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Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough delves into the life of Emma, who is grappling with sleeplessness as her fortieth birthday approaches. Emma fears experiencing a mental breakdown similar to her mother's at the same age. As sleep deprivation blurs her sense of reality, strange occurrences threaten her family, putting everything she holds dear at risk.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by psychological thrillers that explore the boundaries of reality and the impact of sleep deprivation on the mind. It offers a gripping narrative with a mix of suspense and unexpected twists, perfect for readers who appreciate stories with a deep dive into the complexities of personal and psychological unraveling.

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Insomnia

**A dream of a thriller from the No.1 bestselling author – now a major TV series for Paramount+**

A gripping crime thriller from the No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of BEHIND HER EYES, now a major TV series for Paramount+

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A dream of a thriller from the No.1 bestselling author – now a major TV series for Paramount+

‘This heart-pounding thriller will have you up all night’ Clare Mackintosh

‘Pinborough writes like an absolute dream’ Richard Osman

From the outside, Emma has the dream life – a loving husband, a beautiful house, two gorgeous children.

But something is keeping Emma awake.

Scratching at her sanity at 1am.

She’s tried so hard to bury the past, to protect her family. But witching hour loves a secret – and Emma’s is the stuff of nightmares …

FROM THE NO.1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF NETFLIX HIT, BEHIND HER EYES

‘Prepare to be totally and utterly blown away by Insomnia. Sarah Pinborough is a twisted genius’ Lisa Jewell

‘Another mind-twisting, genre-bending rollercoaster from Queen of WTF Sarah Pinborough’ Ruth Ware

‘Creepy as all get out – a gaslighting masterclass’ Ian Rankin

‘Pinborough’s unsettling, remorseless psychological thriller is horribly plausible and expertly plotted’ Sunday Times

Insomnia is a twisted, dark ride that keeps you gripped, unable to look away. Utterly addictive and highly recommended’ Lucy Clarke

‘Don't start this at night – it's guaranteed to steal your sleep’ Cara Hunter

‘One crazy sleepless ride building up to a hideously tense climax. Expertly done – Sarah Pinborough is the queen of unsettling, twisty reads’ Harriet Tyce

This terrifying thriller about a family under threat from within is a total page-turner’ Gilly Macmillan

‘Absolutely brilliant, completely unputdownable and so satisfying’ Jenny Colgan

‘A whip smart page turning triumph’ Jane Shemilt

Behind Her Eyes was a Sunday Times No.1 bestseller for w/e 04/02/2017

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Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough has captivated readers, who praise it for its addictive, mind-twisting narrative and intense, unsettling atmosphere. Critics highlight the expertly crafted plot, unexpected twists, and its ability to keep readers on edge. It's lauded as an absolute page-turner with chilling, psychological depth, making it a must-read for thriller enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008289164

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Sarah Pinborough is a critically acclaimed, award-winning, adult and YA author. She is also a screenwriter who has written for the BBC and has several original television projects in development.

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