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He Started It

(2020)
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NO-ONE IS MORE DANGEROUS THAN THE ONES WHO KNOW YOU BEST . . .

The gripping Sunday Times bestselling psychological thriller from the No. 1 bestselling author of MY LOVELY WIFE

'So addictive it should come with a warning' Alice Feeney
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Beth has never forgotten what happened to her and her siblings when they were children.

The others never talk about it. But she knows they remember it too.

It began with a secret. It ended with murder.

But that's all in the past now.

Right?
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'My Lovely Wife was one of my top books of 2019. He Started It is even better!' C.J. Tudor, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalk Man

'Whip-smart, lean, deliciously dark and addictive. One of the best thrillers I've read in a long time' Ali Land

'Wow! It's dark, it's twisted and it's going to be your new favourite book! 5***** Reader Review

'Chilling, thrilling, twisty, fast paced, riveting, tense, dark & scary . . . My favourite book this year' 5***** Reader Review

PRAISE FOR MY LOVELY WIFE

'The most gripping psychological thriller of 2019'
Stylist

'Wow! My Lovely Wife is a stunner - full of twists, well-drawn characters, and riveting suspense'
Harlan Coben, bestselling author of Don't Let Go

'An assured and deliciously engrossing debut. It will linger long after you've reached the last page'
Sarah Pinborough, bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes




Genre: Mystery

Praise for this book

"Samantha Downing is an absolute genius at creating twisted characters you're desperate to follow...A psychological thriller like none other, this addictive read is impossible to put down." - Samantha M Bailey

"A thrill ride through the darkest parts of the American landscape --funny, scary and twisted until the explosive final page." - Michele Campbell

"Samantha Downing has done it again! With her second novel, He Started It, this master of sarcasm and suspense brings us a story that is impossible not to relate to. Initiated by a dead grandfather's will, we find ourselves trapped in a car journey with siblings that loathe each other's presence. As the miles pass, secrets and deceptions abound, and we are kept guessing until the very last line. Downing's style remains in a league of its own, with to-the-point crisp language and snappy dialogue readers are taken on a gripping and edgy adventure." - Maureen Joyce Connolly

"He Started It is a dark, twisting road trip into hell with a family you wouldn't want to live next door to. I've never read anything like it!" - Mark Edwards

"Once you start reading, you won't want to stop. Dark, twisted, original, and so addictive it should come with a warning." - Alice Feeney

"Wholly original. Scarily clever. Completely mesmerizing. You will never look at family road trips the same way again." - Lisa Gardner

"A twisty, sneaking tale of greed, lies and betrayal, with each character as conniving as the next and an ending that will make your heart stop. This one needs to be on the top of everyone's to-read list!" - Mary Kubica

"I absolutely loved it: whip-smart, lean, deliciously dark and addictive. One of the best thrillers I've read in a long time." - Ali Land

"A wicked-fun read with razor-sharp wit and a killer twist, He Started It is compelling, captivating, and deliciously dark. Samantha Downing writes with a wry, sparse elegance that steadily entangles you until you're utterly addicted." - Christina McDonald

"Sibling rivalry reaches new and downright despicable heights...Creepy, unnerving and deliciously evil, Samantha Downing is one of the boldest authors I know. A must read!" - Hannah Mary McKinnon

"A diabolical drive into a dysfunctional family's past. The story is chillingly twisted, perfectly paced. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down." - Kaira Rouda

"Dexter meets Gone Girl." - C J Tudor

"Downing ups her game in this deliciously twisted tale of family deception. He Started It has layers upon layers of clever, shocking twists that begin in the first chapter and never let up. Breathless pacing and terse, impeccable writing create a phenomenal reading experience. I am obsessed!" - Wendy Walker


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