Fiendishly full of twists and turns this is one heck of a thrilling domestic mystery. Andy has finally moved on after his wife disappeared in suspicious circumstances, having been number one suspect he has hidden his past, however it refuses to remain concealed. I always look forward to a new Linwood Barclay novel, he has the ability to send chills coursing through your veins, while encouraging thoughts to rummage in dark recesses. I always have confidence in the writing and throw myself in with abandon, giving myself up to the new world I’m about to enter. The characters here are intriguingly complicated and various viewpoints hit thoughts and sending them spinning. My suspicions levels spiralled and worked overtime, I didn’t trust anyone and my wariness conspired against me. While the main storyline runs, various subplots dig in alongside and ensure you never settle. Highlighting the secrets and lies that can rip apart second chances, Take Your Breath Away is an absolute blast of a read.
A missing woman. A husband suspected.The truth will ... Take Your Breath AwayLinwood Barclay is...'A suspense master' Stephen King'In a class of his own' T.M. Logan'One of the finest thriller writers in the world' Mark BillinghamIt's always the husband, isn't it?When his wife Brie vanishes from their home one night, never to be seen again, people assume Andy got away with murder. The police can't build a case against him, but still his friends and neighbours abandon him.Six years later, Andy's life is back on track, and he's settled with a new girlfriend. And when he hears his old house has been bulldozed and rebuilt, he's not bothered. Things are good.But then one day, a woman who looks like Brie shows up at their old address, screaming 'Where's my house? What happened to my house?' before vanishing as quickly as she appeared.And as dark suspicions resurface, Andy's future depends on discovering what the hell is going on. The trick is staying alive long enough to find out...PRAISE FOR LINWOOD BARCLAY:'A suspense master' STEPHEN KING'A full-throttle powerhouse of a thriller - Linwood Barclay is in a class of his own' T.M. LOGAN'One of the finest thriller writers in the world' MARK BILLINGHAM'The twists keep coming' THE TIMES'No one can thrill you and chill you better than Barclay' TESS GERRITSEN'Another lightning-paced page-turner with a twist that really did take my breath away. Absolutely classic Linwood' MARK EDWARDS'Gripping, propulsive, and surprising - he wasn't kidding, I'm breathless' DAVID KOEPP'If you want someone to jangle your nerves and mess with your mind, Barclay's your man' SAGA'Nothing is more satisfying than tucking into a new Linwood Barclay novel' SHARI LAPENA'[Exhibits] Barclay's remarkable strengths in plotting and characterisation. Perhaps only John Grisham is his equal in creating show-stealing supporting characters' SUNDAY TIMES'Linwood Barclay is a stone-cold pro' JOE HILL'A fast-moving, high-concept thriller from the talented Barclay ... a rip-roaring rollercoaster of a ride' DAILY MAIL.
'Find You First starts with a bang and ends with an even bigger one. Barclay is a terrific writer, but he's outdone himself with this. It's the best book of his career. I couldn't put it down, and you won't be able to either. If you enjoy thrillers, this is the real deal. It never lets up' STEPHEN KING
'A full-throttle powerhouse of a thriller - Linwood Barclay is in a class of his own' T.M. LOGAN
'Genius ... but terrifying' THE SUN
'This novel moves as fast as a falling elevator and hits with just as much force. Linwood Barclay is a stone cold pro and Elevator Pitch is a shameless good time' JOE HILL
'A great cast of characters,tension, humour and a thrilling ending; this book takes Linwood to new heights!' MARK EDWARDS
'A fast-moving, high-concept thriller from the talented Barclay ... a rip-roaring rollercoaster of a ride' DAILY MAIL
'Linwood Barclay's thrillers move at breakneck speed ... pacy, exciting' WOMAN & HOME
'Linwood Barclay presses all the right buttons' MICHAEL ROBOTHAM
'One of the finest thriller writers in the world at the very top of his game' MARK BILLINGHAM
'A relentlessly tense thriller ... there's plenty of the sardonic humour that came to the fore in Mr Barclay's previous novel Elevator Pitch ... the comedy enhances the edgy atmosphere' THE TIMES CRIME CLUB
'Another gripping thriller from bestselling master of tension Linwood Barclay' HELLO!
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About Linwood Barclay
Linwood Barclay was our Guest Editor in October 2013 - click here - to see the books that inspired his writing.
Linwood Barclay is an international bestselling crime and thriller author with over twenty critically acclaimed novels to his name, including the number one bestseller No Time For Goodbye. Linwood has sold more then 7 million copies globally, his books have been sold in more than 39 countries around the world and he can count Stephen King, Shari Lapena and Peter James among his many fans.
Born in the US, his parents moved to Canada just as he was turning four, and he’s lived there ever since. He lives in Toronto with his wife, Neetha. They have two grown children. Visit Linwood Barclay at www.linwoodbarclay.com or find him on Twitter at @linwood_barclay.
In the video below Linwood Barclay answer questions from LoveReading members.
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