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Scenes from a Tragedy

Scenes from a Tragedy

Hardback Published on: 06/03/2025
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Synopsis

'COMPULSIVE AS HELL' ABIGAIL DEAN

If you hurt me, I'll hurt you. Not right away of course, because where's the fun in that?

When an empty passenger plane mysteriously crashes in the Lake District, journalist Carly Atherton is determined to get to the truth of what happened - the love of her life was one of the two pilots on board.

But when she contacts the family of the other pilot, the conflicting memories of his wife and his sister draw her into a story far darker than she could possibly have imagined.

As Carly delves into the dynamics of a seemingly ordinary family, she realises that the bonds that shape us can also tear us apart - and that sometimes there are monsters living among us, hiding in plain sight...

'MASTERFUL' JANICE HALLETT
'EXTRAORDINARY' JENNIE GODFREY

Readers love SCENES FROM A TRAGEDY
'Simply loved this book. Absolutely chilling' *****
'Totally immersive. I couldn't put it down' *****
'Masterfully crafted' *****
'An absolute belter of a book!' *****
'This is a work of genius'*****

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Atlantic Books
  • ISBN: 9781805461531
  • Number of pages: 480
  • Dimensions: 242 x 164 x 41 mm
  • Weight: 1g
  • Languages: English

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Scenes from a Tragedy
Very good psychological drama
What a fantastic read. From the minute Izzy was introduced I could feel a sense of unease and I can only say that she is one of the darkest, most terrifyi... READ MORE
Lynda’s Book Reviews
Scenes from a Tragedy
Suspenseful and tightly plotted
Scenes for a Tragedy was suspenseful and tightly plotted with a creeping sense of menace and an incredibly compelling plot. Buckle up because you are i... READ MORE
Emily (ashortbooklover)
Scenes from a Tragedy
Scenes From a Tragedy - Lydia P
A great book! It grabbed me from the start, devouring it in a few sittings. The structure of the book told from various character’s perspectives is a ve... READ MORE
Lydia Purdy
Scenes from a Tragedy
Scenes from a Tragedy
Well... this book hit the ground (sorrynotsorry) running, sucked me in from the off, held me captive throughout, spitting me out at the end, exhausted but ... READ MORE
Ashrae
Scenes from a Tragedy
Fantastic
"If you hurt me, I'll hurt you. Not right away of course, because where's the fun in that?" This chilling sentiment sets the stage for a gripping thriller ... READ MORE
CS
Scenes from a Tragedy
A fascinating primer on the psychopathic mind and a cracking good whydunnit
I loved Hailey’s The Silence Project. so I was thrilled to receive an ARC of her second novel, Scenes from a Tragedy. It proved to be very different, perha... READ MORE
Fiona Bric
Scenes from a Tragedy
Impossible to put down
What a book! It grabbed me from the start and never let go, never dropping the pace or the tension and not allowing me to move until it was done. Carly ... READ MORE
Rachel
Scenes from a Tragedy
Interesting kernel…
Undoubtedly, lots of readers will find this an addictive read. The kernel of the relationship of the protagonist’s relationship with her brother is interes... READ MORE
Holly Potter-Adams
Scenes from a Tragedy
Couldn’t put it down!
I really enjoyed this book and the style it was written in! It was a quick, easy read which kept me gripped the whole way through! The only reason I didn’t... READ MORE
HB
Scenes from a Tragedy
Enjoyable read
I liked how the author had written with both sides being viewed and then the notes at the end of each chapter by Carly. It is a very clever style of writin... READ MORE
Stacey Winyard
Scenes from a Tragedy
Buckle up - there's turbulence ahead
A plane flies into a mountain in the Lake District. Only two people were on board, both pilots. One was journalist Carly Atherton's ex-boyfriend and the ot... READ MORE
Nicola
Scenes from a Tragedy
Unusual, nervy and genius thriller
I don’t say it often, but I’ll say it when I mean it: I think that this is a work of genius. Not bolt from the blue, inspiration from thin air, unimagin... READ MORE
Huttson Lo
Scenes from a Tragedy
Outstanding!
I read this book as part of a book club and can honestly say it was brilliant! I couldn't put it down and loved the writer's style. A new author for me but... READ MORE
Rhianna Lowe
Scenes from a Tragedy
One of the best books of 2025
Wow. This is a book that moved me and made an impact. The writing was phenomenal, I got completely sucked into the story. I was skeptical when the beginnin... READ MORE
Amanda Ramsey
Scenes from a Tragedy
A dark story and an excellent read
A thriller where we know from the beginning who might have been responsible but we don’t know why and this is what draws us along - the need to understand ... READ MORE
Liz
Scenes from a Tragedy
I stayed up until 2 am to finish it!
4.5 stars rounding up to 5I don't think I've met a psychopath in real life... yet apparently the statistics tell me that with a friends list of over 500 on... READ MORE
Helen Carey
Scenes from a Tragedy
I couldn't put it down! Strange and surprising.
I read this in two sittings. It was hard to put down yet I felt repelled by the main characters.I didn't find them likeable at all ,yet was strangely fasci... READ MORE
Barbara Shaw