Sun Damage

The most suspenseful crime thriller of 2023 from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Lie With Me - 'perfect poolside reading' The Guardian
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Sun Damage by Sabine Durrant is a gripping crime and thriller novel set in a sun-drenched holiday villa where deception and danger loom. The story revolves around a group of people for whom a relaxing holiday takes a dark turn, revealing hidden secrets and tensions. As the narrative unfolds, readers are drawn into a tense and captivating tale of betrayal and trust as the sunny paradise becomes an inescapable trap.
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This gripping crime and thriller novel may appeal to you if you're captivated by sun-drenched settings with an undercurrent of suspense and intrigue. The storyline is filled with tension and unexpected twists, making it perfect for readers who enjoy psychological thrillers with complex characters and a sense of mystery that keeps you guessing until the end.

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Sun Damage

The heat is intense. The secrets are stifling. She just wants to escape . . .
THE SUMMER JOB is the gripping new thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of the Richard & Judy Book Club pick LIE WITH ME.

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A luxury house in France.

A gathering of wealthy, reckless friends.

And a woman on the run.

Deep in the lavender fields of Provence, nine guests arrive at a luxury holiday home. They all know each other well, or at least they think they do. The only stranger is the young woman hired to do the catering. Over the course of their break, loyalties will be tested, secrets revealed, and tensions pushed to the point of no return...

The sensational new novel from the universally acclaimed Sabine Durrant β€” destined to be the thriller of summer 2022.

Praise for Sabine Durrant's previous thrillers:

'Seriously superior psychological thriller' β€” Star pick, SUNDAY TIMES Crime Club

'Masterly' β€” Louise Candlish

'Incredible!' β€” Lucy Atkins

'Riveting' β€” Clare Mackintosh

'Extraordinary' β€” Mark Edwards

'Intelligent, twisty' β€” OBSERVER

'Accomplished and addictive' β€” SUNDAY TIMES

'Stupendously addictive' β€” Deborah Moggach

'Pace, place, characters, plot ... it's a masterclass' β€” Gill Hornby

'Deliciously sly and profoundly moving' β€” JP Delaney

'Elegant and astute' β€” Louise O'Neill

'Engrossing psychological crime' β€” LITERARY REVIEW

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Sabine Durrant's Sun Damage is highly praised for its sizzling suspense and masterful psychological intrigue, drawing comparisons to Patricia Highsmith's thrillers. Critics admire its sharp observations and complex characters, with the narrative offering a compelling mix of tensions and troubling secrets amidst a sun-soaked backdrop. It's described as an addictive read, full of twists and an exploration of themes like guilt and coercion, suitable for both poolside relaxation and gripping escapism.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473681705

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Sabine Durrant is the author of three psychological thrillers, Under Your Skin, Remember Me This Way and Lie With Me, a Richard & Judy Bookclub selection and Sunday Times paperback bestseller. Her previous novels are Having It and Eating It and The Great Indoors, and two books for teenage girls, Cross Your Heart, Connie Pickles and Ooh La La! Connie Pickles. She is a former features editor of the Guardian and a former literary editor at the Sunday Times, and her writing has appeared in many national newspapers and magazines. She lives in south London with her partner and their three children.

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