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The Fall

The Fall

Summary

'A masterclass in psychological suspense' Claire Douglas
'A gripping new thriller' Shari Lapena
'A superbly plotted' Lucy Clarke
'A one-sit read' Sarah Pearse
'Twisty and propulsive' Harriet Tyce
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Be careful what you wish for...

Nicole and Tom's lives are changed overnight by a ten-million-pound lottery win.

Before they know it they've moved into a state-of-the-art Glass Barn conversion in the stunning grounds of Lancaut Manor in Gloucestershire.

But their dream quickly turns into a nightmare when Tom is found dead in the swimming pool, with a wound on his head.

Someone close to home must be responsible. But other than the young couple who live in the Manor, and their housekeeper in the Coach House next door, there's no one around for miles.

Who among them is capable of murder?
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Praise for Gilly Macmillan:

'Gilly Macmillan writes with verve and emotional acuity' New York Times

'Brilliantly written, completely unputdownable, absolutely unmissable' Tim Weaver

'A smart, well-told story that allows us to indulge our sneaky curiosity about what instant money can do to people's lives' Daily Mail

'Plenty of twists and turns in this truly layered novel. Cleverly put together, it'll have you thinking long after you've finished reading' Belfast Telegraph

'Great characters and a clever plot make for a highly engaging read. Storytelling at its best!' B.A. Paris

'A truly excellent read' Jane Shemilt

'Full of devious twists and turns' Cara Hunter

'White-knuckled suspense' Tess Gerritsen

'This is another winner for me. Absolutely loved it. Gripping, page turning and so cleverly plotted. I had real sympathy for the characters (some of them at least!)' Emma Curtis

'What a tangly, twisting story! The Fall is completely unpredictable, and absolutely un-putdownable' Ava Glass

'A real page-turner, beautifully written and ably-characterised. Twists to the end' Critic

'The Fall is an out-and-out winner! Hugely enjoyable, flawlessly crafted, beautifully written. This is a superior mystery of the highest order' C.M. Ewan

'Brilliantly crafted' Woman & Home

'Cleverly put together, it'll have you thinking long after you've finished reading' Press Association

'Its intense plot, relatable characters and plethora of exciting twists and turns will leave readers gasping. I devoured each and every delicious page' Mystery and Suspense

'Gilly Macmillan [is] one of the best writers of dark and twisty thrillers currently at work' Shots Magazine


Gilly Macmillan, Richard and Judy Book Club Pick, Spring 2020

About the author

Gilly Macmillan

Gilly Macmillan is the Sunday Times bestselling and Edgar-nominated author of What She Knew, The Perfect Girl, Odd Child Out, I Know You Know, The Nanny, To Tell You the Truth and The Long Weekend.

She grew up in Swindon and studied at Bristol University and The Courtauld Institute of Art in London. She has worked at The Burlington Magazine and the Hayward Gallery and has been a lecturer in photography.

She now writes full-time and lives in Bristol with her family.
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