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The atmospheric, haunting new thriller from the author of R&J pick The Memory Wood - original, moving and oh-so-dark. 'Propulsive, sinister, gripping' - ALEX MICHAELIDES, international bestselling author of The Silent Patient and The Fear 'Such a brilliant read with such well drawn characters - I...
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The atmospheric, haunting new thriller from the author of R&J pick The Memory Wood - original, moving and oh-so-dark.
'Propulsive, sinister, gripping' - ALEX MICHAELIDES, international bestselling author of The Silent Patient and The Fear
'Such a brilliant read with such well drawn characters - I loved it' - NIKKI SMITH, author of The Beach Party
'One thing I've learned, these last few weeks, is that small acts of kindness are far less effective than fear...'
SHE WATCHES THEM IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT
Hidden in plain sight, Mercy Lake provides what people need. Quietly. In secret. Making lives better.
BUT HE IS WATCHING TOO
And he doesn't want to help anyone - he wants to punish them. And he wants Mercy to join him.
AND HE'S NOT THE ONLY ONE
Soon, their activities draw the attention of the very person Mercy is desperate to avoid. Someone who will go to extreme lengths to make her pay for knowing their secret...
The People Watcher is a shiver-inducing, heart-pounding suspense thriller that will keep you up into the early hours - perfect for fans of Alex Michaelides, Helen Fields, and Catherine Ryan Howard.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529177428
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 January 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 273g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Sam Lloyd grew up in Hampshire, where he learned his love of storytelling. These days he lives in Surrey with his wife, three young sons and a dog that likes to howl. His first three thrillers, The Memory Wood, The Rising Tide and The People Watcher were published to great critical acclaim.
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