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The Perfect Holiday
- Author
- T. J. Emerson
- Narrator
- Simon Mattacks
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 20 April 2022
- Run Time
- 8 hours 33 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Psychological thriller, Modern and contemporary fiction, Crime and mystery: hard-boiled crime, noir fiction, Family life fiction
- Rating
- 4.6 (5 reviews)
What to expect
Perfect for fans of Lucy Clarke and T.M. Logan
Olivia and Julian are enjoying lazy days in their Spanish villa, a well deserved break from their busy lives. Especially for Julian, who after a lifetime as a carer was thrust into the public eye following the tragic murder of his first wife.
The languid heat and peace of the villa is broken only by clifftop walks, sun drenched lunches and cooling swims. Until a chance encounter with Gabriel - an attractive man, many years their junior - changes everything.
Soon their idyllic break turns into a dangerous, high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse. Will any of them get out alive?
Praise for T.J. Emerson:
‘Wow! Beautifully written with a great sense of place that contrasts so well with what is going on behind doors’ Valerie Keogh, bestselling author of The Wives
'...cold, dark and beautifully written tale of manipulation, retribution and the blurred edges of justice.' Shari Low, bestselling author of One Midnight With You
'Tense, daring and totally addictive' Emma Christie
'An immersive, multi-layered story that provokes and excites' T.L. Huchu
'An unputdownable journey into the human condition asking the reader at every turn - how good are we really? How good are you?' Louise Dean
'A gripping, atmospheric and addictive read' Lesley Glaister
'Original, surprising and absolutely brimming with menace' Amanda Block
'This taut, elegant thriller thrums with dark menace and dread. I couldn’t look away' Kate Riordan, bestselling author of The Heatwave
User Reviews
Book 4.6
Narration 5.0
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4.0 5.0
This book doesnt start of as if its going to be a murder mystery,. More like romance, however the further you get into the story, things change.. the final outcome, is a complete twist in the tail, and not what you think was going to happen. Overall a good book . And worth listening to
Nigel Tansley 2023-06-21 -
5.0 5.0
Compelling.
Teaeee 2022-10-06
Details
- Author
- T. J. Emerson
- Narrator
- Simon Mattacks
- Duration
- 8 hours 33 minutes
- Release Date
- 20 April 2022
- ISBN
- 9781804151624
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Psychological thriller, Modern and contemporary fiction, Crime and mystery: hard-boiled crime, noir fiction, Family life fiction
- Rating
- 4.6(5 reviews)
- Narration
- 5.0(5 reviews)
Synopsis
A completely addictive psychological thriller from top 50 bestseller T.J. EmersonPerfect for fans of Lucy Clarke and T.M. LoganOlivia and Julian are enjoying lazy days in their Spanish villa, a well deserved break from their busy lives. Especially for Julian, who after a lifetime as a carer was thrust into the public eye following the tragic murder of his first wife.The languid heat and peace of the villa is broken only by clifftop walks, sun drenched lunches and cooling swims. Until a chance encounter with Gabriel - an attractive man, many years their junior - changes everything.Soon their idyllic break turns into a dangerous, high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse. Will any of them get out alive?Praise for T.J. Emerson:‘Wow! Beautifully written with a great sense of place that contrasts so well with what is going on behind doors’ Valerie Keogh, bestselling author of The Wives'...cold, dark and beautifully written tale of manipulation, retribution and the blurred edges of justice.' Shari Low, bestselling author of One Midnight With You'Tense, daring and totally addictive' Emma Christie'An immersive, multi-layered story that provokes and excites' T.L. Huchu'An unputdownable journey into the human condition asking the reader at every turn - how good are we really? How good are you?' Louise Dean'A gripping, atmospheric and addictive read' Lesley Glaister'Original, surprising and absolutely brimming with menace' Amanda Block'This taut, elegant thriller thrums with dark menace and dread. I couldn’t look away' Kate Riordan, bestselling author of The Heatwave
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