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The Search Party

You won’t believe the twist in this compulsive new Top Ten ebook bestseller from the β€˜Stephen King-like’ Simon Lelic
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The Search Party by Simon Lelic follows a group of friends who set out to find their missing friend, Sadie, in an intense and treacherous landscape. As tensions rise and secrets unravel among them, the detective leading the investigation must piece together the truth behind Sadie's disappearance. This crime thriller weaves an intricate narrative of suspense and unsettling revelations.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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The Search Party

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The Search Party by Simon Lelic grips with a chilling premise: The killer isn't out there. It's one of you.

Everyone thinks that Sadie Saunders is dead, as she's been missing now for a week. Whispers of murder begin to circulate.

As the police falter, five of Sadie's friends embark into the woods to find her:

  • The boyfriend
  • The rebel
  • The good guy
  • The best friend
  • The outsider

One will not return.

Because they've taken the killer with them.

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The Search Party by Simon Lelic is praised for its originality and unpredictability, featuring a gripping plot with numerous twists and a tense, intricate narrative. Reviewers highlight its engaging and well-crafted characters, making it both absorbing and unputdownable. The writing is described as taut and beautifully executed, securing Simon Lelic a place on the radar of crime and thriller enthusiasts.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241986189

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 August 2021

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

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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