The Best Friend

 

THE BEST FRIEND by Suzanna Beard- psychological thriller

Wow! A book I raced through and didn't want to put down. Alice lives with her boyfriend and they both have good jobs. One day an old friend of Jason’s appears on the doorstep needing help- the sort of help Jason doesn't want to give. Carl has always been a little dodgy and when he says he wants money, Jason knows he will never pay it back, besides which they don’t have any- everything goes on the mortgage and bills. When Carl says how much it is and that Jason owes him for saving his life when they were young, Jason finds it hard to say no but has to for his and Alice’s safety as Carl is in danger from whom he owes the money to. Alternate chapters follow someone up to no good, staying in the shadows, intent on burglary. When Carl tells Jason he is now involved like it or not, as he’s told them Jason's name, they come up with a plan, one which sounds like it can't fail, but with Carl’s involvement it more than likely will. Can they get the money and stay out of trouble?

Omg! A cracker of a story,  one so very well crafted and told. A skilfully thought out plot and likeable characters in Alice and possibly Jason- I’ll not say too much! If you like an edge of your seat book then this may well be a book for you. There’s a tension through the pages and that need to find out exactly what is happening, one that may well increase the heart beat! A fantastic book I highly recommend 5*

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THE BEST FRIEND by Suzanna Beard A CHILLING NEW PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE FROM A BESTSELLER. Everyone has a friend like Carl. The friend you can’t say no to. The friend you have to say no to. I’m finally in a good place. A lovely home. A steady job. And Jason. Reliable, honest, kind Jason — my boyfriend. My best friend. I trust him implicitly. But if anyone can lead Jason astray, it’s Carl. His best friend. And now Carl’s on our doorstep. Begging for help. I warn Jason not to get involved. But Carl has a hold over my boyfriend that I don’t understand. And suddenly everything I hold dear is under threat. My home. My relationship. My life. Because Carl knows Jason owes him. And he won’t leave us alone until he has what he wants. I’ll do anything to protect Jason — even from his best friend. Fans of Gillian Flynn, T.M. Logan, B.A. Paris, Liane Moriarty, Claire Dyer, Sam Carrington, Celeste Ng will devour this stunning psychological thriller.

SUSANNA BEARD

Despite enjoying the writer’s life, Susanna has an adventurous streak – she has swum with whale sharks in Australia, trekked in the mountains of Nepal and fallen down a crevasse in the French Alps. Her favourite quote is from Winnie-the-Pooh: “Stories make your heart grow.” Apart from books, her passions include wildlife, dogs and tennis. She aims to keep writing, and never to get old. BOOKS BY SUSANNA BEARD STANDALONE NOVELS: THE PERFECT LIFE THE LOST BROTHER THE GIRL ON THE BEACH WHAT HAPPENED THAT NIGHT THE PERFECT NEIGHBOUR THE PERFECT WITNESS THE BEST FRIEND THE PERFECT PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER BOX SET FOLLOW SUSANNA ON AUTHOR WEBSITE FACEBOOK TWITTER GOODREADS PRAISE FOR SUSANNA BEARD: ‘I found myself frantically turning the pages, desperate to uncover what happened!’ Tracy Buchanan, author of Wall of Silence ‘Taut and tense . . . builds to an electrifying conclusion!’ Kirsten Hesketh, author of Another of Us  ‘Bears all the hallmarks of a great thriller . . . I defy anyone not to get swept up in it.’ Claire Dyer, author of The Last Day  ‘Articulate and gripping — an impressive achievement.’ Shelley Weiner, author of The Sister’s Tale  ‘I enjoyed Susanna’s emotive and thought-provoking novel — I thought it was an engrossing mystery.’ Sam Carrington, author of I Dare You ‘The writing pulls you in and doesn’t let you go until the very last line.’ Robyn B.