A girl lies close to death in a dark, deserted lane. A driver drags her body to the side of the road. A shadowy figure hides in the trees, watching and waiting. For Ellie Saunders last night's hit and run on the back road could destroy everything she has. She was out that night, but if she reveals where she was and why, her family will be torn apart. She is living on a knife-edge, knowing that her every move is being observed...Ellie's new neighbour, former Detective Chief Inspector Tom Douglas has moved to the village for some well-deserved peace and quiet, but as he is drawn into the web of deceit his every instinct tells him that what happened that night was more than a tragic accident. As past and present collide, best-kept secrets are revealed and lives are devastated. Only one person knows the whole story. And that person will protect the truth - no matter what the cost. The Back Road is an electrifying thriller that will keep you guessing to the very end.

Backroad

Rachel Abbott

Literature & Fiction

Black Dot Publishing Ltd

Only the Innocent

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

The Last Time I Saw Him

Headline Wildfire

And So It Begins

Review: I was hooked from the first page, it was absolutely brilliant. The twists came so quickly I almost got whiplash (Jenny Blackhurst The Foster Child) / I loved it! It's a breathless tour de force that left me hungry for more. I loved the strong female characters, atmospheric Cornish setting and the truly surprising ending. Psychological crime writing at its very best. (Kate Rhodes Crossbones Yard) / Really gripping and menacing - compulsive reading (Harriet Tyce Blood Orange) / What a storyteller Rachel Abbott is. I was hooked from the start (Cara Hunter Close to Home) / I raced through this compelling, twisty novel. Loved it (Laura Marshall Friend Request) / Rachel Abbott is one of my favourite authors, and I'm reminded why every time I pick up one of her books. And So It Begins is an unnerving, twisting tale that you won't be able to put down (Caroline Mitchell Silent Victim) / A truly compelling, twisty, enthralling and satisfying read. Absolutely AMAZING! (Angela Marsons Evil Games) / With And So It Begins, Rachael Abbott has delivered another intricately plotted thriller that never falters on tension or pace. the suspense doesn't let up until the very last page (Michelle Davies Gone Astray) / The definition of addictive - Rachel Abbott's best book yet. Kept me up until the small hours - and you won't see the ending coming (Phoebe Morgan The Doll House) / The case is complex, the courtroom drama intense and the shifting perspectives successfully undermine expectation in this novel of obsession, revenge and retribution (Woman & Home) / Book Description: And So It Begins is a darkly compulsive psychological thriller with all the hallmarks of a Rachel Abbott bestseller - a provocative dilemma, richly-layered mystery, knife-edge tension, and brilliant characterization. Perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh and Lisa Jewell.  / From the Inside Flap: WHO WILL BELIEVE YOUR STORY IF THE ONLY WITNESS IS DEAD?Cleo knows she should be happy for her brother Mark. He's managed to find someone new after the sudden death of his first wife - but something about Evie just doesn't feel right.When Evie starts having accidents at home, her friends grow concerned. Could Mark be causing her injuries? Called out to their cliff-top house one night, Sergeant Stephanie King finds two bodies entangled on blood-drenched sheets.Where does murder begin? When the knife is raised to strike, or before, at the first thought of violence? As the accused stands trial, the jury is forced to consider - is there ever a proper defence for murder?  / From the Back Cover: So this is how it ends.It is clear to me now: one of us has to die.Some deaths are inevitable. Others can be prevented. And then there are tragedies driven by their own momentum, causing harm after harm, loss after loss.Yes. It is time to end this.  / About the Author: Rachel Abbott began her career as an independent author in 2011, with Only the Innocent, which became a No.1 bestseller on Kindle, topping the chart for four weeks. Since then, she has published five further psychological thrillers, plus a novella, and sold over 2.75 million copies. She is one of the top-selling authors of all time in the UK Kindle store (published and self-published), and her novels have been translated into 21 languages.

Wildfire (an Imprint of Headline Publishing Group)

From the author of the bestseller Only the Innocent. In a quiet country village, secrets abound. When young Abbie Campbell is knocked over and left for dead on the back road of the village of Little Melham, waves of shock ripple through the small community, threatening to expose long-kept secrets. For Ellie Saunders, the truth about that night puts both her marriage and the safety of her children in jeopardy — she has to protect her family, no matter what the cost. Her neighbor, former detective Tom Douglas, has escaped to Little Melham in search of a quiet life, but finds himself drawn into the web of deceit as his every instinct tells him that what happened to Abbie was far more than a tragic accident. In this gripping novel, the peaceful English countryside belies the horrible truths that lurk beneath the trimmed hedgerows, behind the closed doors of smart sitting rooms, and within unspoken conversations.

Back Road, The

BRILLIANCE AUDIO ^

How far would you go to hold on to the people you love? When Olivia Brookes calls the police to report that her husband and children are missing, she believes she will never see them again. She has reason to fear the worst; this isn’t the first tragedy that Olivia has experienced. Now, two years later, Detective Chief Inspector Tom Douglas is called in to investigate this family again, but this time it’s Olivia who has disappeared. All the evidence suggests that she was in the family home that morning. But her car is in the garage, and her purse is on the kitchen table. The police want to issue an appeal, but for some reason every single picture of this family has been removed from albums, from phones, from computers. And then they find the blood.… Has the past caught up with Olivia? Sleep tight―if you can. You never know who’s watching.

Sleep Tight (DCI Tom Douglas, 3)

Genre Fiction

Audible Studios on Brilliance Audio

From the author of number one best seller Sleep Tight. One dark secret. One act of revenge. When Emma Joseph met her husband, David, he was a man shattered by grief. His first wife had been killed outright when her car veered off the road. Just as tragically, their six-year-old daughter mysteriously vanished from the scene of the accident. Now, six years later, Emma believes the painful years are behind them. She and David have built a new life together and have a beautiful baby son, Ollie. Then a stranger walks into their lives, and their world tilts on its axis. Emma's life no longer feels secure. Does she know what really happened all those years ago? And why does she feel so frightened for herself and for her baby? When a desperate Emma reaches out to her old friend, DCI Tom Douglas, for help, she puts all their lives in jeopardy. Before long, a web of deceit is revealed that shocks both Emma and Tom to the core. They say you should never trust a stranger. Maybe they're right.

Stranger Child (DCI Tom Douglas, 4)

A stand-alone novella featuring the same characters as Rachel Abbott's best-selling novel, Stranger Child. Someone is looking for Tasha. But does she want to be found? Eight months ago Tasha Joseph ran away, and her stepmother, Emma, has been searching for her ever since. She is desperate to give Tasha the home and security she deserves. The problem is, Emma isn't the only one looking for Tasha. The police are keen to find her, too. She could be a vital witness in a criminal trial, and DCI Tom Douglas has a team constantly on the lookout for her. But Tasha remains hidden, and nobody appears to have seen her. Suddenly the stakes are raised. Somebody is offering money - a lot of money - for information about Tasha's whereabouts. Tom and Emma know they have never been closer to finding the young girl. But they also recognize that she has never been closer to danger. Can they find her first? She can run - but for how long can she hide?

Nowhere Child

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