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The Only Suspect

An ingenious psychological thriller from the bestselling author of Our Holiday
By Louise Candlish
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The Only Suspect by Louise Candlish is a gripping tale of suspicion and secrecy. It revolves around Alex, a seemingly ordinary man with a mysterious past that begins to unravel when a new housing project threatens to disturb his quiet life. As events unfold, long-buried secrets emerge, and Alex must grapple with the danger of past deeds coming back to haunt him.
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You might enjoy this book if you relish gripping thrillers that indulge in suspenseful twists and gripping psychological drama. This novel weaves a tale centred around a seemingly ordinary character hiding dark secrets, perfect for fans of meticulously crafted mysteries and character-driven narratives.

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Wrong time. Wrong place. Wrong man. The new cautionary tale of obsession, love, jealousy and deception from The Sunday Times bestselling author of Our House and The Other Passenger.Β 
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Winner of the Fingerprint Award for Thriller of the Year

THE NEW CAUTIONARY TALE OF OBSESSION, LOVE, JEALOUSY AND DECEPTION FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OUR HOUSE AND THE OTHER PASSENGER

Wrong time. Wrong place. Wrong man.

Alex lives a comfortable life with his wife Beth in the leafy suburb of Silver Vale. Fine, so he’s not the most sociable guy on the street, he prefers to keep himself to himself, but he’s a good husband and an easy-going neighbour.

That’s until Beth announces the creation of a nature trail on a local site that’s been disused for decades and suddenly Alex is a changed man. Now he’s always watching. Questioning. Struggling to hide his dread...

As the landscapers get to work, a secret threatens to surface from years ago, back in Alex’s twenties when he got entangled with a seductive young woman called Marina, who threw both their lives into turmoil.

And who sparked a police hunt for a murder suspect that was never quite what it seemed. It still isn’t.

No one else could have done it. Could they?

β€˜The best Louise Candlish novel yet’ Lisa Jewell

β€˜I'm blown away by how good it is. A gripping tale of love, secrets and deception - it’s the best psychological thriller I’ve read in a long time’ Mark Edwards

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The Only Suspect by Louise Candlish is praised for its intricate and cleverly constructed plots, as well as its masterful twists that keep readers captivated. The novel combines psychological suspense with vivid character portrayals and a gripping narrative style that ramps up tension effectively. Reviewers highlight Candlish's ability to blend elements of domestic noir with unexpected revelations and satisfying conclusions, making it a compelling and addictive read.

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ISBN: 9781398509825

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 448

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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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