Twenty-Seven Minutes
An astonishing crime thriller debut with a shocking twist
by Ashley Tate
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Pub Date 1 Feb 2024 | Archive Date 6 Feb 2024
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Description
It takes one moment to call for help. So why did he wait?
'The rare gift that delivers it all . . . A must-read debut'
Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Push
THE QUESTION
For the last ten years, the small town of West Wilmer has been struggling to answer one question: On the night of the car accident that killed his sister, why did it take Grant Dean twenty-seven minutes to call for help? If he'd called sooner, Phoebe might still be alive.
THE SECRET
As the anniversary of Phoebe's death approaches, Grant is consumed by his memories and the secret that's been suffocating him for years. But he and Phoebe weren't the only ones in the car that night. Becca was there too - she's the only other person who knows what really happened. Or is she?
THE TRUTH
Everyone in West Wilmer remembers Phoebe, but only June remembers that another person was lost that night. Her brother Wyatt has been missing for ten years and, now that her mother is dead, June has no one left - no family, no friends. Until someone appears at her door.
Someone who may know where Wyatt went all those years ago.
Someone who knows what really happened on the bridge that night.
Someone who is ready to tell the truth.
Advance Praise
‘A twisting, beautiful, deeply affecting mystery from a commanding new talent. Twenty-Seven Minutes is by turns evocative and unpredictable, truly gripping and deeply satisfying. I loved it.'
CHRIS WHITAKER
‘The rare gift that delivers it all: elevated prose, characters with depth, unpredictable twists, and a pitch-perfect mood that is wonderfully consuming . . . A must-read debut that marks Ashley Tate as a brilliant new voice in literary suspense’
ASHLEY AUDRAIN
‘I raced through this suspenseful debut. I loved the smart dialogue, the sense of foreboding, and the stunning setting. But, most of all, I was hooked by the characters, the twists, and the ‘Who on earth could have done this?’ puzzle. Definitely a writer to watch’
JANE CORRY
'A beautifully written story of family secrets, dangerous obsessions, and the unsolved mysteries that can haunt a small town for years. With her well-rounded characters, breakneck pacing, and emotional depth, Ashley Tate is a new thriller writer to watch’
ROBYN HARDING
‘A great read! Twenty-Seven Minutes vividly brings to life the long-term impact of grief and loss alongside an intriguing mystery. Well-paced with a satisfying ending and unexpected twist, I found it unputdownable.’
PATRICIA WOLF
‘I was completely transfixed by Twenty-Seven Minutes, a taut, raw, powerful suspense that centers around a decade-old tragedy that's traumatized a community. Every character carries both a darkness and moments of goodness inside them as they grapple with their own memories and secrets of the night that took one of their own. Ashley Tate has written a masterful collision course of pain, sorrow, and grief that sliced open my veins and tore out my heart.’
SAMANTHA M. BAILEY
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781035401512 |
| PRICE | £20.00 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 320 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Marlee B, Reviewer
This isn’t just a thriller. It’s a story about grief and love and loss. With characters that jump out of the pages and prose that lean literary, Ashley’s debut is absolutely stunning. I can’t wait to see what she writes next.
Kelly W, Reviewer
An intriguing and thought-provoking debut. Twenty-Seven Minutes is a standalone psychological thriller by author, Ashley Tate. I enjoyed the multiple timelines showing us the events of the past slowly drip feeding the audience piece by piece. This created a lot of suspense and made me want to keep reading. What happened during those twenty-seven minutes? I just had to know! The book is told from multiple POV which took a little while to get to know each of the main characters. None of the main characters are particularly likeable or people in which you feel compelled to care about, however this just shows the authors talent in keeping us reading despite this. You just want to know what their motivations were and the truth behind this ten-year mystery. There were many times in this story that I thought I had it all figured out, only to be blindsided when the actual truth was revealed. I thoroughly enjoyed this one and will be looking out for the authors future works
Laura M, Reviewer
The twistiest most engrossing read of 2023!
West Wilmer just comes to live as a location and sucks you in to the mystery Grant is trying to uncover. A huge success
Kate E, Reviewer
OMG
I loved this!
An amazing story, fantastic characters! A must read in 2024!!! You need to add it to your to read list as soon as it is available!!
Becca what a well written character, what a psychological book!
Book Trade Professional 1188496
It is such a rare treat to read a genuine, page-turning thriller with considered prose, characters and setting. Twenty Seven Minutes is moody, atmospheric and cinematic with a tension that simmers in every scene and an ending that is powerful and devastating. It was a joy from start to finish and is proof that you really can have it all. More of this please!
Kevin H, Reviewer
The prologue for this book was as good as any I have ever read. Never have I become so invested in a books opening pages.
And what made this so good was the fact the thrills never let up from page 1.
Fantastic debut novel and I can't wait to read more
Kristina K, Reviewer
This is my first book from Ashley Tate, and I found it brilliant! The book starts with the end scene as the first glimpse of what this story will gradually lead up to; of course, it leaves more questions than answers. I love murder mystery scenes as they turn my brain into detective mode. I loved all the characters involved, and I think the author spun a brilliant story that kept me guessing how they are all connected to this night. I really enjoyed it and especially the unexpected twist right at the end. Thank you, NetGalley, for the opportunity to have this advance reader's copy.
Hayley S, Reviewer
What a debut!!
And what a storyline! We knew that the 27 minutes made a difference but seeing the story unfold as to what actually happened in those 27 minutes was brilliant.
I liked that fact the the storyline was centred around 2 different families who 'lost' people on the same night, with one of those taking priority over anyone else in town, even their own brother.
Really well written and I had no clue what had really happened until it was revealed in the book. I was literally like - woah - that makes sense now!
Jo L, Reviewer
This is a book with incredible pace and plotting, populated with characters that are convincing – sometimes heartbreakingly so. Like ripples in a pond, the ramifications of one night spread out through a town's inhabitants, seeping into their lives and consciousnesses. With Ashley Tate, you're in the very best of hands to navigate each character's journey and the myriad faces of grief. Yes, there's a twist (which I sincerely hope no other reviewer ever reveals) and it's so deftly and beautifully done that it left me in awe. Bravo - what a great read.
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