{"product_id":"the-blackout-9780008591571","title":"The Blackout","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon't miss the new, totally addictive psychological thriller from Sarah Goodwin, with bombshell twists that will leave you stunned. Fans of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sanatorium, The Paris Apartment\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne of the Girls\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e will be hooked from the very first page.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYou can't outrun the past...\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer, 2022. \u003c\/strong\u003e When Meg and Cat are forced to take a dangerous shortcut home one night, they notice two men silently following them. 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But Meg's not alone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e...and someone wants revenge.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eThis is a twisty locked-room thriller for fans of Sarah Pearse, Lucy Foley and Jane Harper that will leave you breathless. \u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e Readers are gripped by \u003cem\u003eThe Blackout\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003cp\u003e'I \u003cstrong\u003eliterally could not put this book down, it was heart wrenching, scary, claustrophobic and twisted\u003c\/strong\u003e. A great read.' NetGalley review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Wow!!! \u003cstrong\u003eJust finished this book and I am having to remind myself how to breathe\u003c\/strong\u003e. A definite must read for thriller lovers, \u003cem\u003eThe Blackout\u003c\/em\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003efull of twists and turns as well as moments of quiet reflection and sorrow\u003c\/strong\u003e. So pleased to have read this ... now I think I need a lie down!!!' 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