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Take Your Breath Away

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Take Your Breath Away by Linwood Barclay is a gripping crime and thriller novel. It revolves around Andrew Mason, who is accused of killing his wife, Brie, after she mysteriously disappears without a trace. Years later, her sudden and unexpected appearance sets off a chain of events that unravels hidden secrets, leading to a tense and unpredictable narrative filled with suspense and intrigue.
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Take Your Breath Away

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A missing woman. A husband suspected. The truth will Take Your Breath Away.

Linwood Barclay is…

‘A suspense master’ – Stephen King
‘In a class of his own’ – T.M. Logan
‘One of the finest thriller writers in the world’ – Mark Billingham

It’s always the husband, isn’t it?

When his wife Brie vanishes from their home one night, never to be seen again, people assume Andy got away with murder. The police can’t build a case against him, but still, his friends and neighbours abandon him.

Six years later, Andy’s life is back on track, and he’s settled with a new girlfriend. And when he hears his old house has been bulldozed and rebuilt, he’s not bothered. Things are good.

But then one day, a woman who looks like Brie shows up at their old address, screaming ‘Where’s my house? What happened to my house?’ before vanishing as quickly as she appeared.

And as dark suspicions resurface, Andy’s future depends on discovering what the hell is going on. The trick is staying alive long enough to find out…

PRAISE FOR LINWOOD BARCLAY:

‘A suspense master’ – STEPHEN KING

‘A full-throttle powerhouse of a thriller – Linwood Barclay is in a class of his own’ – T.M. LOGAN

‘One of the finest thriller writers in the world’ – MARK BILLINGHAM

‘The twists keep coming’ – THE TIMES

‘No one can thrill you and chill you better than Barclay’ – TESS GERRITSEN

‘Another lightning-paced page-turner with a twist that really did take my breath away. Absolutely classic Linwood’ – MARK EDWARDS

‘Gripping, propulsive, and surprising – he wasn’t kidding, I’m breathless’ – DAVID KOEPP

‘If you want someone to jangle your nerves and mess with your mind, Barclay’s your man’ – SAGA

‘Nothing is more satisfying than tucking into a new Linwood Barclay novel’ – SHARI LAPENA

‘[Exhibits] Barclay’s remarkable strengths in plotting and characterisation. Perhaps only John Grisham is his equal in creating show-stealing supporting characters’ – SUNDAY TIMES

‘Linwood Barclay is a stone-cold pro’ – JOE HILL

‘A fast-moving, high-concept thriller from the talented Barclay… a rip-roaring rollercoaster of a ride’ – DAILY MAIL

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Reviews of Take Your Breath Away by Linwood Barclay describe it as a gripping and fast-paced thriller filled with unexpected twists. Renowned for his masterful suspense and characterisation, Barclay delivers a novel that is both compelling and difficult to put down, offering readers a thrilling experience. The book has been praised for its engaging plot and ability to keep readers guessing until the very end.

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ISBN: 9780008332136

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 464

About the Author

Linwood Barclay is an international bestselling crime and thriller author with over twenty critically acclaimed novels to his name, including the phenomenal number one bestseller No Time For Goodbye. Every Linwood Barclay book is a masterclass in characterisation, plot and the killer twist, and with sales of over seven million copies globally, his books have been sold in more than 39 countries around the world and he can count Stephen King, Shari Lapena and Peter James among his many fans.

Many of his books have been optioned for film and TV, and Linwood wrote the screenplay for the film based on his bestselling novel Never Saw It Coming. Born in the US, his parents moved to Canada just as he was turning four, and he’s lived there ever since. He lives in Toronto with his wife, Neetha. They have two grown children. Visit Linwood Barclay at www.linwoodbarclay.com or find him on Twitter at @linwood_barclay.

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