Into the Darkest Corner

(Paperback, UK ed.)

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Catherine has been enjoying the single life for long enough to know a good catch when she sees one. Gorgeous, charismatic, spontaneous - Lee seems almost too perfect to be true. And her friends clearly agree, as each in turn falls under his spell. But there is a darker side to Lee. His erratic, controlling and sometimes frightening behaviour means that Catherine is increasingly isolated. Driven into the darkest corner of her world, and trusting no one, she plans a meticulous escape. Four years later, struggling to overcome her demons, Catherine dares to believe she might be safe from harm. Until one phone call changes everything. This is an edgy and powerful first novel, utterly convincing in its portrayal of obsession, and a tour de force of suspense.

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A tour de force debut novel that is both creepily disturbing and yet beautifully rendered. New York Journal of Books; A dark, addictive book a great read. Karens Reads 4-star review, Bookstagrammer; A fantastic thriller that you cant feel indifferent about Haynes has built some fantastic tension in this book. Totally recommend to all thriller fans. Bookmark Page, Bookstagrammer; Elizabeth Haynes traps you in a thriller like nobody else! Five stars. Bold and powerful. Monarquia Literaria, Bookstagrammer 5/5-star review; 'This novel will keep you completely hooked and stealing a page at every chance you get. Hello Magazine 10 amazing holiday reads you wont be able to put down...; To say this was nail-biting is a complete understatement. I loved this book from the first page. Bleach House Library; Amazon UKs book of the year, Haynes claustrophobic psychological thriller is narrated by Catherine, an everywoman with whom readers can identify. A shocking portrayal of domestic abuse. Mslexia; A very impressive first novel. The pain and frustration of OCD is brilliantly evoked... a fantastic personal read with plenty for a reading group to discuss. newbooks; What a page-turner! It is an addictive, dark and disturbing psychological thriller that was keeping me on my nerves Nothing is sugar-coated, everything is raw and hits you right in the gut. The book explains really well why women stay in an abusive relationship, and why its not so simple just to leave. Into the Darkest Corner is also really empowering and gives hope and courage to women who experienced it. Strongly suggest you this book if you can handle the difficult scenes of domestic violence. Five stars. Liz Books, Bookstagrammer 5/5-star review; This one doesnt hold back. It is disturbing and unsettling, and there are some graphic scenes pertaining to domestic violence. While that obviously isnt going to be for everyone, I appreciated how the author didnt sugarcoat it in any way. Its a risky move, particularly for a first novel, and I think Haynes pulls it off well. If youre not afraid of reading difficult scenes and are looking for a tense and unsettling thriller, then I can highly recommend this one. Podsticles, Bookstagrammer; If youre not one of the thousands of readers whove been knocked sideways by this thriller then start here. Lovereading; Will grab your attention immediately, bend your perceptions gradually, and then twist you up in a jarring culmination of revenge and redemption. guerillabookworm.com; A brilliant book...I literally could not put it down. Crime Scraps Review; An unforgettable story. Suspense Magazine; Fast-paced, this is a stunning scary suspense starring degrees of obsession. The Mystery Gazette; Some books are unputdownable. Not many. A few. This one is one of them. Wicked Wonderful Words; Haynes is an accomplished thriller writer whose gift lies in retaining the suspense and intrigue of the story... Ive rarely been so genuinely worried for a characters safety. Lovelylovelybooks; A scorching read... As the tension grew, the pages turned of their own accord. All in all, a very satisfying psychological thriller. Second Helpings; Kept me on the edge of my seat. Peeking Between the Pages; If youre looking for a book that will keep you up past bedtime, read Into the Darkest Corner. The Reading Experiment; You wont be able to put it down. Raincoast Cottage; 'Compelling and disturbing. Mystery Women; A nervy, heart-racing, page-turner... a one-sitting, impossible-to-put-down kind of book. Bookrambler; An absolutely fantastic, gripping first novel... Wonderfully written, with not a word too many... The sense of fear and dread is tangible. Be careful reading this alone at night! The Littlereader Library; I loved this book and would happily recommend it to my female friends both as a brilliant psychological thriller and an interesting window into the world of OCD and obsession. Not from Lapland; A gripping read and an important and powerful book. Away from the Fray; Domestic violence, OCD and murder in a book that exerts a nerve-shredding grip on the reader, with a sympathetic heroine and a truly loathsome baddie. Crimetime; A terrifying and convincing portrayal of an abusive relationship and a damaged womans heroic attempts to recover from it. Publishers Weekly; A debut of such strength you have to wonder if Haynes is the next Minette Walters. [She] has the spirit and the insight of Walters, making her one to watch. A superb debut. For Books Sake; Fast-paced and chilling... Lock all your doors and settle down for one of the most gripping reads of the year! Pamreader; This beautifully dark and disturbing novel... has just the right mix of terror, paranoia and things that go bump in the night ... Elizabeth Haynes is a very talented new face in the murky world of crime fiction. Euro Crime; All the fascination of a good horror film combined with the terror of a bad nightmare. The Age, Ana; A compulsive thriller... [with a] theme that makes the book so suited to book group discussion, with our group having a lively debate over how we would react in the same situation. Bookgroup Info; Features one of the scariest villains Ive ever encountered. Amanda Ross, Creator of the Richard and Judy Book Club; A tense and thought-provoking debut novel with dark moments. Its portrayal of obsession is one that will send a shiver down your spine. Shotsmag; Theres real dramatic tension in this book and when I got to the end the first thing that I did was to turn back to the beginning again... absolutely superb. The Bookbag; Hayness powerful account of domestic violence is disquieting, yet unsensationalist. This is a gripping book on a topic which can never be highlighted enough. The Guardian; A powerful psychological drama and portrayal of obsession. Daily Mail; A chilling, page-turning read that charts domestic violence without flinching and portrays OCD with insight and compassion. Rosamund Lupton; This intense, gripping account of domestic violence and its aftermath is utterly unputdownable. A stunning debut. S J Watson; Check the locks on your doors and windows and surrender to this obsessive thriller. Karin Slaughter; An honest book about domestic violence you must read... the story explores how those experiencing domestic violence often feel theyre at fault. Emerald S

Author Bio

Elizabeth Haynes is a police intelligence analyst. She started writing fiction in 2006 thanks to the annual challenge of National Novel Writing Month (Nanowrimo) and the encouragement of the creative writing courses at West Dean College. She lives in a village near Maidstone, Kent, with her husband and son. Into the Darkest Corner is her first novel.