For Your Own Good: The most addictive psychological thriller you'll read this ye

Description: For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing The most addictive psychological thriller youll read this year. The darker it gets, the harder it is to put down the deliciously twisted third novel from the double Sunday Times bestselling Samantha Downing FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The darker it gets, the harder it is to put down- the deliciously twisted third novel from the double Sunday Times bestselling Samantha DowningTeddy Crutcher has won Teacher of the Year at the prestigious Belmont Academy. Everyone thinks hes brilliant. Only you know the truth.They all smile when he tells us his wife couldnt be more proud - though actually, no-one has seen her in a while. Theyre impressed when he doesnt let anything distract him - even the tragic death of a school parent. Even when the whispers start, saying it was murder.Youre sure Teddy is hiding something. Youre sure you can prove it.Its just that when it comes to catching a killer, theres no place more dangerous than just one step behind . . . Author Biography Samantha Downing currently lives in the Bay Area. Her debut novel, My Lovely Wife, was a Richard and Judy Book Club pick and a Sunday Times bestseller, and has been published in thirty languages. It won a Dead Good Reader Award, and was shortlisted for four other major awards- The CWA John Creasey Dagger, The Edgar Award for Best First Novel, The ITW Thriller Award for Best First Novel and The Macavity Award for Best First Mystery.Her second novel, He Started It, was also a Sunday Times bestseller. She has also written For Your Own Good and A Twisted Love Story. Review Samantha Downing is totally the real deal. Wry and dark and witty and clever. I didnt think she could outdo My Lovely Wife but I think this one tops it. -- Sarah PinboroughAn irresistibly dark tale of parents, pupils and poison: the American dream turned suburban nightmare -- TM Logan, author of Trust Me and The HolidayDark, sly and delicious...totally original - and totally compelling -- JP DelaneyWonderfully dark and twisty. I raced through it, desperate to know how it would end -- BA ParisFans of Gone Girl and Big Little Lies will love this fast-paced thriller * Sunday Express *I raced through this, and loved every twist and turn. Brilliant characterisation and ingenious plotting make it an absolute winner. -- Jill MansellI have loved all of the books by Samantha Downing, and this classroom thriller deserves an A+. Original, dark and highly addictive -- Alice FeeneyA brilliant psychological black comedy with a really fresh feel, packed with sly observation and outrageous twists. But creepy Crutcher is the standout character who is truly awful and equally compelling * Daily Mail *Im a huge fan of Samantha Downing, who is masterful at creating diabolical characters and deliciously chilling plots. An absolutely terrific book! -- Sarah PekkanenSamantha Downing has achieved something so special in For Your Own Good. A story that is dark as night, sinister as hell, clever, twisting and downright fun -- Chris WhitakerSamantha Downing serves up another cast of deliciously mendacious characters in an exclusive private school setting, where the deadly action drives a brilliantly tense, taut and twisty plot. I may never look at my coffee in the same way again -- Gilly MacmillanEntertaining as hell, with trademark Downing twistedness. I loved it. -- Sam Lloyd, bestselling author of The Memory WoodA slick and chilling thriller, leading readers on a dark, sinuous journey through the halls of Belmont Academy-the type of place where youre never sure who to trust, or who to fear. -- Megan MirandaDark, twisty, fun, and so original -- Alafair BurkeTwistier than a corkscrew and utterly original, For Your Own Good hooked me from the first page with its dark humour and no-let-up suspense -- Victoria SelmanWow! Samantha Downing has done it again. For Your Own Good is utterly compelling, deliciously dark, and with perfect pacing that will have you racing to find out how it ends. I absolutely loved it -- Sarah BonnerA deliciously dark, fast-paced delight of a novel with a maybe-maybe-not villain youll secretly be rooting for. Highly recommended -- A.J. ParkA dark and twisty plot youll race to finish * Yours Magazine *A brilliant psychological thriller * Bella *Downings spare prose packs a wallop as she deftly ratchets up the suspense with every hairpin turn of this lean, mean, surprising, and utterly propulsive thriller -- Lisa UngerSo dark and twisted, so deliciously evil, itll not only make you frantically turn those pages to find out whos targeting whom, but the wry sense of humor will have you laughing out loud, too. Another phenomenal wild-ride of a read from one of the crime-writing communitys most talent authors. Bet youll never look at high school the same way again -- Hannah Mary McKinnonFor Your Own Good is a fresh take on the elite school thriller and the perfect page turner -- Laure Van RensburgWitty and macabre with a psycho teacher who is so real to me -- Caroline KepnesWell-orchestrated * Sunday Times *Praise for Samantha Downing -- -Were calling it: My Lovely Wife is the most gripping psychological thriller of 2019... this book will keep you reading late into the night * Stylist *One of my favourite thrillers of the year - I couldnt stop reading but didnt want it to end. Dark, chilling and compelling -- TM Logan, bestselling author of The HolidayWow! My Lovely Wife is a stunner - full of twists, well-drawn characters, and riveting suspense -- Harlan CobenOne of the best thrillers Ive ever read -- Judy FinniganSo beautifully and elegantly written . . . A great twist - I loved it -- Sophie Hannah Review Quote Were calling it: My Lovely Wife is the most gripping psychological thriller of 2019 ... this book will keep you reading late into the night Promotional "Headline" The darker it gets, the harder it is to put down- the deliciously twisted third novel from the double Sunday Times bestselling Samantha Downing Details ISBN140594563X Author Samantha Downing Pages 400 Year 2022 ISBN-10 140594563X ISBN-13 9781405945639 Format Paperback Publication Date 2022-01-20 UK Release Date 2022-01-20 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Subtitle The most addictive psychological thriller youll read this year DEWEY 813.6 NZ Release Date 2022-05-16 AU Release Date 2022-05-16 Alternative 9781405945646 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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