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The First 48 Hours
the twisting new thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller
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A gripping, twisting and totally unpredictable thriller from the number one bestseller, perfect for fans of Harlan Coben, Linwood Barclay and David Baldacci.
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The First 48 Hours... will decide if you live or die.
Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight! — Harlan Coben
Great plots, great characters, great action — Lee Child
An absolute master of the adrenaline-fuelled ride — Peter James
Compulsive ... this is Kernick at his best — The Sun
A vivid, high-octane page-turner — The Guardian
A cop needs to crack a deadly case.
He's a detective hunting cold-blooded killers, but does he know more than he admits?
A mother has to save her daughter.
She's a lawyer who must defend a murderer, but how far will she go to protect her only child?
A couple will commit the perfect crime.
They have a plan, but can they trust each other with their lives?
Three stories. Two days. Does one secret connect them all?
The First 48 Hours... may also be their last.
Praise for Simon Kernick:One of Britain's top thriller writers — The Sun
That thud you hear is Kernick whipping the rug from under your feet again. — The Times
Simon Kernick is one of the most reliable purveyors of the edge-of-your-seat thriller — Sunday Express
Pace, pace, pace is what Simon Kernick does best — Daily Mirror
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Simon Kernick's The First 48 Hours is praised for its gripping narrative loaded with dark humour, intense plot twists, and frenetic pacing. It's a masterfully intertwined tale that connects three seemingly separate stories, creating an action-packed and nerve-jangling read. Critics have noted its suitability as a compulsive and engaging page-turner, perfect for getting lost in during a holiday.
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ISBN: 9781472292414
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 November 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Headline Book Publishing
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 232.0mm
Weight: 500g
Pages: 400
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About the Author
Simon Kernick is a number one bestseller and one of the UK's most popular thriller writers, with huge hits including KILL A STRANGER, GOOD COP BAD COP, RELENTLESS, THE LAST 10 SECONDS, SIEGE and the BONE FIELD series.
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