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Unputdownable crime /psychological thriller?

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Psychologika · 20/11/2019 23:24

Feels like an age since I've had a book that I couldn't put down. Last one I really enjoyed was Apple Tree Yard, I think.

Any ideas?

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Psychologika · 23/11/2019 13:00

Exciting - thanks all!

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Deecaff · 23/11/2019 10:11

Tempted to give the above mentioned Sophie Hannah but the last one of hers I read just seemed to keep repeating the premise on the back of the book blurb and didn't actually get anywhere. Also the relationship between the two detectives never gets anywhere.

MargieMo · 22/11/2019 23:38

I recently read Dark Chapter by Winnie Li. I bought the book several months ago after seeing her speaking at an event. I guess it’s fictional, but strongly based on real events. It’s something I’ve had experience of, and it rang true for me.

I found her writing very interesting, and look forward to her next book.

Ponks · 22/11/2019 23:32

Another recommendation for Sharon Bolton, particularly Now You SeeMe. Such an excellent writer and brilliant at invoking a disturbing atmosphere.

Jozen · 22/11/2019 21:51

Beartown by Fredrik Backman
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

Hundredacrewoods · 22/11/2019 21:44

Lasting Damage by Sophie Hannah!!!! The biggest mindfuck I’ve ever experienced

GetOffTheTableMabel · 22/11/2019 21:31

Sister by Rosamund Lupton was unputdownable.

Thisnamechanger · 22/11/2019 21:30

The Maeve Kerrigan series by Jane Casey. Sassy female DC in a man's world solving murders.

FOJeremy · 22/11/2019 21:28

I love anything by Shari Lapena

DrMaryMalone · 22/11/2019 21:27

Maybe something by Sharon (SJ).Bolton? I remember quite enjoying her first book Sacrifice and a few others after that.

catlovingdoctor · 22/11/2019 21:21

The Rumour by Lesley Kara

legolegolegolego · 22/11/2019 21:20

The Doll Factory

Social Creature

The Corset

The Woman Next Door

riotlady · 22/11/2019 21:20

I just finished The Last by Hanna Jameson in 2 days and was gripped the whole way through! 20 people are stranded in a Swiss hotel following a nuclear war and a body is found... mixture of survival story and murder mystery.

Tana French’s Dublin series is great too.

mizu · 22/11/2019 21:18

Another one for Sabine Durrant Lie with me. Love all her books, she's got a great style of writing.

legolegolegolego · 22/11/2019 21:18

Stranger in the House, An Unwanted Guest

EauDeChlorine · 22/11/2019 21:15

Blood orange by H Tyce. Loved it and reminded me of Apple Tree Yard. Very enjoyable read.

Deecaff · 22/11/2019 18:38

Engleby by sebastian faulks

Platform 7 will be on my xmas list

Frouby · 22/11/2019 17:53

The Dry is good actually. I need to remember to look for other titles by that author.

Clawdy · 22/11/2019 17:18

The Burning Air by Erin Kelly. What a twist!

TheOriginalChatelaine · 22/11/2019 09:18

Nicci French, the Frieda Klein series or any of their stand alone thrillers. Peter James, Roy Grace series or his stand alone thrillers.

user1471453601 · 21/11/2019 20:01

Platform 7 by Louise Doughty. It really gripped me. I really wanted to put it dowm, but I couldn't

fruitypancake · 21/11/2019 19:59

Lie with me by Sabine Durrant - loved it!

StillNoFuckingEyeDeer · 21/11/2019 19:56

Clare. Not Clair

KondoKonvert · 21/11/2019 19:56

I second I Let You Go. Her other books haven't been quite as good though.

StillNoFuckingEyeDeer · 21/11/2019 19:56

I See You by Clair Macintosh is also very good.

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