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The First 48 Hours by Simon Kernick
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The First 48 Hours

the twisting new thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller
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Length 11 hours 6 minutes
Language English
Narrators Olivia Darnley & Paul Thornley

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A gripping, twisting and totally unpredictable thriller from the number one bestseller, perfect for fans of Harlan Coben, Linwood Barclay and David Baldacci.

THE FIRST 48 HOURS....WILL DECIDE IF YOU LIVE OR DIE.

A COP NEEDS TO CRACK A DEADLY CASE
He's a detective hunting cold-blooded killers, but does he know more than he admits?

A MOTHER HAS TO SAVE HER DAUGHTER
She's a lawyer who must defend a murderer - but how far will she go to protect her only child?

A COUPLE WILL COMMIT THE PERFECT CRIME
They have a plan - but can they trust each other with their lives?

THREE STORIES. TWO DAYS. DOES ONE SECRET CONNECT THEM ALL?
THE FIRST 48 HOURS...MAY ALSO BE THEIR LAST.

'Simon Kernick writes with his foot pressed hard on the pedal. Hang on tight!' HARLAN COBEN
'Great plots, great characters, great action' LEE CHILD
'An absolute master of the adrenaline-fuelled ride' PETER JAMES

(P) 2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

Simon Kernick is a number one bestseller and one of the UK's most popular thriller writers, with huge hits including KILL A STRANGER, GOOD COP BAD COP, RELENTLESS, THE LAST 10 SECONDS, SIEGE and the BONE FIELD series.

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Reviews

A gripping countdown thriller with jaw-dropping twists The plot twists and turns towards a conclusion that is impossible to predict The master of the full-throttle thriller returns with a frenetic tale ... an action-packed adventure to race through. Expertly crafted...a vivid, high-octane page-turner Compulsive ... loaded with dark humour, this is Kernick at his best A gripping countdown thriller with jay-dropping plot twists. Three seemingly unconnected stories are masterfully intertwined...this nerve-jangling read will have you turning pages late into the night. Get set for a thrill ride A master of the neat, fast-moving thriller ... entertaining and readable, this novel would be an excellent holiday read. Expand reviews