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Rush of Blood

The heart-racing thriller from the international bestseller Mark Billingham
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Rush of Blood by Mark Billingham is a gripping crime and thriller novel that follows the lives of three British couples who become entangled in a murder investigation after returning from a holiday in Florida. Bonds are tested and secrets unravel as the investigation intensifies, revealing chilling and dark undercurrents within their seemingly ordinary lives. The narrative explores themes of guilt, deception, and the impact of past actions.
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This gripping crime thriller may appeal to you if you're drawn to intricate plot twists and psychological depth. Set against the backdrop of a shocking murder following a holiday in Florida, it delves into the dark secrets of three seemingly ordinary couples. Perfect for fans of intense suspense and complex character dynamics.

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Rush of Blood

A chilling standalone from the No.1 bestselling author, Mark Billingham.

The new standalone from the No.1 bestselling author

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Perfect strangers. A perfect holiday. The perfect murder...

Three couples meet around the pool on their Florida holiday and become fast friends. But on their last night, their perfect holiday takes a tragic twist: the teenage daughter of another holidaymaker goes missing, and her body is later found floating in the mangroves.

When the shocked couples return home, they remain in contact, and over the course of three increasingly fraught dinner parties they come to know one another better. But they don't always like what they find: buried beneath these apparently normal exteriors are some dark secrets, hidden kinks, ugly vices...

Then, a second girl goes missing. Could it be that one of these six has a secret far darker than anybody can imagine?

A brilliantly plotted, utterly gripping thriller about the danger of making friends on holiday, Rush of Blood is Mark Billingham's most ambitious and accomplished work to date.

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Rush of Blood by Mark Billingham has been praised for its intricate plot and well-developed characters, which keep readers engaged until the very end. The novel's suspenseful narrative and dark themes are compelling, while Billingham's sharp dialogue and strong sense of place enhance the chilling atmosphere, making it a gripping read for fans of crime and thriller genres.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751544039

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 April 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 480

About the Author

Mark Billingham has twice won the Theakston's Old Peculier Award for Best Crime Novel, and has also won a Sherlock Award for the Best Detective created by a British writer. Each of the novels featuring Detective Inspector Tom Thorne has been a Sunday Times bestseller, and Sleepyhead and Scaredy Cat were made into a hit TV series on Sky 1 starring David Morrissey as Thorne. Mark lives in North London with his wife and two children.

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