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The Couple at Causeway Cottage

By Diane Jeffrey
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The Couple at Causeway Cottage is a tense and gripping crime thriller that unfolds as a seemingly idyllic getaway turns sinister. A married couple's weekend retreat to a picturesque cottage takes an unexpected turn when they encounter unsettling mysteries and hidden dangers. As secrets are unravelled, they find themselves caught in a web of suspicion and deception.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to gripping psychological thrillers filled with secrets, suspense, and unexpected twists. The story unravels eerie mysteries within a seemingly idyllic setting, perfect for readers who relish a tense atmosphere and complex characters.

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‘Deliciously dark and suspenseful… A tour-de-force’ Alex Michaelides, The Silent Patient

WINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL THRILLER WRITERS BEST EBOOK ORIGINAL NOVEL 2023

An absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller for 2024

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‘Deliciously dark and suspenseful… A tour-de-force’ Alex Michaelides, The Silent Patient

WINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL THRILLER WRITERS BEST EBOOK ORIGINAL NOVEL 2023

NEW START. OLD SECRETS.

Kat and Mark move to an island off the Northern Irish coast for a new beginning. Far away from their frantic life in London, it’s the perfect place to bring up the family they’re longing to start.

But as soon as they arrive, cracks begin to appear in their marriage. Mark is still texting his ex-wife. Kat is lying about a new friendship. And one of them is keeping an explosive secret about the past.

The couple in Causeway Cottage are hiding something – and the truth can be deadly…

A gripping page-turner with a shocking twist, perfect for fans of Lucy Clarke, Alice Feeney and Shari Lapena.

Readers LOVE The Couple at Causeway Cottage!

‘Wow! What a rollercoaster of a ride this book is! Gripped me from the start!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I could not put this book down… I was mesmerized.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Loved this book. It had me hooked right from the beginning.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Snagged me from the start. Such a clever plot with gasp-inducing twists. Excellent read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Tense and atmospheric.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I couldn’t put this book down.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Loved it… Finished it in less than 24 hrs.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Couple at Causeway Cottage by Diane Jeffrey has received praise for its dark and suspenseful atmosphere, with reviewers highlighting its pacy and twist-filled narrative. The book is described as gripping and thought-provoking, with a jaw-dropping finale that keeps readers engaged until the very end. Jeffrey's writing is noted for its tension and compelling plot, making it a standout within the crime and thriller genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008547943

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ Digital

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 352

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Crime & Thriller Diane Jeffrey Fiction General Fiction Psychological Thriller

About the Author

Diane Jeffrey grew up in North Devon, in the United Kingdom. She now lives in Lyon, France with her husband and their three children, Labrador, cat and kitten. Those Who Lie, her debut psychological thriller, was a Kindle bestseller in the USA, Canada and Australia and in the top 100 Kindle books in the UK. He Will Find You, set in the Lake District and Somerset and published in August 2018, is her second novel. Diane is an English teacher. When she's not working or writing, she likes swimming, running and reading. She loves chocolate, beer and holidays. Above all, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Readers can follow Diane on Twitter @dianefjeffrey or on Facebook.com/dianejeffreyauthor

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