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How to Disappear

By Gillian McAllister
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How to Disappear by Gillian McAllister is a gripping thriller following the Harrison family, who must go into witness protection after a terrifying event changes their lives. As they attempt to adapt to their new reality, they face the constant threat of discovery and the emotional toll of leaving their previous lives behind. It's a tense exploration of identity and the lengths one will go to stay safe.
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You might enjoy this gripping and suspenseful story if you are intrigued by family dynamics and the complexities of witness protection. Written by Gillian McAllister, it offers a compelling blend of tension, moral dilemmas, and emotional depth that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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The stunning reissue edition of the gripping thriller about the lengths you’d go to protect your child, from the international bestselling author of Wrong Place Wrong Time.

Lauren's daughter Zara witnessed a terrible crime. But speaking up comes with a price, and when Zara's identity is revealed online, it puts a target on her back.

The only choice is to disappear.

To keep Zara safe, Lauren will give up everything and everyone she loves, even her husband.

Their pasts will be rewritten. New names, new home, new lives.

The rules are strict for a reason. They are being hunted. One mistake could bring their old lives crashing into the new.

They can never assume someone isn’t watching, waiting...

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i>How to Disappear by Gillian McAllister is hailed as an exceptional psychological thriller with a gripping and emotional narrative. Reviewers praise its cleverly plotted story, tense atmosphere, and believable characters, often noting its unpredictable twists and compelling portrayal of life under witness protection. It's described as a masterclass in suspenseful writing that keeps readers thoroughly engaged.

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ISBN: 9781405942423

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 July 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 332g

Pages: 480

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About the Author

Gillian McAllister is the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of nine stand-alone novels. Her books have been selected for the Radio 2 Book Club, Reese's Book Club and the Richard & Judy Book Club. Her previous novel, Wrong Place Wrong Time, was a Waterstones Thriller of the Month and was shortlisted for The British Book Awards Crime & Thriller Book of the Year and the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year. Gillian's books are published in thirty-eight languages.

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