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The Cottage by the Sea
- Author
- Keri Beevis
- Narrator
- Shakira Shute
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 14 October 2024
- Run Time
- 9 hours 47 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Fiction: general and literary, Crime and mystery: women sleuths, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Psychological thriller, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Environmental issues, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Social issues, Fiction: mashup
What to expect
How well do you really know your husband?
Two years ago, my whole world was ripped apart when my husband and best friend were killed in a car accident in Norfolk. Since then, I've struggled to come to terms with my overwhelming grief and to understand why they were together in Charlie’s car that fateful day.
I know I can’t carry on with my reclusive lifestyle, hiding away, alone in this big house. I have to find a way to start living again.
Following a friend’s advice, I sign up to a reputable dating site, IntoYou. She tells me it’s the perfect way to meet someone, and when I quickly get a match, I believe she is right. I am surprised how easy this is.
But it seems I have a lot to learn. Anyone can hide behind a computer screen, using the sinister mask of anonymity. It seems by exposing myself I've attracted the wrong kind of attention.
Strange things start to happen in my life and shocking secrets come to light. Evil is watching me and it is connected to my past.
Will I see the danger before it’s too late?
The thrilling read for fans of Freida McFadden, Claire McGowan and Lisa Jewell.
Praise for Keri Beevis:
'Another winner from Ms Beevis. A gripping story with plenty of twists and turns' - J.A. Baker
‘From the start I was glued - a cracking roller-coaster ride of a story’ - Susanna Beard
‘Compelling, addictive, fast-paced and chilling. I loved it!’ - Amanda Brittany
'A tense, clever and thought-provoking thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish and long afterwards.' - Natasha Boydell
'This is how to write a page turner.'- Valerie Keogh
'Another suspenseful page-turner from this very talented author' - John Nicholl
'Brilliant, chilling, and unputdownable' - Gemma Rogers
'Another gripping fast paced story from the brilliant Keri Beevis.' - Sadie Ryan
‘Beevis has created a dark psychological thriller thick with atmosphere. Cleverly woven threads pull together in a heart-stopping conclusion in this satisfyingly clever tale. Highly recommended’ - Diane Saxon
'A disturbingly chilling thriller which is completely gripping. The Sleepover is an intense mystery full of clever twists which I didn't see coming' - Alex Stone
'An atmospheric thriller that grips until the last page. Beevis at her best!' - Diana Wilkinson
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Details
- Author
- Keri Beevis
- Narrator
- Shakira Shute
- Duration
- 9 hours 47 minutes
- Release Date
- 14 October 2024
- ISBN
- 9781835335819
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Fiction: general and literary, Crime and mystery: women sleuths, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Psychological thriller, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Environmental issues, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Social issues, Fiction: mashup
Synopsis
The pulse-pounding, psychological thriller, from the international top ten bestselling author of The Sleepover and The Summer House How well do you really know your husband?Two years ago, my whole world was ripped apart when my husband and best friend were killed in a car accident in Norfolk. Since then, I've struggled to come to terms with my overwhelming grief and to understand why they were together in Charlie’s car that fateful day.I know I can’t carry on with my reclusive lifestyle, hiding away, alone in this big house. I have to find a way to start living again.Following a friend’s advice, I sign up to a reputable dating site, IntoYou. She tells me it’s the perfect way to meet someone, and when I quickly get a match, I believe she is right. I am surprised how easy this is.But it seems I have a lot to learn. Anyone can hide behind a computer screen, using the sinister mask of anonymity. It seems by exposing myself I've attracted the wrong kind of attention.Strange things start to happen in my life and shocking secrets come to light. Evil is watching me and it is connected to my past. Will I see the danger before it’s too late?The thrilling read for fans of Freida McFadden, Claire McGowan and Lisa Jewell.Praise for Keri Beevis:'Another winner from Ms Beevis. A gripping story with plenty of twists and turns' - J.A. Baker‘From the start I was glued - a cracking roller-coaster ride of a story’ - Susanna Beard‘Compelling, addictive, fast-paced and chilling. I loved it!’ - Amanda Brittany'A tense, clever and thought-provoking thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish and long afterwards.' - Natasha Boydell'This is how to write a page turner.'- Valerie Keogh'Another suspenseful page-turner from this very talented author' - John Nicholl'Brilliant, chilling, and unputdownable' - Gemma Rogers'Another gripping fast paced story from the brilliant Keri Beevis.' - Sadie Ryan‘Beevis has created a dark psychological thriller thick with atmosphere. Cleverly woven threads pull together in a heart-stopping conclusion in this satisfyingly clever tale. Highly recommended’ - Diane Saxon'A disturbingly chilling thriller which is completely gripping. The Sleepover is an intense mystery full of clever twists which I didn't see coming' - Alex Stone'An atmospheric thriller that grips until the last page. Beevis at her best!' - Diana Wilkinson
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