Secrets and lies play a crucial role in the twisty psychological thriller, The Rich by Rachel Lynch.
This is Lynch’s first stand-alone thriller, after writing eleven novels featuring Dectective Kelly Porter, and two featuring Helen Scott of the Royal Military Police.
In this, the lives of many people are intertwined and connected, but they all have one thing in common: the psychologist Dr. Alex Moore. She is a successful psychologist in Cambridge, but she has some problems of her own. Mainly, her alcoholic husband and her three troubled teenagers, a son with a casual drug problem, another with bulimia, and a son harassed by bullies.
But these problems recede into the background when her friend, Monika Thorpe, is reported missing, and then found dead. Thorpe’s husband, Tony, Alex’s long-time friend from university days, is a prime suspect and Alex wants to help him prove his innocence.
The cast of characters is richly drawn and keeps the reader guessing until the end about who is responsible for Monika’s murder. Everyone is a suspect at some point. This novel might show how the other half live—mainly drugs, pools and international travel—but that lifestyle can also be deadly.
This is a page turner that keeps you guessing until the very final pages.
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Each week, they come to lie on her couch. Carrie, Henry and Grace. They don’t know one another, but Dr Alex knows them all too well. She listens as they reveal their dirtiest little secrets.
Then a murderer strikes in their elite neighbourhood. Could her clients hold the answers? As a psychologist, she knows that anyone can be a killer if they’re pushed hard enough.
But only some can get away with it.
A twist-a-minute standalone thriller with a massive dose of guilty pleasure, from the million copy bestseller Rachel Lynch. Perfect for fans of Adele Parks, Catherine Cooper and Chris Brookmyre.
‘Smart, satisfying – a superb book. I loved this story of excess and narcissism.’ Sam Holland, author of The Echo Man
‘Punchy and powerful, Rachel Lynch’s writing gripped me from the very first page. Utterly compulsive reading.’ Marion Todd, author of A Blind Eye
‘Bold. Brutal. Brilliant.’ J. M. Hewitt, author of The Life She Wants
‘Brilliantly observed, full of sharp insights about modern life. A gripping read that will have you racing through the pages to the final, shocking twist.’ Sheila Bugler, author of Black Valley Farm
‘Deliciously dark and utterly compelling. An absolute must-read for all psychological thriller lovers!’ A. A. Chaudhuri, author of The Final Party
‘I tore through this! A slick and fresh voice in the psychological thriller genre. Highly recommended.’ Sophie Flynn, author of If They Knew
‘A fabulous thriller. Lynch takes us on a wild ride, packed with twists and bursting with indulgence. The Rich will keep you guessing to the final pages.’ Heather Critchlow, author of Unsolved
‘A brilliantly plotted and breathlessly written thriller. It's raw, sexy and chilling. A fantastic read.’ Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants
‘Cleverly written with an intriguing premise, I was hooked from the start.’ Sarah Ward, author of The Birthday Girl
‘A thrilling rollercoaster of a novel that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Lynch takes you on a wild ride, weaving a complex web of intrigue, secrets, and unexpected twists that will leave you breathless. A must-read.’ Reader review
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About Rachel Lynch
Rachel Lynch is a million-copy bestselling author of crime fiction, best known for her gripping DI Kelly Porter series as well as several standalones and the Major Helen Scott military police thrillers. Born and raised in Cumbria, the haunting beauty of the Lake District seeps into every story she tells. After teaching history in London and living across the globe as an army wife, Rachel eventually returned to her greatest passion: writing. Travel and the shared human experience comprise the fabric of her work. She explores the darkest corners of humanity with empathy and edge, weaving gritty realism with unforgettable characters. Alongside multiple standalone novels, she now brings her stories to life in a whole new way, through her podcast The Killer Storyteller: A Podcast with Rachel Lynch, where she unpacks every twist and turn, book by book.
They can buy everything except the truth. Each week, they come to lie on her couch.
The Rich features in the following genres: Thriller and Suspense, Family Drama, Psychological thriller, Narrative theme: Interior life, Crime and mystery: women sleuths, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Social issues, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Violent crimes, Fiction, Fiction: narrative themes, Crime and Mystery, Crime and criminology, Social services and welfare, criminology, Society and Social Sciences
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The Rich was written by Rachel Lynch and published by Canelo Suspense
