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The Kind Worth Killing

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The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson is a gripping crime thriller where a chance meeting on a flight leads to a chilling murder plot. As secrets unravel, the motivations of the characters are gradually exposed, leading to unexpected twists and turns. It's a tale that delves into the dark sides of human nature, luring you into a web of deceit and intrigue.
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You might enjoy this book if you’re drawn to psychological thrillers with unexpected twists and morally complex characters. It offers a gripping narrative that explores the darker sides of human nature and keeps you guessing until the very end, making it perfect for fans of clever and suspenseful crime stories.

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The Kind Worth Killing

The author of The Girl with a Clock for a Heart returns with a compulsive thriller.

Peter Swanson returns with 2015's most compulsive thriller.

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'Hello there.' I looked at the pale, freckled hand on the back of the empty bar seat next to me in the business class lounge of Heathrow airport, then up into the stranger's face. 'Do I know you?'

Delayed in London, Ted Severson meets a woman at the airport bar. Over cocktails, they tell each other rather more than they should, and a dark plan is hatched - but are either of them being serious, could they actually go through with it and, if they did, what would be their chances of getting away with it?

Back in Boston, Ted's wife Miranda is busy site managing the construction of their dream home, a beautiful house out on the Maine coastline. But what secrets is she carrying and to what lengths might she go to protect the vision she has of her deserved future?

A sublimely plotted novel of trust and betrayal, The Kind Worth Killing will keep you gripped and guessing late into the night.

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The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson is praised for its clever plot twists and engaging narrative. Reviewers appreciate its compelling characters and the way the story unfolds with unexpected turns, keeping readers guessing until the end. It is often described as a captivating psychological thriller that skilfully explores themes of betrayal and deceit.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571302222

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 356g

Pages: 448

About the Author

Peter Swanson's debut novel, The Girl With a Clock for a Heart (2014), was described by Dennis Lehane as 'a twisty, sexy, electric thrill ride' and in the Observer as 'very hard not to read in one sitting'. He lives with his wife and cat in Somerville, Massachusetts.

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