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With his first novel The Expats, Pavone introduced himself as a clever spinner of tales of treachery and intrigue, alongside a forensic dissection of the dark side of married life, which made for a unique combination. In his new novel, he confirms his talent for suspense in the tale of a manuscript coveted by agents, publishers, industrialists, spies and shadowy government agencies, many of whom would kill or worse to avoid it being published.
A multilayered structure keeps the reader in the dark all along, with clues scattered aphazardly and twists buried at every turn. The book reads like a runaway train and offers suspense of the highest order. Most satisfying.
In New York City, Isabel Reed, one of the most respected and powerful literary agents in the city, frantically turns the pages of a manuscript into the early dawn hours. This manuscript - printed out, hand-delivered, totally anonymous - is full of shocking revelations and disturbing truths, things which could compromise national security. Is this what she's been waiting for her entire career: a book that will help her move on from a painful past, a book that could save her beloved industry...a book that will change the world?
| Primary Genre | Thriller and Suspense |
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In New York City, Isabel Reed, one of the most respected and powerful literary agents in the city, frantically turns the pages of a manuscript into the early dawn hours. This manuscript - printed out, hand-delivered, totally anonymous - is full of shocking revelations and disturbing truths, things which could compromise national security.
The Accident features in the following genres: Thriller and Suspense, eBooks of the Month, Fiction, Recommendations
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The Accident was written by Chris Pavone and published by Faber & Faber Crime an imprint of Faber & Faber
The Accident has 512 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
