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A gripping, twisting and totally unpredictable thriller from the number one bestseller, perfect for fans of Harlan Coben, Linwood Barclay and David Baldacci.

THE FIRST 48 HOURS....WILL DECIDE IF YOU LIVE OR DIE.

A COP NEEDS TO CRACK A DEADLY CASE
He's a detective hunting cold-blooded killers, but does he know more than he admits?

A MOTHER HAS TO SAVE HER DAUGHTER
She's a lawyer who must defend a murderer - but how far will she go to protect her only child?

A COUPLE WILL COMMIT THE PERFECT CRIME
They have a plan - but can they trust each other with their lives?

THREE STORIES. TWO DAYS. DOES ONE SECRET CONNECT THEM ALL?
THE FIRST 48 HOURS...MAY ALSO BE THEIR LAST.

©2023 Simon Kernick (P)2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Exciting Fiction

Critic reviews

'Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight!' HARLAN COBEN

'Great plots, great characters, great action' LEE CHILD

'An absolute master of the adrenaline-fuelled ride' PETER JAMES
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Enjoyed this book. Kept me interested all way to the end. Love Simon Kernick books.

Great read

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A great twist from the very beginning, very thought provoking. A likeable antihero. Great narrators.

A great twist.

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Different characters from the author this time - but have not been able to put it down

another excellent book. different from the others I have listened to - but still brilliant.

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I love Simon Kernick thrillers and I enjoyed this one. This story had an unusual twist which made it very intriguing. Paul Thornley's narration was as good as always. However I was a little disappointed in some of Olivia Darnley's narration. Perhaps the recording quality was not quite as good but I found some parts of the narration a little unclear.

Another pacy thriller

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I enjoyed every minute of this book. Great characters and could not help rooting for the bad guys!!

Excellent story

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