The Boy That Never Was

Name: The Boy That Never Was
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781405914048
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By Karen Perry

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Summary

The Boy That Never Was by Karen Perry is a gripping psychological thriller centred around a couple, Harry and Robin, who experience the devastating loss of their son, Dillon, in an earthquake in Tangier. Five years later, while living in Dublin, Harry believes he sees Dillon in a crowd, setting off suspicions, secrets, and unraveling truths that complicate their lives and reveal hidden guilt.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this gripping psychological thriller if you're drawn to emotionally charged stories about the impact of loss and the complexities of relationships. The narrative weaves mystery and suspense through the lives of a couple dealing with a shattering event from their past. It's perfect for readers who appreciate intense emotional depth and unexpected twists.

Three-year-old Dillon vanished in the middle of the night. His father Harry can't forgive himself for not protecting his only child. Yet Harry isn't blamed by his wife Robin: she bares her own secret guilt. Five years later, thousands of miles away, Harry spots an eight-year-old boy in a crowd - a boy he is convinced is Dillon.

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A beautiful, lyrical mystery that everyone will be talking about in 2014.

The course of Harry and Robin's married life was set when their three-year-old son, Dillon, disappeared. Five years on, their lives are approaching a fragile normality. That is until the day Harry catches sight of his dead son in the midst of a Dublin crowd...

Harry and Robin must embark on a journey that demands they reevaluate everything they believe to be true—the secrets each holds and the lies they have told—and one that will test their trust in each other to the limit.

The Boy That Never Was is a gripping tale of mystery and suspense.

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The Boy That Never Was by Karen Perry is praised for its surprising and gripping narrative, combining elements of thriller and mystery with an intimate family story. Reviewers highlight its smart writing style and the emotional depth of the characters, describing it as a tense, engaging, and beautifully written novel. It is noted for its stunning twists and its ability to maintain suspense throughout, delivering a compelling and psychologically fascinating read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405914048

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 December 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 267g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Karen Perry lives in Ireland. Her latest novel, Girl Unknown, is published in June 2016 and follows Only We Know and the Sunday Times bestselling The Boy That Never Was which was selected for the Simon Mayo Radio 2 book club.

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