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Claire Mcgowan (Author)
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Publication Date: 2 Feb 2012
What would you do if the man you love was accused of murder?

Bad things never happen to Charlotte. She's living the life she's always wanted and about to marry wealthy banker, Dan. But Dan's been hiding a secret, and the pressure is pushing him over the edge. After he's arrested for the vicious killing of a nightclub owner, Charlotte's future is shattered.

Then she opens her door to Keisha, an angry and frustrated stranger with a story to tell. Convinced of Dan's innocence, Charlotte must fight for him - even if it means destroying her perfect life. But what Keisha knows threatens everyone she loves, and puts her own life in danger.

DC Matthew Hegarty is riding high on the success of Dan's arrest. But he's finding it difficult to ignore his growing doubts as well as the beautiful and vulnerable Charlotte. Can he really risk it all for what's right?

Three stories. One truth. They all need to brace themselves for the fall.

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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Headline (2 Feb 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0755386345
  • ISBN-13: 978-0755386345
  • Product Dimensions: 15.6 x 23.2 x 2.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (79 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 361,341 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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One of the very best novels I've read in a long while...astonishing, powerful and immensely satisfying (Peter James)

There is nothing not to like...a compelling and flawless thriller (S J Bolton)

A cool and twisted debut (Daily Mirror)

She knows how to tell a cracking story. She will go far (Daily Mail)

Page-turning (Guardian)

It's crime-novel-meets-Hampstead-novel but without the contrivances of the former genre and the navel-gazing of the latter. Funny and perfectly paced, the pervading sense of "there but for the grace of God go you" chills you to the bone (Daily Telegraph)

About the Author

Claire McGowan grew up in a small village in Northern Ireland. After completing a degree in English and French from Oxford University she moved to London and worked in the charity sector. She is currently the Director of the Crime Writers' Association. THE FALL is her first novel.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A female-centric slant on an age-old storyline. 15 May 2012
By Flickering Ember TOP 500 REVIEWER
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Whilst not a raging feminist, I like to see strong female lead characters in books other than chick-lit, and this one ticks all the boxes. The characters are likeable and convincing, and the storyline is fast paced, keeping me hooked. I liked the fact that the outcome wasn't blindingly obvious; there were reasons to keep questioning the outcome right up until the end.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Good but not great 24 April 2012
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A very good debut novel with believable characters and a decent storyline. When I first started reading this, I did wonder whether anyone could really be as dippy as Charlotte but as the book went on I changed my opinion of her as her character grew in strength. I thought Keisha was extremely well written - showing her softer side as well as the hard gritty persona. Telling the story from three narratives worked well and you got a good feel for the character. The book held my attention well until I got to the middle - I did find it lost pace for a while but it then it picked up again towards the end.

My feelings were that it was a very good book - although not great, however I'm sure this author is destined for much success based on this debut and I would certainly read another of her books in the future.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading 12 May 2012
By L. Cairns
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I enjoyed this book. It wasn't up there with the best of all time but it's certainly been a good read and at times I really wasn't sure what was going to happen next. It's a prime example of how things can get out of hand very quickly in life and it's how you react to them that matters. I would recommend it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as I'd hoped
I picked this up on a whim. The story is good and the two female characters are well drawn. The story rolled along nicely, with a few twists, but the ending was just too speedily... Read more
Published 4 days ago by P. Cranfield
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
A thoroughly enjoyable and compelling read in spite of the ever-present foul language. I'd happily recommend the book to anyone.
Published 18 days ago by John N Dix
5.0 out of 5 stars Co.Tyrone gradually Lady
Excellent one of the best books I have read and I have read many books in this genre in particular, looking forward to Claire's next book.
Published 19 days ago by therese
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
As a fan of psychological thrillers, this book was recommended to me, and having read the reviews, I was really looking forward to it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by CJ
4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping read
Loved this novel, first book of Claire's i have read and will sure be reading more of her work.
very modern with real characters that you are soon in tune with. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. L. Shone
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
An absolutely awesome book full of suspense that deals with race and the isolation of the middle class. Loved the characters. I'm pre-ordering her next book!
Published 4 months ago by J A Sabral
2.0 out of 5 stars Boring
This is not an enjoyable or interesting story, in fact it is still waiting to be completed it's so dull.
Published 4 months ago by Madge
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book
Well written and a joy to read.it was one i would recommened to all our family and friends! Greatly enjoyed
Published 5 months ago by Jane Eyre
5.0 out of 5 stars Thumping good read
I had this book on my kindle for a while and thought I would give it a read whilst awaiting a pre-order to arrive. All I can say is, wow! I wish I had read it sooner. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Syb
A fantastic debut novel that forces the reader to experience a range of emotions. The characters are not particularly endearing, but the vast difference between their life styles... Read more
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