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The Heights

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Our House comes a nail-biting story about a mother's obsession with revenge
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The Heights by Louise Candlish is a gripping crime thriller that revolves around a mother's quest for justice against the man she holds responsible for her son's death. Set against the backdrop of a London skyline, the narrative unfolds through multiple perspectives, weaving a tale of obsession, revenge, and the unravelling of long-buried secrets. As the protagonist becomes consumed by her need for vengeance, the story delves into the psychological impacts of grief and the lengths people go to for retribution.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by gripping thrillers that weave suspense with dark secrets and intense emotional depth. This thrilling narrative delves into themes of revenge and justice, blending psychological intrigue with unexpected twists that will keep you turning the pages.

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The Heights

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OUR HOUSE, WINNER OF THE CRIME & THRILLER BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDCOMES A NAIL-BITING STORY OF TRAGEDY AND REVENGE

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There is nothing as powerful as a mother’s love. But how far will Ellen go to protect her son?

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Other Passenger and Our House – now a major ITV series – comes a nail-biting story about a mother’s obsession with revenge.

‘I didn’t read The Heights, I inhaled it’ LISA JEWELL

Ellen Saint is just your average mum. Devoted to her family, she’s no different from any other mother who wants the best for her kids. But when her teenage son Lucas brings a new friend home, cracks start to appear in Ellen’s perfect family life.

Kieran Watts isn’t like Lucas. He’s rude, obnoxious and reckless, and Ellen can only watch in despair as her son falls deeper under his influence.

Then Ellen’s whole world implodes and she embarks on an obsessive need to get revenge.

There is nothing you won’t do for your children – even murder . . .

'Compelling, unexpected and beautifully written' JANE FALLON

‘Tense, provocative and devastatingly powerful’ TM LOGAN

'There’s nothing quite so chilling as the roar of mother tiger love. Louise Candlish had my heart in my throat. Dizzily dark. Dangerous. Deadly' JANE CORRY

The Heights has everything you could possibly wish for – tragedy, obsession, revenge and, yes, love. Another finely-crafted masterpiece from Louise Candlish BA PARIS

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The Heights by Louise Candlish is celebrated for its unpredictable and captivating nature, with many reviewers praising it as a gripping "page-turner" full of twists. The book explores themes of maternal love, revenge, and obsession, often invoking intense emotional responses from readers. Its narrative, rooted in psychological thrills, keeps audiences questioning the authenticity of the protagonist’s perspective while delivering a dark, stylish tale with a surprising punch at the end. Louise Candlish is often lauded for her ability to portray compelling middle-class characters and create a genuinely chilling story.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471183515

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 464

About the Author

Louise Candlish is the internationally bestselling author of fifteen novels, including The Other Passenger, The Heights, and Our House, which won the Crime & Thriller Book of the Year at the 2019 British Book Awards. It is now a major four-part TV drama starring Martin Compston, Tuppence Middleton, and Rupert Penry-Jones, available to stream on CBC Gem. Louise lives in London with her husband and daughter. Connect with her on Twitter @Louise_Candlish, Facebook @LouiseCandlishAuthor, and Instagram @LouiseCandlish.

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