Description
WHEN IT'S LIFE OR DEATH, WHO CAN YOU TRUST?
Teacher Richard Boyle certainly never thought he would find himself talking down a former student intent on harming others, but when a former student shows up at school with a vest packed with explosives, he springs into action. Thanks to his quick thinking, Richard averts a major tragedy but his moment in the spotlight puts him in the sights of a deranged blackmailer with a score to settle...
As events rapidly spiral out of control, Richard is drawn into a tangled web of salacious accusations and deadly secrets. As he tries to uncover the truth, Richard discovers that there's something dangerously wrong in the town. Everyone in his life seems to be hiding something, and trusting the wrong person could cost him everything he loves.
International bestseller Linwood Barclay returns with a breathtaking new thriller.
PRAISE FOR LINWOOD BARCLAY:
'Barclay deserves all the accolades that routinely flow his way, as this hypnotic outing attests' Financial Times
'Linwood Barclay has crafted another perfect page-turner' The Times
'Pacy and tense, it's a triumph from a master thriller writer. Every page makes your heart beat that little bit faster' The Sun
'You'll be left speed-reading towards the end to discover answers expertly posed by the bestselling Toronto-based crime writer' The Independent
'Totally absorbing... brilliant stuff' Neil Lancaster
'A superior thriller' Sunday Times
'A suspense master' Stephen King
An explosive psychological suspense crime thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Take Your Breath Away and The Lie Maker, new for summer 2024
About the Author
Linwood Barclay is an international bestselling crime and thriller author with over twenty critically acclaimed novels to his name, including the phenomenal number one bestseller No Time For Goodbye. Every Linwood Barclay book is a masterclass in characterisation, plot and the killer twist, and with sales of over seven million copies globally, his books have been sold in more than 39 countries around the world and he can count Stephen King, Shari Lapena and Peter James among his many fans.
Many of his books have been optioned for film and TV, and Linwood wrote the screenplay for the film based on his bestselling novel Never Saw It Coming. Born in the US, his parents moved to Canada just as he was turning four, and he's lived there ever since. He lives in Toronto with his wife, Neetha. They have two grown children. Visit Linwood Barclay at www.linwoodbarclay.com or find him on Twitter at @linwood_barclay.
Reviews
PRAISE FOR LINWOOD BARCLAY:
'Devilishly good' Shari Lapena
'The novel speeds from first page to last... Bravo!' Jeffery Deaver
'A fast-moving, high-concept thriller from the talented Barclay' Daily Mail
'Linwood Barclay is in a class of his own' T.M. Logan
'One of the finest thriller writers in the world at the very top of his game' Mark Billingham
PRAISE FOR LINWOOD BARCLAY:
'Devilishly good' Shari Lapena
'The novel speeds from first page to last... Bravo!' Jeffery Deaver
'A fast-moving, high-concept thriller from the talented Barclay' Daily Mail
'Linwood Barclay is in a class of his own' T.M. Logan
'One of the finest thriller writers in the world at the very top of his game' Mark Billingham
Book Information
ISBN 9780008555740
Author Linwood Barclay
Format Paperback
Page Count 352
Imprint HQ
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 270g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 22mm
