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The Fifth Guest by Jenny Knight is a gripping crime thriller where a seemingly ordinary gathering takes a dark turn. As secrets unravel among the guests, the boundaries between friends and foes blur, leading to unexpected twists. The tension builds as hidden pasts and intricate motives collide, creating a page-turning mystery.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime and thriller novel if you're enticed by mysteries that unravel within the confines of a seemingly idyllic setting. With intriguing characters and unexpected twists, this story could appeal to those who love exploring complex relationships and dark secrets hidden beneath the surface.

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The Fifth Guest

All of them are guilty of something…

A gripping new psychological suspense crime fiction thriller

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

All of them are guilty of something…

Five friends. One deadly secret.

Five old university friends gather on the eve of their flatmate’s memorial at a beautiful riverside house.

Host Caro is as perfect as always.

Shy, awkward Lily’s now a bestselling author.

Sports hero George loves suburban fatherhood.

Bad-boy Travis only gets his highs from meditation.

And gatecrasher Elle is still a troublemaker.

Estranged for years, they’re finally ready to reminisce over dry martinis and delicious food. But there’s more than that on the menu…

Because each guest is hiding a dark secret about their time at Oxford.

They’re all guilty of something. Is one of them guilty of murder?

Praise for The Fifth Guest:

‘Will keep you turning the pages late into the night’ Lucy Clarke, author of One of the Girls

‘A highly entertaining tale of jealousy, betrayal, obsession and revenge – I thoroughly enjoyed it’ TM Logan, author of The Holiday

‘A deliciously dark story’ Woman’s Own

‘Fantastic! Absolutely gripping and very entertaining!' Emma Curtis, author of The Babysitter

‘A gripping thriller’ My Weekly

‘Power, glory, secrets, lies and sweet revenge… loved this!’ Anna Kent, author of The House of Whispers

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Fifth Guest by Jenny Knight is praised for its engaging blend of intrigue and suspense, centred around old friends reuniting, with dark secrets surfacing. It's described as a gripping and entertaining tale of jealousy, betrayal, and revenge, with some noting its dark, thrilling narrative that keeps readers engaged.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008297589

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Jenny Oliver wrote her first book on holiday when she was ten years old. Illustrated with cut-out supermodels from her sister's Vogue, it was an epic, sweeping love story not so loosely based Dynasty. Since then Jenny has gone on to get an English degree and a job in publishing that's taught her what it takes to write a novel (without the help of the supermodels).

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