The Innocent One

- Reviews -

Fingernail-on-a-chalkboard sentencesare what make The Innocent One so good . . . Fashioning memorable suspenseout of a well-known case is incredibly difficult, but Ballantyne makes it look easy -- Sarah Weinman * New York Times * A character-driven, domestic crime novel. Through juxtaposing the choices of two emotionally disturbed boys, Ballantyne sensitively explores themes of rejection, abuse, and forgiveness * Booklist * Thought provoking and unsettling -- Alex Gray, the Sunday Times bestselling author of the DSI Lorimer series A skilful mixture of creepy crime thriller and gripping domestic drama, the Innocent One had me turning the pages late into the night. -- C. J. Cooper, bestselling author of The Book Club A suspenseful, compelling read with a sting in the tail that will leave you gasping. Lisa Ballantyne knows her stuff. An author to be reckoned with -- T. F. Muir, author of the DCI Andy Gilchrist series A crackling good read - exactly the kind of novel that readers have come to expect from one of the most talented psychological suspense authors working today. With a gripping, twisty plot, conflicted and relatable characters, ever-rising tension, and an ending that' s as thrilling as it is satisfying, I loved this book!' -- Karen Dionne, No. 1 internationally bestselling author of The Marsh King' s Daughter Such a wonderfully layered novel, part emotionally charged, nerve-jangling thriller, and part tender, intelligent family drama. I couldn' t put it down. Brilliant. -- Saskia Sarginson, bestselling author of The Twins Praise for Lisa Ballantyne' s previous novels: A gripping and emotionally charged story. Just brilliant -- Clare Mackintosh Sophisticated, suspenseful, unsettling -- Lee Child Moving, insightful * Guardian * Thought-provoking, brave and challenging, this book is an unsettling and compulsive read -- Rosamund Lupton Grips like a vice * Daily Mail * Tense * Sunday Times * Thought-provoking and clever -- Gilly Macmillan One of the most readable, emotionally intense novels of the year -- Richard and Judy Book Club Thought-provoking * Woman & Home * A tense and shocking thriller that has the added treat of Lisa Ballantyne' s deft prose. I loved it -- Renee Knight Gripping, tense and moving -- Claire McGowan Moving and suspenseful; richly detailed, yet with the eerie simplicity of a parable -- Joyce Carol Oates A page-turner with real emotional depth * Daily Express * A compelling and emotional read with convincing characters that stayed in my head. Lisa Ballantyne deals with a difficult and controversial subject in a sensitive and thoughtful way -- Jenny Quintana

- Author Bio -

Lisa Ballantyne is the internationally bestselling author of four novels. Her debut, The Guilty One, was a Richard and Judy Book Club bestseller, Edgar-Award nominated and translated into nearly thirty languages. Her second novel, Good Bad Love (previously Redemption Road), was a USA Today bestseller. She lives in Glasgow, Scotland.

- Full Details -

Status:	Active
ISBN-13:	9780349429274
Published:	12 Jan 2023
Published In:	United Kingdom
Imprint:	Piatkus Books
Publisher:	Little, Brown Book Group
Format:	Paperback
Height:	196mm
Width:	126mm
Spine:	24mm
Weight:	240g
Pages:	352

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