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The Fear

By: C.L. Taylor
Narrated by: Clare Corbett
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Summary

‘Claustrophobic and compelling’ KARIN SLAUGHTER
‘A rollercoaster with multiple twists’ DAILY MAIL
’A million dollar new story from a million selling author' SARAH PINBOROUGH

Sometimes your first love won’t let you go…

When Lou Wandsworth ran away to France with her teacher Mike Hughes, she thought he was the love of her life. But Mike wasn’t what he seemed and he left her life in pieces.

Now 32, Lou discovers that he is involved with teenager Chloe Meadows. Determined to make sure history doesn’t repeat itself, she returns home to confront him for the damage he’s caused.

But Mike is a predator of the worst kind, and as Lou tries to bring him to justice, it’s clear that she could once again become his prey…

The million copy Sunday Times bestseller returns with a gripping psychological thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat.

©2018 C. L. Taylor (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Critic reviews

"Fans of C. L. Taylor are in for a treat. The Fear is her best yet." (Clare Mackintosh, author of I Let You Go)

"A terrifying glimpse into a dark subject. This brilliant book stayed with me long after I finished the last page." (Cass Green, author of In a Cottage in a Wood)

"A highly original and timely tale that kept me utterly enthralled and entertained from beginning to end." (Liz Nugent, author of Unravelling Oliver)

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Intelligent story full of twists.

I did not know what would happen next! The story was well thought out and written. It’s a dark story with compelling characters.

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Wow - Excellent

This is a really good listen, slightly implausible at times, but that does not matter to the story. Good narration. The story flows along really well and it is difficult to stop listening until the end. Recommended

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very interesting read

a great story with many twists listen in one sitting will look out for more

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Amazing story and Fantastic Narrator

this book kept me gripped to the very last page. i would highly recommend it.

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awesome

loved it brilliant twists and turns with the story from each woman's view and a happy ending

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Brilliant!

Excellent narration, gripping storyline. Wonderful characters. Really enjoyed this book. Highly recommend! I pretty much listen to it in one day, couldn’t turn it off.

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Great gripping read

The second book I’ve tried by this author and will be trying more after this. This pulled me in from the start and had me hooked. I wanted mike to get punished!! Well narrated too

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awesome

loved it, so believable. so well crafted. l look forward to her next story. great

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Disappointed with ending.

An ok listen, liked the narration, but disappointed with the ending, was expecting a bit more.

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I like this Author

I found it binge worthy at times and hard to put down and this is the second book of CL Taylor's that I've listened to, the first (Strangers) was really good and an easy compelling listen.

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