Catherine Steadman

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER AND REESE WITHERSPOON BOOKCLUB 2018 PICK! *** The perfect couple. The perfect crime? `Deftly paced, elegantly chilly thriller... Steadman brings similar qualities of wit, timing and intelligence to this novel... a proper page-turner' New York Times Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough; Mark a handsome investment banker with a bright future. They seem to have it all. But do they? On a dream honeymoon to the tropical island of Bora Bora, Mark takes Erin scuba diving. Everything is perfect. Until they find something in the water. Something that will change their lives forever. Erin and Mark decide to keep their discovery a secret. No one else need know; they trust each other implicitly. But someone else does know. And in situations like these, it is far better to trust no one, not even those closest to you ... Set to be the blockbuster read of the summer, this is an unmissable, fast-paced, jaw-dropping thriller from a debut writer destined for great things. `A wild, page-turning ride! It's the perfect beach read!' Reese Witherspoon (Reese's Book Club x Hello Sunshine book pick) `Worthy of Hitchcock' Sunday Times `Pure

When a man is found on a Norfolk beach, drifting in and out of consciousness, with no identification and unable to speak, interest in him is sparked immediately. From the hospital staff who find themselves inexplicably drawn to him; to international medical experts who are baffled by him; to the nationalpress who call him Mr Nobody; everyone wants answers. Who is this man? And what happened to him? Neuropsychiatrist Dr Emma Lewis is asked to assess the patient. This is her field of expertise, this is the chance shes been waiting for and this case could make her name known across the world. But therein lies the danger. Emma left this same small town in Norfolk fourteen years ago and has taken great pains to cover all traces of her past since then. But now something or someone is calling her back. And the more time she spends with her patient, the more alarmed she becomes.

In a city where dreams really do come true, nightmares can follow . . . The new engrossing and unputdownable thriller from the bestselling author of SOMETHING IN THE WATERI devoured this Londoner in LA story in a day CAROLINE KEPNES Stylish, riveting, hugely atmospheric I couldnt put it down LUCY FOLEYSHE IS MISSING. BUT DID SHE EVER REALLY EXIST? Mia Eliot has travelled from London to LA for pilot season. This is her big chance to make it as an actor in Hollywood, and she is ready to do whatever it takes. At an audition she meets Emily, and what starts as a simple favour takes a dark turn when Emily goes missing and Mia is the last person to see her. Then a woman turns up, claiming to be Emily, but she is nothing like Mia remembers. Why would someone pretend to be Emily? Starting to question her own sanity, she goes on a desperate and dangerous search for answers, knowing something is very, very wrong. In an industry where everything is about creating illusions, how do you know what is real? And how much would you risk to find out? Praise for The Disappearing ActCaptivating doesnt cover it. Brilliant doesnt do it justice. This is a dazzling, gasp-inducing plunge-pool of a novel that grips your heart and mind and refuses to let go. Absolutely stunning BP Walter Another screen-worthy thriller . . . Steadmans flair for storytelling makes this novel a welcome escape Washington PostLike Chekhovs gun, the Hollywood sign is mentioned early, leading to a great, extended scene far above the city and to a genuine Hollywood endingNew York Times Engrossing and unputdownable . . . I devoured this Londoner in LA story in a day Caroline Kepnes A fascinating glimpse of the darkness behind Hollywoods glittering façade. I loved it TM LoganAnother page-turning winner from Catherine Steadman. Ingenious and intriguing, with a fascinating insight into the acting world BA ParisAs tense as John Buchan and suspenseful as Patricia Highsmith Emma BamfordGlamour, greed and gaslighting - the perfect summer read! Harriet WalkerPraise for Catherine Steadman Original, ingenious and utterly gripping, with characters youll really care about as they race towards the brilliantly unexpected ending JP Delaney A thriller for our times Louise Candlish A proper page-turner New York TimesFans of The Silent Patient will love it CJ TudorHad me racing through the pages Sarah VaughanAn enjoyable, nail-biting ride Observer

THE RULES 1. Listen carefully 2. Do your research 3. Trust no one 4. Run for your life Harriet Reed is newly engaged to Edward Holbeck, the heir to an extremely powerful American family.When Edwards father hands her a tape of a book hes been working on, she is desperate to listen.But as she presses play, its clear that this isnt a novel. Its a confession to murder.Feeling isolated and confused, Harriet must work out if this is all part of a plan to test her loyalty. Or something far darker.Because this might be a game to the Holbeck family - but games can still be deadly.

Dont miss THE FAMILY GAME, the new must-read thriller from the internationally bestselling author of SOMETHING IN THE WATER . . . Available to order now.MEMENTO MEETS SHARP OBJECTS Fans of The Silent Patient will love itCJ TUDORVery clever, brilliantly compelling BA PARISOriginal, ingenious and utterly gripping JP DELANEY Had me racing through the pages SARAH VAUGHAN The past holds its power over them . . . He wants to remember.She needs to forget. A man is found barefoot and barely conscious on an empty Norfolk beach in the middle of January. He is unable to speak and without identification. Interest in the case is sparked immediately. At the hospital they see him as a medical mystery. The press calls him Mr Nobody, and everybody wants answers.Who is he? And what happened to him? When neuropsychiatrist Dr Emma Lewis is asked to find out, its the opportunity of a lifetime. It also means returning to the small town in Norfolk she was forced to leave fourteen years ago. Pushing bad memories aside, she is determined to help her new patient. A man who doesnt remember, and a woman who remembers too much.He shouldnt know anything about her. Especially not that. In this compelling new thriller, Catherine Steadman explores the human mind, moral dilemmas and hidden secrets. Her previous thriller, Something in the Water, was a Reese Witherspoon Bookclub pick in 2018 and a Richard & Judy Book Club pick in 2019. PRAISE FOR MR NOBODYAn enjoyable, nail-biting ride ObserverOriginal, ingenious and utterly gripping, with characters youll really care about as they race towards the brilliantly unexpected ending JP Delaney From the intriguing opening to the shocking ending, I loved it CJ TudorVery clever, brilliantly compelling, another amazing read from Catherine Steadman BA Paris A highly imaginative tale tinged with Hitchcockian tension and kinetic pacing Deliciously provocative Delightfully compelling Washington PostPerfectly paced with an exciting race to the end, this is one clever novel Womans Weekly

The perfect couple. The perfect crime? A summer blockbuster read, this is an unmissable, fast-paced, jaw-dropping thriller.* THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER AND REESE WITHERSPOON BOOKCLUB 2018 PICK! * Deftly paced, elegantly chilly thriller a proper page-turner New York Times A wild, page-turning ride! Its the perfect beach read! Reese Witherspoon Worthy of Hitchcock Sunday Times A fascinating moral dilemma Gillian McAllisterErin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough; Mark a handsome investment banker with a bright future. They seem to have it all. But do they? On a dream honeymoon to the tropical island of Bora Bora, Mark takes Erin scuba diving. Everything is perfect. Until they find something in the water. Something that will change their lives forever. Erin and Mark decide to keep their discovery a secret. No one else need know; they trust each other implicitly. But someone else does know. And in situations like these, it is far better to trust no one, not even those closest to you A thriller for our times Louise Candlish, author of Our House Pure adrenaline: I swallowed this book whole Erin Kelly, author of He Said, She Said A stunning debut. Superbly written, clever and gripping BA Paris, author of Behind Closed Doors It was the relatability of Erins voice that set it apart from so many other thrillers as it automatically got me thinking What would I do in her position? Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies A delicious page-turner New York Post Catherine Steadman bursts onto the thriller scene with this exceptional debut psychological thriller, written in the vein of Paula Hawkins and Gillian Flynn... Deftly plotted and told with lightning-quick pacing... Something in the Water is psychological suspense at its absolute finest Book Spy

Classy and ingenious new thrillerBA PARIS Millionaires, marriage and murder make for a potent cocktail in this compelling tale set among the super-rich of New Yorks elite TM LOGAN Instantly compelling and filled with ingenious twists and brilliant characters. This is sublime thriller writing BP WALTERTHE RULES 1. Listen carefully 2. Do your research 3. Trust no one 4. Run for your life Harriet Reed is newly engaged to Edward Holbeck, the heir to an extremely powerful American family. When Edwards father hands her a tape of a book hes been working on, she is desperate to listen. But as she presses play, its clear that this isnt a novel. Its a confession to murder. Feeling isolated and confused, Harriet must work out if this is all part of a plan to test her loyalty. Or something far darker. Because this might be a game to the Holbeck family - but games can still be deadly. READY OR NOT, HERE THEY COME . . . Praise for Catherine Steadman Stylish, riveting, hugely atmospheric I couldnt put it down Lucy Foley Engrossing and unputdownable Caroline KepnesCaptivating doesnt cover it. Brilliant doesnt do it justice. This is a dazzling, gasp-inducing plunge-pool of a novel that grips your heart and mind and refuses to let go. Absolutely stunning BP Walter Another screen-worthy thriller Washington PostLike Chekhovs gun, the Hollywood sign is mentioned early, leading to a great, extended scene far above the city and to a genuine Hollywood endingNew York Times Engrossing and unputdownable . . . I devoured this Londoner in LA story in a day Caroline Kepnes A fascinating glimpse of the darkness behind Hollywoods glittering façade. I loved it TM LoganAnother page-turning winner from Catherine Steadman. Ingenious and intriguing, with a fascinating insight into the acting world BA Paris Original, ingenious and utterly gripping, with characters youll really care about as they race towards the brilliantly unexpected ending JP Delaney A thriller for our times Louise Candlish A proper page-turner New York TimesFans of The Silent Patient will love it CJ TudorHad me racing through the pages Sarah VaughanAn enjoyable, nail-biting ride ObserverPerfectly paced with an exciting race to the end, this is one clever novel Womans Weekly

Erin es una directora de documentales en plena crisis profesional. Mark es un atractivo banquero de inversión con grandes planes. Locamente enamorados, se embarcan en una luna de miel de ensueño en las islas tropicales de Bora Bora. Un dia, mientras bucean por el cristalino mar azul, encuentran algo en el agua... Los recien casados se ven obligados a tomar una peligrosa decision: hablar sobre lo que han visto o proteger su secreto. Despues de todo, si nadie mas lo sabe, ¿que podria pasar? Su decision desencadenara una serie de devastadores eventos...

Addictive, thrilling, intoxicating LISA JEWELLAn utter white-knuckle ride of a plot LUCY FOLEYA must-read SARAH PEARSEIn this paradise you wont like what you see . . . When Ninas father dies, she inherits a gleaming dream vacation home in a balmy tropical paradise - one she had no idea existed. The house is extraordinary: state-of-the-art, all glass and marble. How did her sensible father ever have enough money for this? And why not tell her about it? Desperate to uncover why he hid such a big secret, she decides to visit.Maria, once an ambitious medical student, is now a nanny for the super-rich. The moneys better, and so are the destinations - like this new assignment in the British Virgin Islands. But when her wards never show, Maria begins to make herself at home, spending her days luxuriating by the pool. Theres just one rule: Dont go in the basement. But her curiosity might just get the better of her. And soon, shell wish her only worry was not getting paid.As both womens timelines intertwine, dark secrets start to unravel and one thing quickly becomes clear - nothing could have prepared them for what they are about to encounter.Sinister, stylish and shocking CHRIS WHITAKERIt will leave you breathless JANE FALLONA seductive, expertly plotted page-turner LOUISE CANDLISHAn utter white-knuckle ride of a plot LUCY FOLEYSmart and spinge-tingling HARRIET WALKEREngaging, twisty and highly original PETER JAMESUtterly compelling, twisted and original LUCY CLARKEAn astonishing adrenaline rush of a novel DANIELLE TRUSSONIAddictive, thrilling, intoxicating LISA JEWELLREADERS LOVE CATHERINE STEADMAN***** Love, love, love this book***** Cant wait for her next one 5* reader review***** Literally couldnt put it down 5* reader review***** Absolutely gripping 5* reader review***** So many twists and turns 5* reader review

Une femme a disparu. Mais a-t-elle seulement existé ?Mia Eliot va percer à Hollywood. Elle y croit et est prête à tout pour y parvenir. Au cours dune audition, elle fait la rencontre dEmily. Elle lui

Une mystérieuse découverte bouleverse la vie dun couple pendant sa lune de miel...Le suspense qui a conquis plus dun million de lecteurs dans le monde entier enfin traduit en France.Mark et Erin, un jeune couple londonien, partent en lune de miel sur lile paradisiaque de Bora Bora. Tout se passe a merveille, jusquau jour ou les epoux vont faire de la plongee sous-marine. Sous leau, ils decouvrent quelque chose quils nauraient jamais du trouver.Ils decident de garder pour eux cette mysterieuse decouverte : personne ne doit savoir. Mais tres vite ils comprennent quils ne sont pas les seuls a etre au courant. Et, dans ce genre de situation, mieux vaut ne faire confiance a personne, pas meme a ceux qui sont les plus proches de nous...