Description
When Anna, a much-loved teacher and mother of two, is left savagely beaten and in a coma, a police investigation is launched. News of the attack sends shock waves through her family and their small Swedish community. Anna seems to have had no enemies, so who wanted her dead? As loved-ones wait anxiously by her bedside, her husband Erik is determined to get to the bottom of the attack, and soon begins uncovering his wife's secret life, and a small town riven with desire, betrayal and jealousy. As the list of suspects grows longer, it soon becomes clear that only one person can reveal the truth, and she's lying silent in a hospital bed... A breathtaking, heart-pounding, dark debut, sure to delight fans of The Girl on the Train and S.J. Watson.
Mother-of-two, Anna, lies in a coma, beaten and left for dead. But what secrets could she reveal if she opened her eyes? A gripping debut thriller for fans of Paula Hawkins and S.J. Watson.
About the Author
Born in Sweden, Jessica moved to London at the age of 18 to obtain a BSc Hons degree in Publishing and Business. She worked in publishing in the UK for a number of years before heading to Chicago where she edited a magazine for expats. Back in Sweden, she completed a Masters in Creative Writing. Since 2010, Jessica has taught journalism and media at a local university, and has spent the last five years as the marketing and PR manager for a British firm. Last year, she was one of the winners in the Montegrappa Prize for First Fiction at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. Jessica is married with three spirited children, and although she's known for her positivity, her writing tends to be rather dark!
Reviews
Jessica Jarlvi is a hugely talented writer and definitely one to watch -- Sophie Hannah
A real page turner. I made the mistake of starting this in the late evening and couldn't put it down! I really enjoyed the level of detail with all the characters and the plot kept me guessing throughout the book. A fantastic read - highly recommended -- Karen Osman
Starts with a bang and continues to reel the reader into the plot throughout. This kept me hooked... I thought I had it figured out but the author manages to keep you guessing until the end' -- Ali The Dragon Slayer
An absolute page-turner!... For lovers of suspense/thrillers, do not miss out on reading this amazing novel! Hats off to Jessica Jarlvi, her incredible writing, and this amazing novel!' * Dandelions Inspired *
I was in complete suspense all the way to the end. There were so many jaw dropping moments and it has been a long time since a book has gripped me that way * Readers Review Room *
Kept me engrossed, entertained, and determined to find out what happened to Anna, and why * The Writing Garnet *
It leaves you wanting more, and I will have zero delays in buying anything by Jessica Jarlvi in the future. An author we should all be watching out for * Love Books Group *
I love when I "have" to figure things out... Jarlvi had me right till the end. I wanted to see how it wrapped up but also enjoyed the ride to the end... I really recommend this novel for those that like a scandal suspense story' * My Novelesque Life *
The major twist was so good and took me by surprise. With so many suspense thrillers hitting the shelves, it's becoming a tough job to write [one] that can stand out. I think Jessica Jarlvi is one of those authors who can just do that' * Mesha's Corner. *
A well-written psychological thriller with lots of suspects to keep you guessing to the end. Well worth the read - I couldn't put it down! * Crazy Book Addiction. *
Absorbing, dark, and refreshingly different. I highly recommend it * Books of All Kinds *
A great debut * Go Buy The Book *
Clever intriguing storyline with so many suspects and so many motives. It was really refreshing to read a modern-day mystery with great depth of plot and subplots * Book Medium *
Lots of developed faces, intricate webs and fast-paced plots * Clues and Reviews *
Shock and sexual tension abounds in this tense story * My Weekly *
Book Information
ISBN 9781786698025
Author Jessica Jarlvi
Format Paperback
Page Count 496
Imprint Aria
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Mother-of-two, Anna, lies in a coma, beaten and left for dead. But what secrets could she reveal if she opened her eyes? A gripping debut thriller for fans of Paula Hawkins and S.J. Watson.
About the Author
Born in Sweden, Jessica moved to London at the age of 18 to obtain a BSc Hons degree in Publishing and Business. She worked in publishing in the UK for a number of years before heading to Chicago where she edited a magazine for expats. Back in Sweden, she completed a Masters in Creative Writing. Since 2010, Jessica has taught journalism and media at a local university, and has spent the last five years as the marketing and PR manager for a British firm. Last year, she was one of the winners in the Montegrappa Prize for First Fiction at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. Jessica is married with three spirited children, and although she's known for her positivity, her writing tends to be rather dark!
Reviews
Jessica Jarlvi is a hugely talented writer and definitely one to watch -- Sophie Hannah
A real page turner. I made the mistake of starting this in the late evening and couldn't put it down! I really enjoyed the level of detail with all the characters and the plot kept me guessing throughout the book. A fantastic read - highly recommended -- Karen Osman
Starts with a bang and continues to reel the reader into the plot throughout. This kept me hooked... I thought I had it figured out but the author manages to keep you guessing until the end' -- Ali The Dragon Slayer
An absolute page-turner!... For lovers of suspense/thrillers, do not miss out on reading this amazing novel! Hats off to Jessica Jarlvi, her incredible writing, and this amazing novel!' * Dandelions Inspired *
I was in complete suspense all the way to the end. There were so many jaw dropping moments and it has been a long time since a book has gripped me that way * Readers Review Room *
Kept me engrossed, entertained, and determined to find out what happened to Anna, and why * The Writing Garnet *
It leaves you wanting more, and I will have zero delays in buying anything by Jessica Jarlvi in the future. An author we should all be watching out for * Love Books Group *
I love when I "have" to figure things out... Jarlvi had me right till the end. I wanted to see how it wrapped up but also enjoyed the ride to the end... I really recommend this novel for those that like a scandal suspense story' * My Novelesque Life *
The major twist was so good and took me by surprise. With so many suspense thrillers hitting the shelves, it's becoming a tough job to write [one] that can stand out. I think Jessica Jarlvi is one of those authors who can just do that' * Mesha's Corner. *
A well-written psychological thriller with lots of suspects to keep you guessing to the end. Well worth the read - I couldn't put it down! * Crazy Book Addiction. *
Absorbing, dark, and refreshingly different. I highly recommend it * Books of All Kinds *
A great debut * Go Buy The Book *
Clever intriguing storyline with so many suspects and so many motives. It was really refreshing to read a modern-day mystery with great depth of plot and subplots * Book Medium *
Lots of developed faces, intricate webs and fast-paced plots * Clues and Reviews *
Shock and sexual tension abounds in this tense story * My Weekly *
Book Information
ISBN 9781786698025
Author Jessica Jarlvi
Format Paperback
Page Count 496
Imprint Aria
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
