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The Next Girl

A gripping thriller with a heart-stopping twist
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In The Next Girl by Carla Kovach, readers are drawn into a gripping crime and thriller story set in the small town of Cleevesford. The narrative follows Detective Gina Harte as she investigates the mysterious disappearance of a young mother. As chilling secrets unfold, tension escalates in the community, showcasing Harte's determination to uncover the truth amidst complex personal and professional challenges.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime thriller if you're intrigued by relentless investigations, edge-of-your-seat suspense, and a determined detective unravelling dark secrets. It’s perfect for readers who relish unpredictable twists and are captivated by stories of empathy, justice, and tension-filled narratives.

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The Next Girl

The completely unputdownable thriller from Cara Kovach, introducing DI Gina Harte - perfect for fans of Lisa Gardner, Robert Bryndza and Clare Mackintosh

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THE ONLY BOOK YOU NEED TO READ THIS YEAR: The Next Girl...

You thought he'd come to save you. You were wrong.

'Absolutely the best thriller I've read this year!' – Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

'Just wow!... FANTASTIC... I just had to keep reading' – Bonnie's Book Talk, 5 stars

'I couldn't put it down' – Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

How can someone vanish without a single trace?

Deborah Jenkins pulls her coat around her for the short walk home in the pouring rain. But she never makes it home that night. And she is never seen again...

Four years later, an abandoned baby girl is found wrapped in dirty rags on a doorstep. An anonymous phone call urges the police to run a DNA test on the baby. But nobody is prepared for the results.

The newborn belongs to Deborah. She's still alive...

THE MOST GRIPPING THRILLER EVERYONE'S TALKING ABOUT – if you like Lisa Gardner, Robert Bryndza or Clare Mackintosh, you will absolutely love this. A completely unputdownable page-turner with an ending that will blow your mind.

Series: Detective Gina Harte

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751577464

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 December 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Carla Kovach is a crime and horror author from the UK. The Next Girl and Her Final Hour are the first two books in the DI Gina Harte series. Carla co-runs a video production company, writes stageplays and screenplays. She currently has a horror feature film in production which is due for release in 2019.

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