The One That Got Away: The addictive, claustrophobic thriller with a twist you won't see coming

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You love him. You trust him. You can't escape him. 'This one really pulled me in' JANE CORRY 'Tense, thrilling and full of twists and turns' ANGELA MARSONS 'Addictive, I was gripped from the opening chapter' JO SPAIN 'Plunges the reader in and leaves them gasping for air' RACHEL EDWARDS ___________________ Mia thinks she has escaped her controlling ex-husband, Rob. She's found herself a new home, a new boyfriend and a new life. But when the police arrive to tell her that Rob has been found dead on his boat, things quickly fall apart. Mia is terrified she'll be suspected, however the police are keeping all options open. They know Mia had reason to hate her ex-husband, but she's not the only one. Plenty of people wanted Rob Creavy dead, not least his new wife, Rachel. What they don't know is that Mia has a secret, one she's desperate to protect. But someone else knows. Someone with very dark secrets of their own . . . A claustrophobic, twisty psychological thriller about love, trauma and revenge - perfect for fans of, THE HOLIDAY, SOMETHING IN THE WATER and THE WOMAN IN CABIN TEN. ___________________ WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY 'One of my favourite thrillers of the year' ***** 'Clear your schedule. Once you start reading, you won't be able to stop' ***** 'All the twists and turns kept me guessing until the very last page' ***** 'The ending is incredibly hard to predict' ***** 'Wow, is all I can say for this book' ***** 'An incredible novel that drew me in and didn't let me go' 'What a thrilling read' ***** 'Dark, twisted and utterly unpredictable. A must-read!' *****

Egan Hughes was born in North Devon and grew up in Hampshire, UK. She is now based on the South Coast of England and works in marketing as a freelance copyeditor. An early version of The One That Got Away was shortlisted for the First Novel Prize, and the 2017 Richard and Judy Search for a Bestseller Competition.

An intelligent thriller that takes you in unexpected directions - just like the characters. This one really pulled me in. I couldn't get away! A tense, modern, female-led take on the whodunnit, Hughes brilliantly reveals her characters' flaws and motivations, while building a claustrophobic atmosphere that plunges the reader in and leaves them gasping for air Tense, thrilling and full of twists and turns. An impeccable debut Addictive, I was gripped from the opening chapter. A brilliant debut -- Jo Spain, author of THE CONFESSION This tense thriller leaves you gasping for air . . .a summer must-read * Woman's Weekly * A gripping debut * Hello * Fast-paced, gripping and a masterclass in storytelling, this is a fantastic addition to any bookshelf * The Courier *