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Compelling drama
Something a little bit different from this author and a great place to start if you've not discovered him before.
A gripping family drama starring one of t... READ MORE
A Sharp, Conniving Thrill
A delightfully chilling tale of elaborate compound secrets and family resentment, expertly crafted by a writer of prime quality. Keeps you guessing and plo... READ MORE
Synopsis
One family, two holidays, one devastating secret.
To new nanny Amanda, the Temple family seem to have it all: the former actress; the famous professor; their three successful grown-up children. But like any family, beneath the smiles and hugs there lurks far darker emotions.
Sixteen years earlier, little Niamh Temple died while they were on holiday in Portugal. Now, as Amanda joins the family for a reunion at their seaside villa, she begins to suspect one of them might be hiding something terrible...
And suspicion is a dangerous thing.
From Chris Brookmyre, winner of the Theakstons and McIllvanney awards for Black Widow, comes a standalone psychological thriller full of twists, lies and betrayal.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
- ISBN: 9781408710838
- Number of pages: 304
- Dimensions: 240 x 156 x 30 mm
- Weight: 540g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allChilling, tense and superbly crafted fare
Fallen Angel is predominantly set in the Algarve across a dual timeline; 2002 and 2018. It concerns a missing child and the repercussions that flow from th... READ MORE
The book is compelling, gripping and leaves you feeling anxious and cold at times
Back in 2002 eighteen-months-old Niamh Temple died whilst on holiday with her family in Portugal. The Temple family are back in Portugal gathering together... READ MORE
Fallen Angel, by Christopher Brookmyre
Well, I didn’t expect that ending and neither will you. It really did come as a surprise even though, when I think about it, there are hints throughout t... READ MORE
Fallen Angel
Fallen Angel is a deeply satisfying new story from the prolific Chris Brookmyre.
A highly dysfunctional family gather for a reunion at their villa in Portu... READ MORE
Whodidit ??
This murder mystery, whodunnit had it all. Lies, secrets, surprises, red herrings, family dynamics and more. I enjoyed this novel and would recommend this ... READ MORE
Family secrets
I'm grateful to the publisher for a free advance e-copy of this book via Netgalley.
I always enjoy Brookmyre's books, because - rather than despite! - nev... READ MORE