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The Flood
- Author
- Rachel Bennett
- Narrator
- Catrin Walker-Booth
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 26 April 2022
- Run Time
- 9 hours 15 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
A gripping, atmospheric crime novel about a town on the edge of collapse, and a murder that shakes the community. Perfect for fans of The Dry.
When Daniela Cain returns to her small hometown after seven years’ absence, she finds that flooding has left the village all but deserted. She’s there to collect something she left in her childhood home, then she plans to leave. But upon entering the old house she discovers her younger sister’s body half-submerged in the water.
As Daniela tries to work out what happened to Auryn, she uncovers dark secrets from her childhood as one of four sisters in the household, when the Cain’s and another local family begin to turn on each other with devastating results.
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Readers are loving The Flood:
‘This is a really atmospheric and fast-paced thriller, full of twists and excellent characterisation. The sinister setting is going to stay with me for a long time’ Amazon reviewer
‘A great autumn/winter read for when you're cosy and dry on the sofa, with a hot mug of tea to hand!’ Amazon reviewer
‘An intricate story of two intertwined families, complete with a cast of compelling characters set in a claustrophobic, immersive environment’ Amazon reviewer
‘An author to watch’ Amazon reviewer
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Details
- Author
- Rachel Bennett
- Narrator
- Catrin Walker-Booth
- Duration
- 9 hours 15 minutes
- Release Date
- 26 April 2022
- ISBN
- 9780008528416
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Crime & mystery fiction, Thriller / suspense fiction
Synopsis
A gripping, atmospheric crime novel about a town on the edge of collapse, and a murder that shakes the community. Perfect for fans of The Dry. When Daniela Cain returns to her small hometown after seven years’ absence, she finds that flooding has left the village all but deserted. She’s there to collect something she left in her childhood home, then she plans to leave. But upon entering the old house she discovers her younger sister’s body half-submerged in the water.As Daniela tries to work out what happened to Auryn, she uncovers dark secrets from her childhood as one of four sisters in the household, when the Cain’s and another local family begin to turn on each other with devastating results.
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