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The Trial by S. R. Masters revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a woman that shakes a tight-knit community. Her friends, who knew her best, find themselves ensnared in a seemingly inescapable web of secrets and lies as they attempt to unravel the truth. The suspenseful narrative explores trust, friendship, and the precarious line between innocence and guilt.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy psychological thrillers where tension and suspense steadily build as the story unfolds. With intricate plotting and unexpected twists, it offers a gripping narrative that keeps you guessing until the very end. Fans of mind-bending crime stories will find this an exciting addition to their reading list.

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The Trial

Your next favourite psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Severance and Michael Crichton!

‘Pacy, dark and highly entertaining, with a real sense of menace’ Sunday Times bestselling author T.M. Logan

A page-turning psychological thriller with twists you won’t see coming in 2025

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Your next favourite psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Severance and Michael Crichton!

‘Pacy, dark and highly entertaining, with a real sense of menace’ – Sunday Times bestselling author T.M. Logan

Would you sign up to a medical trial if you didn’t know the possible side effects?

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It seems like the opportunity of a lifetime. An all-inclusive luxury trip abroad, all you need to do is take a pill every day and keep a diary.

Except you don’t know anything about the drug or what its side effects might be.

The headaches start, a dull ache at first. Every day worse than the last.

Then a body is found.

Everyone is a suspect. Anyone could be a killer. Even you …

Readers LOVE The Trial… and so will you!

‘The very definition of a white-knuckle ride’ – Sunday Times bestseller, B P Walter

‘Brilliant … a proper page-turner’ – Sunday Times bestseller, Laura Marshall

Such a cool premise … a page-turner that kept me gripped’ – Egan Hughes

‘Full of twists and turns … a wild ride I didn’t want to end’ – Vanessa Savage

‘Had me not only staying up late to read, but for the first time ever, waking up early too’ – Fliss Chester, author of the Fen Churche Mysteries

‘A claustrophobic journey that will have you constantly reevaluating what, and more importantly who, you can put your faith in. Messed with the mind in all the right ways’ – Robert Scragg, author of the Porter & Styles series

‘A tantalising premise, this wholly engaging suspense delivers in droves … a first-class thrill ride’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I was sucked in from the beginning and didn’t put it down. What a wild ride’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An ending you won’t see coming … shock worthy’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Seriously intense … will have you racing through the pages’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Drew me in immediately’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Interestingly real and scary concept … it kept me so engrossed’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Intriguing with lots of suspense … the explosive climax had my heart racing’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Brilliant concept … a captivating read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The Trial by S. R. Masters is praised for its intelligence and thought-provoking nature. It's described as a smart, fast, and unforgettable read. The mystery is intense, with unexpected twists and memorable characters that create a sense of foreboding.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008520120

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: One More Chapter

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 384

About the Author

S R Masters grew up around Birmingham in the UK. After studying Philosophy at Cambridge University, he worked in public health. He currently lives in Oxford with his wife and children. His short fiction and novels have been published internationally. The Trial is his first novel with HarperCollins.

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