The Cut
'A proper bloody thriller' - Mark Billingham
Published on 28. August 2025
Book
Hardback
336 pages
978-0-571-39350-3 (ISBN)
Description
A TRAGIC ACCIDENT OR A GRUESOME MURDER?
WHICH STORY WILL MAKE THE CUT?
From the bestselling author of GENEVA
'Emotive, explosive & does not disappoint.' ?????
'You cannot predict where it will go.' ?????
'So many twists & turns.' ?????
'Absolutely brilliant.' ?????
You saw her die
Thirty years ago, one of Ben Knott's schoolfriends was murdered. Another went to prison. The story ended. The village of Barton Mallett tried to move on.
Now her killer is back
As the murderer's sentence ends, the village is chosen as the unlikely location for a feature film by a Hollywood producer, with Ben's son Nathan cast in the leading role.
Can you keep hiding the truth?
As the film takes shape, Ben begins to recognise the storyline - from his own past. As his son becomes immersed in a tale of bullying and retribution, things turn dangerous, and an uncomfortable truth begins to emerge. Ben must choose between the safety of his children and reopening the wounds of the past. How much is he willing to risk to protect his family - and himself?
'An absolute treat for psychological thriller fans.' T. M. Logan
'Chilling, atmospheric, with characters you'll never forget.' Harlan Coben
'A brilliantly crafted page-turner of a novel.' L. J. Ross
WHICH STORY WILL MAKE THE CUT?
From the bestselling author of GENEVA
'Emotive, explosive & does not disappoint.' ?????
'You cannot predict where it will go.' ?????
'So many twists & turns.' ?????
'Absolutely brilliant.' ?????
You saw her die
Thirty years ago, one of Ben Knott's schoolfriends was murdered. Another went to prison. The story ended. The village of Barton Mallett tried to move on.
Now her killer is back
As the murderer's sentence ends, the village is chosen as the unlikely location for a feature film by a Hollywood producer, with Ben's son Nathan cast in the leading role.
Can you keep hiding the truth?
As the film takes shape, Ben begins to recognise the storyline - from his own past. As his son becomes immersed in a tale of bullying and retribution, things turn dangerous, and an uncomfortable truth begins to emerge. Ben must choose between the safety of his children and reopening the wounds of the past. How much is he willing to risk to protect his family - and himself?
'An absolute treat for psychological thriller fans.' T. M. Logan
'Chilling, atmospheric, with characters you'll never forget.' Harlan Coben
'A brilliantly crafted page-turner of a novel.' L. J. Ross
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Edition
Main
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
544 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-571-39350-3 (9780571393503)
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Richard Armitage is a multi-award winning stage, screen and voice actor best known for his roles in Peter Jackson's trilogy of The Hobbit, Captain America, Alice through the Looking Glass and Oceans 8. His debut novel, Geneva, was a top 5 crime debut for 2023 and a no. 1 Audible bestseller.