The Half Burnt House by Alex North - ISBN: 9781405945271
Paperback
Burnt secrets, a brother accused, one sister’s desperate search for truth.

The Half Burnt House

The spine-tingling new thriller from the bestselling author of The Whisper Man

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  • Paperback

    400 pages

  • Release Date

    7 May 2024

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Summary

A serial killer, a mysterious lost book, and a woman with one last chance to save her family - the chilling new thriller from the author of The Whisper Man

Katie always prided herself on being a responsible big sister - until she left her brother Chris alone for one selfish afternoon, and everything fell apart. Although he survived the attack, the scars ran deep - physical, and emotional. Now they’re adults, and they haven’t spoken in years.

Then she gets a call - from a detec…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781405945271
ISBN-10:1405945273
Author:Alex North
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:Penguin Books Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:400
Release Date:7 May 2024
Weight:279g
Dimensions:197mm x 128mm x 24mm
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Critics Review

The Half Burnt House is Alex North at his best - a writer who can terrify you on one page and break your heart on the next – Steve Cavanagh, bestselling author of ThirteenEndlessly intriguing * New York Times *So dark and so twisty * Sun *One of those books that made me wish I’d written it. North wields suspense like a blade. Breath-taking and terrifying – Helen FieldsNorth handles the complicated plot with skill while bringing his troubled characters to life amid the horror. * Observer *North’s poetic way with even the most grotesque of situations is always a joy. The Half Burnt House is his best yet. I love it. – Alex MarwoodDark, gripping, and twisty – Claire McGowanThrilling, moving and utterly gripping; The Half Burnt House is a triumph – William RyanA masterfully creepy, atmospheric rush of a read that will linger with you long after you’ve finished the last page – Neil BroadfootComplex, tense and atmospheric * Woman’s Weekly *

About The Author

Alex North

Alex North was born in Leeds, where he now lives with his wife and son. He studied Philosophy at Leeds University, and prior to becoming a writer he worked there in their sociology department. The Whisper Man was a Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller, and is being published in more than 30 languages.

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