The Beauty of the End

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A gripping psychological thriller from Debbie Howells, author of The Bones of You I was fourteen when I fell in love with a goddess ... Ex-lawyer Noah has never forgotten his first love. So when, years later, he hears that she's suspected of murder, he knows with certainty that she's innocent. Some knowledge is instinctive. With April on life support and all the evidence pointing towards her guilt, he's compelled to help her. Yet he's also unprepared, as he's forced to confront what happened between them all those years ago. Meanwhile, troubled teenager Ella has her own secrets to tell. But no one will listen to her. She's the same age as April was when Noah first met her, and what Ella knows is key to finding the real murderer. But as Noah and Ella's stories converge there will be shocking consequences as, at last, the truth emerges. Or so everyone believes . . . PRAISE FOR THE BONES OF YOU "A terrific new talent. She paints with words and takes a scalpel to emotions" Peter James, bestselling author of the Roy Grace series "A dazzling debut from a writer who looks to me to have an exceptional future. Howells's novel has a rare freshness and depth that set her apart" Daily Mail "A brilliantly twisty read that delves deep into the dark heart of the seemingly perfect family. Recommended." Tammy Cohen, author of When She Was Bad "Utterly compelling and addictive" Samantha Hayes, author of Until You're Mine "One of those books that captivates you from the first page, holds tight and never lets go. I savoured every word, character and psychological twist. Truly brilliant" Lisa Jackson, author of the Montana Mysteries

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A terrific new talent. She paints with words and takes a scalpel to emotions -- Peter James
Full of twists and surprises, you'll be gripped until the end * Essentials Magazine *
Kept me guessing * Woman & Home *
A haunting new thriller * Good Housekeeping *
Debbie Howells, bestselling author of The Bones of You, showcases the superb control she has in her writing . . . weaving together a tale of both past and present in a single narrative, Howells' skills as a writer are at the forefront of this novel, making it a fantastic read * Dead Good Books *
Intense and gorgeous . . . gloriously plotted and absolutely beautifully written, one of those novels where small parts of the prose make you shiver and give a real emotional pull * Liz Loves Books *
The characterisation here is exceptional . . . This book is quite beautifully constructed, with perfect pace - and has real emotional depth as the harrowing story of treachery and betrayal unfolds. The different threads are quite perfectly handled - this author really is a quite excellent storyteller, who handles the complicated structure with total ease, never dropping a stitch * Being Anne Reading *
Spectacularly written and plotted, Howells is a masterful thriller writer, so if you're a fan of the genre, you must, must put her on your list . . . Howells' whole writing style is a beautiful balancing act. It's not the beauty of the end, it's the beauty of the book in its entirety. This story is a little cracker. It explores the dark side of privilege and human nature and also how it's dangerous to cast too rosy a glow on people or memories * The Book Bag *

Author Bio

Debbie Howells is a florist and lives with her family and assorted animals in Sussex. The Beauty of the End is her second novel, following The Bones of You.