The Prisoner
The bestselling Richard and Judy Book Club pick for 2023
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton
Published:6th Jul '23
Should be back in stock very soon
This gripping thriller follows Amelie, a survivor who finds herself imprisoned and questioning her reality, in The Prisoner by B.A. Paris.
In The Prisoner, B.A. Paris crafts a gripping narrative that intertwines suspense, secrets, and survival, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The story follows Amelie, who has faced tremendous challenges throughout her life, from losing her parents in Paris to establishing a career in London. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she marries Ned Hawthorne, but everything changes when she finds herself in a dark room, unaware of her captors or her fate. As the plot unfolds, Amelie grapples with her reality, questioning her safety and the true nature of her relationship with her husband.
The tension escalates as Amelie navigates her confinement, revealing the claustrophobic and menacing atmosphere that surrounds her. B.A. Paris intricately weaves a tale that explores the complexity of relationships, trust, and the instinct to survive. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world where every twist and turn leads to more questions than answers. The narrative's sharp chapters heighten the suspense, making it impossible to put down.
The Prisoner is not just a thriller; it's a profound exploration of what it means to be trapped, both physically and emotionally. With her signature style, Paris delivers a story that is as compelling as it is chilling, leaving readers wondering what is real and what is a mere illusion. This novel promises to be a captivating read that lingers long after the last page is turned.
With twists and turns aplenty, scandal, mystery and a strong protagonist, this thriller will keep the reader guessing until the very last page! * Candis Magazine *
Fans of the author will be enthralled by this. I loved the short chapters in part one, which really added to the risingtension * Prima Magazine *
Elegant, taut, ingeniously plotted and extremely addictive. Superb! * Will Dean *
Dark and compulsive . . . B.A. Paris again conjures up the tense claustrophobia of Behind Closed Doors and delivers yet another brilliant, unputdownable read * Gilly Macmillan *
Wow! What a ride! A tantalising, taut, tense thriller * Jane Corry *
Dark, daring and irresistible. B.A. Paris takes a clever, sinister survival story and further elevates it with her trademark style and heart. Truly impossible to put down * Chris Whitaker *
Pacy, gripping from the get-go, and with so many twists! I felt so strongly for Amelie and was rooting for her the entire book. The Prisoner is a brilliant addition to B.A. Paris's stella stable of thrillers * L.V. Matthews *
Intense and gripping, The Prisoner is suffused with intrigue and menace * Emma Haughton *
Clever, twisty and unusual * Louise Beech *
Taut, suspenseful, loaded with twists and surprises, and the true definition of a just-one-more-chapter page-turner. It's another B.A. Paris triumph - complex, compelling and absolutely impossible to resist * C.M. Ewan *
So utterly gripping I finished it in one heart-racing afternoon. Clobbered me from the first page and kept me hostage until I'd turned the last * Emma Bamford *
This web of fear and lies is much more complex, satisfyingly so, than Room, involving many more characters, intricate plotting, and layers of subterfuge. Paris's fans won't be disappointed and readers new to the author will be hooked * First Clue *
The explosive start of this book sets up a compelling plot [...] written in well-executed super-edgy, short, sharp chapters and the description of her confinement is full of claustrophobic detail and menace * Daily Mail *
It's a rollercoaster ride, with plenty of twists * The Observer *
Book of the Month: chilling, intense and frightening in places, you'll be left wondering what is real and what isn't * Woman & Home *
Chilling, intense and downright frightening in places * Woman's Weekly *
Pulse pounding * Crime Monthly *
Another nail-biting thriller. A gripping and twisted love story * Hello! *
A dark, gripping story * Bella Magazine *
Punchy chapters ramp up the suspense * Peterborough Telegraph *
Paris skilfully stitches together domestic noir with a kidnap thriller and the result is a gripping read * Daily Mirror *
The tension is electric * The Sun *
This has the best opening scene of any thriller this year. Thoughtful and surprising writing * Daily Mail *
ISBN: 9781399710251
Dimensions: 196mm x 126mm x 30mm
Weight: 275g
400 pages