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  • A Gripping Psychological Thriller
  • By: Barbara Copperthwaite
  • Narrated by: Katie Villa
  • Length: 9 hrs and 1 min
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (169 ratings)
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The Perfect Friend

By: Barbara Copperthwaite
Narrated by: Katie Villa
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Summary

She’ll do anything for you....

My name is Alex, and my world has been shattered.
My husband has left me.
My children won’t speak to me.
My friend Carrie is the only person I have.
She’s the only one I can trust to keep all my secrets.
She’d never do anything to let me down.
Would she? 

This dark, gripping psychological thriller will have you holding your breath until the very last minute. Fans of Behind Closed Doors, Sometimes I Lie, and The Girl on the Train will be captivated.

©2018 Barbara Copperthwaite (P)2018 Bookouture

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A great concept

What a superb book great plot very believable characters, I couldn't turn this off i was hooked from the begining.
I am going to listen to another book by Barbara Copperthwaite

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Not the gripping thriller advertised

Predictable, Unlikeable characters. Overhyped. Not rubbish but better books to spend your credits on. If you need a book and can’t decide, this book is ok, but nothing better

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Bit Predictable

unfortunately guessed the whole premise of book from the beginning. stuck with it though. There was a few " gasp out loud' moments. Narrator was good.. but from the beginning I found "Carrie' INCREDIBLY irritating. Well with worth a listen.

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Strange

Strange story , kept listening but found it bizarre and unsure what I thought about this .

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A Gripping Book.

This story just got more and more gripping as the story unfolded. The two main characters just keep unfolding, at times you’re not sure what past belongs to who.
I couldn’t listen to it fast enough. I ignored everyone!
This is a superb story.

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Loved this book

Lots of twists and turns and you find yourself changing opinions but the ending I just did not guess at all ! Loved it ❤️ great narration too!

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Satisfying Psychological thriller

The twists just keep on coming in this psychological thriller which is the story of two friends who meet at a support group. Carrie is battling cancer, and Alex has anorexia ad her husband has left her and he children don't speak to her.

This is a story full of secrets and lies and as I listened I didn't know what to believe. There seemed to be a new twist round every corner (some of which I predicted, some not) and I couldn't stop listening. My feelings about Alex and Carrie constantly changed throughout the book, but they were both interesting characters.

The narration by Katie Villa was great.

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Wow - what a ride

Started this last night and finished it this morning. What a story! Honestly thought I had it all figured out in the first quarter, realized I got it wrong during the second, really thought I had it sussed in the third yet finished up completely wrong!!! One hell of a novel from a new author for me and now I have to explore another of her fabulous books. If you don't have your thinking head on then wait a while - and even if you have, I doubt you will fare better than me. I loved it (but need a wee rest before tackling anything else). However, have just purchased Her Last Secret so goes to show that I enjoy being challenged.

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I liked it but got confused the more I heard.

I did finish the whole book but started getting confused which woman was talking. Bit disappointed with the end too.

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Gripping from start to finish

Really enjoyed this book. With a twist at the end . I would totally recommend

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