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Kill A Stranger
To save a life, could you take another? A gripping thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller
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WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO SAVE YOUR LOVED ONE?
AND DO YOU KNOW WHO SHE REALLY IS?
'Great plots, great characters, great action' LEE CHILD
'Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal' HARLAN COBEN
They took your fiancée.
They framed you for murder.
You're given one chance to save her. To clear your name.
You must kill someone for them.
They give you the time and place.
The weapon. The target.
You have less than 24 hours.
You only know that no-one can be trusted... and nothing is what it seems.
'A fast, furious and unpredictable read' The Sun Book of the Week
'That thud you hear is Kernick whipping the rug from under your feet again.' The Times Best thrillers of the month
'An absolute master of the adrenaline-fuelled ride' PETER JAMES
'One of Britain's top thriller writers' The Sun
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Kill A Stranger by Simon Kernick has been praised for its gripping plot, compelling characters, and non-stop action. Critics highlight Kernick's ability to deliver fast-paced, adrenaline-fuelled thrillers that keep readers on the edge of their seats. His work is consistently recommended for those seeking tense and exhilarating narrative experiences.
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ISBN: 9781472270979
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 June 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Headline Book Publishing
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 269g
Pages: 384
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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