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The Hiding Place

By Simon Lelic
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The Hiding Place by Simon Lelic is a gripping crime thriller that delves into the mysterious disappearance of a young girl, who was considered missing for years. Inspector Robin Fleet, returning to the town he left behind, confronts secrets from his own past as he investigates the case. The story weaves a complex web of suspense and tension, exploring themes of memory, guilt, and the shadows that linger in seemingly quiet places.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this gripping crime thriller if you're drawn to tales of suspense and complex investigations. The story intricately weaves darkness and hope, featuring a detective uncovering hidden secrets while navigating personal challenges. Enthusiasts of psychological depth and tense narrative twists may find this particularly compelling.

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The Hiding Place

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The Hiding Place by Simon Lelic weaves a gripping tale of friendship turned sinister.

Four friends. One murder. A game they can't escape.

‘It was only a game.’ Until a boy went missing.

‘No one was meant to get hurt.’ But a body has been found.

‘Just some innocent fun.’ Except one of them is a killer.

Ready or not, here I come. It's time to play hide and seek again.

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The Hiding Place by Simon Lelic is a highly praised crime thriller known for its intense and suspenseful atmosphere. The novel explores dark themes within a boarding school setting, weaving in issues of privilege and the consequences of toxic parenting. It is celebrated for its gripping narrative and masterful character portrayal, concluding with a dramatic and vivid climax that feels cinematic.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241990322

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 245g

Pages: 352

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books Psychological Thriller Simon Lelic

About the Author

Simon Lelic is the author of seven highly acclaimed thrillers- Rupture (winner of a Betty Trask Award and shortlisted for the John Creasey Debut Dagger), The Facility, The Child Who (longlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger and the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger), The House, The Liar's Room, The Search Party and The Hiding Place. He has also written The Haven series for younger readers, twice shortlisted for the CrimeFest awards.

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