Keep Him Close

Name: Keep Him Close
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SKU: 9781784709426
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A moving and suspenseful mystery that you won’t be able to put down

By Emily Koch

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Summary

Keep Him Close by Emily Koch is a suspenseful thriller exploring the complex ties between two families inextricably connected by a tragic incident. As they navigate grief, blame, and strained relationships, secrets unfold and tensions rise, challenging their perceptions of love and truth. The story delves into themes of forgiveness and understanding amidst the backdrop of heartache and suspicion.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this gripping tale if you're intrigued by crime stories with a psychological twist. It delves into themes of family secrets and intense emotional drama, perfect for those who love a suspenseful narrative that keeps you questioning the truth with every turn of the page.

Keep Him Close

'A SUSPENSEFUL MYSTERY...DEEPLY MOVING AND PSYCHOLOGICALLY AFFECTING' ALEX MICHAELIDES, AUTHOR OF THE SILENT PATIENT

PRAISE FOR KEEP HIM CLOSE:
'A tense drama' Sunday Times
'A beautiful and heart-breaking story that I can't stop thinking about. ONE SON DIED.

Alice's son is dead.

Description

Alice keeps her identity secret when she befriends the mother of her son's killer. Keep Him Close is a dark psychological drama about love, hate and forgiveness.

'A SUSPENSEFUL MYSTERY...DEEPLY MOVING AND PSYCHOLOGICALLY AFFECTING' ALEX MICHAELIDES, AUTHOR OF THE SILENT PATIENT

Praise for Keep Him Close:

'A tense drama' - Sunday Times

'A beautiful and heart-breaking story that I can't stop thinking about. Simply stunning.' - Jo Jakeman, author of Safe House

'Powerfully written and packs a real emotional punch.' - Cara Hunter, author of Close to Home

'A magnetic, all consuming read. A heart-breaking suspense which deals with love in all its forms.' - Gytha Lodge, author of She Lies in Wait

One son lied. One son died.

Alice's son is dead. Indigo's son is accused of murder.

Indigo is determined to prove her beloved Kane is innocent. She is helped by a kind stranger who takes an interest in her situation. But little does she know that her new friend has her own agenda...

Alice can't tell Indigo who she really is. She wants to understand why her son was killed. But how long will it take for Indigo to discover her identity? And what other secrets will come out as she digs deeper?

No one knows a son like his mother. But neither Alice nor Indigo know the whole truth about their boys, and what happened between them on that fateful night.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Keep Him Close is praised for its emotional depth and ability to captivate readers with powerful storytelling. The novel intricately explores familial relationships, especially motherhood, and blends suspense with psychological insights. Reviewers highlight its moving narrative, highlighting themes of love and heartbreak.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784709426

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 234g

Pages: 336

Collections

Crime & Thriller Emily Koch Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books Psychological Thriller

About the Author

Emily Koch is an award-winning journalist and author of two novels, If I Die Before I Wake and Keep Him Close. Her books have been shortlisted for the Crime Writers' Association Ian Fleming Steel Dagger award, won France's Prix du Bureau des Lecteurs Folio Policier, longlisted for the Authors' Club Best First Novel Award, and been selected as a Waterstones Thriller of the Month. Waterstones said her second novel 'cements Koch's place as one of the most exciting new crime writers of our day.' She lives in Bristol.