The Silent Daughter (shortlisted For The Scottish Crime Book Of The Year 2021)

By (author) Christie, Emma
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A complex thriller, with family secrets at its heart. Perfect for fans of JP Delaney, C.L. Taylor, Fiona Barton and The Silent Patient.
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''A storming debut'' The Sun

Perfect for fans of JP Delaney and C.L. Taylor, this is a complex thriller about the secrets we keep and the damage they do.
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⭐SCOTTISH CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 SHORTLIST⭐
⭐BEST SCOTTISH CRIME DEBUT 2021 SHORTLIST⭐
⭐MCILVANNEY PRIZE FOR SCOTTISH CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR LONGLIST⭐
⭐CWA NEW BLOOD DAGGER LONGLIST⭐
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Deceit runs in the family . . .

Chris Morrison is facing his worst nightmare.

His wife is in a coma.

His daughter is missing.

And the only thing more unsettling than these two events . . . is what might connect them.

Some secrets can change a family for ever.
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Praise for Emma Christie:

''Emma Christie shows that she''s already learned how to reel readers in from page one and keep them hooked. An intriguing mystery'' – The Herald

''A clever and complex rollercoaster of a psychological thriller'' – Culturefly

''A really clever, compelling book with a fresh twist'' – Phoebe Morgan

''Full to the brim of red herrings and twisty dead ends'' – Lauren North

''A stunning and emotional debut. Truly gripping and incredibly well-written'' – Vikki Patis

Biographical note
Emma Christie is an ex-journalist. The Silent Daughter is her debut.
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As an ex-journalist, Emma Christie spent years covering crime stories. This is her debut novel.

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A complex thriller, with family secrets at its heart, that delivers a powerful ending.

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Psychological thrillers continue to dominate the market, both in print and on screen.

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For fans of JP Delaney, C.L. Taylor, Fiona Barton, and The Silent Patient.