The Child

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Clever and compelling. Youll love The Child Clare Mackintosh, author of LET ME LIE

When a paragraph in an evening newspaper reveals a decades-old tragedy, most readers barely give it a glance. But for three strangers its impossible to ignore.

For one woman, its a reminder of the worst thing that ever happened to her.

For another, it reveals the dangerous possibility that her darkest secret is about to be discovered.

And for the third, a journalist, its the first clue in a hunt to uncover the truth.

The Childs story will be told.

If you love Claire Douglas and Shari Lapena, youll love The Child!

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An engrossing, irresistible story about the coming to light of a long-buried secret. An absolutely fabulous read - I loved it! Shari Lapena, author of THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR

Tense, tantalising and ultimately very satisfying . . . definitely one of the years must-reads Lee Child

A brilliant page-turner.Closer

This expertly executed thriller, full of gritty authentic detail, is made even better by a killer twist that will catch you off guard.Sunday Mirror

Readers are gripped by The Child:

A cleverly woven mystery thriller of loss, guilt, infatuation and long-held secrets, with sneaky twists and an ending that will take your breath away.FIVE-STAR Review
Brilliant. I was glued to this book the whole way through.FIVE-STAR Review
An outstanding readFIVE-STAR Review
I found myself reaching for it in the middle of the night, just to find out what happened next. I shall be reading more by Fiona Barton.FIVE-STAR Review
A wonderfully written book with a killer twist ending.FIVE-STAR Review

Read Fiona Bartons other tantalising thrillers: THE WIDOW, THE SUSPECT, LOCAL GONE MISSING and TALKING TO STRANGERS.