When They Find Her

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When They Find Her opens with an unthinkable wallop to the heart, and takes off racing from there through a perfectly crafted, tightly written, deeply emotional story that taps into the most uncomfortable fears of motherhood and marriage. A stand-out psychological thriller with heart. -- Ashley Audrain, <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author of <The Push</i> Superb debut thriller - assured, elegant and utterly gripping. EXCELLENT -- Will Dean, author of <i>The Last Thing to Burn</i> Brilliantly written ... I felt every single emotion and was immediately swept up into the story. I'll be recommending it to everyone I know -- Sarah Pearse, author of <i>The Sanatorium</i> Uncomfortable and compelling - a story which is truly the stuff of nightmares. Couldn't put it down -- Catherine Cooper, <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Chalet</i> The barrister background of this writer makes the police and court procedural parts of this story particularly powerful . . . Middleton has a lawyer's keen eye for telling detail but the real strength of the story comes from the convincing depiction of a mother's love . . . a promising debut from a new voice * Daily Mail * A twisty tale of parental love and a lie with terrible consequences. Dark, intense and so compelling that I read it in a single sitting -- Allie Reynolds, author of <i>Shiver</i> A brilliant concept that pulled me straight into the story and kept me hooked to the end -- Nikki Smith, author of <i>All in Her Head</i> An unnerving and gripping thriller in which a split-second choice plunges the protagonist Naomi into a web of terror and lies. Deftly written and chillingly plausible ... a bold, compelling and clever debut -- Philippa East, author of <i>Little White Lies</i> A tense and claustrophobic rollercoaster -- Nina Manning, author of <i>The Daughter in Law</i> An unforgettable debut with a truly chilling opening chapter that hooks you in and doesn't let go. Clever, compelling, pacy and powerful -- Diane Jeffrey, author of <i>The Silent Friend</i> Had me hooked from the first page ... a gripping and twisty story of grief, fear and the fierce bond of motherhood -- Claire Allan, author of <i>Her Name Was Rose</i> A brave and suspenseful debut that had me turning pages deep into the early hours. Truly superb -- Katie Lowe, author of <i>The Furies</i> It's been a long time since I've stayed up late to finish a book. When They Find Her is not only utterly gripping but also a sensitive and moving portrayal of parental love. Middleton's astute writing made me feel as though I was there was Naomi in her every moment of tension -- Neema Shah, author of <i>Kololo Hill</i> Utterly gripping . . . I could not put it down -- Fiona Scarlett, author of <i>Boys Don't Cry</i> Nail-biting ... some truly fabulous unexpected turns make this an altogether gripping and provocative read -- Rebecca Kelly, author of <i>Monstrous Souls</i> Claustrophobic, intense, unsettling and drags you into the story ... Unbelievably exciting -- Roxie Cooper, author of <i>The Day We Met</i> 'Nightmarish, dark and twisty, I galloped to end. A domestic psychological drama with polish' -- Sophie Draper, author of <i>Cuckoo</i> A really gripping read that will make you stay up late to finish it * Heat * Full of suspense * Yours Magazine *