One of the best thrillers I've read in a long time.' - Ali Land 'I absolutely loved it: whip-smart, lean, deliciously dark and addictive. This one needs to be on the top of everyone's to-read list!' - Mary Kubica 'A twisty, sneaking tale of greed, lies and betrayal, with each character as conniving as the next and an ending that will make your heart stop. You will never look at family road trips the same way again.' - Lisa Gardner Dark, twisted, original, and so addictive it should come with a warning.' - Alice Feeney

'Once you start reading, you won't want to stop. I've never read anything like it!' - Mark Edwards 'He Started It is a dark, twisting road trip into hell with a family you wouldn't want to live next door to. Downing's style remains in a league of its own, with to-the-point crisp language and snappy dialogue readers are taken on a gripping and edgy adventure.' - Maureen Joyce Connolly As the miles pass, secrets and deceptions abound, and we are kept guessing until the very last line. Initiated by a dead grandfather's will, we find ourselves trapped in a car journey with siblings that loathe each other's presence. 'Samantha Downing has done it again! With her second novel, He Started It, this master of sarcasm and suspense brings us a story that is impossible not to relate to. 'A thrill ride through the darkest parts of the American landscape -funny, scary and twisted until the explosive final page.' - Michele Campbell 'Samantha Downing is an absolute genius at creating twisted characters you're desperate to follow.A psychological thriller like none other, this addictive read is impossible to put down.' - Samantha M Bailey

It will linger long after you've reached the last page' Sarah Pinborough, bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes My favourite book this year' 5***** Reader Review PRAISE FOR MY LOVELY WIFE 'The most gripping psychological thriller of 2019' Stylist 'Wow! My Lovely Wife is a stunner - full of twists, well-drawn characters, and riveting suspense' Harlan Coben, bestselling author of Don't Let Go 'An assured and deliciously engrossing debut. One of the best thrillers I've read in a long time' Ali Land 'Wow! It's dark, it's twisted and it's going to be your new favourite book! 5***** Reader Review 'Chilling, thrilling, twisty, fast paced, riveting, tense, dark & scary. Tudor, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalk Man 'Whip-smart, lean, deliciously dark and addictive. Right? _ 'My Lovely Wife was one of my top books of 2019. 1 bestselling author of MY LOVELY WIFE 'So addictive it should come with a warning' Alice Feeney _ Beth has never forgotten what happened to her and her siblings when they were children. The gripping Sunday Times bestselling psychological thriller from the No. NO-ONE IS MORE DANGEROUS THAN THE ONES WHO KNOW YOU BEST.

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