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The Stranger

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The Stranger by Melanie Raabe is a gripping psychological thriller that follows the tense encounter between Sarah, a woman whose husband vanished seven years ago, and a mysterious stranger claiming to be him. As Sarah tries to uncover the truth, past secrets and hidden motives come to light, leading to a suspenseful confrontation that challenges her perception of reality. The novel explores themes of identity, trust, and the haunting nature of unresolved mysteries.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime and thriller if you're drawn to psychological mysteries with unexpected twists and a tension-filled atmosphere. It may appeal to you if you like deep character exploration and a plot that keeps you guessing until the end.

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The Stranger

The man claiming to be Sarah's long-missing husband is an impostor. But he knows everything about her. Including the secret that could destroy her life...

A pacey psychological thriller about the slippery nature of the truth that asks just how well we know those we love.

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Philip Petersen, a wealthy businessman, disappears without trace on a trip to South America. His wife, Sarah, is left to bring up their son on her own.

Seven years later, out of the blue, Sarah receives news that Philip is still alive. But the man who greets her before a crowd of journalists at the airport is a strangerβ€”and he threatens Sarah.

If she exposes him, she will lose everythingβ€”her house, her job, her sonβ€”her whole beautiful life.

The Stranger by Melanie Raabe is a thrilling tale of identity, deception, and the desperate lengths one will go to protect what is most cherished.

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The Stranger by Melanie Raabe has received praise for its intense suspense and compelling twists that keep readers engaged until the very end. Critics have highlighted the novel's ability to maintain psychological tension, cleverly weaving in red herrings and unexpected turns. The book's translation from German has been noted for its seamless quality, enhancing the story's gripping nature.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925498042

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Contributors:

  • Translated by Imogen Taylor
  • Translated by Imogen Taylor

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Melanie Raabe began her working life as a journalist but secretly wrote books by night. Her debut novel, The Trap, was an international bestseller. Her second, The Stranger, remained on Der Spiegel's bestseller list for almost six months when it was first published in 2016.

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