The Boy That Never Was

Genuinely surprising * Guardian *Stunning – Simon Mayo Radio 2 Book ClubI shot through this in one sitting. Like Gone Girl, it’s told alternately by a husband and his wife. At the very beginning, something very shocking happens … It’s the most gripping thing I’ve read for ages * Evening Standard *A twist-filled page-turner * Closer *A truly remarkable novel. The Boy That Never Was is a pitch-perfect balance of driving plot and honest, complex human emotion. Written in a captivating, lyrical style and brilliantly structured, the story grips your heart from the first pages and simply never lets go – Jeffrey DeaverBeautifully written, tense and twisty tale * Sunday Mirror *Gripping from its dramatic opening chapter, this tense, unpredictable novel blends a thriller with an intimate family story to produce a most compelling read – John BoyneThe Boy That Never Was is that powerful thing, a beautifully written mystery driven by its exploration of the characters’ innermost hearts - of the inexorable ripples that loss sends out, and the terrible damage people can do to those they love most. Both as a crime novel and as an emotional journey, it’s gripping stuff – Tana FrenchThis assured debut is equal parts thriller, mystery and fascinating psychological study * Irish Times *Taut, smartly written, empathetic and at times unbearably tense … The Boy That Never Was hits the bullseye * Irish Independent *

Karen Perry is the pen name of crime writing duo Paul Perry and Karen Gillece who both live in Ireland. Can You Keep A Secret? is their latest novel and follows Girl Unknown, Only We Know and The Boy That Never Was which was selected for the Simon Mayo Radio 2 book club. All three were Sunday Times bestsellers.

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