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The First 48 Hours

the twisting new thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller
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In The First 48 Hours by Simon Kernick, the narrative plunges readers into a tense and gripping race against time. A man wakes up to find his daughter missing, thrust into a frantic search filled with unexpected twists and mounting pressure. As the clock ticks mercilessly, danger lurks at every corner, layering the story with suspense and thrilling urgency.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of fast-paced, gripping stories with unpredictable twists and turns. Perfect for those who love crime and thriller novels, it keeps you on the edge of your seat as it delves into a high-stakes race against time, featuring dynamic characters and intense suspense.

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The First 48 Hours

A gripping, twisting and totally unpredictable thriller from the number one bestseller, perfect for fans of Harlan Coben, Linwood Barclay and David Baldacci.

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The First 48 Hours... will decide if you live or die.

Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight!Harlan Coben

Great plots, great characters, great actionLee Child

An absolute master of the adrenaline-fuelled ridePeter James

Compulsive ... this is Kernick at his bestThe Sun

A vivid, high-octane page-turnerThe Guardian

A cop needs to crack a deadly case.

He's a detective hunting cold-blooded killers, but does he know more than he admits?

A mother has to save her daughter.

She's a lawyer who must defend a murderer, but how far will she go to protect her only child?

A couple will commit the perfect crime.

They have a plan, but can they trust each other with their lives?

Three stories. Two days. Does one secret connect them all?

The First 48 Hours... may also be their last.

Praise for Simon Kernick:

One of Britain's top thriller writersThe Sun

That thud you hear is Kernick whipping the rug from under your feet again.The Times

Simon Kernick is one of the most reliable purveyors of the edge-of-your-seat thrillerSunday Express

Pace, pace, pace is what Simon Kernick does bestDaily Mirror

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Simon Kernick's The First 48 Hours is praised for its gripping narrative loaded with dark humour, intense plot twists, and frenetic pacing. It's a masterfully intertwined tale that connects three seemingly separate stories, creating an action-packed and nerve-jangling read. Critics have noted its suitability as a compulsive and engaging page-turner, perfect for getting lost in during a holiday.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472292414

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Book Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 500g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Simon Kernick is a number one bestseller and one of the UK's most popular thriller writers, with huge hits including KILL A STRANGER, GOOD COP BAD COP, RELENTLESS, THE LAST 10 SECONDS, SIEGE and the BONE FIELD series.

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