C.L. Taylor

THE FEAR

Genre

Psychological Thriller

UK Publication

HarperCollins / Avon, March 2018

US Publication

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Czech

Domino

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Blurb

When Lou Wandsworth ran away to France with her teacher Mike Hughes, she thought he was the love of her life. But Mike wasn’t what he seemed and he left her life in pieces.

Now 32, Lou discovers that he is involved with teenager Chloe Meadows. Determined to make sure history doesn’t repeat itself, she returns home to confront him for the damage he’s caused.

But Mike is a predator of the worst kind, and as Lou tries to bring him to justice, it’s clear that she could once again become his prey…

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Press and Reviews

“It was a thoroughly enjoyable read, a highly original and timely tale that kept me utterly enthralled and entertained from beginning to end.”

– Liz Nugent

“Tense, twisty, terrifying—with one of the best premises I’ve read in ages.”

– Julie Cohen

“Many thrillers claim to be compelling: The Fear absolutely is. Breathtakingly bold, shockingly tense, you won’t be able to tear yourself away from this book. It’s…”

– Miranda Dickinson

“I lost my entire weekend to it! What an absolutely cracking read…pacy, well written, and anxiety inducing.”

– Lisa Hall

“Claustrophobic and compelling.”

– Karin Slaughter

“A terrifying glimpse into a dark subject. This brilliant book stayed with me long after I finished the last page.”

– Cass Green

“Such a fast-paced, gripping, tense thriller. My heart was in my mouth at the end. I think it's her best yet!”

– Claire Douglas

“A skewering portrait of obsessive love and psychological manipulation, this book gets under the skin from the outset and won't let you go until you've gasped…”

– C J Cooke

“The Fear is a compulsive read, that forces the reader to consider just how far they would go to protect themselves and those around them. I…”

– Emma Kavanagh

“Fans of C.L. Taylor are in for a treat. The Fear is her best yet.”

– Clare Mackintosh