The Rumour: The bestselling must-read thriller with a killer twist
Dec 2018 · Random House
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THE BESTSELLING EBOOK OF 2019
'An intriguing premise, a creeping sense of dread, and a twist you won't see coming!' Shari Lapena, bestselling author of The Couple Next Door.
When single mum Joanna hears a rumour at the school gates, she never intends to pass it on. But one casual comment leads to another and now there's no going back . . .
Rumour has it that a notorious child killer is living under a new identity, in their sleepy little town of Flinstead-on-Sea.
Sally McGowan was just ten years old when she stabbed little Robbie Harris to death forty-eight years ago - no photos of her exist since her release as a young woman.
So who is the supposedly reformed killer who now lives among them? How dangerous can one rumour become? And how far will Joanna go to protect her loved ones from harm, when she realizes what it is she's unleashed?
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Readers can't stop talking about The Rumour:
'So good. . . The twist is amazing and really caught me out.'
'Downloaded it last night before bed and have stayed up all night reading it! Could not put it down.
'I couldn't devour this book quickly enough . . . The surprises didn't stop till the very last page.'
IF YOU'VE ALREADY DEVOURED THE RUMOUR THEN LOOK OUT FOR THE OTHER TENANT, THE CAPTIVATING NEW THRILLER FROM LESLEY KARA. **OUT NOW!**
'An intriguing premise, a creeping sense of dread, and a twist you won't see coming!' Shari Lapena, bestselling author of The Couple Next Door.
When single mum Joanna hears a rumour at the school gates, she never intends to pass it on. But one casual comment leads to another and now there's no going back . . .
Rumour has it that a notorious child killer is living under a new identity, in their sleepy little town of Flinstead-on-Sea.
Sally McGowan was just ten years old when she stabbed little Robbie Harris to death forty-eight years ago - no photos of her exist since her release as a young woman.
So who is the supposedly reformed killer who now lives among them? How dangerous can one rumour become? And how far will Joanna go to protect her loved ones from harm, when she realizes what it is she's unleashed?
__________
Readers can't stop talking about The Rumour:
'So good. . . The twist is amazing and really caught me out.'
'Downloaded it last night before bed and have stayed up all night reading it! Could not put it down.
'I couldn't devour this book quickly enough . . . The surprises didn't stop till the very last page.'
IF YOU'VE ALREADY DEVOURED THE RUMOUR THEN LOOK OUT FOR THE OTHER TENANT, THE CAPTIVATING NEW THRILLER FROM LESLEY KARA. **OUT NOW!**
Ratings and reviews
4.5
76 reviews
Sarah Fitzgerald
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April 20, 2019
Amazing twists at the end of the book but it was a bit predictable. It was set up so that you could easily see what was going to happen.
1 person found this review helpful
Liam Hotchin
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June 22, 2019
I really enjoyed this book. It started off a little slow for me but I see now that the whole story had to be laid out to appreciate the twists and turns that come later on. It was a gripping read and I love the authors writing style. Can't wait to read her next book! I will be recommending to others!
7 people found this review helpful
Tahlia Mitchell-Kerr
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July 13, 2019
Excellent book. Enticing story, easy to read, keeps you guessing. Very good! Loved it
4 people found this review helpful
About the author
Lesley Kara is the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Rumour, Who Did You Tell?, The Dare and The Apartment Upstairs. The Rumour was the highest selling crime fiction debut of 2019 in the UK, and a Kindle No.1 bestseller. Lesley is an alumna of the Faber Academy 'Writing a Novel' course. She lives in Kent.
You can follow Lesley on Twitter @LesleyKara or visit her website at www.lesleykara.com
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