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The gripping and claustrophobic new thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of THE RUMOUR!
‘Lesley Kara is brilliant. I read TROUBLEMAKER in one sitting - it just would not let me put it down!’ - Peter James, bestselling author of DEAD SIMPLE and ONE OF US IS DEAD
Storm used to be just like her name. Wild and strong. A force to be reckoned with.
But ever since her younger brother was killed in a violent mugging, she has led a very different life: quiet and cautious, seeing danger everywhere. Storm’s tendency to panic has resulted in several false alarms, so when she witnesses a murder with uncanny similarities to the way her brother was killed, and yet no body is found and no one is reported missing, the police don’t take her seriously.
But Storm knows what she saw. And the murder is only the start – the killer will stop at nothing to keep Storm quiet. But how can she solve the murder and stay out of danger when no one believes her? Praise for Lesley Kara and Troublemaker ‘This deliciously chilling suspense thriller is an absolute treat. Kara combines her astute grasp of human psychology with her observational skills to create a twisty and compelling story. I was up way too late reading and I can't recommend this enough’ Chris Bridges, author of SICK TO DEATH
‘A twisty thriller that had me gripped right from the very start after the protagonist witnesses a murder that then appears not to have happened. Lesley had me guessing all the way through the book and I loved the pairing up of two fantastic characters in Lena and Storm. A fabulous read!’ Nikki Smith, author of THE BEACH PARTY
'Creepy and tense. I devoured this in two sittings . . . Five huge stars from me.' 5-STAR READER REVIEW
'Storm’s character is painted so well and with so much care' 5-STAR READER REVIEW
'Dark, atmospheric and so compulsive, I raced through this cleverly plotted thriller. The ending gave me chills. I loved it' Claire Douglas, bestselling author of THE GIRLS WHO DISAPPEARED
‘A twisty tale full of menace, with a great setting where everyone is a suspect – guaranteed to keep you guessing to the last page’ T. M. Logan, bestselling author of THE DREAM HOME and THE HOLIDAY
'Lesley Kara keeps you guessing until the final page' Paula Hawkins, bestselling author of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN and THE BLUE HOUR
** Have you read Lesley Kara's debut novel, THE RUMOUR? Soon to be a major TV series on Channel 5! **
The gripping and claustrophobic new thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of THE RUMOUR!
‘Lesley Kara is brilliant. I read TROUBLEMAKER in one sitting - it just would not let me put it down...
The gripping and claustrophobic new thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of THE RUMOUR!
‘Lesley Kara is brilliant. I read TROUBLEMAKER in one sitting - it just would not let me put it down!’ - Peter James, bestselling author of DEAD SIMPLE and ONE OF US IS DEAD
Storm used to be just like her name. Wild and strong. A force to be reckoned with.
But ever since her younger brother was killed in a violent mugging, she has led a very different life: quiet and cautious, seeing danger everywhere. Storm’s tendency to panic has resulted in several false alarms, so when she witnesses a murder with uncanny similarities to the way her brother was killed, and yet no body is found and no one is reported missing, the police don’t take her seriously.
But Storm knows what she saw. And the murder is only the start – the killer will stop at nothing to keep Storm quiet. But how can she solve the murder and stay out of danger when no one believes her? Praise for Lesley Kara and Troublemaker ‘This deliciously chilling suspense thriller is an absolute treat. Kara combines her astute grasp of human psychology with her observational skills to create a twisty and compelling story. I was up way too late reading and I can't recommend this enough’ Chris Bridges, author of SICK TO DEATH
‘A twisty thriller that had me gripped right from the very start after the protagonist witnesses a murder that then appears not to have happened. Lesley had me guessing all the way through the book and I loved the pairing up of two fantastic characters in Lena and Storm. A fabulous read!’ Nikki Smith, author of THE BEACH PARTY
'Creepy and tense. I devoured this in two sittings . . . Five huge stars from me.' 5-STAR READER REVIEW
'Storm’s character is painted so well and with so much care' 5-STAR READER REVIEW
'Dark, atmospheric and so compulsive, I raced through this cleverly plotted thriller. The ending gave me chills. I loved it' Claire Douglas, bestselling author of THE GIRLS WHO DISAPPEARED
‘A twisty tale full of menace, with a great setting where everyone is a suspect – guaranteed to keep you guessing to the last page’ T. M. Logan, bestselling author of THE DREAM HOME and THE HOLIDAY
'Lesley Kara keeps you guessing until the final page' Paula Hawkins, bestselling author of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN and THE BLUE HOUR
** Have you read Lesley Kara's debut novel, THE RUMOUR? Soon to be a major TV series on Channel 5! **
We meet Storm, 2 years after her brothers murder. Storm’s character is painted so well and with so much care you will be able to picture her perfectly.
Since his death, Storm has seen some very strange things happen but none worse than when she returns for the first time to the park her brother was murdered in - and witnesses a murder.
With help from her former police officer neighbour, she tries to find out what is happening.
The real beauty in this book is the fact that Storm is not a ‘troublemaker’ but we see through the police’s eyes how easily she could be seen as that.
A surprising novel, some very sad parts and some absolute joy from the friendships. This is not just a thriller or a mystery it’s a deep study in the easy assumptions and the stereotyping that is of no use to anyone and often ruins lives.
Thank you to the Publishers and Netgalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
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Another fabulous read from Lesley Kara.
Wonderfully written characters, my heart went out to Storm.
Creepy and tense.
I devoured this in two sittings.
One not to be missed.
Five huge stars from me.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.
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We meet Storm, 2 years after her brothers murder. Storm’s character is painted so well and with so much care you will be able to picture her perfectly.
Since his death, Storm has seen some very strange things happen but none worse than when she returns for the first time to the park her brother was murdered in - and witnesses a murder.
With help from her former police officer neighbour, she tries to find out what is happening.
The real beauty in this book is the fact that Storm is not a ‘troublemaker’ but we see through the police’s eyes how easily she could be seen as that.
A surprising novel, some very sad parts and some absolute joy from the friendships. This is not just a thriller or a mystery it’s a deep study in the easy assumptions and the stereotyping that is of no use to anyone and often ruins lives.
Thank you to the Publishers and Netgalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
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Debra G, Reviewer
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Another fabulous read from Lesley Kara.
Wonderfully written characters, my heart went out to Storm.
Creepy and tense.
I devoured this in two sittings.
One not to be missed.
Five huge stars from me.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.