The Good Samaritan

Written by John Marrs

Narrated by Elizabeth Knowelden, Charlotte Cole, Matthew Lloyd Davies and Tim Campbell

An ITW Thriller Award finalist.

She’s a friendly voice on the phone. But can you trust her?

The people who call End of the Line need hope. They need reassurance that life is worth living. But some are unlucky enough to get through to Laura. Laura doesn’t want them to hope. She wants them to die.

Laura hasn’t had it easy: she’s survived sickness and a difficult marriage only to find herself heading for forty, unsettled and angry. She doesn’t love talking to people worse off than she is. She craves it.

But now someone’s on to her—Ryan, whose world falls apart when his pregnant wife ends her life, hand in hand with a stranger. Who was this man, and why did they choose to die together?

The sinister truth is within Ryan’s grasp, but he has no idea of the desperate lengths Laura will go to…

Because the best thing about being a Good Samaritan is that you can get away with murder.

Revised edition: This edition of The Good Samaritan includes editorial revisions.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: Apr 12, 2018
• ISBN: 9781543697469

John Marrs

John Marrs is an author and former journalist based in London and Northamptonshire. After spending his career interviewing celebrities from the worlds of television, film and music for numerous national newspapers and magazines, he is now a full-time author. He is the bestselling author of: The Marriage Act, The One, The Passengers, The Minders, What Lies Between and The Vacation.

Reviews for The Good Samaritan

[Chris weber · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is one of the best thrillers I’ve ever read. It’s filled with suspense and my jaw dropped a several times. Can’t wait to read his next one!

[Gary · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Outstanding writing and phenomenal book! The storyline is incredibly captivating and put together brilliantly while remaining complex and thought provoking. I am thrilled to have come across this book - FINALLY an author who captures the psychological thriller genre in a way that is real, authentic and kept me wanting more. I can’t say enough about this book!

[Jessica Wilbourn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great book. Very twisted plot. Would make a great movie.

[Micky McDonald · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A plot twist at every corner! I caught myself sighing, talking out loud, and trying to will the book to end the way I wanted!

[Julie Wolfe · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I've never hated the protagonist of a story more in my life. I kept imagining ways to kill her. She made me so mad I wanted to spit fire, but I really enjoyed the book. John Marrs is amazing. He is so creative and clever. I really love all of his stories. This made me mad and sad and gave me all the feels, but it was well worth reading. What a ride!

[Shonie Chavez · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was a very good book. I love the whole book from covered to cover.

[Marius Baranauskas · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Involving, intriguing story of love, hate and life with many endings.

[Diana Opoku · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The twists just kept coming, John Mars never fails! Excellent narration too

[LaShay Wardell · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A good listen. I don't think I have ever despised a main character more. Laura is one of a kind.

[Ela M · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Interesting plot, easy to follow. Nicely written, with not too many repetitions.

[Ali Carlson · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Not a fan. Too graphic and very depressing. Only reason I kept listening was because I wanted to see the main character pay!

[Joyce Harout · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It's a bit far-fetched. But honestly speaking, this author really knows about psychotic women! Pretty scary.

[Amber Lavian · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Awful. I loved some of his other books but hated this one. No likeable characters, badly written, dragged. I don’t know why i didn’t abandon it long before the end but hoped it would get better. It didn’t. Do not recommend

[quilterfriend · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Very clever writing. Held my interest to the very end!!

[Nita · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Just amazing. Well written as usual by the Author Great thriller keeping me at the edge of my seat all through and I kept looking forward to what would happen next

[adeleoneill1983 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Amazing, unlike any other book I’ve come across. I’m so glad I just found this author, I have now went through 4 in a row in rapid succession. This one was so eerily addictive, you just did not know what was coming next right up until the very end. Now on the hunt for my next one ?

[CHris · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved this book, plenty of great twists & turns throughout!

[Gen Farr · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Sent shivers down my spine of how this could actually happen , such a clever story line Great Author I really enjoy his work

[huzeifav · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It's one of the most messed up books i have ever read. Crazy story

[Jerry Weis · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Lots of twists and turns! Starts off misleadingly slow, but builds up to a frenzied pace.

[lindseyrivera23 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Took awhile to get into it but I’m happy I kept listening. The story took a turn and became more interesting and suspenseful. A good read!

[richjude53 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Brilliant writing, challenging read, makes you challenge the words help, caring etc. How does one come up with such a marvellous idea.

[Iida Mahlio · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Not as good as Maars' "What Lies Between Us". Certainly an original story with plenty of twists and turns. I didn't really like the male narrators.

[Pam Allard · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved this book and hated when it ended. Once it got going it kept me riveted to the very end!

[Lara Pretorius · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Took me awhile to get into as i felt it was a bit long winded. I still recommend a listen. And I do really hope Laura gets what’s coming to her-she’s awful.

[Yvette Bonett · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Can't deny it's a good thriller, and an original story, although at first it was quite depressing. Then the story took a turn where you became intrigued! but just when you thought things would take a turn, you get slapped in the face! I lost count of how many times it happened. It almost feels like the author had a soft spot for the villian (or villaness). Seriously, there were times were you cant understand how those involved let it get so far! to the point where it's almost far fetched.