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The Impostor
The utterly unmissable new psychological thriller from the international bestselling author of Girl, Missing
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Keep it in the family. Whatever it takes. Nathaniel Carson is dead. His family host a dinner to celebrate what would have been his 79th birthday – only to have an unexpected guest arrive. Mia says she’s Nathaniel’s daughter, the product of an affair. But not...
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After the death of Cassie’s father, the arrival of a secret sibling tears her family apart. Is the newcomer who she claims to be? From the Sunday Times bestselling author.
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Keep it in the family. Whatever it takes.
Nathaniel Carson is dead. His family host a dinner to celebrate what would have been his 79th birthday – only to have an unexpected guest arrive.
Mia says she’s Nathaniel’s daughter, the product of an affair. But not everyone is convinced her claims are genuine. After all, Nathaniel left behind a vast fortune—the kind of money people would do anything for.
The more the Carsons get to know Mia, the more concerned they become. Can they trust her?
Because every family has its secrets. But this truth might hurt the Carsons more than they expect…
The Impostor is a tense psychological thriller full of twists and turns, perfect for fans of Gillian McAllister and Lisa Jewell.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781835985038
Publisher: Canelo
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 19 May 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Canelo
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Sophie McKenzie is the Richard & Judy selected author of psychological thriller Close My Eyes and Sunday Times bestseller Trust In Me. An author of over thirty titles, Sophie lives in London and has worked as a journalist, editor and creative writing tutor. Her many teen thrillers include the best-selling, multi-award-winning Girl, Missing.
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