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The Accident
Another exciting thriller from Linwood Barclay.
Fast paced and full of twists, this is not one you're going to solve halfway through the book.
One thing to... READ MORE
The Accident
Another exciting thriller from Linwood Barclay.
Fast paced and full of twists, this is not one you're going to solve halfway through the book.
One thing to... READ MORE
Taut thriller with the human touch
The Accident by Linwood Barclay is clearly the work of a seriously talented thriller writer.
I was new to Barclay’s writing, and so came to The Accident w... READ MORE
Synopsis
A drunk-driving accident hides more than one dark secret in No. 1 bestseller Linwood Barclay's gripping thriller Glen Garber's life has just spiralled out of control. His wife's car is found at the scene of a drunk-driving accident that took three lives. Not only is she dead, but it appears she was the cause of the accident. Suddenly Glen has to deal with a potent mixture of emotions: grief at the loss of his wife, along with anger at her reckless behaviour that leaves their young daughter motherless. If only he could convince himself that Sheila wasn't responsible for the tragedy. But as more and more secrets begin to surface, Glen may have to face something much, much worse ...
Publisher information
- Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
- ISBN: 9780752883373
- Number of pages: 480
- Dimensions: 128 x 199 x 32 mm
- Weight: 320g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allGood holiday read
Found this all too 'American' with murders all over the place, dirty cops and sinister mystery men. If you're looking for a good read for holiday this is w... READ MORE
Enjoyable read!
As always the author keeps you guessing what really happened with all the book's twists and turns. Couldn't put it down. A really good read
Okay
For the most part I enjoyed this book but I found it a bit implausible. It's entertaining enough, and good for a holiday read, but it's pretty forgettable.
Good Enough to keep you reading
The story revolves around a contractor trying to understand how his intoxicated wife has caused a fatal car accident killing her and two others. The book i... READ MORE
Another excellent read by Barclay
Linwood Barclay is another of those authors who I look forward to each year releasing a new novel. He is a brilliant author and is able to write crime fict... READ MORE
Don't Plan on Going Anywhere Until Finished!!
Linwood Barclay is now confirmed as my favourite author (sorry Jane Austen, Tim Weaver, Ian Rankin). His style of writing just draws you in and makes you f... READ MORE
Excellent
loved it - read it very quickly - keeps you hooked to the end!!
Great read!
Linwood Barclay never fails to provide the reader with an exciting read and The accident is no exception. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it had me grip... READ MORE
not quite clever enough
Linwood Barclay's latest thriller is a little bleak in more ways than one. Firmly set in the current recession it captures the fears and worries of a small... READ MORE
Barclay delivers again
I read this, after having previously read and thoroughly enjoying 'No time for Goodbye.' Barclay delivers again with this book, as it's another good read, ... READ MORE
james bond style- packs a punch at the very endd
If you enjoyed his previous novel "never look away" and were suprised by the many punches he pulled in it then you will love the accident.
I was lucky eno... READ MORE
Fabulous-really gripping
I have never read anything by Linwood Barclay before, but will be seeking out his former novels having read this one. It is really gripping, and is full of... READ MORE
Another fine thriller from Barclay.
This is a very fine example of how to write a good thriller, pepper the main body of the book with enough red herrings to throw the reader off, add some su... READ MORE
Full of Intrigue
I love Linwood Barclay and have read all of his previous titles, all of which have been brilliant. The Accident doesn't disappoint, it is full of the suspe... READ MORE
Thrilling from cover to cover.
I have never read any of Linwood Barclay’s books before and so I haven’t been able to make any comparison to his other books but I have to say I thoroughly... READ MORE
the accident
as with all his books i couldn't put this down. can't wait for the next one.
A Good Read
Glen Garber a married man with a young daughter from Milfred, Connecticut. He owns his own company employing a number of people from across Milfred. Everyt... READ MORE