The Face At The Window: A gripping, twisty thriller you won't be able to put down

· Hera books Ltd
4,5
11 reviews
eBook
362
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‘A chilling page-turner...Gripping and twisty, I was hooked until the last page.’ Sophie Flynn, author of All My Lies

They’re in your house.

They want your life.

And now, they have your baby.

To the world, I’m @HappyWife. Online, people only see my picture-perfect home, my handsome husband, Nick, and my beautiful baby, Thomas.

They don’t see the real Gemma Adams. They don’t see my past, the dark secrets I’m hiding in my marriage. They don’t see the fear I live in every single day.

But I know someone is watching me. And now, they’ve taken Thomas.

I just don’t know why.

But I’m going to stop at nothing to get my baby back.

Even if it destroys everything I’ve got to find him.

A compelling thriller, packed with suspense - fans of K.L. Slater and Lisa Jewell won't be able to put it down.

Praise for The Face at the Window:

'Tense and heartbreaking, this emotional thriller really got under my skin.' Barbara Copperthwaite, author of The Girl in the Missing Poster

‘Races towards an explosive ending. A compelling and engrossing read!’ Jane Isaac, author of One Good Lie

'An emotional rollercoaster of a thriller with twists and turns that kept me hooked from page one.' Karen Coles, author of The Asylum

‘Chilling, twisty, emotional and compulsive, this is psychological thriller writing at its best!’ A.A. Chaudhuri, author of She's Mine

‘Loved this book!! The twists just kept coming’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review

‘A great page turner, brilliantly addictive with great characters and I just loved every page.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review

‘Wow - just wow...took a plot twist that I wasn't expecting.’ Reader Review

‘Kept me turning the pages late into the night...The ending was satisfying and unexpected.’ Reader Review

‘A great read with loads of twists and turns which kept me guessing until the end.’ Reader Review

‘This book was incredible!...It was so hard to put down...Would definitely recommend.’ Reader Review

‘Packed full of suspense, nail-biting angst and drama, this is one you definitely don't want to miss!’ Reader Review

‘Wow!...This book definitely gave me chills!’ Reader Review

‘This is so addictive writing. Definitely recommend it.’ ‘A great page turner, brilliantly addictive with great characters and I just loved every page.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review

‘This was a very good page turner... it’s full of twists and turns throughout, the suspense keeps you on the edge of your seat.’ Reader Review

‘Read in one sitting! Dark, frightening and twisty story that you won't be able to put down’ Reader Review

Ratings and reviews

4,5
11 reviews
Marnie Harrison
30 July 2021
The lines between the perfectly curated image created for the world are blurring into a hideous reality where Gemma’s picture perfect life is narrowed to a singular point of focus, the terror of losing her son Thomas. Gemma has carefully created the image of her life that she shares with the world, but who has managed to break through to her reality and turn it into a nightmare. Ruby Speechley has crafted an evocative and compelling tale that takes you on an emotional rollercoaster. Any story that involves the kidnapping of a child is always going to be a tense read but, the added subjects of domestic abuse and violence adds another layer to it, which Ruby does handle sensitively but doesn’t gloss over the seriousness of them. The characters have been well developed and are a mix bunch of likeable and unlikable. Ruby has done a great job with them and each brings the story to life in the roles they have been given, good and bad. In terms of the pace it moves fast which is also helped by the short chapters. The only thing I did find was the outcome was a bit rushed but in saying that it still had an impact and did not hinder my overall enjoyment of the book. Ruby Speechley has fast become one of my favourite authors and it is always such a joy to read her books. The Face at the Window is another example of her creating a gripping, engrossing and well written tale to add to her growing bibliography. All up, this is a cracking read and I look forward to reading what Ruby comes up with for us next.
E. Markwell
27 February 2022
I love the character Scarlett even though she did terrible things. The ending was a bit silly. But overall a great read. I love this author.
Kelly Reisacher
03 January 2023
Enjoyed reading this book about a subject that needs to be talked about. Thanks for writing this book!

About the author

Ruby Speechley graduated from Sheffield Hallam university with an MA in Creative Writing. She is a Faber Academy alumna and prolific writer whose work has been longlisted for the Lucy Cavendish Fiction prize, Exeter Novel Prize, The Caledonia Novel Award, The Bath Novel Award, and has won the Retreat West First Chapter Competition and Best Opening Chapter at the Festival of Writing in York.

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