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No Turning Back

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No Turning Back by Steve Frech is a gripping thriller that explores the depths of desperation and the extremes one man will go to protect his family. Lucas and Julia are about to become parents, but there's a secret Lucas hasn't shared with his wife. Two... Read More
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'Great characters, a fast-moving plot and superb writing' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A heart-pounding thriller for 2025 from the author of The Good Husband

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No Turning Back by Steve Frech is a gripping thriller that explores the depths of desperation and the extremes one man will go to protect his family.

Lucas and Julia are about to become parents, but there's a secret Lucas hasn't shared with his wife. Two months ago, he lost his job and has been secretly working as a rideshare driver to make ends meet.

This secret is about to become the least of his problems. One evening, while working, Lucas picks up a passenger in the Hollywood Hills. This man, Damon, places a gun to Lucas's head and instructs him to drive.

Damon has a hit list of men he plans to kill, requiring Lucas's involuntary assistance. Lucas faces an impossible dilemma: comply and keep his family safe at the expense of others, or resist and put his own wife and daughter in jeopardy.

Lucas's life is spiralling out of control and is set to change forever. The only question is, will he survive the night?

READERS LOVE STEVE FRECH!

'I was hooked from the start and finished this book in 1 day. I couldn't read it fast enough' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A dizzying whirlwind with layer after layer of secrecy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Great characters, a fast-moving plot and superb writing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008739652

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 June 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ Digital

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Steve Frech lives in Los Angeles. In addition to writing, he produces and hosts the Random Awesomeness Podcast, an improv-comedy quiz show that has been performed at Upright Citizens Brigade, The Improv, iO West, and Nerdist.

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