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The Bones of You

A Richard & Judy Book Club Pick and Twisty Psychological Thriller

Debbie Howells author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Pan Macmillan

Published:31st Dec '15

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Everyone has secrets. But some are more dangerous than others.

A Richard and Judy Book Club pick.

The Bones of You is a gripping psychological thriller from author Debbie Howells; a story full of dark secrets, obsession and suspense.


A community in shock.

When eighteen-year-old Rosie Anderson disappears, the idyllic village where she lived will never be the same again. Local gardener Kate is struck with guilt. She'd come to know Rosie well, and thought she understood her – perhaps better even than Rosie's own mother.

A family torn apart.

Rosie was beautiful, kind and gentle. She came from a loving family and she had her whole life ahead of her. Who could possibly want to harm her? And why?

A keeper of secrets.

Kate is convinced the police are missing something. She's certain that someone in the village knows more than they're letting on. As the investigation deepens, so does Kate's obsession with solving the mystery of what happened to Rosie . . .

The Bones of You is a brilliantly twisty read that delves deep into the dark heart of the seemingly perfect family. Recommended * Tammy Cohen *
Suspenseful and poignant * Publishers Weekly *
Utterly compelling and addictive. A memorable debut * Samantha Hayes, bestselling author of Until You're Mine *
The Bones of You is one of those books that captivates you from the first page, holds tight and never lets go. I savoured every word, character and psychological twist. Truly brilliant! * Lisa Jackson, New York Times Number One bestselling author *
A dazzling debut from a writer who looks to me to have an exceptional future. Howells's novel has a rare freshness and depth that set her apart * Daily Mail *
A debut psychological thriller that's intricately plotted, from a writer with a promising future * Choice Magazine *
This is not a fast-paced, edge-of-the-seat crime story but a psychological thriller about the dark side of suburban England where finely pruned rose bushes hide what lies beneath * Daily Express *
Twists, turns and a shock ending - it's the most exciting whodunit we've read in years * Essentials Magazine *

ISBN: 9781447276036

Dimensions: 203mm x 127mm x 22mm

Weight: 422g

384 pages