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Friend Request
The utterly addictive psychological thriller with a twist you won't see coming!
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Maria wants to be friends.
But Maria is dead.
Isn't she?
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THE SUNDAY TIMES & NO.1 EBOOK BESTSELLER
'Twisty and gripping' — Erin Kelly
'I read it in one go' — Marian Keyes
'I loved it' — Rachel Abbott
*Maria Weston wants to be friends with me.
Maybe that had been the problem all along: Maria Weston had wanted to be friends with me, but I let her down.
She's been hovering at the edge of my consciousness for all of my adult life, although I've been good at keeping her out, just a blurred shadow in the corner of my eye, almost but not quite out of sight.
Maria Weston wants to be friends.
But Maria Weston has been dead for more than twenty-five years.
*THE ADDICTIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER THAT EVERYONE'S RAVING ABOUT — perfect for fans of He Said/She Said, The Couple Next Door and I See You.
'The twist is genuinely unexpected . . . This is an obvious choice if you enjoyed The Girl on the Train' — Independent
'I couldn't put it down!' — Jenny Blackhurst, author of The Foster Child
'A mystery with a genius premise' — Stylist
'A devour-in-one-sitting must' — Heat
'Tightly plotted, and with a fabulous twist' — Sunday Mirror
'Gripping . . . loved it from start to finish' — Goodreads Reviewer
'Twisty and gripping . . . You must read this!' — Emma Kavanagh, author of Falling
'Twists and turns and real life scenarios make this a fantastic thriller' — Amazon Reviewer
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Friend Request by Laura Marshall is highly praised for its thrilling and engaging narrative. The book is described as twisty, gripping, and fast-paced, with unexpected twists that keep readers on edge. The psychological depth and relatable story are highlighted, making it a memorable read that explores the complexities of friendships and trust.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780751568356
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 January 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Sphere
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 144.0mm
Height: 202.0mm
Weight: 276g
Pages: 400
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About the Author
Laura Marshall is the bestselling author of four psychological thrillers. Her debut novel, Friend Request, was a Kindle No.1 and Sunday Times bestseller, with over half a million copies sold in the UK. Laura's books have sold in twenty-four territories around the globe.
She grew up in Wiltshire, studied English at the University of Sussex and currently lives in Kent with her family.For more information visit Laura's website www.lauramarshall.co.uk or find her at www.facebook.com/lauramarshallauthor or on Twitter @laurajm8.Also by Laura Marshall
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