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It takes one moment to call for help. So why did he wait?
'The rare gift that delivers it all' ASHLEY AUDRAIN
'Truly gripping and deeply satisfying' CHRIS WHITAKER
'I was hooked' JANE CORRY
'A new thriller writer to watch' ROBYN HARDING
'Left me in awe' JO LEEVERS
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