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And So It Begins
The heart-stopping thriller from the queen of the page turner
Series: A Stephanie King Thriller
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And So It Begins is a darkly compulsive psychological thriller with all the hallmarks of a Rachel Abbott page turner - a provocative dilemma, richly-layered mystery, knife-edge tension, and brilliant characterization. Perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh and Lisa Jewell.
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WHO WILL BELIEVE YOUR STORY IF THE ONLY WITNESS IS DEAD?
So different, so superbly written. At no point did I know the ending. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ REAL READER REVIEW
Rachel has done what she is best at... leaving me on the edge of my seat, unable to do anything else until I've read the entire book. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ REAL READER REVIEW
I read it in a day - every page brought more twists and turns. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ REAL READER REVIEW
What a storyteller Rachel Abbott is... I was hooked from the start. — CARA HUNTER
A truly compelling, twisty, enthralling and satisfying read... Absolutely AMAZING! — ANGELA MARSONS
Cleo knows she should be happy for her brother Mark. He's managed to find someone new after the sudden death of his first wife - but something about Evie just doesn't feel right...
When Evie starts having accidents at home, her friends grow concerned. Could Mark be causing her injuries? Called out to their cliff-top house one night, Sergeant Stephanie King finds two bodies entangled on blood-drenched sheets.
Where does murder begin? When the knife is raised to strike, or before, at the first thought of violence? As the accused stands trial, the jury is forced to consider - is there ever a proper defence for murder?
More praise for And So It Begins:
I raced through this compelling, twisty novel. Loved it. — Laura Marshall
Brilliant... The twists came so quickly I almost got whiplash. — Jenny Blackhurst
An unnerving, twisting tale that you won't be able to put down. — Caroline Mitchell
Rachael Abbott has delivered another intricately plotted thriller that never falters on tension or pace ... the suspense doesn't let up until the very last page. — Michelle Davies
A breathless tour-de-force that left me hungry for more... Psychological crime writing at its very best. — Kate Rhodes
The definition of addictive - Rachel Abbott's best book yet. Kept me up until the small hours - and you won't see the ending coming. — Phoebe Morgan
Really gripping and menacing - compulsive reading. — Harriet Tyce
Series: A Stephanie King Thriller
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And So It Begins
WHO WILL BELIEVE YOUR STORY IF THE ONLY WITNESS IS DEAD? So different, so superbly written. At no point did I know the ending. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ REAL READER REVIEW Rachel has done what she is best at... leaving me on the edge of my seat, unable to do anything else until I've read the entire book. ⭐...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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And So It Begins by Rachel Abbott is praised for its addictive and thrilling nature, ensuring readers remain hooked until the very end. It is described as masterly and compelling, with reviewers finding it difficult to put down due to its gripping narrative and heart-stopping conclusion. Notably, its tension and a killer twist add to its allure, making it a standout in the Crime & Thriller category.
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ISBN: 9781472254917
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 May 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wildfire
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 200.0mm
Weight: 292g
Pages: 416
About the Author
Rachel Abbott began her career as an independent author in 2011, with Only the Innocent, which became a No.1 bestseller on Kindle, topping the chart for four weeks. Since then, she has published ten further psychological thrillers, plus a novella, and sold over 4 million copies in the English language. She is one of the top-selling authors of all time in the UK Kindle store (published and self-published), and her novels have been translated into 21 languages. Her latest novel in the Stephanie King series, DON'T LOOK AWAY, published in August 2023.
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