Single (ARC)
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But one discovery can change everything…
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Eight-year-old Billy goes missing one day, out flying his kite with his sister Rose. Two days later, he is found dead.
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Sixteen years on, Rose still blames herself for Billy’s death. How could she have failed to protect her little brother?
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Rose has never fully recovered from the trauma, and one of the few people she trusts is her neighbour Ronnie, who she has known all her life. But one day Ronnie falls ill, and Rose goes next door to help him… and what she finds in his attic room turns her world upside down.
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Rose thought she knew the truth about what happened to Billy. She thought she knew her neighbour. Now the only thing she knows is that she is in danger…
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The Mistake is a completely gripping thriller that will keep you up all night, from the top ten bestselling author of Blink, Liar and Safe with Me. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train.
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Liar
A gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist
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How far would you go to protect your family?
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Single dad Ben is doing his best to raise his children alone, with the help of his devoted mother Judi. Life isn’t easy, but Judi’s family means everything to her and together, they manage.
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Then Ben meets Amber. Everyone thinks this is a perfect match for Ben but Judi isn’t sure… there’s just something about Amber that doesn’t add up.
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Ben can’t see why his mother dislikes his new girlfriend. And Amber doesn’t want Judi anywhere near her new family. Amber just wants Ben and the children.
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The further Judi delves into Amber’s personal life, the closer she gets to shocking secrets that could change everything. And Judi must make a decision that could lead to the most disastrous consequences.
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Liar is a compelling psychological thriller with a breathtaking twist that will keep you awake until the early hours. Perfect for fans of Behind Closed Doors, The Girl Before and The Sister.
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What readers are saying about K.L. Slater:
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‘Brilliant… very clever.’ B. A. Paris, author of Behind Closed Doors
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‘I want to take it and scream from the rooftops. I want to make everyone I know read a copy. I want to knock on doors and leave this book in mailboxes. If you can’t tell, I LOVED Blink by K.L. Slater. Enthralling, fast-paced and dark … I read this one into the night, I left the book open on my bed so I could try and absorb more as I slept. If you want a hair-raising thriller, then look no further. Blink is a must-read. 5 stars.’ Clues and Reviews
Safe With Me
A psychological thriller so tense it will take your breath away
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Thirteen years ago someone did something very bad to Anna. Now it’s her turn to get even…
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Anna lives a solitary existence, taking solace in order and routine. Her only friend is the lonely old lady next door. She doesn’t like to let people to get too close – she knows how much damage they can do.
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Then one ordinary day Anna witnesses a devastating road accident and recognises the driver as Carla, the woman who ruined her life all those years ago. Now it’s Anna’s chance to set things straight but her revenge needs to be executed carefully…
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First she needs to get to know Liam, the man injured in the accident. She needs to follow the police investigation. She needs to watch Carla from the shadows…
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But as Anna’s obsession with Carla escalates, her own secrets start to unravel. Is Carla really dangerous or does Anna need to worry about someone far closer to home?
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A compelling, gripping psychological thriller, perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train and The Sister.
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What everyone's saying about SAFE WITH ME:
'Holy Hell what a jaw dropper! Just need a moment to lift my jaw back off the floor, what a fantastic debut!' Chelle's Book Reviews
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'A very clever psychological thriller that plays with your mind and makes you feel like you've stepped off the waltzers at the fairground!' By the Letter Books
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'A superb psychological thriller. Fast-paced and thoroughly gripping.' The Book Review Cafe
Acknowledgements
Firstly, huge thanks to Lydia Vassar-Smith, my editor, for her patience and immense help throughout the editing process for Single. Thanks to all the Bookouture team for everything they do, especially Kim Nash and Alexandra Holmes.
Enormous thanks to my agent, Camilla Wray, for her guidance and support in my writing career. Thanks also to Roya Sarrafi-Gohar and the rest of the hard-working team at Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency.
Massive thanks as always go to my husband, Mac, my Mum and my daughter, Francesca, for their love and support. To my writing buddy and fellow Bookouture author, Angela Marsons, for the laughs, support and the sage advice.
Special thanks must also go to Henry Steadman, who has produced a striking and standout cover for Single.
Thank you to Jane Selley and to Becca Allen for their eagle-eyed copyediting and proof-reading skills.
Thank you to the bloggers and reviewers who do so much to help make my thrillers a success. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to post a positive review online or taken part in my blog tour. It is noticed and much appreciated.
Last but not least, thanks a million to my wonderful readers for their continued loyalty and support.
Published by Bookouture in 2019
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Copyright © K.L. Slater, 2019
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K.L. Slater has asserted her right to be identified as the author of this work.
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publishers.
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eBook ISBN: 978-1-78681-927-7
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This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, organizations, places and events other than those clearly in the public domain, are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or locales is entirely coincidental.