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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 it?Astrid 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 himself?From 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 * I couldn't put The Wreckage Of Us down. It was so good and there were so many unexpected twists and turns * Good Housekeeping * 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 Twisted and teased until I didn't know up from down. Great characters and a satisfying ending -- Emma Curtis, author of ONE LITTLE MISTAKE The sands don't stop shifting until the very last page; suspenseful, thrilling and perfectly crafted -- Victoria Selman, author of TRULY, DARKLY, DEEPLY A dark and chilling story that could be ripped from today's headlines -- Michael Wood, author of STOLEN CHILDREN I changed my mind as to who the bad guy was and what was going on with every chapter. So many twists and turns I ended up dizzy. Great fun -- Sam Holland, author of THE ECHO MAN Hugely compelling and an utter page turner: this is clever, dark, and full of masterful twists. I loved it -- Sarah Bonner, author of HER PERFECT TWIN Challenging everything I thought I knew, this twisty page turner by Dan Malakin is brilliant. Such an intricate, spectacularly clever plot littered with characters I care about beyond the last page... This is not to be missed -- Joanna Wallace, author of YOU'D LOOK BETTER AS A GHOST Superbly and skillfully done. Dan's writing is excitingly crisp, sharp and engrossing -- Kate Griffin, author of FYNESHADE A tense exploration of manipulation and obsession that is utterly addictive. An absolute masterclass in thriller writing -- Victoria Dowd, author of THE SUPPER CLUB MURDERS Twisty, compelling and full of suspense -- Roxie Key, author of THE DEADLY SPARK A twisty, gripping thriller, in which difficult themes are handled with a deft touch. Compelling characters and perfect pacing make for a thrilling read -- Guy Morpuss, author of FIVE MINDS A masterful study in the art of manipulation, where not everything is as it seems and everyone has something to hide. One of the best thrillers I have read in a long time -- Sarah Moorhead, author of THE TREATMENT If you want an engaging style, a hook at the end of every chapter, a vivid, dark, twisty, unafraid-to-go-there thriller THIS IS FOR YOU -- Louise Beech, author of MARIA IN THE MOON Insanely twisted. I absolutely loved it... One of my favourite reads of the year -- Louise Mullins, author of ONE NIGHT ONLY Addictive * Crime Monthly *

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 Twisted and teased until I didn't know up from down. Great characters and a satisfying ending -- Emma Curtis, author of ONE LITTLE MISTAKE The sands don't stop shifting until the very last page; suspenseful, thrilling and perfectly crafted -- Victoria Selman, author of TRULY, DARKLY, DEEPLY A dark and chilling story that could be ripped from today's headlines -- Michael Wood, author of STOLEN CHILDREN I changed my mind as to who the bad guy was and what was going on with every chapter. So many twists and turns I ended up dizzy. Great fun -- Sam Holland, author of THE ECHO MAN Hugely compelling and an utter page turner: this is clever, dark, and full of masterful twists. I loved it -- Sarah Bonner, author of HER PERFECT TWIN Challenging everything I thought I knew, this twisty page turner by Dan Malakin is brilliant. Such an intricate, spectacularly clever plot littered with characters I care about beyond the last page... This is not to be missed -- Joanna Wallace, author of YOU'D LOOK BETTER AS A GHOST Superbly and skillfully done. Dan's writing is excitingly crisp, sharp and engrossing -- Kate Griffin, author of FYNESHADE A tense exploration of manipulation and obsession that is utterly addictive. An absolute masterclass in thriller writing -- Victoria Dowd, author of THE SUPPER CLUB MURDERS Twisty, compelling and full of suspense -- Roxie Key, author of THE DEADLY SPARK A twisty, gripping thriller, in which difficult themes are handled with a deft touch. Compelling characters and perfect pacing make for a thrilling read -- Guy Morpuss, author of FIVE MINDS A masterful study in the art of manipulation, where not everything is as it seems and everyone has something to hide. One of the best thrillers I have read in a long time -- Sarah Moorhead, author of THE TREATMENT If you want an engaging style, a hook at the end of every chapter, a vivid, dark, twisty, unafraid-to-go-there thriller THIS IS FOR YOU -- Louise Beech, author of MARIA IN THE MOON Insanely twisted. I absolutely loved it... One of my favourite reads of the year -- Louise Mullins, author of ONE NIGHT ONLY Addictive * Crime Monthly *

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 Twisted and teased until I didn't know up from down. Great characters and a satisfying ending -- Emma Curtis, author of ONE LITTLE MISTAKE The sands don't stop shifting until the very last page; suspenseful, thrilling and perfectly crafted -- Victoria Selman, author of TRULY, DARKLY, DEEPLY A dark and chilling story that could be ripped from today's headlines -- Michael Wood, author of STOLEN CHILDREN I changed my mind as to who the bad guy was and what was going on with every chapter. So many twists and turns I ended up dizzy. Great fun -- Sam Holland, author of THE ECHO MAN Hugely compelling and an utter page turner: this is clever, dark, and full of masterful twists. I loved it -- Sarah Bonner, author of HER PERFECT TWIN Challenging everything I thought I knew, this twisty page turner by Dan Malakin is brilliant. Such an intricate, spectacularly clever plot littered with characters I care about beyond the last page... This is not to be missed -- Joanna Wallace, author of YOU'D LOOK BETTER AS A GHOST Superbly and skillfully done. Dan's writing is excitingly crisp, sharp and engrossing -- Kate Griffin, author of FYNESHADE A tense exploration of manipulation and obsession that is utterly addictive. An absolute masterclass in thriller writing -- Victoria Dowd, author of THE SUPPER CLUB MURDERS Twisty, compelling and full of suspense -- Roxie Key, author of THE DEADLY SPARK A twisty, gripping thriller, in which difficult themes are handled with a deft touch. Compelling characters and perfect pacing make for a thrilling read -- Guy Morpuss, author of FIVE MINDS A masterful study in the art of manipulation, where not everything is as it seems and everyone has something to hide. One of the best thrillers I have read in a long time -- Sarah Moorhead, author of THE TREATMENT If you want an engaging style, a hook at the end of every chapter, a vivid, dark, twisty, unafraid-to-go-there thriller THIS IS FOR YOU -- Louise Beech, author of MARIA IN THE MOON Insanely twisted. I absolutely loved it... One of my favourite reads of the year -- Louise Mullins, author of ONE NIGHT ONLY A cat-and-mouse thriller where the reader is kept on their toes throughout * Belfast Telegraph * Fast moves and tautly-edged descriptions... Frequent reveals stop any sense of reader complacency. Works well * Critic * Addictive * Crime Monthly *

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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.

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