Description
'Creepy and unsettling - a tense, toxic read that will wrong-foot you at every turn' CHARLOTTE DUCKWORTH
Two people can keep a secret . . . if one of them is dead.
Sisters Jo and Caroline are used to hiding things from each other. They've never been close - taking it in turns to feel on the outside of their family unit, playing an endless game of favourites.
Jo envies Caroline's life - things have always come so easy to her. Then a family inheritance falls entirely to Jo, and suddenly now Caroline wants what Jo has. Needs it, even.
But just how far will she go to get it?
You'll be riveted by the new psychological suspense from Nikki Smith - a gripping gut-punch of a novel...
* * * * * *
Praise for Look What You Made Me Do:
'Gripping and twisty, with real heart' LAURA MARSHALL
'Emotional and sinister, with characters that draw you in and a story that keeps you turning the pages' JENNY QUINTANA
'Terrifying and compulsive, deeply psychological, with wonderfully drawn characters and a satisfying conclusion' LISA BALLANTYNE
'Fantastic - what Nikki's really good at is keeping the reader on the edge of her seat' EMMA CURTIS
'I loved it' CHRIS WHITAKER
'[One of] those moments where you realise the power of the written word' EMMA CHRISTIE
'A deeply accomplished novel that combines razor-sharp characterisation with perfectly-pitched suspense. A fantastic, slow-burn thriller' PHILIPPA EAST
About the Author
Nikki studied English Literature at Birmingham University before pursuing a career in finance, working in a variety of different companies including an investment bank and a trampoline park. She always had a passion for writing and in 2017 she had a 'now or never' moment and applied for a Curtis Brown Creative 3 month writing course which she absolutely loved. Later that year she had a short story published in the Writer's Forum Magazine, and submitted the opening chapters of her novel to a competition where she won the opportunity to be mentored by the author Amanda Reynolds. She lives near Guildford with her husband, two daughters and a very friendly Burmese cat called Saffi.
Reviews
A shocking WOW of a read!! This is a book that should be read in one giant gulp. The story will crawl under your skin and stay there for long after you've read it. Tense, clever and masterfully toxic * Lauren North *
Another perfectly-crafted novel, in which family loyalties, dark secrets and revenge interact in a dangerous and disturbing mix. Nikki Smith weaves her story threads so cleverly and convincingly, drawing the reader step-by step to a final, explosive conclusion. A deeply-accomplished novel that combines razor-sharp characterisation with perfectly-pitched suspense. A fantastic, slow-burn thriller * Philippa East *
You know those moments when you realise the power of the written word? I had a mega helping of those while reading the intensely unsettling new novel by Nikki Smith. Was so uncomfortable at times that I wanted to put it down - but couldn't! * Emma Christie *
Bloody hell, Nikki Smith has a clever, twisted brain in that beautiful head. Look What You Made Me Do is so tense and twisty! I barely breathed! * Laura Pearson *
The first time in a long time that I've sat and read a book in one day. An absolutely crackin' read * Jo Jakeman *
Fantastic. Nikki writes so brilliantly, but what she's really good at is keeping the reader on the edge of her seat. I really enjoyed it * Emma Curtis *
Another smart and emotional thriller - I devoured it in three sittings. It deserves all the success of her first * Louise Beech *
Creepy and unsettling, Look What You Made Me Do is a tense, toxic read that will wrong-foot you at every turn * Charlotte Duckworth *
Look What You Made Me Do is evocative and brilliantly written. I loved the clever observations of the complexity of human relationships and emotions which makes this such a gripping read * Karen Fickling *
Nikki Smith's second novel is a terrifying, compulsive read, deeply psychological, with wonderfully drawn characters and an ultimately satisfying conclusion. Look What You Made Me Do deserves big things and I hope they are in store for this brilliantly crafted novel * Lisa Ballantyne *
I was totally absorbed in this thriller by Nikki Smith. From the first page, rich characterisation draws you in, turning up the menace as the story between Caroline and Jo progresses. Engrossing with heaps of suspense. A must-read for psychological thriller fans * Olivia Kiernan *
Emotional and sinister, with characters that draw you in and a story that keeps you turning the pages. Nikki Smith explores the darkness of family secrets and relationships with compassion and skill * Jenny Quintana *
I loved Look What You Made Me Do - a gripping and twisty story with real heart * Laura Marshall *
What a read! Absolutely gripping, and had me one-more-chaptering until the early hours! * Frances Quinn *
There are casualties galore as a fractured family is torn apart in an un-civil war where secrets are deployed like nuclear weapons. Intense, compelling and increasingly terrifying, Smith ratchets up the tension to almost unbearable levels as you race to its dramatic conclusion * Trevor Wood *
I loved it * Chris Whitaker *
I loved Look What you Made me Do - a toxic, twisty, intelligent and emotional read * Roz Watkins *
Look What You Made Me Do is so incredibly tense and atmospheric; a dark, beating heart of a novel with twists at every turn. [Nikki] creates toxic family ties and tension with expert precision. Highly recommended! - Jack Jordan
Book Information
ISBN 9781409193043
Author Nikki Smith
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Weight(grams) 240g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 126mm * 24mm
Two people can keep a secret . . . if one of them is dead.
Sisters Jo and Caroline are used to hiding things from each other. They've never been close - taking it in turns to feel on the outside of their family unit, playing an endless game of favourites.
Jo envies Caroline's life - things have always come so easy to her. Then a family inheritance falls entirely to Jo, and suddenly now Caroline wants what Jo has. Needs it, even.
But just how far will she go to get it?
You'll be riveted by the new psychological suspense from Nikki Smith - a gripping gut-punch of a novel...
* * * * * *
Praise for Look What You Made Me Do:
'Gripping and twisty, with real heart' LAURA MARSHALL
'Emotional and sinister, with characters that draw you in and a story that keeps you turning the pages' JENNY QUINTANA
'Terrifying and compulsive, deeply psychological, with wonderfully drawn characters and a satisfying conclusion' LISA BALLANTYNE
'Fantastic - what Nikki's really good at is keeping the reader on the edge of her seat' EMMA CURTIS
'I loved it' CHRIS WHITAKER
'[One of] those moments where you realise the power of the written word' EMMA CHRISTIE
'A deeply accomplished novel that combines razor-sharp characterisation with perfectly-pitched suspense. A fantastic, slow-burn thriller' PHILIPPA EAST
About the Author
Nikki studied English Literature at Birmingham University before pursuing a career in finance, working in a variety of different companies including an investment bank and a trampoline park. She always had a passion for writing and in 2017 she had a 'now or never' moment and applied for a Curtis Brown Creative 3 month writing course which she absolutely loved. Later that year she had a short story published in the Writer's Forum Magazine, and submitted the opening chapters of her novel to a competition where she won the opportunity to be mentored by the author Amanda Reynolds. She lives near Guildford with her husband, two daughters and a very friendly Burmese cat called Saffi.
Reviews
A shocking WOW of a read!! This is a book that should be read in one giant gulp. The story will crawl under your skin and stay there for long after you've read it. Tense, clever and masterfully toxic * Lauren North *
Another perfectly-crafted novel, in which family loyalties, dark secrets and revenge interact in a dangerous and disturbing mix. Nikki Smith weaves her story threads so cleverly and convincingly, drawing the reader step-by step to a final, explosive conclusion. A deeply-accomplished novel that combines razor-sharp characterisation with perfectly-pitched suspense. A fantastic, slow-burn thriller * Philippa East *
You know those moments when you realise the power of the written word? I had a mega helping of those while reading the intensely unsettling new novel by Nikki Smith. Was so uncomfortable at times that I wanted to put it down - but couldn't! * Emma Christie *
Bloody hell, Nikki Smith has a clever, twisted brain in that beautiful head. Look What You Made Me Do is so tense and twisty! I barely breathed! * Laura Pearson *
The first time in a long time that I've sat and read a book in one day. An absolutely crackin' read * Jo Jakeman *
Fantastic. Nikki writes so brilliantly, but what she's really good at is keeping the reader on the edge of her seat. I really enjoyed it * Emma Curtis *
Another smart and emotional thriller - I devoured it in three sittings. It deserves all the success of her first * Louise Beech *
Creepy and unsettling, Look What You Made Me Do is a tense, toxic read that will wrong-foot you at every turn * Charlotte Duckworth *
Look What You Made Me Do is evocative and brilliantly written. I loved the clever observations of the complexity of human relationships and emotions which makes this such a gripping read * Karen Fickling *
Nikki Smith's second novel is a terrifying, compulsive read, deeply psychological, with wonderfully drawn characters and an ultimately satisfying conclusion. Look What You Made Me Do deserves big things and I hope they are in store for this brilliantly crafted novel * Lisa Ballantyne *
I was totally absorbed in this thriller by Nikki Smith. From the first page, rich characterisation draws you in, turning up the menace as the story between Caroline and Jo progresses. Engrossing with heaps of suspense. A must-read for psychological thriller fans * Olivia Kiernan *
Emotional and sinister, with characters that draw you in and a story that keeps you turning the pages. Nikki Smith explores the darkness of family secrets and relationships with compassion and skill * Jenny Quintana *
I loved Look What You Made Me Do - a gripping and twisty story with real heart * Laura Marshall *
What a read! Absolutely gripping, and had me one-more-chaptering until the early hours! * Frances Quinn *
There are casualties galore as a fractured family is torn apart in an un-civil war where secrets are deployed like nuclear weapons. Intense, compelling and increasingly terrifying, Smith ratchets up the tension to almost unbearable levels as you race to its dramatic conclusion * Trevor Wood *
I loved it * Chris Whitaker *
I loved Look What you Made me Do - a toxic, twisty, intelligent and emotional read * Roz Watkins *
Look What You Made Me Do is so incredibly tense and atmospheric; a dark, beating heart of a novel with twists at every turn. [Nikki] creates toxic family ties and tension with expert precision. Highly recommended! - Jack Jordan
Book Information
ISBN 9781409193043
Author Nikki Smith
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Weight(grams) 240g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 126mm * 24mm
