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Sacrifice

a chilling, haunting, addictive thriller from Richard & Judy bestseller Sharon Bolton

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Sacrifice

By: Sharon Bolton
Narrated by: Vivien Heilbron
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Fans of Lisa Jewell, Cara Hunter and Karin Slaughter will love this bone chilling, spellbinding thriller from Richard & Judy bestselling author Sharon Bolton. With a pacy narrative, a terrific heroine, a sinister plot and plenty of forensic detail, Sacrifice will grip readers from start to finish.

'Chilling, mesmerising' -- Tess Gerritsen
'One of the best thrillers ever' - Sophie Hannah
'Splendidly crafted, deeply disturbing...' -- The Times
'Grabs from the very beginning and holds on tight' -- Literary Review
'This gripped me from the start' -- ***** Reader review
'Engrossing' -- ***** Reader review
'Brilliantly gripping! A must read!' -- ***** Reader review

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ONLY THE MOORLAND HIDES THE MACABRE...

Consultant surgeon Tora Hamilton has moved to remote Shetland to be with her husband. She moved to have a family....

Not for this . . . In the peat soil near her new home she uncovers a perfectly preserved woman's body. Runic symbols are carved into her skin. Her heart has been cut out.

And as Tora begins to ask questions around the island, she receives her first threat . . .

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Critic reviews

Inspired by an eerie ancient legend, Sacrifice is a chilling, mesmerising debut thriller. S. J. Bolton is one to watch

Part forensic-thriller, part medical-thriller, Sacrifice combines both elements to great effect in
this atmospheric and original debut
This slick, fast moving thriller has a cracking opening scene and goes on to develop into a gripping story of intrigue and adventure . . . An interesting and skilful debut
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This book certainly has pace. It is the second of Bolton's that I have read and the second to be incredibly creepy. You do sometimes find yourself wondering if so many things could happen to one person but, as each incident can be explained within the plotlines of the story, it only serves to keep you more on the edge of your seat. There are still times when you find yourself thinking it's all rather improbable but it didn't take away from the enjoyment - if one can say that about a book that has you anxious from start to finish!

An excellent if disturbing read

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A good quality story that keeps your interest and keeps you guessing. Characters are well drawn. Recommended.

Well paced and well read.

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I so so enjoyed this book and found the narrative fine and didnt take from the book. The story is quite far fetched in parts but it is so good I didnt care. There are lots of twists and turns and when you think you have it all worked out it changes direction. I will be looking for more books from this author. Recommended.

A bit scary Mary I would say

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Gripping and spine chilling fiction that could so easily be fact. Man's inhumanity to mankind well portrayed and narrated.

Sacrifice; believe able fiction.

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Wonderful scary story which held my attention!
So many things hidden then revealed, well written and read with outcomes that I did not guess, which is a first. Thanks

Had to listen to the whole thing

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