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The Chalk Man

The chilling and spine-tingling Sunday Times bestseller
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The Chalk Man by C. J. Tudor is a gripping crime thriller that weaves between past and present. The story follows Eddie and his friends who, as children in 1986, use chalk figures to communicate secret messages. When a set of chalk drawings leads them to a dismembered body, it triggers events that haunt them into adulthood. Years later, the mystery resurfaces, drawing Eddie into a chilling confrontation with the truth.
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This gripping crime thriller may appeal to you if you enjoy a chilling narrative filled with suspense and mystery. The story masterfully weaves past and present, with its atmospheric storytelling and complex character dynamics captivating readers who appreciate uncovering dark secrets. It's perfect for those who relish a blend of psychological depth and a hauntingly twisty plot.

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The Chalk Man

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Children aren't always so innocent in this Stephen King-style thriller, backed by MJ's biggest marketing campaign for a debut this year.

The Chalk Man explores the eerie events that haunt a small town. None of us ever agreed on the exact beginning. Was it when we started drawing the chalk figures, or when they started to appear on their own? Was it the terrible accident? Or when they found the first body?

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The Chalk Man by C. J. Tudor has been praised as a compelling and creepy debut with echoes of Stephen King's style. Reviewers have highlighted its intricate plot, suspenseful narrative, and the haunting atmosphere it creates. The book is noted for its clever twists, engaging characters, and ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia while delivering a chilling thriller.

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ISBN: 9781405930956

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 August 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 255g

Pages: 368

About the Author

C. J. Tudor's love of writing, especially the dark and macabre, started young. When her peers were reading Judy Blume, she was devouring Stephen King and James Herbert. Over the years she has had a variety of jobs, including trainee reporter, radio scriptwriter, dog walker, voiceover, television presenter and copywriter. She is now the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalk Man, The Taking of Annie Thorne, The Other People, The Burning Girls and The Drift. All of her books are in development or optioned for TV, and The Burning Girls debuted on Paramount Plus in 2023. She is also the author of a short story collection, A Sliver of Darkness.

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