The Second Stranger: One detective. One murderer. But which is which?

Paperback Published on: 07/12/2023
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Synopsis

ONE DETECTIVE. ONE MURDERER. BUT WHICH IS WHICH?

'Fresh, gripping and addictive! An absolute gem' ALLIE REYNOLDS

'If there is a finer crime debut this year, it will be a surprise' DAILY MAIL

'Clever and bold' LISA GARDNER

'The book everyone's going to be talking about' KAREN DIONNE

'A brilliant debut from an excellent new voice ' MY WEEKLY
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Remie Yorke has one shift left at the Mackinnon Hotel in the remote Scottish Highlands before she leaves for good. Then Storm Ezra hits.

As temperatures plummet and phone lines go down, an injured man stumbles inside. PC Don Gaines was in a terrible accident on the mountain road. The only other survivor: the prisoner his team was transporting.

When a second stranger arrives, Remie reluctantly lets him in from the blizzard. He, too, is hurt. He claims to be a police officer. His name is also Don Gaines.

Someone is lying and, with no means of escape, Remie must work out who. If the cold doesn't kill her, one of these men will get there first . . .

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What real readers are saying about The Second Stranger

'Plenty of heart-stopping moments, twists and turns. A fast-paced story, atmospheric, intriguing, with a great ending. I loved it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'I enjoyed the excellent descriptions of the hotel, weather and conditions . . . I felt every gust of wind and slammed door' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'A swiftly moving and menacing plot. The remote, atmospheric and unsettling backdrop make this eerie, chilling and unpredictable suspense' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'The suspense and drama build throughout . . . Very clever and unexpected' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'I could not put it down. Would definitely recommend!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
  • ISBN: 9781408725252
  • Number of pages: 320
  • Dimensions: 198 x 126 x 26 mm
  • Weight: 260g
  • Languages: English

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The Second Stranger
Fantastic Read
A fantastic read with a totally original plot that keeps you guessing throughout and your heart racing! The Second Stranger is definitely one to add to you... READ MORE
Eva Mae
The Second Stranger
Atmospheric
Really enjoyed this. A taut thriller with a killer concept ... Two strangers turn up at a remote hotel each claiming to be the same policeman, but which is... READ MORE
James Peterson
The Second Stranger
Who is who!
Remie Yorke is on her last shift before the Mackinnon Hotel in the Scottish Highlands closes for the season, all other staff have already left. An injured ... READ MORE
Charlotte  Pawson
The Second Stranger
Could make a perfect movie?
Thank you to the publishers for this early review copy, I was rather keen to read this having previously enjoyed Martin's teen / YA read Payback. The Secon... READ MORE
Fiona Sharp
The Second Stranger
Spooky & atmospheric
Remie Yorke is doing her last shift as night manager in a remote Scottish hotel. There are just two guests & tomorrow the hotel closes for winter refurbish... READ MORE
Maggie Macdonald
The Second Stranger
Who to believe….
Clever premise of switched identities on a dark stormy night in the highlands of Scotland. Escaped convict and a back story to fill in some gaps along the ... READ MORE
Lynn
The Second Stranger
An escaped prisoner and two strangers both claim to be the police. Who is who?
A stormy night at a hotel that is closing up for the season. An injured stranger turns up claiming to be a police officer but then another stranger with th... READ MORE
Julie Friar
The Second Stranger
Great fast paced thriller!
Remie is working her last night shift at the hotel, before going abroad. It is snowing and only two guests remain. She worked there to visit her brother in... READ MORE
Karen Makeham
The Second Stranger
Terrific!
It's winter in the remote Scottish Highlands and Remie Yorke has one final night shift at the Mackinnon Hotel before she leaves for good. However, she hadn... READ MORE
Barnsey's Books
The Second Stranger
Inventive thriller
As the title implies, key to the story is The Second Stranger who also claims the identity of the first stranger. This is a device beloved in film and tele... READ MORE
Peter Fleming
The Second Stranger
Intriguing read
Cairngorms - The Mackinnon Hôtel It’s Remie Yorkes final evening as night manager at the hotel because tomorrow she leaves for a South American adventure.... READ MORE
Celia Short
The Second Stranger
A good read.
A familiar plot with this one, a woman isolated in a blizzard, remote hotel in the Scottish Highlands, and she is the only member of staff working. An esca... READ MORE
Martha Brindley
The Second Stranger
A Fast Paced Thriller
The Second Stranger is a brilliant story set in the Scottish Highlands in Winter .Remie is on her last shift at the Machinnon Hotel ,the only member of sta... READ MORE
Chrissie Mortimer