Then She Vanishes

A chilling tale of friendship, betrayal, and hidden truths

Claire Douglas author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd

Published:8th Aug '19

Should be back in stock very soon

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This psychological thriller explores the unsettling aftermath of a friend's disappearance and the chilling events that unfold years later. In Then She Vanishes, secrets unravel dramatically.

In Then She Vanishes, the lives of two childhood friends are forever altered by a tragic event. Jess and Heather were inseparable until the night Heather's sister, Flora, mysteriously disappeared. The incident not only shattered the family but also created a rift between the two friends, leaving Jess with unanswered questions and a heavy heart. Years later, when a shocking double murder rocks their hometown, Jess finds herself drawn back into a world she thought she had left behind. The unsettling truth? Heather is the prime suspect in the case.

As Jess navigates the complexities of returning home, she is forced to confront her past and the painful memories of her friendship with Heather. The investigation reveals dark secrets and buried emotions, leading Jess to question everything she thought she knew about her friend. The suspense builds as the narrative unfolds, weaving a tale of betrayal, loyalty, and the haunting impact of unresolved trauma.

Then She Vanishes is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. With unexpected twists and a richly layered plot, the story explores themes of friendship, trust, and the lengths one will go to uncover the truth. As the final revelations come to light, readers will find themselves reflecting on the nature of relationships and the shadows that can linger long after the truth has been revealed.

Few people do psychological thrillers as claustrophobic and as creepy as Claire Douglas * Tim Weaver, bestselling author of No One Home *
Amazing. A twisty whydunnit that I finished in just two days. Smart, gripping and atmospheric, readers will love Then She Vanishes' * Gillian McAllister, bestselling author of Everything But The Truth *
A gripping page turner * Jane Fallon, bestselling author of Faking Friends *
Cements Claire's reputation as one of the best writers of psychological suspense out there. I loved this dark, twisty tale and sped through it in one sitting. * C J Tudor, author of The Chalk Man *
Lifts the stone on a cold case disappearance and asks chilling questions about friendship, loyalty, love and obsession. It's twisty, tense and brimming with atmosphere. I raced to the end * Gilly Macmillan, author of The Nanny *
Dark, clever and compelling. A brilliant book! * Nicola Moriarty, author of The Ex *
The story races to a tightly-plotted and genuinely surprising end * Woman's Own *
Compulsive new thriller . . . Douglas races to a tightly-plotted conclusion * Woman's Weekly *
The Hot List * Inside Soap *
Huge praise for Claire Douglas. If you are a fan of drama and suspense - and seeking to satisfy your inner detective - look no further * On: Yorkshire Magazine *
Praise for Claire Douglas * - *
Thrillingly tense and twisty * bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors *
Stunning . . . with a killer twist * Closer *
Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train * Marie Claire *
A page-turning slow burn * bestselling author of Close to Home *
Will give you chills * Sunday Mirror *
An addictive read that will leave you on the edge of your seat * Sun *
Will have you tearing through the pages * bestselling author of The Mistake I Made *
Combines shocking twists effortlessly with sensitive explorations of family dynamics * bestselling author of Anything You Do Say *
Superb plotting. I could hardly catch my breath between twists * bestselling author of Before I Let You In *
As soon as I finished the first page, I knew I wouldn't be able to put this down * Good Housekeeping *
Unforgettably dark and complex * Woman & Home *
Kept me up last night. Scary. Twisty. All too believable * bestselling author of My Husband's Wife *
Kept me guessing right up to the thrilling finale * bestselling author of One Little Mistake *
Absorbing and chilling * bestselling author of Girl Unknown *
It's impossible to guess the shocking ending * Saga *
A fab and twisty page-turner * bestselling author of Last Seen *
So twisty, turning and grippy * bestselling author of What She Knew *

ISBN: 9781405932578

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 29mm

Weight: 309g

448 pages