From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Famous Last Words and Wrong Place Wrong Time comes an unmissable new thriller – available for pre-order now!

'Unputdownable' FREIDA MCFADDEN
'The best of the best' LISA JEWELL
'Masterful' ANDREA MARA
'Tense, twisty, and an emotional gut punch' KARIN SLAUGHTER
'Absolutely superb' CLAIRE DOUGLAS
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A road trip across America with her teenage daughter was meant to be much-needed bonding time for Simone before Lucy leaves home for university.

But on the first night of their stay, in a cabin deep in the Texan desert, Simone wakes to find Lucy missing and a mobile phone in her place. The phone rings and the voice on the other end issues instructions: Don’t tell the police. Come to this location. Be prepared to do a deal…

There is nothing Simone wouldn’t do to save her daughter. Hide the truth. Commit a terrible crime. Become a wanted woman.

But this is no ordinary kidnap and ransom. Getting Lucy back is just the beginning.

'As moving as it is gripping' SOPHIE HANNAH
'Utterly original' SHARI LAPENA
'Astoundingly brilliant' LUCY CLARKE
'You’ll gasp, you’ll cry, you’ll never forget this story' HOLLY SEDDON
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READERS LOVE CALLER UNKNOWN

'An electrifying, heart pounding read.' 5* READER REVIEW

'I loved the twists and turns in the story especially the stonking great one at the end.' 5* READER REVIEW

'Gillian’s books just get better and better.' 5* READER REVIEW

'A superb thriller. One of the best books I can remember reading in recent years. HIGHLY recommended!' 5* READER REVIEW

THE GRIPPING NEW NOVEL FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON WRONG PLACE, WRONG TIME

‘Famous Last Words blindsided me with twists and surprises that had me gasping… A brilliant, brilliant book‘ JODI PICOULT

‘What an incredible, gripping, thrilling read’ LISA JEWELL

‘Utterly effing magnificent. I could NOT put it down!‘ MARIAN KEYES

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It’s Camilla’s first day back at work. And her daughter’s first day at nursery. But where is her husband Luke? The only trace of him is an unfinished note.

Then she sees the breaking news: a hostage situation just streets away. Next the police arrive: Luke is caught up in it.

But he isn’t a hostage. Luke – doting father, successful writer, eternal optimist – is the gunman.

What Camilla does next will be crucial. Because only she can figure out what clue lies in the note he left behind . . .
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PRAISE FOR FAMOUS LAST WORDS

‘Few things make me happier than a new Gillian McAllister book, and Famous Last Words did not let me down. Complex, surprising and utterly gripping‘ JANE FALLON

‘An incredibly page-turning mystery wrapped up in a thoughtful and thought-provoking exploration of a most unusual kind of grief. Absolutely outstanding, one of my books of the year‘ ANDREA MARA

‘Completely addictive. I was as desperate to find out the truth as any of the characters in the book ? if not more so!‘ SOPHIA HANNAH

‘A totally fresh read that left me guessing until the very end!‘ ASHLEY FLOWERS

‘McAllister is an expert in taut, twisty thrillers’ i PAPER

‘A thriller full of unexpected twists and turns, packing a real emotional punch‘ RED MAGAZINE

PRAISE FOR GILLIAN MCALLISTER

‘A first-class thriller’ SUNDAY TIMES

‘A writer at the top of her game’ CLAIRE DOUGLAS

‘Extraordinary’ DAILY MAIL

‘Famous Last Words blindsided me with twists and surprises that had me gasping… A brilliant, brilliant book’ Jodi Picoult

‘What an incredible, gripping, thrilling read’ Lisa Jewell

‘Only a Gillian McAllister thriller can make your heart race and then your heart melt from one page to the next! I’m a devoted fan!’ LIANE MORIARTY

‘Utterly effing magnificent. I could NOT put it down!’ MARIAN KEYES

‘Absolutely outstanding, one of my books of the year.’ ANDREA MARA

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It’s Camilla’s first day back at work, her daughter’s first day at nursery.
But husband Luke is nowhere to be seen. The only trace of him is an unfinished note. Camilla tries to put it out of her mind; there must be a rational explanation.
At work, there are welcomes back, and too many distractions.
Then it starts.
Breaking news: there’s a hostage situation developing in London.
The police arrive: Luke is caught up in it.
But he isn’t a hostage. Luke – doting father, successful writer, enthusiastic runner and eternal optimist – is the gunman.
What Camilla does next is crucial. Because only she knows what the note he left behind says, and the clues it might hold . . .
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Readers love FAMOUS LAST WORDS
‘a very twisty, edge-of-your-seat story, an original plot and good characters’ 5*****BOOKSELLER REVIEW, NETGALLEY

‘So very very good!!’ 5***** BOOKSELLER REVIEW, NETGALLEY

‘a pacy plot, twisty twists, a compelling and real voice in Camilla, a love story and heart pounding suspense-filled moments’ 5***** NETGALLEY REVIEW

‘Combining high-octane action, an intriguing mystery, and a heart-wrenching love story into a gripping page turner is quite a feat, and Gillian McAllister pulls it off every time’ 5***** NETGALLEY REVIEW

‘The twist at the end was incredibly satisfying and unexpected.’ 5***** NETGALLEY REVIEW

Sunday Times bestseller, June 2024

How do you choose between right or wrong, family or justice when the crime is so close to home . . .

‘McAllister stunned me – and she will stun you too’ Jodie Picoult
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OLIVIA:

22 years old. No history of running away.
Last seen on CCTV, entering a dead-end alley.
And never emerging.

JULIA:

Detective Chief Inspector Julia Day ought to be out hunting for Olivia. After all, missing person’s cases are a race against the clock. Only this one is different.

Because someone just threatened Julia:
Find Olivia, and we’ll take your daughter . . .
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‘A first-class thriller’ MAIL ON SUNDAY

‘Jaw-dropping, stunning’ DAILY EXPRESS

‘A sure-fire hit’ ADELE PARKS

‘This is McAllister at the height of her powers’ ERIN KELLY

PRAISE FOR GILLIAN MCALLISTER

‘Perfection, every word, every moment. One of the best books I’ve ever read’ LISA JEWELL

‘I am totally in awe. This is one story I will not forget’ HEIDI PERKS

‘Genre-bending and totally original. A tour de force!’ CLAIRE DOUGLAS

‘This is bravura novel-writing’ IAN RANKIN

‘Extraordinary’ HARRIET TYCE

Gillian McAllister, Sunday Times bestseller, April 2024

THE SUNDAY TIMES THRILLER OF THE YEAR

‘Perfection, every word, every moment. One of the best books I’ve ever read’ LISA JEWELL
‘Wow. Amazing! Loved every page . . . If you are looking for a summer read, I’ve found it!’ HOLLY WILLOUGHBY
‘Page-turning time-loop thriller . . . An intelligent puzzle full of heart and good sense’ GUARDIAN
‘A mind-bending page-turning thriller. Non-stop thrills right from the start. A rare gem’ STEVE WRIGHT, RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB
‘A spellbinding “whydunnit”. A novel with a difference’ SUNDAY TIMES
‘Skilful, satisfying. Couldn’t put it down. Don’t miss it!’ OBSERVER, ‘THRILLER OF THE MONTH’

CAN YOU STOP A MURDER AFTER IT’S ALREADY HAPPENED? . . . DISCOVER THE MOST TALKED ABOUT THRILLER OF THE YEAR
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It’s late. You’re waiting up for your son.

Then you spot him: he’s with someone. And – you can’t believe what you see – your funny, happy teenage boy stabs this stranger.

You don’t know who. You don’t know why. You only know your son is charged with murder. His future is lost.

That night you fall asleep in despair. But when you wake . . . it is yesterday. The day before the murder.

Somewhere in the past lie the answers – a reason for this crime.

And your only chance to stop it . . .
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‘Masterfully plotted and ingenious. One of the best books I’ve read this year’ SUNDAY EXPRESS
‘A genre-defining masterpiece. An instant classic’ HOLLY SEDDON
‘I was gripped’ JANE CORRY
‘Brilliantly original, so tense and so moving’ LUCY CLARKE
‘So riveting you’ll pull a sickie and ignore all family and friends until the breath-taking final page’ CELIA WALDEN
‘Mindblowingly good. I’m in awe’ JANE FALLON
‘Fiendishly clever and flawlessly executed’ ROSIE WALSH

PRAISE FOR GILLIAN MCALLISTER:

‘Gillian McAllister just gets better and better’ CLAIRE MACKINTOSH

‘Like watching a gripping, claustrophobic box set’ CLAIRE DOUGLAS

‘The queen of the moral dilemma’ HOLLY SEDDON

‘If Jodi Picoult wrote thrillers, they would look like this’ ROSMUND LUPTON

‘Any writer can keep you turning the pages – few can make you care this much’ ERIN KELLY

‘Incredibly tense and gripping’ ADELE PARKS
‘Kept me guessing and kept me fooled. Clever, pacy and so gripping that my heart raced’ C.L. TAYOR
‘This absolutely blew me away. Properly unputdownable’ 5***** READER REVIEW
‘Another unputdownable what-would-you-do thriller, rich with McAllister’s trademark twists and emotional depth’ ERIN KELLY
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What would you do to protect your family?

ANYTHING.

During a family holiday in Italy, you get an urgent call from your sister.

There’s been an accident: she hit a man with her car and he’s dead.

She’s overcome with terror – fearing years in a foreign jail away from her child.

She asks for your help. It wasn’t her fault, not really. She’d cover for you, so will you do the same for her?

But when the police come calling, the lies start. And you each begin to doubt your trust in one another.

What really happened that night?

Who is lying to who?

And who will be the first to crack? . . .
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‘From its propulsive opening to its devastating finale, That Night explores the terrible cost of family loyalty and the lines all of us might cross for those we love. Her best yet’ TM LOGAN

‘Tautly plotted and beautifully written. Gillian McAllister just gets better and better’ Clare Mackintosh

‘That Night was like watching a gripping, tense and claustrophobic box set! My heart was in my mouth the whole time. Her best yet’ Claire Douglas

‘Almost unbearably tense and an utterly absorbing read’ Rosamund Lupton

‘Had me absolutely gripped. Claustrophobic and tense and completely absorbing’ Jane Fallon

‘Beautifully written and incredibly gripping . . . it gave me genuine shivers. Masterfully done’ Beth O’Leary

‘So slippery, you will struggle to catch your breath. Gillian McAllister has secured her throne as the queen of the moral dilemma’ Holly Seddon

‘That Night is yet another triumph, intricately plotted and beautifully written’ Jill Mansell

‘That Night crept into my every waking thought. A claustrophobic, twisty novel that will have you asking “what would I do?”‘ Lia Louis

READERS ARE HOOKED BY THAT NIGHT:

‘A masterpiece’ 5***** Reader Review

‘I’m speechless . . . cannot recommend enough’ 5***** Reader Review

‘A pressure cooker of panic, excitement, fear, anger . . . I cannot rave about this enough!’ 5***** Reader Review

‘WOW! WOW! WOW! The twists and shocks blew me away’ 5***** Reader Review

Praise for Gillian McAllister

‘I read it in a breathless day and a half’ Lisa Jewell

‘Perfection. Intriguing and compelling’ Clare Mackintosh

‘As tense as a piano string’ Sunday Times

‘Addictive, clever, twisty’ Sun

‘A terrific premise, delivered with panache’ CLARE MACKINTOSH

‘Dark and intense . . . an exhilarating, hold-your-breath read!’ Prima

It’s the end of the night. You’re walking home on your own.

Then you hear the sound every woman dreads. Footsteps. Behind you. Getting faster.

You’re sure it’s him – the man from the bar who wouldn’t leave you alone.

You make a snap decision. You turn. You push. Your pursuer tumbles down the steps. He lies motionless, face-down on the floor.

Now what?

Call 999
Wait for the police to arrive. For judgement, for justice, whatever that may be. You just hope your husband, family and friends, everyone you love, will stand by you.

OR:

Run
Stay silent. You didn’t mean to do it. You were scared, you panicked. And no one saw. No one will ever know. If you leave now. If you keep quiet. For ever.

Which will it be?

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‘A Sliding Doors thriller with a moral dilemma at its heart. Brilliant’ Claire Douglas, author of Last Seen Alive

‘A smartly conceived psychological thriller’ Sunday Times

‘Addictive, exciting and devilishly clever’ Holly Seddon, author of Try Not To Breathe

‘I devoured this book in one sitting’ Hollie Overton, author of Baby Doll