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Teacher Richard Boyle never imagined he'd be thrust into the role of a reluctant hero, but when a former student named Mark LeDrew storms into the school with a bomb strapped to his chest, Richard’s quick thinking and decisive action prevent a catastrophic tragedy. Lauded as... Read More
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I Will Ruin You

‘A page-turner… you’ll get your money’s worth out of this one’ Stephen King 'Riveting' The Times 'Linwood Barclay is a flat-out master of the modern thriller, and I Will Ruin You is impossible to put down. You need this book in your life' David Koepp

An explosive psychological suspense crime thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Take Your Breath Away and The Lie Maker, new for summer 2024

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Teacher Richard Boyle never imagined he'd be thrust into the role of a reluctant hero, but when a former student named Mark LeDrew storms into the school with a bomb strapped to his chest, Richard’s quick thinking and decisive action prevent a catastrophic tragedy. Lauded as a hero, this brief moment in the limelight plunges Richard into a world of danger he never expected.

As the media frenzy settles, Richard becomes the target of a relentless blackmailer who is hell-bent on exposing buried secrets. As unsettling events unfold, he gets ensnared in a perilous labyrinth of dark accusations and hidden truths. With his life in chaos and everyone around him harbouring secrets, Richard knows that trusting the wrong person could mean the end of everything he holds dear.

Linwood Barclay, the international bestseller, delivers another riveting thriller with I Will Ruin You. This masterfully crafted story keeps readers on the edge of their seats, weaving a tale of suspense, deceit, and high-stakes drama.

Praise for Linwood Barclay:

"A page-turner… you’ll get your money’s worth out of this one" - Stephen King

"Riveting" - The Times

"Linwood Barclay is a flat-out master of the modern thriller, and I Will Ruin You is impossible to put down. You need this book in your life" - David Koepp

"Linwood Barclay has crafted another perfect page-turner" - The Times

"Pacey and tense, it’s a triumph from a master thriller writer. Every page makes your heart beat that little bit faster" - The Sun

"You’ll be left speed-reading towards the end to discover answers expertly posed by the bestselling Toronto-based crime writer" - The Independent

"Totally absorbing… brilliant stuff" - Neil Lancaster

"A superior thriller" - Sunday Times

"A suspense master" - Stephen King

Experience the gripping narrative and intricate plotting that only Linwood Barclay can deliver. I Will Ruin You is an unmissable read for thriller enthusiasts and those who love a story packed with twists and emotional depth.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008555733

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Linwood Barclay is an international bestselling crime and thriller author with over twenty critically acclaimed novels to his name, including the phenomenal number one bestseller No Time For Goodbye. Every Linwood Barclay book is a masterclass in characterisation, plot and the killer twist, and with sales of over 7 million copies globally, his books have been sold in more than 39 countries around the world and he can count Stephen King, Shari Lapena and Peter James among his many fans. Many of his books have been optioned for film and TV, and Linwood wrote the screenplay for the film based on his bestselling novel Never Saw It Coming. He is currently working with eOne to turn the Promise Falls trilogy into a series. Born in the US, his parents moved to Canada just as he was turning four, and he's lived there ever since. He lives in Toronto with his wife, Neetha. They have two grown children. 

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