The Reunion

Paperback Published on: 05/09/2024
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Synopsis

'All I can say is WOW. I was immediately glued to the pages. This is one of the best books I've read this year... The authors did such a great job of describing the setting that I even felt like I was back in high school... Perfect... I highly recommend this one!' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A skull looks up at Jennie from the trench, but it's not the chalk-white bone and grimacing teeth that send her reeling. It's the heart-shaped gold pendant, its delicate chain snapped in two. The necklace Hannah never took off. It can't be Hannah. But it is.

When Jennie Whitmore arrives at her school reunion, she immediately regrets her decision. Why would she choose to surround herself with people who were never nice to her? Who still aren't, even now she's a police officer? The only person who truly looked out for her all those years ago was charming, beautiful Hannah.Until the day she disappeared.

Jennie is ready to finally put White Cross Academy behind her, the old school building demolished the morning after the party. But with the demolition comes a call: a teenage girl's remains have been found on the grounds.

The instant drop in Jennie's gut tells her that the remains might be Hannah's, but when she's called in to examine them, the truth becomes undeniable. Hannah didn't run away and abandon Jennie thirty years ago; in fact, she never left White Cross at all.

Suddenly, Jennie has a murder to solve. The murder of her best friend. But can she do so before her colleagues discover just how closely connected she is to the victim? Before a mystery stalker makes good on his threats to silence her for good?

The Reunion is a gripping mystery perfect for fans of THE SANATORIUM, Lucy Foley, and Ruth Kelly.

Read what everyone is saying about The Reunion:
'Incredible... peppered with twists and served with hold-your-breath reveals! This is a book you will always remember... Pure immersive storytelling... A shocking conclusion. I was caught from the get-go and cannot recommend this brilliant thriller highly enough.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The fast-paced and gripping story had me hooked from the moment I started reading. I found myself unable to put it down... Just when you think you have it all figured out, the story takes a turn that will leave you shocked and questioning everything you thought you knew.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I devoured this book in less than 24 hours. It had you hooked from the start and left you guessing right until the end. I would definitely recommend this to any thriller fan.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I stayed up far too late to finish it!... Excellent.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The amount of drama and suspense in this book had me flying through the pages! I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a book this much!' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Brilliant... gripping plot, suspense, menace and plenty of twists and turns... Kept me guessing and fully engaged to the very end... justperfect!' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Reminds me of works by Lucy Foley and B.A. Paris.' Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
  • ISBN: 9781398716575
  • Number of pages: 304
  • Dimensions: 194 x 128 x 26 mm
  • Weight: 270g
  • Languages: English

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The Reunion
Involving police thriller!
Thirty years ago Jennie Whitmore was a student at White Cross Academy where she met Hannah Jennings who helped her stand up to the bullies. Both were unha... READ MORE
Joan Clapham
The Reunion
Solid enough procedural
After the mysterious disappearance of her best friend, Jennie struggled for several years. Now established as a police officer and still based in the same... READ MORE
Jo-anne Atkinson
The Reunion
The Reunion
4.5 stars This is the second collaboration I have read featuring MJ Arlidge recently, the first being The Wrong Child co-authored with Julia Crouch. And I... READ MORE
Ashrae
The Reunion
Fabulous read
I have a been a long-time fan of M J Aldridge and I noticed this collaboration with Steph Broadribb which I have not read but heard positive things about. ... READ MORE
Michelle De Alwis
The Reunion
Coverups!
The Reunion is a book that I found difficult in places, due to the fact that the chapters were coming from various people. An accident years ago binds thes... READ MORE
Julie Watt
The Reunion
How Did Hannah Jennings /skull End Up In Up In The Basement Of The Academy She Used To Attend?
It's the day of the demolition at White Cross Academy, and a crowd of former pupils and teachers have gathered to watch. But as the final charges are laid ... READ MORE
Louise Wilson
The Reunion
Intricate and involving
Oh this one is very good. It's set in the town of Whitecross, somewhere in the English Chiltern Hills. I think I know where the real Whitecross is - th... READ MORE
Blue Book Balloon
The Reunion
Fast paced police procedural
This was a compelling read and I finished it in one sitting. Even though I knew it was written by two authors there was no hint to this it was so seamless... READ MORE
Lynda’s Book Reviews
The Reunion
Brilliant read
I am a real fan of M,J. Arlidge this one didn’t disappoint Jennie has always wondered where her missing friend went so many years ago now she has become a ... READ MORE
Sandie McCormack
The Reunion
Great collaboration
The story starts in 1994,Jennie and Hannah have arranged to meet and runaway to London but Hannah is a no show,Jennie spends the next 30 years wondering wh... READ MORE
Lovetoread2023
The Reunion
Good Read
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of The Reunion by M J Arlidge & Steph Broadribb in return for my honest review. I’m a big fan of M J Arlidge so had high h... READ MORE
wendy lane
The Reunion
Awesome
The Reunion offers a reader a story of intrigue, secrets and lies. All bound up with some cagey character, criminals and lots of police. This is a who-dunn... READ MORE
Kay Ward
The Reunion
Loved it
As always a blinder from M J Arlidge, strange to see a collaboration but I have to say that I am impressed. The plot was good, the story flowed. It h... READ MORE
Sarah Milgate
The Reunion
Excellent
Love M J Arlidge's work and this is no exception though I haven't read anything by Steph Broardribb. For thirty years Jennie thought Hannah had abandoned h... READ MORE
The Reunion
Gripping
I am a fan of M.J. Arlidge and had read a number of his books over the years and have enjoyed them all; I have not read anything by Steph Broadribb before ... READ MORE
readingstuffnthings.blogspot.co.uk
The Reunion
A fantastic and compelling read!
Jennie attends a school reunion she didn’t really want to go and as she gets nearer to the party she wonders why she has gone . Her best friend from schoo... READ MORE
Zoe Hitchen
The Reunion
Insightful police procedural that examines our closest friendships and the dangers of revisiting our pasts.
Jennie Whitmore’s family life fell apart when her photojournalist father was killed on assignment. A vulnerable teen she struggled to come with the grief; ... READ MORE
Peter Fleming
The Reunion
A good read
In 1994 Jennie was all set to run away to London with her best friend Hannah, but she didn't turn up & Jennie has always wondered why. Now she is a detecti... READ MORE
Maggie Macdonald
The Reunion
Unforgettable reunion
Not your typical trip, four friends from school are reunited for a wedding, they decide to travel together from Yorkshire to the Isle of Jura. Bella, the b... READ MORE
K MacLean
The Reunion
An engrossing read, with some great twists and turns
In 1994, Jennie Whitmore was preparing for her final sixth form exams and making big plans with her best friend Hannah. But Hannah never showed up that nig... READ MORE
Jacqueline Sharp