The Wreckage of Us

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'Surprising and complex' - B.P. WALTER'Suspenseful and perfectly crafted' - VICTORIA SELMAN'A profoundly thrilling descent into the deadly nature of obsession' - JANICE HALLETTIt's always the husband... Isn't itAstrid Webb is missing. The police have found her car crashed near the woods, the driver's door open, the seat spotted with blood. But there's no sign of Astrid herself. Her husband Bryan is sure that she's alive - after all, this isn't the first time she's vanished, only to reappear without explanation.As the days pass, Bryan starts to look like a suspect in his wife's disappearance, perhaps in her murder. But Bryan isn't telling the police the whole truth. Not about Astrid's stalker, their broken-in back door, or the threatening messages. Then a woman's body is found in the woods. By staying silent, is Bryan protecting Astrid, or protecting himselfFrom the bestselling author of The Regret and The Box, this heart-pounding thriller is perfect for readers of Harlan Coben, Mark Billingham and Alex North.

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'A cat-and-mouse thriller where the reader is kept on their toes throughout' - Belfast Telegraph

'Deliciously satisfying... A taut, cleverly written and gripping work of domestic noir that delivers a sense of unease and a healthy dose of skepticism' - Crime Fiction Lover

'Fast moves and tautly-edged descriptions... Frequent reveals stop any sense of reader complacency. Works well' - Critic

'This profoundly thrilling descent into the deadly nature of obsession is made even more breath-taking by vivid characterisation and pitch-perfect pace. The story is in another league - intelligent, mature and relatable. So chillingly believable I was pondering its twists and themes long after the final page had turned. Dan Malakin at his absolute brilliant best. A triumph' - Janice Hallett, author of THE APPEAL

'A searing thriller that delivers shock after shock with expert timing. The intriguing mystery at its heart twists and turns into something surprising and complex, taking the reader on a dizzying ride' - B.P. Walter, author of THE DINNER GUEST

Author Bio

Dan Malakin has twice been shortlisted for the Bridport Prize, and his debut novel, The Regret, was a Kindle bestseller. His second novel, The Box, was published in 2022. When not writing thrillers, Dan works as a data security consultant, teaching corporations how to protect themselves from hackers. He lives in North London with his wife and daughter.