The One That Got Away

An intelligent thriller that takes you in unexpected directions - just like the characters. This one really pulled me in. I couldn’t get away!A tense, modern, female-led take on the whodunnit, Hughes brilliantly reveals her characters’ flaws and motivations, while building a claustrophobic atmosphere that plunges the reader in and leaves them gasping for airTense, thrilling and full of twists and turns. An impeccable debut Addictive, I was gripped from the opening chapter. A brilliant debut – Jo Spain, author of THE CONFESSIONThis tense thriller leaves you gasping for air . . .a summer must-read * Woman’s Weekly *A gripping debut * Hello *Fast-paced, gripping and a masterclass in storytelling, this is a fantastic addition to any bookshelf * The Courier *

Egan Hughes was born in North Devon and grew up in Hampshire, UK. She is now based on the South Coast of England and works in marketing as a freelance copyeditor. An early version of The One That Got Away was shortlisted for the First Novel Prize, and the 2017 Richard and Judy Search for a Bestseller Competition.