My name is Emma Cartwright. Three years ago I was Susan Webster, and I murdered my twelve-week-old son Dylan. I was sent to Oakdale Psychiatric Institute for my crime, and four weeks ago I was released early on parole with a new identity, address, and a chance to rebuild my tattered life. This morning, I received an envelope addressed to Susan Webster. Inside it was a photograph of a toddler called Dylan. Now I am questioning everything I believe because if I have no memory of the event, how can I truly believe he's dead?"--
Addictive stuff' WOMAN & HOME 'An addictive thriller' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 'A thoroughly twisty treat' HEAT You're invited to the most exclusive party of the year... In the gated community of Severn Oaks, a party is underway. It's an extravagant affair, and everyone in the neighbourhood is invited. But what started as an evening of lavish festivity soon takes a deadly turn when a body is found in the garden. Everyone on the guest list has secrets to keep. And one of them is already a killer... The explosive new thriller from No.1 eBook-bestselling author Jenny Blackhurst. This gripping page-turner is perfect for fans of THE BABYSITTER, CLOSE TO HOME, WHEN THEY FIND HER and Heidi Perks, and will leave you never looking at your neighbours in the same way again... *Previously published as SOMEONE IS LYING* _________________________________ Readers CANNOT put down THE PERFECT GUESTS: 'A compulsive, thoroughly engrossing thriller' RED MAGAZINE 'Dark as hell' SUSI HOLLIDAY 'Utterly gripping' WOMAN'S OWN 'An ideal read for Desperate Housewives fans' WOMAN'S WEEKLY _________________________________ PRAISE for Jenny Blackhurst: 'Utterly gripping' CLARE MACKINTOSH 'Jenny is an evil genius' LISA HALL 'Hooked from the first page and kept me guessing right up until the end' CLAIRE DOUGLAS 'This talented writer knows a thing or two about her craft' AMANDA JENNINGS 'Compelling, disturbing and thoroughly enjoyable' SHARON BOLTON 'An outstanding and original thriller' BA PARIS _________________________________ *Previously published as SOMEONE IS LYING*
An astounding and original thriller with a complex relationship between three women at its heart and an explosive conclusion." —B. A. Paris, New York Times bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors The next gripping psychological thriller by the author of How I Lost You, Jenny Blackhurst’s #1 international bestseller, about a psychiatrist and patient relationship that turns not only toxic…but deadly. Karen, Eleanor, and Bea have been best friends since childhood. They know everything about each other’s lives, or at least they think they do. Now in their thirties, though their lives are beginning to diverge: Eleanor is a young wife and mother who is struggling to cope with her many responsibilities; Bea is happy being single—or so she lets people think; and Karen is a psychiatrist who, despite the secrets in her past, considers herself the anchor of the group. But when she takes on a new patient with issues she just can’t quite put her finger on, she begins to realize she may have put her dearest friends in danger. Because her patient knows more about these three women than anyone outside their circle possible could. Or should…
The addictive new psychological thriller from Jenny Blackhurst, the #1 eBook-bestselling author of HOW I LOST YOU. Full of dark drama and unexpected twists, this will suit fans of FRIEND REQUEST, CLOSE TO HOME, and THE GUILTY WIFE. 'Hooked from the first page and kept me guessing right up until the end.' Claire Douglas, Sunday Times Top 10 bestselling author of The Sisters, Local Girl Missing and Last Seen Alive On her own wedding night, beautiful and complicated Evie White leaps off a cliff to her death. What drove her to commit this terrible act? It's left to her best friend and her husband to unravel the sinister mystery. Following a twisted trail of clues leading to Evie's darkest secrets, they begin to realize they never knew the real Evie at all... Readers LOVE The Night She Died... 'The Night She Died is a gripping and hugely enjoyable book. As their lies weave a trap for the characters, the twists come at a pace that will make your head spin. I was hooked from the start' Jane Casey 'Utterly fabulous. Hooked all the way through, from one chapter to the next.' Rebecca Bradley 'Blackhurst's excellent writing keeps the tension high right through to the final page' Rachel Abbott 'The Night She Died is expertly plotted, utterly captivating and wonderfully dark - I loved it!" Susi Holiday 'A fiendishly twisting mystery I finished almost in one sitting. Jenny Blackhurst is the new queen of the psychological thriller.' Mason Cross 'The Night She Died is a rollercoaster ride you'll love' Lucy Dawson 'This talented writer knows a thing or two about her craft.' Amanda Jennings 'This book has been read under desks in lecture theatres, on the school run, on trains... #obsessed!' C.R. Myers
Claire's younger sister Holly has been working on the millionaire's playground of Martha's Vineyard for the summer--all barefoot beach parties and flirting with the local rich kids. But now Holly is missing, and none of the locals seem to care, including the police. They think a message Claire received is proof she's safe. But Claire knows that's impossible. What will she have to risk to find out the truth? Who are the locals protecting? And what does it have to do with another girl who went missing five years ago?"--
“An addictive read; a strong recommendation for those who like suspense tinged with a little romance.”—Booklist A woman without a memory struggles to discover the truth about her past and her identity in this cerebral and dark thriller reminiscent of works by bestselling authors S.J. Watson and Ruth Ware. I have no memory of what happened but I was told I killed my son. And you believe what your loved ones, your doctor and the police tell you, don't you? My name is Emma Cartwright. Three years ago I was Susan Webster, and I murdered my twelve-week-old son Dylan. I was sent to Oakdale Psychiatric Institute for my crime, and four weeks ago I was released early on parole with a new identity, address, and a chance to rebuild my tattered life. This morning, I received an envelope addressed to Susan Webster. Inside it was a photograph of a toddler called Dylan. Now I am questioning everything I believe because if I have no memory of the event, how can I truly believe he's dead? If there was the smallest chance your son was alive, what would you do to get him back?
This cutting-edge book covers emerging, evolutionary and nature inspired optimization techniques in the field of advanced manufacturing. The complexity of real life advanced manufacturing problems often cannot be solved by traditional engineering or computational methods. Hence, in recent years researchers and practitioners have proposed and developed new strands of advanced, intelligent techniques and methodologies. Evolutionary computing approaches are introduced in the context of a wide range of manufacturing activities, and through the examination of practical problems and their solutions, readers will gain confidence to apply these powerful computing solutions. The initial chapters introduce and discuss the well established evolutionary algorithm, to help readers to understand the basic building blocks and steps required to successfully implement their own solutions to real life advanced manufacturing problems. In the later chapters, modified and improved versions of evolutionary algorithms are discussed. The book concludes with appendices which provide general descriptions of several evolutionary algorithms.
Kylie Naked is the bestselling biography of Kylie Minogue. First published in 2002 to coincide with her massive Fever arena tour of the UK and Europe, the book was the first to tell the story of her well publicised relationships with Michael Hutchence, Jason Donovan and James Gooding. From Neighbours to Stock Aitken and Waterman to her disco revival at the top of the charts, this intimate biography, applauded by Kylie's manager for its accuracy, explores the real woman behind the public image. Drawn from interviews with key players in the industry, Kylie, friends and colleagues, Kylie Naked was the first book to delve into the real Kylie, from her success as a soap star to her assault on the UK charts, and to this day is still regarded as the most authorative and in-depth portait of one of pop music's most private stars.
Twenty-five years ago, a local girl went missing. Now, another girl comes back... When five-year-old Elsie Button was snatched from a garden in a sleepy town on the Welsh island of Anglesey, and a local man later confessed, it sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community. How could one of their own do such a thing? Especially when his own little girl was the same age – and the victim’s best friend. Kathryn and her family left under the cloak of darkness one night, unable to bear the shame, and the anger of their neighbours. She hardly remembers that time. Now, she suffers the consequences of living under an assumed name, always looking over her shoulder. Her dad has not spoken a word to her since he went to prison. She is haunted by the question: why did he kill Elsie? When another child is taken from the same garden, twenty-five years to the day of Elsie’s murder, Kathryn is determined that this time she’ll be on the right side. She’ll join the search and atone for her father’s deed, and maybe, just maybe, get the answers she wants. But she’s not prepared for the long memory of the locals, nor the risks of going back. Not everyone on the island wants the truth to come out, and they’ll go to extreme lengths to stop that from happening. A gripping must-read psychological thriller from the #1 bestselling author Jenny Blackhurst. Unmissable for fans of K. L. Slater, C. L. Taylor and S. E. Lynes. Praise for The Girl Who Left ‘Absolutely brilliant and had more twists and turns than Alton Towers theme park. Thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommended. Five stars.’ Angela Marsons, author of Six Graves ‘Tense, fast-paced and heart-grippingly emotive...everything you could want in a psychological thriller and more. I loved it.’ Steph Broadribb, author of Death in the Sunshine ‘With believable, relatable characters and a cleverly unfolding storyline, The Girl Who Left is a breath-taking page-turner of a mystery, full of dark truths and heart-breaking revelations.’ Susi Holliday, author of The Last Resort ‘DI Maggie Grant will have you cheering, Elsie Button will break your heart. A thought-provoking examination of the lengths we will go to for the ones we love.’ Lucy Dawson, author of The Secret Within ‘An engaging mystery, packed with tension, twists and intrigue.’ Emma Haughton, author of The Dark ‘An electrifying, breathless read’ Woman’s Own
A young British backpacker goes missing on the West Coast Trail. No one is sure whether she died or simply disappeared. Apart from Laura. Twenty years later, a body has been found. And there's only one person who could reveal the secret that Laura's been hiding all this time. But she knows that two can keep a secret - if one of them is dead."--Publisher.
It’s going to be a summer she’ll never forget. Claire’s little sister Holly has been working on the millionaire’s playground of Martha’s Vineyard, going to barefoot beach parties and flirting with the local rich kids. But now she’s missing and none of the locals seem to care, including the police. They think a message Claire received is proof she’s safe. But Claire knows for a fact that her sister didn’t send it. What will she have to risk to find out the truth? Who are the locals protecting? And what does it have to do with another girl who went missing five years ago? An unputdownable psychological thriller summer read from the #1 bestselling author, for fans of Heidi Perks, Claire Douglas and Lucy Clarke. Praise for Jenny Blackhurst ‘Fast-moving and laced with suspense, it buzzes from first page to last’ Daily Mail ‘Electrifying’ Woman’s Own ‘Fabulously tense’ Prima ‘Addictive stuff’ Woman & Home ‘An addictive thriller’ Good Housekeeping ‘A thoroughly twisty treat’ Heat ‘The duel timeline and clever narratives really hook you into this tense and atmospheric thriller’ My Weekly ‘Utterly gripping’ Clare Mackintosh ‘Jenny is an evil genius’ Lisa Hall ‘Hooked from the first page’ Claire Douglas ‘This talented writer knows a thing or two about her craft’ Amanda Jennings ‘Compelling, disturbing and thoroughly enjoyable’ Sharon Bolton ‘An outstanding and original thriller’ B. A. Paris ‘Gripping and hugely enjoyable’ Jane Casey ‘Had me hooked from the very first line. Tense, dark and highly compelling’ B. P Walter ‘A dark, clever, and twisty read... I devoured it’ A. A. Chaudhuri ‘A twisting tale... I was gripped until the final page’ Sophie Flynn What readers are saying about The Summer Girl ‘From start to finish I was completely immersed in this storyline.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Woah, has it been a long time since I’ve read a thriller and been so genuinely shocked by the twist! Overall, a great and easy summer suspense to add to your TBR!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Easily one of the best books I’ve read in quite some time. A must read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘What a wild ride Blackhurst took me on! She wove everything together at the end so well, it left my heart pounding.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘A great summer read. The sense of place is amazing. I could taste the sea air and feel the sun on my back.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘A gripping and unpredictable thriller. With its well-drawn characters, richly evocative atmosphere, and complex exploration of themes of identity and trauma, it’s a must-read for fans of the genre.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Unforgettable twists. Jenny Blackhurst’s gripping tale entices readers into a web of secrets, deceit, and the lengths one sister is willing to go to find her missing sibling.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review ‘Great characters. Witty. A hugely satisfying conclusion. The Summer Girl, for me, is Jenny Blackhurst at her absolute best.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review
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