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Ready or Not

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Ready or Not by Alex Lake is a gripping crime thriller where a seemingly perfect family holiday takes a dark turn when their child mysteriously disappears. As secrets unravel, the family's façade begins to crumble, leading to a tense and unpredictable race against time. The narrative explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the lengths parents will go to protect their children, keeping readers eagerly turning pages to find out what happens next.
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You might enjoy this crime & thriller novel if you're drawn to gripping psychological dramas that delve into the darker sides of human relationships and tension-filled narratives. The story promises unexpected twists and a suspenseful atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat as secrets unravel.

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Ready or Not

The incredible thriller you won’t be able to put down from the Top 10 Sunday Times bestselling author

The psychological crime thriller mystery from the Top 10 Sunday Times & Kindle bestselling author

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The incredible thriller you won’t be able to put down from the Top 10 Sunday Times bestselling author.

A happy family…
Alice and Tom Sark seem to have it all – a wonderful marriage, a gorgeous baby, a beautiful home. And now Alice, a journalist, starts investigating a story which could make her career – a serial killer in their town.

A murderer lurking in the shadows…
Very quickly though, the murder case takes its toll. Alice and Tom begin fighting all the time. Their baby daughter just won’t stop crying. And sometimes it feels almost as if they’re being followed…

Not everyone will live to tell the tale…
The killer has found a new family to target. And the clock is ticking for Alice and Tom to stop their worlds being destroyed forever.

What readers are saying about Ready or Not:

Captured me from the beginning and refused to let go’

‘Completely addictive!’

Could not put this down!

‘This book took many turns that I did not expect

‘This book had suspense, intrigue, action, and a great who done it’

‘A well-written and twisty thriller that had me guessing to the end

‘Great characters and lots of twists along the way’

‘A thrilling story that keeps you turning the pages until the shocking conclusion’

‘The pace just seemed to grow and grow with unexpected twists and turns throughout’

If you guess the outcome early on, very well done!

‘A fast paced shocker, with a thrilling edge of your seat ending’

‘A brilliantly written book that will satisfy any reader of this genre’

Not all is as it seems in this immersive psychological suspense’

‘A fast paced thriller that keeps the pages turning’

I cannot praise this book enough!

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Ready or Not by Alex Lake is praised for its ability to inject tension into everyday scenarios, providing a suspenseful and fast-paced narrative. Reviewers highlight its gripping and anxiety-inducing plot, with many describing it as difficult to put down due to its relentless pace. It's noted for its chilling storytelling and engaging, twisty plot, making it a compelling read for fans of the crime and thriller genre.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008373580

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Alex Lake is a British novelist who was born in the North West of England. After Anna is the first book to be written under the author’s pseudonym, and it has been a No.1 bestselling ebook sensation, receiving over 100 5* reviews online. The author now lives in the North East of the US.

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