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The Secrets You Hide

If you think you know the truth, think again . . .

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The Secrets You Hide

By: Kate Helm
Narrated by: Emma Powell
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'Original and pacy' CLARE MACKINTOSH
'Fresh, wonderful and unexpected' LISA JEWELL
'My debut of the year. Kate Helm is an exceptional story teller' C. L. TAYLOR

*****

IN HER EYES, NO ONE IS INNOCENT

Georgia Sage has a gift: she can see evil in people. As a courtroom artist she uses her skills to help condemn those who commit terrible crimes. After all, her own brutal past means she knows innocence is even rarer than justice. But when she is drawn back into the trial that defined her career - a case of twisted family betrayal - she realises that her own reckless pursuit of justice may have helped the guilty go free.

As Georgia gets closer to the truth behind that case, something happens that threatens not only her career, but even her sanity. At first, she fears her guilt around the events of her terrible childhood is finally coming back to haunt her.

But the truth turns out to be even more terrifying . . .


*****

IF YOU LIKE YOUR THRILLERS ORIGINAL, TWISTY, EXCITING AND FRESH, THEN YOU WILL LOVE THE SECRETS YOU HIDE - perfect for fans of Anatomy of a Scandal and Let Me Lie.

Every layer, every twist, every revelation makes you question the very characters you thought you could trust, and rethink a plot you thought you were beginning to unravel . . .


'I read the whole thing in on huge unstoppable whoosh' JILL MANSELL

'Clever concept so brilliantly executed' ARAMINTA HALL

'Terrifying and disorienting, shocking and completely original' MIRANDA DICKINSON

'Brilliant, original and shocking' CAZ FREAR Amateur Sleuths Crime Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction Mystery Thriller Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Law Exciting Scary Suspense
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I read the whole thing in one huge unstoppable whoosh and it was just so great, hugely original, unexpected and completely fascinating. I loved it
The Secrets You Hide is clever, twisty and chilling, with an absolutely compelling heroine
There aren't enough adjectives to describe how much I loved The Secrets You Hide, but after careful consideration, I'll go with brilliant, original and shocking
An incredible, unique and compelling novel. I tore through this book. So, so good, and I did not see the end coming! A new talent has exploded onto the crime scene
My debut of the year. Kate Helm is an exceptional story teller with a fresh, innovative, exciting approach to crime writing. The Secrets You Hide is gripping, pacy and utterly compelling. A must read! I can't wait to see what Kate writes next
Devoured this book in a couple of days. Loved it! Highly original, gripping and very chilling. Soooo well written. Fantastic read. Recommend it massively
Smart, absorbing and brilliantly original - The Secrets You Hide is a fantastic debut
Expertly plotted, beautifully written and with a unique main character dealing with desperate tragedies - this deserves to be huge
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A great mystery story with many layers. And even though longer than usual it really doesn't feel like it. This may be one of those books I would listen to again. Excellent narration!

Really Good

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I got this a an extra in the sale and wow it’s great. Great story and really good narration

Brilliant

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So much more than psychological thriller, The Secrets You Hide is a wonderful example of storytelling, rich with character and a sense of place, with a fascinating and original premise. Perhaps it should come as no surprise therefore, to learn it’s not a novel by a first time author; we may not know the name ‘Kate Helm’ but this is in fact the first in its genre by Kate Harrison, author of the ‘Secret Shopper’ series, as well as the ‘’Soul Beach’ YA trilogy. Some readers (myself included) may also be familiar with her ‘5/2’ series of fasting / healthy eating books.

’The Secrets You Hide’ is like none of these however, it’s the pacy tale of Georgia, a court room artist with a tragic past, who starts to see mysterious figures - initially a small boy - which no one else can and then gets caught up in investigating a series of crimes many miles from her Brighton home in the eerie Forest of Dean. The reason for her ‘second sight’ proves fascinating, and from the outset I was on her side, sympathising with her frustrations and fury.

On audio the book is narrated beautifully with the voiceover adopting different voices for each character, and had me listening at every opportunity - finally finishing it at 2am this morning. I absolutely loved it, and recommend it not just to those who enjoy thrillers but also fans of contemporary fiction who are looking for something a bit different. In this respect the cover - which I like - perhaps doesn’t say as much as it could; this book is more colourful in terms of character and complex in themes than the monotones suggest. But that’s a moot point, I’d just say don’t hesitate to give it a go, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Highly recommended.

A rich, rewarding novel full of twists, painterly detail and compelling characters

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Amazing! Fast paced with twists and turns. Well written and narrated. The story keeps you guessing and wanting more. I highly recommend it.

A great book!

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I loved this book. Lots of unexpected developments with some brilliantly developed characters. A definite recommended read. The context of the court room artist is not one I’ve Come across before and it was a good one. A well thought through plot that hooked me from the start.

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