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All four of C. J. Tudor's novels have been Sunday Times Top 10 bestsellers, and the fifth is her twistiest yet.
Lisa was the only survivor of a school shooting perpetrated by one of her classmates. Before turning the gun on himself, he said, "All of this is because of you."
Years later, Lisa is returning home for the first time in decades with her young daughter, Ripley. But when Ripley saves a man's life—and unwittingly steps into the spotlight—she knows they must hide. Because a man is hunting people connected to Lisa's past. Five people have already perished at his hands, and now he has his sights set on number six: Lisa.
The Drift is a gripping tale of survival, betrayal, and confronting the shadows of one's past.
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The Drift by C. J. Tudor has been lauded for its gripping and high-octane plot, characterised by jaw-dropping twists and a chilling, dystopian setting. Reviewers praised it as a masterful, suspenseful, and atmospheric thriller, fittingly described as a thrilling rollercoaster ride with clever, intricate, locked-room mysteries and a shocking finale. Others highlight Tudor's seamless blend of horror and thriller elements, cementing her status as a pioneer of genre fiction.
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ISBN: 9781405948272
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 October 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 290g
Pages: 416
About the Author
C. J. Tudor's love of writing, especially the dark and macabre, started young. When her peers were reading Judy Blume, she was devouring Stephen King and James Herbert. Over the years she has had a variety of jobs, including trainee reporter, radio scriptwriter, dog walker, voiceover artist, television presenter, copywriter and, now, author. Her first novel, The Chalk Man, was a Sunday Times bestseller and has sold in over forty countries. Her second novel, The Taking of Annie Thorne, was also a Sunday Times bestseller as was her third novel The Other People. Her fourth novel, The Burning Girls, is out now in hardback.
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