{"title":"Chris Bridges","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris Bridges\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling stories that delve into the complexities of everyday life, blending poignant moments with sharp insights. Readers can expect narratives filled with richly drawn characters and situations that resonate long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003egeneral fiction\u003c\/em\u003e, Bridges' work explores themes of resilience, human connection, and the unexpected twists of fate. His writing invites reflection and offers a thoughtful perspective on the struggles and triumphs woven into our shared experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sick-to-death-by-chris-bridges-9780008698140","title":"Sick to Death","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A twist to rival Gone Girl left me gasping.'\u003c\/em\u003e KATY BRENT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet Emma. Emma is sick.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe can’t work because of a neurological condition, so is stuck in her family’s tiny council house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmma is sick of being told to ‘get over it’.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer stepfather, her doctors, strangers – everyone has an opinion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmma is sick of being the other woman.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer boyfriend Adam is perfect: he’s got a great job and an amazing home. His wife Celeste is the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmma is sick of being underestimated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll she needed was a target. And now she has Celeste…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEmma is sick. Just not in the way you thought.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn \u003cem\u003eObserver\u003c\/em\u003e crime and thriller pick of the month\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Emma is a force to be reckoned with…deliciously dark and twisted, and a lot of fun.’ \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOBSERVER\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUTHORS LOVE \u003cem\u003eSick to Death\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘A hugely gripping and enjoyable debut… Clever and witty.’ \u003cstrong\u003eABIGAIL DEAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘A gripping debut from a unique new voice. Bridges writes with a stinging authenticity and tinder-dry humour. Emma is the kind of character who will have you looking over your shoulder.’ \u003cstrong\u003eERIN KELLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘A slick and exciting debut that had me devouring each page. Emma is simultaneously totally chilling yet totally believable. A twist to rival \u003cem\u003eGone Girl\u003c\/em\u003e left me gasping.’ \u003cstrong\u003eKATY BRENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘A dazzling debut, skillfully crafted and full of surprises. Beautifully written, utterly original and shockingly dark.’ \u003cstrong\u003eLESLEY KARA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Thrilling, moving and thought-provoking, with a brilliant central character. A skilful suspense novel.’ \u003cstrong\u003eB. P. 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I didn't want it to end!’ \u003cstrong\u003eNATALI SIMMONDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Smoulders until the very end. A tale of love, betrayal, hope and despair…totally addictive.’ \u003cstrong\u003eG. D. WRIGHT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREADERS LOVE \u003cem\u003eSick to Death\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘I read a lot of thrillers and can always guess the twists…but not this time!’ \u003cstrong\u003eReader review\u003c\/strong\u003e ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘At last, a totally original drama! Fabulously written characters and a storyline I became totally immersed in!’ \u003cstrong\u003eReader review\u003c\/strong\u003e ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Nothing could have prepared me for how this book was going to go. 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