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The Assistant: An unforgettable psychological thriller from bestseller Amanda Reynolds, author of Close to Me - now a major TV series
The Assistant: An unforgettable psychological thriller from bestseller Amanda Reynolds, author of Close to Me - now a major TV series
The Assistant: An unforgettable psychological thriller from bestseller Amanda Reynolds, author of Close to Me - now a major TV series
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The Assistant: An unforgettable psychological thriller from bestseller Amanda Reynolds, author of Close to Me - now a major TV series

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I know many things about Larissa.

I know what she eats, which must-have brands she applies to her face, and the price of each carefully selected ‘piece’ in her multi-million-pound home in Belgravia.

Because Ris, as she is known to her many followers, likes to share.

And now I’m here, in her home, watching her every move.

Entrusted with her secrets and running her diary from the bijou basement flat, I’m on hand to fulfil Ris’ every need. Her right-hand woman. But what she doesn’t know is why I’m really here.

I’ve put a lot on the line to get this job, and now my plan can begin.

I’ve waited long enough.

From the bestselling author of Close to Me, now a major TV series starring Connie Nielsen and Christopher Eccleston

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'This book! The tension, the intrigue! I was desperate to know what “The Assistant“ was up to… loved every second.' Jackie Kabler, author of The Murder List

'Brilliantly written ... Twisty, dark and witty. A total page turner!' Karen Hamilton, author of The Perfect Girlfriend

'A smouldering tale of obsession ... Amanda Reynolds weaves a skilful web of lies and intrigue, suffused with menace until the last killer twist.' Jane Bailey, author of Sorry Isn't Good Enough

'Sharp and fresh! A thrilling page-turner that captures the fake world of influencers, social media, and those in the shadows.' L.C. North, author of The Ugly Truth

'The Assistant will keep you up all night! A smart and twisty thriller, laced with dark humour and menace. A morality tale for our times.' T.J. Emerson, author of The Perfect Holiday

'A brilliantly crafted cat-and-mouse tale, predominantly narrated by the unforgettable Gail Frost – the assistant you do NOT want to cross. Domestic suspense at its very, very best. I loved every minute.' Caz Frear, author of Stone Cold Heart

'Such a gripping and unsettling read, with twists and turns a'plenty and an intriguing structure. I tore through it, in the company of the relentlessly creepy Gail.' Emylia Hall, author of The Shell House Detectives

'I was completely absorbed by the twists and turns and the unsettling atmosphere ... the twists and turns at the end made it impossible to want to do anything but read, read, read... Such a great book.' Alice Kuipers, author of Life on the Refrigerator Door

'Brilliant - unique voice and structure, with twists in plot and perspective that kept me guessing to the end.' Jo Callaghan, author of In the Blink of an Eye

'An absolutely gripping story, told in such a unique way.' Melanie Golding, author of The Replacement

Marvellously dark, clever, twisty and relevant. Highsmith for the modern age. I was completely gripped.’ Anna Mazzola, author of The Clockwork Girl

'Beautifully written … Gail is a superbly drawn, fascinating character and it’s a refreshing change to read something from the viewpoint of a woman ‘of a certain age'.' Nikki Smith, author of All In Her Head

'Oh, so twisty! The pages turn themselves in this menacing tale of lies and obsession. Amanda Reynolds nails tension and suspense in this fabulous book.' Victoria Selman, author of Truly, Darkly, Deeply

'A cracking twist.' Kate Riordan, author of The Heatwave

LanguageEnglish
Release dateApr 5, 2023
ISBN9781837513536
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Amanda Reynolds

Amanda Reynolds is the bestselling psychological suspense author whose debut novel, Close To Me, was adapted as a major six-part TV series for Channel 4 in 2021. Her books have been translated into multiple languages including publications in Finland, Poland, Brazil, Italy and France. Amanda is also a tutor at The Novelry, coaching writers from around the world on their hugely successful novel writing courses. She lives in the English Countryside with her husband and their very furry Golden Retriever.

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