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See moreIt’s going to be a summer she’ll never forget.
Claire’s little sister Holly has been working on the millionaire’s playground of Martha’s Vineyard, going to barefoot beach parties and flirting with the local rich kids. But now she’s missing and none of the locals seem to care, including the police. They think a message Claire received is proof she’s safe.
But Claire knows for a fact that her sister didn’t send it.
What will she have to risk to find out the truth? Who are the locals protecting? And what does it have to do with another girl who went missing five years ago?
An unputdownable psychological thriller summer read from the #1 bestselling author, for fans of Heidi Perks, Claire Douglas and Lucy Clarke.
Praise for Jenny Blackhurst
‘Fast-moving and laced with suspense, it buzzes from first page to last’ Daily Mail
‘Electrifying’ Woman’s Own
‘Fabulously tense’ Prima
‘Addictive stuff’ Woman & Home
‘An addictive thriller’ Good Housekeeping
‘A thoroughly twisty treat’ Heat
‘The duel timeline and clever narratives really hook you into this tense and atmospheric thriller’ My Weekly
‘Utterly gripping’ Clare Mackintosh
‘Jenny is an evil genius’ Lisa Hall
‘Hooked from the first page’ Claire Douglas
‘This talented writer knows a thing or two about her craft’ Amanda Jennings
‘Compelling, disturbing and thoroughly enjoyable’ Sharon Bolton
‘An outstanding and original thriller’ B. A. Paris
‘Gripping and hugely enjoyable’ Jane Casey
‘Had me hooked from the very first line. Tense, dark and highly compelling’ B. P Walter
‘A dark, clever, and twisty read... I devoured it’ A. A. Chaudhuri
‘A twisting tale... I was gripped until the final page’ Sophie Flynn
What readers are saying about The Summer Girl
‘From start to finish I was completely immersed in this storyline.’ ???? Reader review
‘Woah, has it been a long time since I’ve read a thriller and been so genuinely shocked by the twist! Overall, a great and easy summer suspense to add to your TBR!’ ???? Reader review
‘Easily one of the best books I’ve read in quite some time. A must read.’ ???? Reader review
‘What a wild ride Blackhurst took me on! She wove everything together at the end so well, it left my heart pounding.’ ???? Reader review
‘A great summer read. The sense of place is amazing. I could taste the sea air and feel the sun on my back.’ ???? Reader review
‘A gripping and unpredictable thriller. With its well-drawn characters, richly evocative atmosphere, and complex exploration of themes of identity and trauma, it’s a must-read for fans of the genre.’ ???? Reader review
‘Unforgettable twists. Jenny Blackhurst’s gripping tale entices readers into a web of secrets, deceit, and the lengths one sister is willing to go to find her missing sibling.’ ???? Reader review
‘Great characters. Witty. A hugely satisfying conclusion. The Summer Girl, for me, is Jenny Blackhurst at her absolute best.’ ???? Reader review
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?
Critical praise highlights the book as 'fast-moving and laced with suspense,' 'electrifying,' and 'utterly gripping.' Acclaimed authors and publications commend Jenny Blackhurst’s skill in crafting tense, twisty narratives that keep readers hooked from start to finish.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781804365052
Publisher: Canelo
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 July 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Canelo
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Jenny lives in Shropshire where she grew up dreaming that one day she would get paid for making up stories. She is an avid reader and can mostly be found with her head in a book or hunting Pokemon with her son, otherwise you can get her on Twitter @JennyBlackhurst or Facebook. Her favourite film is Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, but if her children ask it's definitely Moana.
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