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I recently read the novel Hurting Distance by Sophie Hannah. It is a deliciously complex psychological thriller. Parts of it are very gritty and difficult to read, but persevere- it is well worth it. Highly recommended.

Lots of people seem to hate Sophie Hannah, and I kind of get why. It's certainly true that the plot of this one turns on people behaving in the most incomprehensible (to me) ways. At the same time she writes well and the story, despite its implausibilities, keeps you turning the pages. I thought this was an improvement on Little Face, her first, and I'm interested to see how the relationship between Simon and Charlie resolves itself.

Loved this! First time in awhile that I've stayed up way too late to finish and to find out what happened!

Loving this! I may have found my new crime series...yes!

#recommendsday This book was originally published in the UK as The Hurting Distance, but you can find it under both titles on Amazon. Unbelievably creepy and out-there premise. You won't be able to connect the dots until the end. I have read everything by Sophie Hannah. One of my favorite authors.

Another stellar mystery by Hannah! So strangely wicked and truly psychologically twisted. Who is lying, who is is telling the truth? A provocative page turner. The best detective series I've ever read. Love the mixed points of view.