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the gripping domestic thriller about every parents' worst nightmare, streaming as THE STOLEN GIRL on Disney+
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See moreGripping, dark and fresh: the latest thriller from the dagger-shortlisted author of The Boy at the Door.
Gripping, dark and fresh: the latest thriller from the dagger-shortlisted author of The Boy at the Door.
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Streaming as THE STOLEN GIRL, a major Disney+ series!
It was meant to be your daughter's first sleepover.
Now it's an abduction.
Lucia Blix went home from school for a playdate with her new friend Josie. Later that evening, her mother Elisa dropped her overnight things round and shared a glass of wine with Josie's mother. Then she kissed her little girl goodnight and drove home.
That was the last time she saw her daughter.
The next morning, the house was empty. No furniture, no family, no Lucia.
In Playdate, Alex Dahl puts a microscope on a seemingly average, seemingly happy family plunged into a life-altering situation.
Who has taken their daughter, and why?
Don't miss the latest glam-noir thriller from Alex Dahl, GIRL FRIENDS – a dark and simmering mystery set on a girls trip to Ibiza.
'Quickly exerts a grip' Financial Times
'A tense thriller that felt utterly real' Jane Shemilt
'Fast-paced and unsettling' Guardian
'I couldn't put it down' Rachael Blok
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Playdate by Alex Dahl is a cleverly orchestrated thriller that delves into the fears at the heart of parenthood, creating a suspenseful and immersive experience. The narrative is praised for its tense atmosphere and complex character dynamics, maintaining a chilling sense of reality that resonates with readers. With a fast-paced plot and insightful exploration of emotional depth, it offers a gripping read that is both engaging and unsettling.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781789544091
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 April 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Head of Zeus
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 330g
Pages: 464
About the Author
Alex Dahl is a half-American, half-Norwegian author. Born in Oslo, she studied Russian and German linguistics with international studies, then went on to complete an MA in creative writing at Bath Spa University and an MSc in business management at Bath University. A committed Francophile, Alex loves to travel, and has so far lived in Moscow, Paris, Stuttgart, Sandefjord, Switzerland, Bath and London. She is the author of two other thrillers: The Heart Keeper, and The Boy at the Door, which was shortlisted for the CWA Debut Dagger. Follow Alex on Twitter (@alexdahlauthor), Instagram (@authoralex) and Facebook (alexdahlauthor).
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