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The Taking of Annie Thorne

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The Taking of Annie Thorne by C. J. Tudor is a gripping tale about Joe Thorne, who returns to his childhood village after a haunting letter hints at his sister Annie's mysterious disappearance. The narrative explores themes of family secrets and eerie occurrences, as Joe navigates past traumas and unsettling village events. Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers, it weaves suspense and mystery into a chilling crime story.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by dark, atmospheric thrillers with twists and psychological depth. Set in a small town filled with secrets, the story combines eerie suspense with a gripping mystery, making it perfect for fans of psychological crime narratives. If you appreciate complex characters and a plot that keeps you guessing, this might just be the book for you.

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The Taking of Annie Thorne

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The spine-tingling new thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalk Man

THEN

One night, my little sister went missing.

There were searches, appeals. Everyone thought the worst.

And then, miraculously, she came back.

She couldn't, or wouldn't, say what had happened.

But she wasn't the same afterwards. She wasn't my Annie.

Because sometimes my own little sister scared me to death...

NOW

The email arrives in my inboxβ€”

I know what happened to your sister.

It's happening again...

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The Taking of Annie Thorne by C. J. Tudor has received widespread acclaim for its dark, gripping narrative and compelling writing style. Often likened to Stephen King, the book is praised for its spine-tingling suspense, richly developed characters, and vividly atmospheric setting. With elements of horror, crime, and psychological thriller, it captivates readers from start to finish, delivering a creepy, addictive read that many recommend for fans of the genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405930970

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 August 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

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, The Drift and The Gathering. All of her books are in development or optioned for TV. The Burning Girls debuted on Paramount Plus in 2023 and is now available on Netflix. She is also the author of a short story collection, A Sliver of Darkness.

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