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Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney is a thrilling story about a couple whose marriage is on the rocks. They win a weekend getaway that turns into a psychological game of suspense and surprise. As secrets unravel, the two face unexpected twists that challenge their trust and perceptions of reality.
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The instant New York Times bestseller from the author of Sometimes I Lie

‘Not just fiendish but positively Feeneyish – dark, ingenious and very clever’ Cara Hunter, author of Close to Home

The phenomenal new thriller and instant New York Times bestseller from the author of Sometimes I Lie

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The instant New York Times bestseller from the author of Sometimes I Lie.

‘Not just fiendish but positively Feeneyish – dark, ingenious and very clever’ – Cara Hunter, author of Close to Home

Ten years of marriage.
Ten years of secrets.
An anniversary they’ll never forget.

Adam and Amelia are spending the weekend in the Scottish Highlands. The remote location is perfect for what they have planned.

But when their romantic trip takes a dark turn, they both start to wonder – can they trust the one they’re with?

Because every couple tells little white lies. Only for Adam and Amelia, the truth is far more dangerous.

‘A cleverly crafted novel with a grand twist’ – Stella magazine

‘I loved it!’ – Sarah Pinborough, author of Behind Her Eyes

‘Creepy, gripping and oh-so readable, we loved this!’ – Fabulous magazine

‘Chilling and clever, with a twist so sharp you’ll get whiplash’ – Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End

‘A riveting thriller that explodes with a jaw-dropping climax’ – Woman’s Weekly

‘A clever, cunning read and one where you expect a twist, but when it comes, it’s so perfect and wonderful that you want to tell everyone’ – Belfast Telegraph

‘A staggering novel filled with tension, suspense, and an ending that will leave you flabbergasted’ – Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife

‘The reader never quite knows who’s telling the truth about who they really are’ – Cosmopolitan

What readers are saying about Rock Paper Scissors:

‘I was HOOKED! Brilliantly written . . . A gripping, twisty page-turner’

‘Multi-faceted characters hiding lots of secrets, brilliant plot and clever twists kept me at the edge of my seat to the very end!’

‘I flew through the pages as it was impossible to put down! Brilliant!’

‘Alice Feeney wins for the greatest plot twists!’

‘This was an addictive read. I. Could. Not. Put. It. Down. The twist was spectacular’

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The book by Alice Feeney is hailed as chilling, clever, and brimming with twists, providing a gripping and unputdownable read. Critics have praised its dark, ingenious nature and the sharp portrayal of a troubled marriage, with an atmosphere that is both entertaining and suspenseful. The novel's tension, surprises, and intricate plotting make it a standout in the domestic thriller genre.

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ISBN: 9780008370985

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Alice Feeney is a writer and journalist. She has spent 15 years with BBC News where she worked as a Reporter, News Editor, Arts and Entertainment Producer and One O'Clock News Producer. Alice is a recent graduate of the Faber Academy Writing a Novel course. Alice has lived in London and Sydney and has now settled in the Surrey countryside, where she lives with her husband and dog.

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