Scenes From a Tragedy

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Pub Date 6 Mar 2025 | Archive Date 9 Mar 2025
Atlantic Books | Corvus Books

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'COMPULSIVE AS HELL' ABIGAIL DEAN

'MASTERFUL' JANICE HALLETT

'EXTRAORDINARY' JENNIE GODFREY

If you hurt me, I'll hurt you. Not right away of course, because where's the fun in that?

When an empty passenger plane crashes in the Lake District, Carly Atherton's hopes of getting back together with the man she loves vanish - Luke Emery was one of the two pilots on board.

Investigating the story behind the doomed flight might just be the chance disgraced journalist Carly needs to rescue her career, as well as giving her the answers about Luke's death that she desperately wants.

But when she contacts the family of the other pilot, Daniel Taylor, she finds the two women he was closest to - his devoted sister and his loving wife - have very different memories to share.

As Carly delves into the dynamics of a seemingly ordinary family, she uncovers a far darker story than she could possibly have imagined. A story she risks becoming part of even as she tries to piece together the truth.

Because the bonds that shape us can also tear us apart. And sometimes there are monsters living among us, hiding in plain sight...

'COMPULSIVE AS HELL' ABIGAIL DEAN

'MASTERFUL' JANICE HALLETT

'EXTRAORDINARY' JENNIE GODFREY

If you hurt me, I'll hurt you. Not right away of course, because where's the fun in that?

When an empty...


Advance Praise

'Has the humour and terror of Killing Eve and the whipsmart structure of Penance ... and it's compulsive as hell' Abigail Dean, bestselling author of Girl A

'Everyone should read Scenes From a Tragedy by the masterful Carole Hailey. A captivating read from start to finish - I devoured it in two sittings - it's a brilliantly vivid, meticulously researched, flawlessly written, forensic dive into the devastation a psychopath can wreak on those around them. If you like fiction with a true crime vibe, this is it. Might just be my book of the year. Absolutely phenomenal' Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Examiner

'Extraordinary ... a "whydunnit" full of psychological insight, richly and compellingly told' Jennie Godfrey, bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things

'Incredible ... I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. A fast-paced literary thriller with vivid characters and a beguiling mystery at its heart. I don't think I've ever hated a character more than I hated the villain in this book! This novel delivered on so many levels' L J Shepherd, author of The Trials of Lila Dalton

'Superb ... Cleverly plotted, stylishly told, the story burns with menace. Izzy Taylor is a brilliant creation: egocentric, manipulative, terrifying, like the psychopathic love child of Amy Dunne and Tom Ripley. This is a dark, compelling thriller; I couldn't turn the pages quickly enough. And the ending is so creepy it gave me shivers. Look out for this twisted treat!' Elizabeth Delo, author of Becoming Liz Taylor

'A gripping read, perfect for fans of Penance by Eliza Clark or Butter by Asako Yuzuki. A masterful portrait of psychopathy, this book will have you hooked to the last page' Cailean Steed, author of Home

'A glorious exploration of the psychopath in our midst. Fun and frightening in equal measure' Rachel North, author of Happily Never After

'Compulsive, dark and cleverly plotted, Scenes From A Tragedy is a thrilling combination of intriguing mystery, deep family secrets and compelling psychological study, anchored by a fascinating central character. I was gripped from start to finish' Sophie Keetch, author of Morgan is My Name

'A deliciously warped thriller that reveals how slippery the truth can become in the hands of an unrepentant psychopath. It succeeds brilliantly as both a propulsive mystery and a masterclass in amorality, and I found myself utterly unable to stop hurtling towards its twisted end' Jane Flett, author of Freakslaw

'Pulls the reader into the maelstrom of emotion, loyalties and pathology that roil in the narrative and doesn't let go until the end. It's original, compelling and unsettling. Highly recommended' Alis Hawkins, author of A Bitter Remedy


Praise for The Silence Project:

'Engrossing and original' Bernardine Evaristo

'Utterly compelling' Glamour

'Gripping and immersive' Nell Hudson

'Has the humour and terror of Killing Eve and the whipsmart structure of Penance ... and it's compulsive as hell' Abigail Dean, bestselling author of Girl A

'Everyone should read Scenes From a Tragedy...


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EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9781805461531
PRICE £17.99 (GBP)
PAGES 480

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