I Will Ruin You

Hardback Published on: 01/08/2024
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Synopsis

‘A page-turner… you’ll get your money’s worth out of this one’ Stephen King

'Riveting' Sunday Times

'Linwood Barclay is a flat-out master of the modern thriller, and I Will Ruin You is impossible to put down. You need this book in your life' David Koepp

WHEN IT'S LIFE OR DEATH, WHO CAN YOU TRUST?

Teacher Richard Boyle certainly never thought he would find himself talking down a former student intent on harming others, but when a former student shows up at school with a vest packed with explosives, he springs into action. Thanks to his quick thinking, Richard averts a major tragedy but his moment in the spotlight puts him in the sights of a deranged blackmailer with a score to settle…

As events rapidly spiral out of control, Richard is drawn into a tangled web of salacious accusations and deadly secrets. As he tries to uncover the truth, Richard discovers that there's something dangerously wrong in the town. Everyone in his life seems to be hiding something, and trusting the wrong person could cost him everything he loves.

International bestseller Linwood Barclay returns with a breathtaking new thriller.

PRAISE FOR LINWOOD BARCLAY:

‘Barclay deserves all the accolades that routinely flow his way, as this hypnotic outing attests’ Financial Times

‘Linwood Barclay has crafted another perfect page-turner’ The Times

‘Pacy and tense, it’s a triumph from a master thriller writer. Every page makes your heart beat that little bit faster’ The Sun

‘You’ll be left speed-reading towards the end to discover answers expertly posed by the bestselling Toronto-based crime writer’ The Independent

‘Totally absorbing… brilliant stuff’ Neil Lancaster

‘A superior thriller’ Sunday Times

‘A suspense master’ Stephen King

Publisher information

  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • ISBN: 9780008555757
  • Number of pages: 352
  • Dimensions: 240 x 159 x 34 mm
  • Weight: 560g
  • Languages: English

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I Will Ruin You
Fast paced and full of tension
When teacher Richard Boyle acts without thinking at school he diverts a tragedy. Unfortunately, it puts him in the spotlight and leads to a series of shock... READ MORE
D Hart
I Will Ruin You
Perfect holiday read
Another cracking thriller from Linwood Barclay. As usual, the story gripped me from page one and never let go. It revolves around a teacher preventing a bo... READ MORE
Rachel
I Will Ruin You
Consequences and Repercussions
I Will Ruin You by Linwood Barclay HQ Aug 1 This novel is definitely a winner—dynamic and punchy. It has a fast-moving plot, and I couldn’t put it down... READ MORE
Sheila Easson
I Will Ruin You
Another page turner
I love a good Linwood Barclay book and this one didn’t disappoint. Richard is a school teacher and saves the school and pupils from a former student wanti... READ MORE
Christine  Revely
I Will Ruin You
Linwood Barclay
I have liked everything this author has written but have to be honest found this really hard going and I skipped quite a few pages
Sue
I Will Ruin You
Mark arrives at school with a bomb but can he be stopped?
Mark arrives at his ex school with a bomb and teacher Richard Boyle will try to avert many deaths. This is the first stressful situation for Richard as nex... READ MORE
Julie Friar
I Will Ruin You
Entertaining and twisty!
What would you do if you are in English teacher Richard Boyles shoes? He’s mid lesson (FYI., The Road, Cormac McCarthy) when he spots someone running towar... READ MORE
Celia Short
I Will Ruin You
A great beach read!
As ever Linwood Barclay writes about a supposedly innocent person caught up in some very traumatic events and as usual his latest book has turned out to be... READ MORE
Annette Librarian
I Will Ruin You
A great pacy book.
With Linwood Barclay books, you know you are guaranteed a thrilling ride, this one is no exception. Richard Boyle faces his share of troubles and turmo... READ MORE
Sarah C
I Will Ruin You
Excellent
Richard Boyle is hailed a hero for stopping an old pupil from blowing up the school, form there it spirals down (for the reader up). Accusations, drugs and... READ MORE
I Will Ruin You
Still A Good Read But Not His Best
How would you react in a life-or-death situation? It's a question everyone asks themselves, but few have to face in real life. English teacher Richard Boyl... READ MORE
Louise Wilson
I Will Ruin You
I Will Ruin You
I have read a fair few books by this author and they have all been good solid reads. This one was no exception and kept me engaged and interested all the w... READ MORE
Ashrae
I Will Ruin You
Another good read
This is a good read and I did enjoy this book. There are some real hard topics (school shootings, historic child abuse) covered in this book but Linwood Ba... READ MORE
Rachael Derham
I Will Ruin You
Full of suspense and action
I have read a few of Linwood Barclay's novels before and have enjoyed them for what they are ... suspense and action filled stories that entertain and I Wi... READ MORE
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I will ruin you by Linwood Barclay
I Will Ruin You by Linwood Barclay is yet another highly accomplished novel by the author. Richard Boyle, an English teacher, spots an old pupil acting s... READ MORE
Christine Rennie
I Will Ruin You
Great author and a great read
YEAH a new Linwood Barclay book and you just know that this author will always delivers a tense powerful read filled with tension and this one starts with ... READ MORE
Lovetoread2023
I Will Ruin You
A fantastic thriller!
For Richard Boyle, an English teacher at Lodge High School, it’s an ordinary day as he discusses a novel with his students. Suddenly he sees a man walking... READ MORE
Joan Clapham
I Will Ruin You
Tense thriller
Linwood Barclay can be relied upon to deliver a tense thriller so I was expecting a rollercoaster of a read with this book. The story gripped me from the... READ MORE
Shirley Sinha
I Will Ruin You
Entertaining and fast paced thriller
Richard Boyle is an English Teacher and a hero having prevented a suicide bomber blowing up the school. He is also at the start of a nightmare that could u... READ MORE
Lynda’s Book Reviews
I Will Ruin You
An entertaining but improbable tale
The opening scene is tense and attention grabbing. School teacher Richard Boyle spots an ex-student approaching the school in a manner that strongly sugges... READ MORE
Andrew Smith
I Will Ruin You
Barclay at his best.
English teacher Richard Boyle does one good deed that turns his life upside down. He stops a school bombing, but unfortunately for him the bomber dies and... READ MORE
Peter  Evans
I Will Ruin You
Hugely entertaining & engaging
This is a hugely entertaining novel by the grandmaster, Linwood Barclay. He does not put a foot wrong in my opinion. The characters are strong, likeable an... READ MORE
Carl Gayle
I Will Ruin You
A good read
Richard Boyle is a high school teacher. He is dedicated to his job & the pupils her teacher. He's an all round good guy. When an ex student comes into the ... READ MORE
Maggie Macdonald
I Will Ruin You
A spiral you can’t turn away from
An explosive opening hurls high‑school teacher Richard Boyle into chaos, and the tension never lets up. Every new predicament threatens to wreck his life, ... READ MORE
Paul Perry
I Will Ruin You
Prime Barclay
English teacher Richard Boyle certainly never thought he would find himself talking down a former student intent on harming others, but when Mark LeDrew sh... READ MORE
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