To Keep You Safe

Name: To Keep You Safe
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781838770617
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A gripping and unpredictable new thriller you won’t be able to put down

By Kate Bradley

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In To Keep You Safe, teacher Jenni Wales is thrust into a thrilling race against time when she notices a black eye on Destiny, a gifted 15-year-old student in care. After witnessing an attempted abduction at school, Jenni faces chilling questions: who is after Destiny, and why? As authorities dismiss the danger, Jenni takes matters into her own hands, determined to protect a child she barely knows. This nail-biting suspense thriller explores how far one will go to save a child not their own.
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How far would you go to save a child that wasn't yours?

How far would you go to save a child that wasn't yours?

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For fans of Now You See Her and Sleep comes a nail-biting suspense thriller that asks: how far would you go to save a child that isn't yours?

You don't know who they are. You don't know why they're hunting her. But you know she's in danger. What do you do?

When teacher Jenni Wales sees 15-year-old Destiny's black eye, she's immediately worried. Destiny isn't your average student: she's smart, genius IQ smart, and she's in care. But concern turns to fear when Jenni witnesses an attempt to abduct Destiny from school.

Who are these men and what can Destiny know to make them hunt her?

With those around her not taking the threat seriously, Jenni does the only thing she can think of to keep Destiny safe: she takes her.

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?

Critics praise To Keep You Safe as an addictive and original thriller filled with surprising twists. T. M. Logan calls it a brilliantly twisty thriller that challenges moral boundaries, while Claire McGowan highlights the fast-paced narrative and the unique protagonist. C J Tudor notes it as strong and a change from the usual thriller. CultureFly and Karen Hamilton both commend its suspense and thought-provoking tension. Reviewers commend Kate Bradley’s clever, chilling debut for its well-paced story and convincingly flawed characters.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838770617

Publisher: Zaffre

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zaffre

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 298g

Pages: 400

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Kate Bradley Psychological Thriller

About the Author

Kate Bradley worked for many years managing services for people who are marginalised by society; her work has taken her into prisons, mental health hospitals and alongside the homeless. She currently works in education. She holds a first-class degree in English Literature, in addition to qualifications in creative writing and teaching. Kate lives in a small coastal town just outside of Brighton with her husband and sons. To Keep You Safe is her debut novel.

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