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Platform Seven

From the writer of BBC smash hit drama 'Crossfire'
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Platform Seven by Louise Doughty is a gripping psychological thriller set around the eerie and mysterious platform seven of a railway station. The story unfolds through the eyes of a ghostly narrator, unraveling the tragic events linked to the station and exploring themes of love, obsession, and the unseen thoughts and emotions that drive human behaviour. As the narrative develops, it weaves together past and present, creating a haunting and suspenseful tale of intrigue.
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If you enjoy psychological thrillers that blend elements of suspense and the supernatural, this book may appeal to you. It's a gripping tale where a compelling mystery unfolds through the eyes of an unusual narrator, offering a haunting exploration of love, betrayal, and the human condition.

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Platform Seven

Platform Seven is the new novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Louise Doughty.

Platform Seven is the new novel from Sunday Times Bestselling author Louise Doughty: arriving in shops 22 August.

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Platform Seven at 4am: Peterborough Railway Station is deserted. The man crossing the covered walkway on this freezing November morning is confident he's alone. As he sits on the metal bench at the far end of the platform, it is clear his choice is strategic—he's as far away from the night staff as he can get.

What the man doesn't realise is that he has company. Lisa Evans knows what he has decided. She knows what he is about to do as she tries and fails to stop him walking to the platform edge.

Two deaths on Platform Seven. Two fatalities in eighteen months—surely they're connected?

No one is more desperate to understand what connects them than Lisa Evans herself. After all, she was the first of the two to die.

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Platform Seven by Louise Doughty is a suspenseful and atmospheric novel, praised for its unique blend of mystery and psychological insight. The narrative is driven by the protagonist's haunting presence on a train station platform, interweaving themes of life, death, and the impact of unresolved trauma. Critics commend Doughty's skillful character development and the novel's emotionally gripping and thought-provoking nature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571321964

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 April 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 407g

Pages: 496

About the Author

Louise Doughty is the author of eight novels, most recently Black Water, which was published in 2016 to critical acclaim in the UK and US, where it was nominated as one of the New York Times' Notable Books of the Year. Her previous book was the Top Ten bestseller Apple Tree Yard, adapted for BBC One as a four-part series starring Emily Watson. She is a critic and cultural commentator for UK and international newspapers and broadcasts regularly for the BBC. She lives in London.

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