Great Debut Novels

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The Book of Lies
1.  The Book of Lies by Mary Horlock
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  "Multi-Layered book set in Guernsey and a family living during the Occupation.  Wonderful fresh read"
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Everything and Nothing
2.  Everything and Nothing by Araminta Hall
The list author says:
  "Psychological thriller, realistic characters and well written. Not one you'll forget as you feel like you were a spectator."
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The Woman Before Me
3.  The Woman Before Me by Ruth Dugdall
The list author says:
  "Great crime debut novel written about a woman accused of killing a baby.  Well written and although you think you know what the truth is, do you?"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (97 customer reviews)
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Half-truths & White Lies
4.  Half-truths & White Lies by Jane Davis
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  "Brilliant book set in 1970's about a family and their secrets, each different narrator gives something to the characters involved"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
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Emma's Baby
5.  Emma's Baby by Abbie Taylor
The list author says:
  "Emma's baby disappears on a tube a psycological thriller that dealt with in an understated and well written way"
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Notes on a Scandal
6.  Notes on a Scandal by Zoë Heller
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  "A fantasticly well written story about jealousy and obsession."
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The Weight of Silence (MIRA)
7.  The Weight of Silence (MIRA) by Heather Gudenkauf
The list author says:
  "Two girls go missing, not a whodunnit but a great story from multiple points of view"
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3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
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Sister
8.  Sister by Rosamund Lupton
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  "A compelling story about an older sister trying to retrace her younger sibling's steps in order to work out what happened to her"
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The Mistress's Revenge
9.  The Mistress's Revenge by Tamar Cohen
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  "A darkly funny account of a mistresses obsession with the married man who dumped her."
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Before I Go To Sleep
10.  Before I Go To Sleep by S J Watson
The list author says:
  "A psychological thriller about a woman who has no memory of the last 20 years.  Good book although the ending could have been better"
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The Missing
11.  The Missing by Jane Casey
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  "Fantastic psychological thriller about two missing children, one recent and one 16 years previously."
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A Cupboard Full of Coats
12.  A Cupboard Full of Coats by Yvvette Edwards
The list author says:
  "Yvvette Edwards debut novel is set in Hackney.  Jinx is forced to confront her part in her mother's murder 14 years previously.  Well written and well worth a read"
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Secrets of the Tides
13.  Secrets of the Tides by Hannah Richell
The list author says:
  "Well written debut novel.  Family saga with a dollop of tragedy and a twist of suspense"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
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The Fall
14.  The Fall by Claire McGowan
The list author says:
  "A crime novel looked at by the partner of a man charged with murder.  Great characters with a fresh feel"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
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Glasshopper (Myriad Editions)
15.  Glasshopper (Myriad Editions) by Isabel Ashdown
The list author says:
  "A coming of age story about Jake a 13 year old boy and his mother Mary. Family secrets are exposed."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
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Crossbones Yard
16.  Crossbones Yard by Kate Rhodes
The list author says:
  "Fresh crime novel featuring a psychologist.  Well written and set in London with well drawn characters"
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