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Safe and Sound
- Author
- Philippa East
- Narrator
- Josephine Arden
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 18 February 2021
- Run Time
- 13 hours 27 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
Don’t miss Philippa East’s gripping and suspenseful new novel, A GUILTY SECRET, available to pre-order now!
‘Tense’ Araminta Hall
‘Compelling’ Debbie Howells
‘Engrossing, twisty tale’ Nell Pattison
But after three months go by without Sarah paying her rent, property manager Jenn enters the small London apartment to find a radio is playing, a small dining table set for three, and a decomposing body curled up on the sofa…
How is it possible that almost a year went by before someone found Sarah? Who has been paying her rent? Who was she expecting for dinner the night she died? Jenn is determined to uncover the mystery but has demons of her own to contend with…
A masterfully plotted, intelligent and emotionally riveting psychological thriller for fans of Sally Hepworth and Lisa Jewell.
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Praise for SAFE AND SOUND
“[A]nother solid psychological thriller… Fully developed characters who behave realistically complement the twisty plot. East is a writer to watch.” – Publishers Weekly
“An atmospheric, page-turning portrait of isolation and mental fragility combining heart-rending sensitivity with sock-it-to-'em twists.” – Helen Monks Takhar, author of Precious You
“Taut, tantalizing suspense… Safe and Sound is gripping, spellbinding, and completely addictive.” – Samantha M. Bailey, author of USA Today and #1 national bestseller Woman on the Edge
“Elegantly written with an effective blend of suspense and psychological insight. An extremely gripping read.” – Melanie Golding, author of Little Darlings
“Such an original plot; a heart-breaking exploration of mental illness, loneliness and obsession, with characters who will stay with you long after you’ve read the final page.” – Jackie Kabler, USA Today bestselling author of The Perfect Couple
What readers are saying about SAFE AND SOUND
“Addictive and tense – one of the very best books I’ve read this year.”
“This is the second novel I’ve read by this author, and they seem to get better every time.”
“A remarkable novel… A deep and engrossing thriller that should be on everyone’s 2021 reading list.”
Critics Review
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‘An atmospheric, page-turning portrait of isolation and mental fragility combining heart-rending sensitivity with sock-it-to-'em twists.’ Helen Monks Takhar, author of Precious You
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‘Taut, tantalizing suspense . . . Safe and Sound is gripping, spellbinding, and completely addictive.’ Samantha M. Bailey, author of USA Today and #1 national bestseller Woman on the Edge
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'I loved this engrossing and affecting novel which is beautifully written and deeply insightful about mental health and loneliness.’ Roz Watkins, author of The Devil’s Dice
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‘A clever and gripping psychological thriller . . . It draws the reader into the character’s mind and onwards to a startling conclusion.’ Jenny Quintana, author of The Missing Girl
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‘Elegantly written with an effective blend of suspense and psychological insight. An extremely gripping read.’ Melanie Golding, author of Little Darlings
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‘A brilliant portrayal of the chasm that often exists between the reality of our lives and how we portray ourselves. It drew me in from the first chapter and had me hooked until the end!’ Nikki Smith, author of All in Her Head
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Details
- Author
- Philippa East
- Narrator
- Josephine Arden
- Duration
- 13 hours 27 minutes
- Release Date
- 18 February 2021
- ISBN
- 9780008465544
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Thriller / suspense fiction, Psychological thriller, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Narrative theme: death, grief, loss
Synopsis
Don’t miss Philippa East’s gripping and suspenseful new novel, A GUILTY SECRET, available to pre-order now! ‘Tense’ Araminta Hall ‘Compelling’ Debbie Howells ‘Engrossing, twisty tale’ Nell Pattison But after three months go by without Sarah paying her rent, property manager Jenn enters the small London apartment to find a radio is playing, a small dining table set for three, and a decomposing body curled up on the sofa… How is it possible that almost a year went by before someone found Sarah? Who has been paying her rent? Who was she expecting for dinner the night she died? Jenn is determined to uncover the mystery but has demons of her own to contend with… A masterfully plotted, intelligent and emotionally riveting psychological thriller for fans of Sally Hepworth and Lisa Jewell. *************************************Praise for SAFE AND SOUND“[A]nother solid psychological thriller… Fully developed characters who behave realistically complement the twisty plot. East is a writer to watch.” – Publishers Weekly “An atmospheric, page-turning portrait of isolation and mental fragility combining heart-rending sensitivity with sock-it-to-'em twists.” – Helen Monks Takhar, author of Precious You “Taut, tantalizing suspense… Safe and Sound is gripping, spellbinding, and completely addictive.” – Samantha M. Bailey, author of USA Today and #1 national bestseller Woman on the Edge “Elegantly written with an effective blend of suspense and psychological insight. An extremely gripping read.” – Melanie Golding, author of Little Darlings “Such an original plot; a heart-breaking exploration of mental illness, loneliness and obsession, with characters who will stay with you long after you’ve read the final page.” – Jackie Kabler, USA Today bestselling author of The Perfect Couple What readers are saying about SAFE AND SOUND “Addictive and tense – one of the very best books I’ve read this year.” “This is the second novel I’ve read by this author, and they seem to get better every time.” “A remarkable novel… A deep and engrossing thriller that should be on everyone’s 2021 reading list.”
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