Harry Barnett thought he had left his military career behind, so he is startled when two figures from his past turn up on his doorstep after fifty years. An old friend has organised the reunion to end all reunions: a weekend in the Scottish castle where the ex-comrades took part in a psychological experiment many years before. They haven't seen each other since.

As they set off on their all-expenses-paid jaunt to Aberdeen, the old friends are in high spirits. But the cheerful atmosphere is quickly shattered by the apparent suicide of one of their party.

When a second death occurs, a sense of foreboding descends on the group. It appears that the past is coming back to haunt them, a past that none of them have ever spoken about. Their recollections are all frighteningly different. So what really happened?

Then when one of them uncovers an extraordinary secret, he becomes convinced that they will never leave the castle alive...

The brain-teasing thriller from the 'master of the clever twist'

About the Author
Robert Goddard's first novel, Past Caring, was an instant bestseller. Since then, his books have captivated readers worldwide with their edge-of-the-seat pace and their labyrinthine plotting. He has won awards in the UK, the US and acrossEurope and his books have been translated into over thirty languages. In 2019, he won the Crime Writers' Association's highest accolade, the Diamond Dagger, for a lifetime achievement in Crime Writing.

Reviews
The master of the clever twist * Sunday Telegraph *
Goddard rarely disappoints... Meticulous planning, well-drawn characters and an immaculate sense of place... A satisfying number of twists and shocks along the way * The Times *
When it comes to duplicity and intrigue, Goddard is second to none... A master of manipulation * Daily Mail *
One of Britain's finest thriller writers * Time Out *
Combines the expert suspense manipulation skills of a Daphne du Maurier romance with those of a John Le Carre thriller * The New York Times *



Book Information
ISBN 9780552164979
Author Robert Goddard
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint Corgi Books
Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd
Weight(grams) 273g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 127mm * 24mm