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Dirty Little Secrets

a gripping thriller of lies, privilege, secrets and betrayal
By Jo Spain
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Dirty Little Secrets by Jo Spain delves into the mysterious death of Olive Collins, a woman whose life was the centre of neighbourhood gossip and intrigue. The story unfolds in a gated community where secrets run deep, and everyone has something to hide. As the police dig into Olive's past and her neighbours' lives, shocking revelations come to light, challenging perceptions and uncovering the complexities of human relationships.
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This gripping crime thriller may appeal to you if you enjoy intricate mysteries and psychological suspense. The story delves into the hidden lives of neighbours in an upscale housing estate, revealing shocking secrets when a body is discovered. With unexpected twists and cunning plotting, it offers a compelling exploration of trust and betrayal in a seemingly perfect community.

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The gripping psychological thriller from No.1 bestselling author Jo Spain. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, C. L. Taylor and Sarah Pearse.

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FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE CONFESSION

Six neighbours, six secrets, six reasons to want Olive Collins dead.

In the exclusive gated community of Withered Vale, people's lives appear as perfect as their beautifully manicured lawns. Money, success, privilege - the residents have it all. Life is good.

There's just one problem.

Olive Collins' dead body has been rotting inside number four for the last three months. Her neighbours say they're shocked at the discovery, but nobody thought to check on her when she vanished from sight.

The police start to ask questions and the seemingly flawless facade begins to crack. Because, when it comes to Olive's neighbours, it seems each of them has something to hide, something to lose and everything to gain from her death.

The new psychological thriller from the bestselling author of THE CONFESSION, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty.

See what everyone is saying about Jo Spain, the hottest new name in psychological thrillers:

'Enthralling'

JP Delaney

'Chilling'

Sunday Times

'Arresting'

Sunday Express

'Brilliant'

BA Paris

'Gripping'

Best

'Compulsive'

Sunday Mirror

'Addictive'

Michelle Frances

'Refreshing'

Express

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Dirty Little Secrets by Jo Spain is highly praised for its intricate character development and ability to weave secrets and motives seamlessly into the narrative. The book is noted for its enthralling plot, razor-sharp precision in character dissection, and addictive storytelling. Reviewers commend the dark, humorous, and well-plotted storyline, likening it to a gripping mystery that combines a locked estate setting with social commentary. Overall, it is celebrated for its superb writing and engaging cast of characters that make it a memorable read.

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ISBN: 9781787474338

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 May 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 291g

Pages: 416

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Jo Spain Police Procedural Psychological Thriller

About the Author

JO SPAIN is a full-time writer and screenwriter. Her first novel, With Our Blessing, was a finalist in the Richard and Judy Search for a Bestseller competition and she's become a regular Top Ten Irish bestseller with her subsequent eleven novels. Jo co-writes and produces the internationally acclaimed Harry Wild TV series and is currently working on several TV productions, including the adaptation of her own Detective Tom Reynolds series. Jo and her family live in Dublin.

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