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For Your Own Good

The most addictive psychological thriller you’ll read this year
By Samantha Downing
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For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing is a gripping psychological thriller set in a prestigious private school. The story unravels the intricate schemes of an ambitious teacher whose actions have unforeseen consequences, entwining with the dark secrets of the students and faculty. As events spiral out of control, the line between right and wrong blurs, raising questions about morality and justice.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to psychological thrillers with a dark twist and complex characters. The story ventures into the disturbing realm of an upscale private school where the seemingly perfect facade hides secrets, lies, and tension, making it an enthralling read for fans of suspenseful and unpredictable narratives.

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For Your Own Good

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The darker it gets, the harder it is to put down— the deliciously twisted third novel from the double Sunday Times bestselling Samantha Downing.

Teddy Crutcher has won Teacher of the Year at the prestigious Belmont Academy. Everyone thinks he's brilliant. Only you know the truth.

They all smile when he tells us his wife couldn't be more proud—though actually, no-one has seen her in a while. They're impressed when he doesn't let anything distract him—even the tragic death of a school parent. Even when the whispers start, saying it was murder.

You're sure Teddy is hiding something. You're sure you can prove it.

It's just that when it comes to catching a killer, there's no place more dangerous than just one step behind...

For Your Own Good is a chilling exploration of ambition, manipulation, and secrets buried deep within a prestigious academic institution.

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For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing receives high praise for its dark wit, clever plotting, and compelling characters, particularly the sinister school teacher. Critics describe it as a fast-paced, twisty thriller full of suspense and dark humour. Fans compare it to works like Gone Girl, highlighting its originality and addictive nature that keep readers hooked until the very end.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405945639

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 268g

Pages: 400

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Crime & Thriller Education & Reference Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books Psychological Thriller Samantha Downing

About the Author

Samantha Downing currently lives in the Bay Area. Her debut novel, My Lovely Wife, was a Richard and Judy Book Club pick and a Sunday Times bestseller, and has been published in thirty languages. It won a Dead Good Reader Award, and was shortlisted for four other major awards- The CWA John Creasey Dagger, The Edgar Award for Best First Novel, The ITW Thriller Award for Best First Novel and The Macavity Award for Best First Mystery. Her second novel, He Started It, was also a Sunday Times bestseller. She has also written For Your Own Good and A Twisted Love Story.

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