Scenes from a Tragedy

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'COMPULSIVE AS HELL' ABIGAIL DEAN

If you hurt me, I'll hurt you. Not right away of course, because where's the fun in that

When an empty passenger plane mysteriously crashes in the Lake District, journalist Carly Atherton is determined to get to the truth of what happened - the love of her life was one of the two pilots on board.

But when she contacts the family of the other pilot, the conflicting memories of his wife and his sister draw her into a story far darker than she could possibly have imagined.

As Carly delves into the dynamics of a seemingly ordinary family, she realises that the bonds that shape us can also tear us apart - and that sometimes there are monsters living among us, hiding in plain sight...

'MASTERFUL' JANICE HALLETT
'EXTRAORDINARY' JENNIE GODFREY

Reviews

Has the humour and terror of Killing Eve and the whip-smart structure of Penance ... and it's compulsive as hell -- Abigail Dean, Sunday Times and New York TImes bestselling author of GIRL A
Everyone should read Scenes From a Tragedy by the masterful Carole Hailey. A captivating read from start to finish - I devoured it in two sittings - it's a brilliantly vivid, meticulously researched, flawlessly written, forensic dive into the devastation a psychopath can wreak on those around them. If you like fiction with a true crime vibe, this is it. Might just be my book of the year. Absolutely phenomenal. -- Janice Hallett, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE EXAMINER
Extraordinary ... a "whydunnit" full of psychological insight, richly and compellingly told -- Jennie Godfrey, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE LIST OF SUSPICIOUS THINGS
High octane and high stakes, Hailey's thrilling novel takes you deep inside the darkness that lives within an apparently normal family. With horrified fascination, you can't bear to look - but you can't look away either. Chilling.' -- Karen Campbell, author of PAPER CUP

A gripping read, perfect for fans of Penance by Eliza Clark or Butter by Asako Yuzuki. A masterful portrait of psychopathy, this book will have you hooked to the last page.

-- Cailean Steed, author of HOME
Incredible ... I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. A fast-paced literary thriller with vivid characters and a beguiling mystery at its heart. I don't think I've ever hated a character more than I hated the villain in this book! This novel delivered on so many levels. -- L J Shepherd, author of THE TRIALS OF LILA DALTON
Superb ... Cleverly plotted, stylishly told, the story burns with menace. Izzy Taylor is a brilliant creation: egocentric, manipulative, terrifying, like the psychopathic love child of Amy Dunne and Tom Ripley. This is a dark, compelling thriller; I couldn't turn the pages quickly enough. And the ending is so creepy it gave me shivers. Look out for this twisted treat! -- Elizabeth Delo, author of BECOMING LIZ TAYLOR
A glorious exploration of the psychopath in our midst. Fun and frightening in equal measure -- Rachel North, author of HAPPILY NEVER AFTER
Compulsive, dark and cleverly plotted, Scenes From A Tragedy is a thrilling combination of intriguing mystery, deep family secrets and compelling psychological study, anchored by a fascinating central character. I was gripped from start to finish. -- Sophie Keetch, author of MORGAN IS MY NAME
A deliciously warped thriller that reveals how slippery the truth can become in the hands of an unrepentant psychopath. It succeeds brilliantly as both a propulsive mystery and a masterclass in amorality, and I found myself utterly unable to stop hurtling towards its twisted end. -- Jane Flett, author of FREAKSLAW
Pulls the reader into the malestrom of emotion, loyalties and pathology that roil in the narrative and doesn't let go until the end. It's original, compelling and unsettling. Highly recommended. -- Alis Hawkins, author of A BITTER REMEDY
A startling, thought-provoking read, interrogating the darkness of family dynamics. I couldn't put this book down -- Rachelle Atalla, author of THE PHARMACIST
At once a brilliantly entertaining and haunting exploration of the devastating impact a psychopath has on her family. A truly addictive read! -- Alice McIlroy, author of THE GLASS WOMAN

Author Bio

Carole Hailey completed the six-month Guardian/UEA novel-writing course with Bernardine Evaristo, who imbued Carole with such a love for writing fiction that she abandoned her career in law to study first an MA, then a PHD in Creative Writing. Carole was a recipient of a Desmond Elliott Prize Residency from the National Centre for Writing and her debut novel, The Silence Project, was shortlisted for the Royal Society of Literature Christopher Bland Prize. She lives in Wales with her husband and two rescue dogs.Instagram: @carolehaileyx