Book description
"An exhilarating and accomplished action-packed thriller."-B. A. Paris
Her best friend is dead.
Emma and Ariella, neighbours in one of Sydney's most exclusive suburbs, appear to have it all-perfect homes, perfect husbands, perfect lives. But they both know dark secrets lurk beneath the surface and shallow waters can't hide Ariella's.…
Why read it?
1 author picked The Shallows as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I loved this book for its pacy story, fantastic characters, and gripping plot. The story is intense, and Holly Craig is a fantastic writer. Every single page is gripping and drives the story forward.
A woman becomes obsessed with the woman next door and befriends her. When her new friend is murdered, her husband insists that they flee. What happens next is a story of survival.
Brilliant.
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