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Snap

The astonishing Sunday Times bestseller and BBC Between the Covers Book Club pick
By Belinda Bauer
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Snap by Belinda Bauer is a gripping crime thriller that begins with three children left to fend for themselves after their mother disappears, leaving them stranded on the side of a motorway. As the narrative unfolds, the eldest child, Jack, takes on the responsibility of his siblings while dealing with a gripping mystery that begins to intertwine with an ongoing investigation led by an ambitious detective. The novel skilfully blends elements of suspense and emotion, offering a compelling exploration of survival and justice.
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This gripping crime thriller may appeal to you if you enjoy tension-filled narratives that intertwine gripping mystery with emotional depth. Filled with unexpected twists, it explores the impact of loss and the search for justice, all set against a backdrop of heart-stopping suspense. Perfect for those who appreciate character-driven stories in a taut, compelling plot.

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And life as the children know it is changed for ever.

Three years later, Jack is still in charge - of his sisters, of supporting them all, of making sure nobody knows they're alone in the house, and - quite suddenly - of finding out the truth about what happened to his mother .

The phenomenal latest crime novel from Belinda Bauer, twice winner of Crime Novelist of the Year, author of The Beautiful Dead.

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The phenomenal latest crime novel from Belinda Bauer, twice winner of Crime Novelist of the Year, author of The Beautiful Dead.

Crime & Thriller Book of the Year (Specsavers National Book Awards)
Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2018.

'The best crime novel I've read in a very long time.' – VAL MCDERMID

SNAP DECISIONS CAN BE DANGEROUS . . .

On a stifling summer's day, eleven-year-old Jack and his two sisters sit in their broken-down car, waiting for their mother to come back and rescue them. Jack's in charge, she'd said. I won't be long.

But she doesn't come back. She never comes back. And life as the children know it is changed for ever.

Three years later, Jack is still in charge - of his sisters, of supporting them all, of making sure nobody knows they're alone in the house, and - quite suddenly - of finding out the truth about what happened to his mother . . .

'Original, pacy and thoroughly entertaining . . . a cracking read.' – Clare Mackintosh

'No one writes crime novels like Belinda Bauer, with a rare blend of darkness, humour and heart. She's a crime writing genius.' – C. L. Taylor

'Edgy, original and beautifully written, this suspenseful story is dazzlingly good.' – Sunday Mirror

'The opening of Snap is one of the most vividly unnerving I have read . . . razor-sharp observation.' – Guardian

Readers are gripped by Snap:

'Full of suspenseful twists and turns' *

'Twisty, intriguing and so cleverly written I couldn't put it down' *

'A refreshingly different murder mystery' *

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The novel is highly praised for its originality, pace, and emotional depth, combining elements of darkness, humour, and heart. Reviewers commend its ability to give readers chills while also engaging their thoughts and emotions, with comparisons made to the author's previous successful works. It is described as a crime novel with a rare blend of elements, earning it acclaim from both authors and crime clubs.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784160852

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 August 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Black Swan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 315g

Pages: 464

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Belinda Bauer Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books Psychological Thriller

About the Author

Belinda Bauer grew up in England and South Africa and now lives in Wales. She worked as a journalist and a screenwriter before finally writing a book to appease her nagging mother. For her debut, Blacklands, Belinda was awarded the CWA Gold Dagger for Crime Novel of the Year. She went on to win the CWA Dagger in the Library for her body of work. Her fourth novel, Rubbernecker, was voted Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year. Her eighth novel, Snap, was a Sunday Times bestseller. It was longlisted for the Man Booker prize and voted Crime & Thriller Book of the Year at the Specsavers National Book Awards. Her books have been translated into twenty-five languages.

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