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A twist of the knife

A twist of the knife

CrimeMystery
Pages
432
Published
2014
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection of short stories takes readers on chilling journeys, from a woman seeking bizarre revenge to a restaurant critic with a morbid fear of the number thirteen. Peter James exposes the Achilles heel of his characters, making us question how well we can trust ourselves and one another. Each tale delivers a twist that will linger long after the final page, showcasing James as a grand master of storytelling.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseDark
Revenge

Genres

Crime Mystery Thriller Short Stories Psychological Thriller

Authors

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Leighton Pugh

Leighton Pugh is the author of the thriller A Twist of the Knife. If you enjoy suspenseful reads that keep you guessing, you'll want to check out his work.

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Peter James

Peter James is a global bestselling author, best known for writing crime and thriller novels, and the creator of the much-loved Detective Superintendent Roy Grace. With a total of 16 Sunday Times No. 1s under his belt, he has achieved global book sales of over 20 million copies to date and has been translated into 37 languages. Synonymous with plot-twisting page-turners, Peter has garnered an army of loyal fans throughout his storytelling career – which also included stints writing for TV and...

Characters

Roy GraceProtagonist
All characters in A twist of the knife