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Second Life

By S. J. Watson
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Second Life by S. J. Watson is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the life of a woman who becomes entangled in a dangerous world of online flirting after her sister's mysterious death. As she seeks answers, her double life quickly spirals out of control, leading her to face unexpected and perilous consequences. It's a tense exploration of identity, desire, and the lengths one will go to uncover the truth.
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This gripping psychological thriller may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that explore the dark side of identity and truth. Filled with unexpected twists, it delves into the complexities of double lives and the lengths people go to for their desires. If you appreciate intense narratives with morally ambiguous characters, this book is likely to keep you on the edge of your seat.

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The second psychological thriller from S. J. Watson, author of the international bestseller Before I Go to Sleep.

Can you really know another person? And how far would you go to find out the truth about them?

When Julia learns that her sister has been killed, she'll do whatever it takes to get to the bottom of things. Even if it means jeopardising her relationship with her husband and risking the safety of her boy. Getting involved with a stranger online. Losing control. Perhaps losing everything.

A tense, unrelenting novel set in Paris and London, Second Life is about the double lives people lead—and the dark places where they can end up.

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Second Life by S. J. Watson has received praise for its gripping and deftly plotted narrative, with convincing characters and an unsettling, suspenseful atmosphere. Reviewers note its contemporary and tense nature, often describing it as a heart-racing thriller that is difficult to put down. The book builds tension and deception skillfully, keeping readers on edge, and is characterised as a page-turner with an explosive conclusion and a dark, thrilling exploration of internet romance.

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ISBN: 9781925240979

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 May 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 346g

Pages: 432

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books Psychological Thriller S. J. Watson

About the Author

S. J. Watson's debut novel, Before I Go To Sleep, has sold over four million copies and has been published in over 40 languages around the world. It has won several awards, including the UK's Crime Novel of the Year (2011) and the Prix du Polar Prize for Best Crime Novel in France. Before I Go to Sleep was adapted into a major movie starring Nicole Kidman, Colin Firth and Mark Strong. The film of Watson's second novel, Second Life, will be made by Reese Witherspoon's production company in conjunction with Warner Bros.

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