The Choice: A Gripping Psychological Thriller by Alex Lake - Crime & Thriller Fiction - Paperback

Condition: New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780008373542
Publisher: HarperCollins

Overview:
The Choice is a relentless psychological crime thriller from Alex Lake, the Top Ten Sunday Times bestselling author of Seven Days and After Anna. When Matt Westbrook looks away for a single moment, his three children vanish from the car along with the vehicle itself. What follows is an unbearable ultimatum that forces Matt and his wife Annabelle into a nightmare no parent could imagine, told across pacey, punchy chapters that race towards a genuinely shocking finale.

About the Book:
Alex Lake has built a reputation for taut, character-driven thrillers that dig into the darkest corners of family life, and The Choice is no exception. The story begins in the most ordinary of settings, a quiet moment of parental distraction, before spiralling into a full-blown crisis: Matt's children and his car have disappeared without a trace. Soon a chilling message arrives, presenting Matt and Annabelle with an impossible choice between their children and each other, with only hours to decide. The narrative unfolds at breakneck speed, alternating tight, tension-filled chapters that mirror the rising panic of its characters. Lake is skilled at using ordinary domestic settings as the backdrop for extraordinary terror, and The Choice uses this technique to devastating effect, exploring how far a parent will go when there is truly no good option left. As layers of the mystery peel back, buried secrets and moral questions surface, keeping readers guessing until the final pages. Praised by bestselling authors including John Marrs and Jackie Kabler, the novel pairs classic thriller pace with genuine emotional depth, examining loyalty, sacrifice, and how far people will go to protect those they love. Fans of Paula Hawkins, Shari Lapena or B.A. Paris will find plenty to love in this unputdownable, twist-filled read.

• Written by Alex Lake, Top Ten Sunday Times bestselling author of Seven Days and After Anna
• A fast-paced, anxiety-inducing plot that keeps you gripped until the very last page
• Explores the emotional depths of family loyalty and impossible moral choices
• Perfect for fans of Paula Hawkins, Shari Lapena and B.A. Paris
• An ideal gift for thriller lovers, book clubs and avid readers
• Brand new paperback edition, great value for your bookshelf or collection

About the Author:
Alex Lake is the pseudonym of a British novelist born in the North West of England. After Anna, the first novel written under this name, became a No.1 bestselling ebook sensation and a Top Ten Sunday Times bestseller. Since then, Alex Lake has published a string of successful psychological thrillers, including Killing Kate, The Last Lie, Copycat, Seven Days and The Choice, each praised for gripping plotting and emotionally authentic characters. Alex Lake now lives in the United States.

Why You'll Love This Thriller:
If you love thrillers that grab you from page one and refuse to let go, The Choice delivers an unmissable, edge-of-your-seat read packed with twists, tension and heart.

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