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Author Description
The gripping new thriller from the Sunday Times top 20 bestseller‘Deliciously twisted’ RED‘Addictive’ STYLIST‘Atmospheric’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPINGHer life was perfect. Until the video.Scarlett’s golden life suddenly unravels when someone sends a shocking video of her to everyone she knows. The only people who claim they haven’t seen it are the friends in her new mothers’ group: Cora, Emma and Asha.Scarlett is forced to delve into her past to discover who is out to get her. But as her circle of trust gathers around her, she has to ask – are her friends as innocent as they seem?A gripping read about motherhood, secrets and lies, perfect for fans of Heidi Perks and B.A. Paris.‘One of the most gripping, mind-bending books I've read in years. I can't recommend this thriller enough.’ LUCY VINE‘A haunting exploration of the way we are expected to perform our lives and the way that jealousy distorts everything.’ DAISY BUCHANAN
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
Scarlett's seemingly perfect life implodes when a compromising video is sent to her entire contact list. The only ones claiming ignorance are her new mother's group friends: Cora, Emma, and Asha. Forced to confront her past to uncover the perpetrator, Scarlett finds herself questioning the loyalty of those closest to her, as the line between friend and foe blurs in a narrative that explores the dark undercurrents of motherhood and hidden resentments.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- A protagonist whose life is shattered by a public shaming via video.
- A close-knit circle of new mothers who may not be as supportive as they appear.
- Exploration of past secrets and their impact on present relationships.
- Themes of jealousy, trust, and the performance of domestic life.
- A narrative driven by suspicion and the unreliability of perceived innocence.
- The central conflict revolves around identifying the source of the betrayal.
- A twist ending designed to surprise the reader.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
The book is positioned as a gripping and twisted thriller, with early praise highlighting its addictive and atmospheric qualities. Reviewers have noted its mind-bending plot and its exploration of themes like performance and jealousy within social dynamics. The narrative is expected to deliver a haunting examination of how societal pressures and personal envy can corrupt relationships. It is recommended for fans of authors known for suspenseful domestic thrillers.
Page Count:
400
Publication Date:
2020-09-17
Publisher:
Avon
ISBN-10:
0008335125
ISBN-13:
9780008335120
Fiction
Suspense
Mystery
Thriller
Psychological Thriller
Genre Fiction
Women Sleuths
Psychological Thrillers
Motherhood
Mothers & Children
Mystery Thriller & Suspense
Friendship
Psychological
Literature & Fiction
Parenting & Relationships
Family relationships
