CLOSE TO THE BONE a darkly compelling and utterly shocking British killer thriller with a jaw-dropping twist (Brennan & Esposito)

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About CLOSE TO THE BONE a darkly compelling and utterly shocking British killer thriller with a jaw-dropping twist (Brennan & Esposito)

WARNING: this twisted thriller, from a Sunday Times bestselling author, cuts dangerously close to the bone. Are you ready to pick up the scariest book you’ll ever read? ‘Definitely a white-knuckle read.’ Guardian Darren Richards wakes to find himself duct-taped to a chair, a crossbow pointing straight at him. At his side, there’s a baby screaming. His baby. Little Shannon isn’t even one year old. But here she is, taped to her mother’s lap in another chair. Behind the crossbow, there’s a hooded figure wearing a gasmask. You need to pay for what you’ve done, the figure tells Darren. A life for a life. Either Darren dies — or his girlfriend and child. The choice is Darren’s . . . A nerve-shredding British thriller for fans of Silence of the Lambs, Mo Hayder, Alex North, Kathy Reichs, Tess Gerritsen and Karin Slaughter. Please note, this book was previously published as Truth or Dare. CRITICS AND READERS LOVE TANIA CARVER: ‘Seriously scary.’ Mark Billingham ‘Relentlessly suspenseful.’ Richard Montanari ‘An utterly terrifying yet believable chiller.’ Daily Mirror ‘A guaranteed thrill-ride.’ Sarah Pinborough ‘If Tania Carver doesn’t creep you out, seek professional help.’ Val McDermid ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So good it’s traumatising!!!’ Moshi, Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fantastic . . . I literally didn’t see the final revelation coming.’ Amanda, Goodreads

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