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The House Sitter

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The House Sitter by Debbie Howells is a gripping crime thriller centred around a mysterious and chilling murder that occurs on a picturesque seafront. When an unidentified woman is found dead, a pair of seasoned detectives must unravel the complex web of deceit and secrets surrounding her life and those in the small community, leading to unexpected twists and revelations.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime and thriller book if you're drawn to intense and intricate stories full of suspense and unexpected twists. It delves into the psychological layers of its characters, crafting a chilling mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end. Perfect for readers who appreciate a well-crafted narrative that combines mystery with an exploration of human nature.

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The House Sitter

⭐The new breathtaking suspense from the bestselling, Richard and Judy pick author⭐

Praise for Debbie Howells:

‘A terrific talent. She paints with words and takes a scalpel to emotions’ Peter James

The gripping, unputdownable thriller for summer 2023 from the Richard & Judy Book Club bestselling author

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⭐The new breathtaking suspense from the bestselling, Richard and Judy pick author⭐

Praise for Debbie Howells:

‘A terrific talent. She paints with words and takes a scalpel to emotions’ — Peter James

Never rely on the kindness of strangers…

You trust me with your home, yet we’ve never met. While you’re away, I tend to your French chateau. Or so you believe.

But behind your back, I immerse myself in your life of luxury – sipping your wine, lounging by your pool, wearing your designer clothes.

And now I’m addicted to the high life, I can’t let it go.

It’s simply to die for…

An unputdownable thriller about secrets, lies and deadly obsession. Perfect for fans of Claire McGowan, Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena.

Readers are GRIPPED by Debbie Howells and The House Sitter:

‘I feel like I ran a mile … this book had suspense, intrigue, action, murder, a great whodunit and mind-blowing twists!’ — NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A terrific talent. She paints with words and takes a scalpel to emotions’ — Peter James

‘Wow! What a rush. A fast paced and twisted whodunit. I was kept guessing until the end. More twists than your local theme park rollercoaster!’ — NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I was completely immersed for the entire time and couldn’t wait to find out what happened next. A superb thriller’ — B.P. Walter

‘So creepy and really makes your skin tingle... I flew through it in a day/night. A must read!’ — NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Sharply written with characters that keep you guessing until the very last page, this story holds you tight and then drops you like a stone’ — Liz Nugent

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In The House Sitter by Debbie Howells, the author is praised for crafting a sharp and engaging thriller that keeps readers on edge until the very end. Critically acclaimed for her writing, Howells is noted for creating a gripping narrative filled with twists and complex characters, ensuring that readers remain captivated and guessing at the mystery's solution. Her storytelling is described as haunting, emotionally incisive, and full of unexpected turns that make for a compelling read.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008515812

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 384

About the Author

After self-publishing three women's commercial fiction novels, Debbie wrote The Bones of You, her first psychological thriller. It was a Sunday Times bestseller and picked for the Richard and Judy book club. Three more have followed, The Beauty of The End, The Death of Her and Her Sister's Lie, all published by Pan Macmillan. Her latest book, The Vow, will be published by Avon later this year. After a number of career changes, Debbie now writes full time, inspired by the peacefulness of the countryside she lives in with her partner Martin, Bean the rescued cat and a rather elderly golden retriever called Bernard.

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