The Girl in the Photo
By (Author) Sam Carrington
HarperCollins Publishers
AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
9th February 2024
20th July 2023
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss
Crime and mystery: women sleuths
Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary
823.92
Paperback
384
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 26mm
260g
WHAT DID I JUST READWhat a jaw dropping twist! Reader Review,
Her child is missing. And shed do anything to find her
Every Friday Mercy Hamilton goes to the same supermarket. She doesnt go to buy groceries, instead, she shows a fading photo of a little girl to anyone wholl look begging for help to find her daughter.
One Friday, Erica Fielding comes across Mercy, and touched by her story, Erica agrees to help.
As Erica is drawn deeper and deeper into Mercys life, she discovers there is no record of Mercys daughter. In fact, theres no record of a child at all.
But who is the girl in the photo if not Mercys missing daughter And what danger will Erica find herself in by pursuing the truth
The pulse pounding psychological thriller that will leave you totally breathless. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena.
Readers LOVE Sam Carrington:
'YES SAM CARRINGTON, YES. This is how you write a thriller I read this in one three-hour sitting and I regret nothing.' Goodreads reviewer
Phew! This is a real edge of your seat gripping story. My heart was pounding and I was screaming! Goodreads reviewer
WOW!! Incredible, from the prologue to the end. I was hooked and the twist at the end!! O M G I did not see that coming Guys, This is a MUST read!!! Goodreads reviewer
Amazing. I could not put the book down for even a minute mind blowing.' NetGalley reviewer
'I can't speak highly enough of this It kept me up reading til the early hours.' NetGalley reviewer
I devoured this One of the best books Ive read this year. Goodreads reviewer
PRAISE FOR SAM CARRINGTON
Another belter from Sam Carrington. Beautifully written. Cleverly constructed I couldnt put it down. Amanda Robson, Sunday Times bestselling author
A claustrophobic, creepy tale of secrets, betrayal and deceit. Well-written and well-plotted. Very well done! Diane Jeffrey
Lacing everyday life with menace is Sam Carringtons greatest strength as a storyteller. The Times
The premise grabbed me right away and the novel itself didnt disappoint! A creepy, compelling read, full of twists and turns with well-drawn, unreliable characters that kept me guessing!Sarah Pearse
A pacy read, packed with surprises. Will keep you on your toes. Jane Corry
I devoured this story in one sitting Louise Jensen
Expertly written with plentiful twists and unforgettable characters. Caroline Mitchell
Keeps you guessing right to the end' Sue Fortin
A kick-ass page turner I was knocked senseless by the awesome twist. John Marrs
A gripping read which moved at a head-spinning pace I simply couldn't put this book down until I reached the dramatic and devastating conclusion. Claire Allan
Engrossing psychological suspense Sam Carrington had me hooked! Emma Curtis
Utterly original and thought provoking This cries out to be made into a TV series. Amanda Robson
Psychologist Connie Summers is a fascinatingly flesh-and-blood guide through this twisty thriller.' Louise Candlish
Tense, convincing kept me guessing Caz Frear
A claustrophobic psychological thriller that had me double checking my doors and windows were locked! Vicki Bradley
There were so many unexpected twists; just when I thought I had everything worked out, bam! Everything flipped. Its Sam Carringtons best yet! Libby Carpenter
Sam Carrington lives in Devon with her husband and three children. She worked for the NHS for 15 years, during which time she qualified as a nurse. Following the completion of a Psychology degree she went to work for the prison service as an Offending Behaviour Programme Facilitator. Her experiences within this field inspired her writing. She left the service to spend time with her family and to follow her dream of being a novelist.