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The Woman Before Me

The Woman Before Me

by RuthDugdall (Author)

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    Paperback 2010

    $3.17
Synopsis

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'Ruth Dugdall's novels are intelligent and gripping, with a sophisticated psychological sensibility. She is a huge talent.' Sophie Hannah They came for me, just like I knew they would. Luke had been dead for just three days. Rose Wilks' life is shattered when her newborn baby Joel is admitted to intensive care. Emma Hatcher has all that Rose lacks. Beauty. A loving husband. A healthy son. Until tragedy strikes and Rose is the only suspect. Now, having spent nearly five years in prison in Ipswich, Rose is just weeks away from freedom. Her probation officer Cate must decide whether Rose is remorseful for her crime, or whether she remains a threat to society. As Cate is drawn in, she begins to doubt her own judgement. Where is the line between love and obsession, can justice be served and, if so... by what means? New Edition includes exclusive material and author Q&A A clever, sophisticated, psychological crime thriller with dark twists you won't see coming... Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, S.J. Watson, B A Paris and Sophie Hannah What Reviewers and Readers Say: 'Dark, disturbing and authentic' CWA Judging Panel 'A chilling tale of betrayal and obsession ... keeps its secrets well' Publishers Weekly 'Well-plotted ... The author understands how to build suspense and create atmosphere' Kirkus 'Tense, taut, almost claustrophobic ... full of emotion and suspense' The Bookbag 'Authentic ... diverting debut' The Daily Mail 'A young British crime-writer who uses her career in the Probation Service to stunning effect ... gripping and powerful' Mike Ripley, Shotsmag 'An absolute tour de force that left me thinking for days.' Alex Marwood

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 288
 Publisher: Legend Press Ltd
Published: 28 Aug 2010
ISBN 10: 1907461159
ISBN 13: 9781907461156

Media Reviews
An enthralling psychological thriller - perfect for fans of Sophie Hannah. Best-selling author Sam Mills Dark, disturbing and authentic. CWA Judging Panel Impressive in its unflinching realism, this is a dark and haunting psychological thriller that possesses both depth and sensitivity. Crime Time This novel is an extremely addictive debut... a real page-turner... As a debut novel, this is a remarkably assured and well-written book. Petrona Authentic... diverting debut. The Daily Mail Always a page-turner... Just when I thought I'd got it sussed, I'm proved wrong. This is a clever and suspenseful story told in an engaging style. Thebookbag.co.uk A young British crime-writer who uses her career in the Probation Service to stunning effect... a bleak, dark psychological thriller, at times quite hypnotic... gripping and powerful. Mike Ripley, Shotsmag Outstanding novel...sheer time-stopping suspense. Katie McGrainor, Staffordshire and West Midlands Probation Trust I read it in about two days, constantly thinking about the characters and the story, so much that I had to pick it up again and again! Nikki Dudley, author and blogger An enthralling psychological thriller and is in turns moving, tragic, tense and altogether very well written...always a page-turner. Allovertown.co.uk Very fine debut. DJs krimiblog Women's Institute Summer Read WI The first time my book club members nearly had a PUNCH UP was over this book. Such is the level of emotion that Ruth Dugdall conjures in this amazing debut novel, with it's dark controversial subject matter and uncomfortable portrayal of womanhood and motherhood, it's a must read, especially for book groups. Book Group
Author Bio
Ruth Dugdall studied a BA (Hons) degree in English and Theatre Studies at Warwick University, and then an MA is Social Work at UEA. She worked as a Probation Officer for almost a decade, working in prisons with numerous high-risk criminals. The Woman Before Me (Legend Press, 2010) was informed by her experiences. Ruth's professional background gives her writing authenticity and credibility.