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Close to the Edge
By (Author) Toby Faber
Muswell Press
Muswell Press
3rd March 2020
6th February 2020
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary
823.92
Paperback
328
Width 129mm, Height 198mm
Morning rush hour on the London tube. Laurie Bateman is on her way to work when she witnesses a terrible accident. Only later does it dawn on her that what she has seen is potentially much more sinister.Compelled to investigate, Laurie breaks into the Underground at night to look for clues. The ambush comes out of nowhere. In serious danger she is forced to flee for her life through pitch black tunnels and deserted stations.The hunter has become the hunted.
'Quirky and Compelling' Val McDermid. 'Fascinating, accessible and enjoyable' Tracy Chevalier.
Toby Faber was an investment banker and management consultant before spending five years at the publishing company founded by his grandfather, Faber and Faber. He remains on Fabers Board, and is Chairman of its sister company, Faber Music and a director of Liverpool University Press, but spends most of his time writing and lecturing.