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‘A page-turner… you’ll get your money’s worth out of this one’ Stephen King 'Riveting' Sunday Times 'Linwood Barclay is a flat-out master of the modern thriller, and I Will Ruin You is impossible to put down. You need this book in your life' David Koepp

WHEN IT'S LIFE OR DEATH, WHO CAN YOU TRUST?

Teacher Richard Boyle certainly never thought he would find himself talking down a former student intent on harming others, but when a former student shows up at school with a vest packed with explosives, he springs into action. Thanks to his quick thinking, Richard averts a major tragedy but his moment in the spotlight puts him in the sights of a deranged blackmailer with a score to settle…

As events rapidly spiral out of control, Richard is drawn into a tangled web of salacious accusations and deadly secrets. As he tries to uncover the truth, Richard discovers that there's something dangerously wrong in the town. Everyone in his life seems to be hiding something, and trusting the wrong person could cost him everything he loves.

International bestseller Linwood Barclay returns with a breathtaking new thriller.

*****

PRAISE FOR LINWOOD BARCLAY:

‘Barclay deserves all the accolades that routinely flow his way, as this hypnotic outing attests’ Financial Times

‘Linwood Barclay has crafted another perfect page-turner’ The Times

‘Pacy and tense, it’s a triumph from a master thriller writer. Every page makes your heart beat that little bit faster’ The Sun

‘You’ll be left speed-reading towards the end to discover answers expertly posed by the bestselling Toronto-based crime writer’ The Independent

‘Totally absorbing… brilliant stuff’ Neil Lancaster

‘A superior thriller’ Sunday Times

‘A suspense master’ Stephen King

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Critic reviews

Readers are gripped by I Will Ruin You!

'Nail bitingly brilliant. I read this very quickly as I couldn't put it down' (Five stars)

'This is everything you would hope for from a Linwood Barclay novel; the plot is gripping from the start, the characters are fascinating, the writing is fast-paced and the twists are great! Brilliant!' (Five stars)

'Love love love this book! Another cracker from Linwood Barclay. This kept me on my toes all the way through and I couldn’t put it down' (Five stars)

'Starts with a bang and the pace never lets up until the final page … Another winner from Linwood Barclay' (Five stars)

'A superb thriller. Stephen King is a fan and I am too, read this and you probably will be' (Five stars)

PRAISE FOR LINWOOD BARCLAY:

‘Devilishly good’ Shari Lapena

‘The novel speeds from first page to last… Bravo!’ Jeffery Deaver

‘A fast-moving, high-concept thriller from the talented Barclay’ Daily Mail

‘Linwood Barclay is in a class of his own’ T.M. Logan

‘One of the finest thriller writers in the world at the very top of his game’ Mark Billingham

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George is a great narrator but the story line was really good too 👍 Glad I tried this author - will try some other books

Good story!

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Sometimes I have an author I’m dedicated to but just coast through their books to tick them off. This was an excellent listen. Great story. Definitely worth a listen.

Cracking story.

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I can't praise Linwood Barclay enough, I enjoy his books immensely, this one ran true to form. With all the twists of a mountain road, and the thrills as well, the suspense was masterful.

Enthralled from the start

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I just love Linwood Barclay's books. This one did not dissapoint. I cared about Richard and what was happening to him. I didn't work out the ending and there were some shocking moments too. The narration was perfect! Top marks for all!!!

Another gripping adventure and narration

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Kept you guessing until the end. Lots of twists and suspense, very good storyline and love Linwood Barclay

Great Linwood Barclay

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