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A Line of Blood

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In A Line of Blood by Ben McPherson, a family is plunged into turmoil when they discover the dead body of their neighbour under mysterious circumstances. As the investigation unfolds, hidden secrets and dark truths begin to surface, threatening to tear them apart. This gripping crime thriller delves into the complexities of familial relationships amidst a tense and suspenseful atmosphere.
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This crime and thriller novel may appeal to you if you enjoy gripping psychological tales that delve deep into the complexities of family dynamics and the darker sides of human nature. With a tense and suspenseful narrative, it offers an intriguing exploration of how secrets and lies unravel relationships, making it a thrilling read for enthusiasts of intense domestic dramas.

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A Line of Blood

A chilling psychological thriller about family – the ties that bind us, and the lies that destroy us. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train and I Let You Go.

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A chilling psychological thriller about family – the ties that bind us, and the lies that destroy us. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train and I Let You Go.

You find your neighbour dead in his bath. Your son is with you. He sees everything.

You discover your wife has been in the man’s house. It seems she knew him.

Now the police need to speak to you.

One night turns Alex Mercer’s life upside down. He loves his family and he wants to protect them, but there is too much he doesn’t know.

He doesn’t know how the cracks in his and Millicent’s marriage have affected their son, Max. Or how Millicent’s bracelet came to be under the neighbour’s bed. He doesn’t know how to be a father to Max when his own world is shattering into pieces.

Then the murder investigation begins…

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A Line of Blood by Ben McPherson has received positive reviews for its gripping and twisty plot. The novel is praised for its distinctive voice and skillful characterisation, capturing a family in turmoil. Its chilling and compelling narrative, combined with beautiful writing and psychological depth, makes it both an extraordinary novel and a noteworthy thriller.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007569595

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 August 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 310g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Ben McPherson was born in Glasgow and grew up in Edinburgh, but left Scotland when he was eighteen. He studied languages at Cambridge, then worked for many years in film and television in London. In 1998, after working a forty-eight-hour shift, he went for a drink at the Coach and Horses in Soho and met the woman he would go on to marry. Similarities to the characters in A Line of Blood end there. Ben now lives in Oslo with his wife and their two sons. He is a columnist for Aftenposten, Norway's leading quality daily newspaper.

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