{"product_id":"the-secret-admirer-an-absolutely-gripping-crime-thriller-paperback","title":"The Secret Admirer: An absolutely gripping crime thriller - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCarol Wyer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'I tried to talk to you today but you snubbed me and walked away. It wasn't wise to give me the brush-off, Gemma. I can be a truly good friend but I also make the perfect enemy.'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSasha's eighteen-year-old daughter Gemma was all she had in the world\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sasha fell pregnant with Gemma when she was still at school, and the two are as close as sisters. So when Gemma's burned and broken body is found, Sasha's world ends. What kind of person would want her beautiful daughter dead?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeading the case is \u003cstrong\u003eDetective Natalie Ward\u003c\/strong\u003e, scarred by her own recent tragedy. When she finds a note in Gemma's diary from 'a secret admirer', she moves quickly, determined to un-mask them. But interviews with Gemma's devastated ex-boyfriend, and her charismatic teacher, who has been seen embracing his student far away from the classroom, don't give Natalie the answers she'd hoped for...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd then the case takes a devastating, personal twist. CCTV footage reveals Natalie's estranged husband David followed Gemma home every evening the week before she died.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatalie is forced to put personal feelings aside and follow procedure, even though she can't believe David could be guilty. But when Gemma's housemate is found murdered, Natalie thinks the killer could still be at large. Is she right to trust her instincts about David and can she discover the truth before another precious life is taken?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrippingly fast and nail-bitingly tense, \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Admirer\u003c\/em\u003e will have you flying through the pages long into the night. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Karin Slaughter. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReaders are totally gripped by \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Admirer\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'\u003c\/strong\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003ea true nail biter\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eHad me constantly reading to find out what was going to happen. I was hooked from the first page\u003c\/strong\u003e. It only took me a few hours to finish this. \u003cstrong\u003eI couldn't put it down.\u003c\/strong\u003e' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This is \u003cstrong\u003eeasily a 5 star read for me\u003c\/strong\u003e and I eagerly await the 7th in the series. \u003cstrong\u003eKeep writing Carol. My reading addiction and love of your books needs constant refuelling \u003c\/strong\u003e' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This was \u003cstrong\u003ea fabulous, fast paced crime thriller, just as I would expect from this author\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's \u003cstrong\u003ecaptivating and emotional with plenty of secrets, lies and mistrust mixed with heart-breaking and tender moments\u003c\/strong\u003e. It will keep your eyes glued to the page for fear of missing the smallest detail and you will keep turning the pages until you find out who the killer is ... \u003cstrong\u003eFab, fab, fab  \u003c\/strong\u003e' \u003cem\u003eStardust Book Reviews, \u003c\/em\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'There are \u003cstrong\u003elots of twists and turns and shocks\u003c\/strong\u003e you don't expect. \u003cstrong\u003eYou are really\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ekept guessing the whole way through the book\u003c\/strong\u003e...This book left me the same way books 1-4 did, very satisfied having read an incredible crime novel and being \u003cstrong\u003eengrossed with a fantastic detective team\u003c\/strong\u003e.' \u003cem\u003ePink and Dizzy, \u003c\/em\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 370\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.82 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 02, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42163250397319,"sku":"9781838882549","price":15.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/0334aa14bdd0daf32313e3f2d784e132.webp?v=1733295913","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-secret-admirer-an-absolutely-gripping-crime-thriller-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}