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Zero Days

The deadly cat-and-mouse thriller from the international bestselling author
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Zero Days by Ruth Ware is a gripping crime thriller following a security expert whose routine job suddenly spirals into chaos when a personal tragedy strikes. As the protagonist wrestles with grief and betrayal, they are plunged into a desperate hunt for answers, determined to uncover the truth while evading powerful adversaries who want them silenced. The novel explores themes of trust, vulnerability, and resilience, weaving a suspenseful narrative that keeps readers on edge until the very end.
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You might enjoy this thrilling read if you're a fan of high-stakes suspense and cyber intrigue. The narrative weaves together a complex plot filled with danger and secrets, making it ideal for those who relish unraveling mysteries alongside a determined protagonist. If you appreciate stories that keep you on the edge of your seat with unexpected twists, this book is likely to captivate you.

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Zero Days

Mr. and Mrs. Smith meets The Fugitive in this propulsive thriller about a woman in a race against time to clear her name and find her husband’s murderer. 

 

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‘This is Ruth Ware like you’ve never read her before’ DAVID BALDACCI

‘She’s done it again!’ CLARE MACKINTOSH

HER HUSBAND HAS BEEN MURDERED AND SHE'S THE ONLY SUSPECT. WHAT SHOULD SHE DO?

Hired by companies to break into buildings and hack security systems, Jack and her husband Gabe are the best penetration specialists in the business. But after a routine assignment goes horribly wrong, Jack arrives home to find her husband dead.

It soon becomes clear that the police have only one suspect in mind – her.

Jack must go on the run to try and clear her name and to find her husband’s real killer. But who can she trust when everyone she knows could be a suspect? And with the police and the killer after her, can Jack get to the truth before her time runs out?

An adrenaline-fueled thriller from international bestseller and Richard & Judy pick, Ruth Ware, described as ‘one of the best thriller writers around today’ (Independent).

PRAISE FOR Zero Days:

'A suspense rollercoaster' STEVE CAVANAGH

'A full-on, paranoid thrill ride with sky-high stakes and a thoroughly absorbing premise that’s never less than shockingly believable. This rare peek into the shadows of the dark web is visceral, human and terrifying. Five stars' JANICE HALLETT

‘A pulse-pounding opening launches you into a cat and mouse game of deadly intrigue that will push Jack Cross, Ware’s new, superb heroine, to her absolute limits. A rocket ride that will satisfy the biggest thriller addicts out there’ DAVID BALDACCI

‘A breathless action thriller which packs an emotional punch, Zero Days is Ruth Ware's best yet’ CLARE MACKINTOSH

‘Hits the ground running and doesn’t let up till the last chapter. Ruth Ware’s best book yet’ ERIN KELLY

‘Ruth Ware is in a league of her own. Zero Days is a breathless, pulse-pounding cat-and-mouse thriller that will have you racing through the pages as our heroine sets off on her deadly chase. Just don’t forget to breathe . . .’ JACK JORDAN

‘The best thriller you’ll read this year. From its explosive opening to that dizzying first twist, Zero Days is a fast-paced – but also very touching – ride’ WILLIAM SHAW

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Zero Days by Ruth Ware is described as a gripping crime and thriller novel, noted for its intense storyline involving a gruesome murder and a grieving widow. Janice Hallett highlights it as a visceral and terrifying glimpse into the dark web, delivering a consistent level of shock and believability. Steve Cavanagh praises it as a suspenseful rollercoaster that showcases Ware's depth and versatility within the thriller genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398508408

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Edition: Export/Airside

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Ruth Ware worked as a waitress, a bookseller, a teacher of English as a foreign language, and a press officer before settling down as a full-time writer. She now lives with her family in Sussex, on the south coast of England. She is the #1 New York Times and Globe and Mail (Toronto) bestselling author of In a Dark, Dark Wood; The Woman in Cabin 10; The Lying Game; The Death of Mrs. Westaway; The Turn of the Key; One by One; The It Girl; Zero Days; One Perfect Couple; and The Woman in Suite 11. Visit her at RuthWare.com or follow her on socials @RuthWareWriter. 

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