious, while the fact that East is a qualified psychologist enables a skilful unpicking of the price people pay for living a “pretend perfect life”. Written with subtle intelligence and quiet menace’ Daily Mail
‘A tense, cat and mouse tale of a missing girl. Cleverly written, with many layers – a compelling read' CATHERINE COOPER , Sunday Times bestselling author of THE CHATEAU
‘Smart, fresh, beautifully written and very tense. I was caught up in the world of the book and caught out by the ending' JANE SHEMILT, author of THE PATIENT
‘Expertly plotted, another tense family drama’ LAURE VAN RENSBURG, author of, NOBODY BUT US
‘Brilliantly unsettling, with characters so deftly woven that you never quite know who – if anyone – you can trust’ GUY MORPUSS, author of BLACK LAKE MANOR
‘Wow! What a book! I couldn't read it fast enough. The tension and pace were absolute magic’ LAUREN NORTH, author of ALL THE WICKED GAMES
‘Hands down the best psychological thriller I’ve read all year’ TREVOR WOOD, author of ONE WAY STREET
‘A pitch perfect thriller! The tension builds to a stunning, electrifying conclusion. Philippa East is an absolute master of psychological suspense’ VICTORIA DOWD, author of A BOOK OF MURDER
‘Captivating, complex and insightful’ EMMA CHRISTIE, author of FIND HER FIRST
‘Philippa East has once again cleverly captured the intricacies of human nature and spun a brilliantly written, gripping tale that will have you immediately hooked and guessing throughout. Loved it!’ CHARLOTTE LEVIN, author of IF I CAN’T HAVE YOU
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Details
- Author
- Philippa East
- Narrator
- Emily Pennant-Rea, Ciaran Saward
- Duration
- 9 hours 38 minutes
- Release Date
- 5 January 2023
- ISBN
- 9780008455811
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Thriller / suspense fiction, Psychological thriller, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Contemporary lifestyle fiction
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
Gripping new suspense from the author of Little White Lies ’Written with subtle intelligence and quiet menace’ Daily Mail ‘Beautifully written, very tense’ Jane Shemilt ‘A tense, cat and mouse tale . . . compelling' Catherine Cooper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chateau ‘Had me gripped from start to finish. So original and clever' Lesley Kara, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Apartment Upstairs ‘Wow! What a book! I couldn't read it fast enough. The tension and pace were absolute magic’ Lauren North, author of All the Wicked Games Keep your family close, and your secrets closer… To the outside world, the Goodlights are perfect. Julia is a lawyer, Paul a stay-at-home dad who has dedicated his life to helping their daughter Chrissie achieve her dreams as a talented violinist. But on the night of a prestigious music competition, which has the power to change everything for Chrissie and her family, Chrissie goes missing. She puts on the performance of a lifetime, then completely disappears. Suddenly every single crack, every single secret that the family is hiding risks being exposed. Because the Goodlights aren’t perfect. Not even close. Readers LOVE I’ll Never Tell ‘What a story!…Full of twists and turns right from the start’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book was everything I love in a domestic noir. It's a fresh concept and isn't just full of things you've read before…Could be the family across the street from you which just makes it all the most captivating’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Philippa east has done it again! I love her books and this is no exception!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘There's something about the way Philippa writes that makes the words flow easily, and the pages turn themselves’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I recommend East’s books to anyone who enjoys twisty psychological thrillers and I'll Never Tell confirms that East has become a must-read author for me’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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