Sick to Death

'A twist to rival left me gasping' KATY BRENT Emma is sick. Just not in the way you thought. –––––––––––––– Meet Emma. Emma is sick. She can’t work because of a neurological condition, so is stuck in her family’s tiny council house. Emma is sick of being told to ‘get over it’. Her stepfather, her doctors, strangers – everyone has an opinion. Emma is sick of being the other woman. Her boyfriend Adam is perfect: he’s got a great job and an amazing home. His wife Celeste is the problem. Emma is sick of being underestimated. All she needed was a target. And now she has Celeste… –––––––––––––– Shortlisted for the McDermid Debut Award An rime and thriller pick of the month ‘Emma is a force to be reckoned with…deliciously dark and twisted, and a lot of fun.’ AUTHORS LOVE ‘A hugely gripping and enjoyable debut… Clever and witty.’ ‘A gripping debut from a unique new voice. Bridges writes with a stinging authenticity and tinder-dry humour. Emma is the kind of character who will have you looking over your shoulder.’ ‘A slick and exciting debut that had me devouring each page. Emma is simultaneously totally chilling yet totally believable. A twist to rival left me gasping.’ ‘A dazzling debut, skillfully crafted and full of surprises. Beautifully written, utterly original and shockingly dark.’ ‘Thrilling, moving and thought-provoking, with a brilliant central character. A skilful suspense novel.’ ‘The kinds of twists and turns that make you gasp…hard to put down.’ ‘An urgent and compelling thriller from a much-needed new voice’ ‘A stunning debut…the definition of a propulsive and unforgettable psychological thriller.' ‘Sharply written, with a frenetic pace and nothing you expect. Clever and twisty with such a kick.’ ‘Impossible to put down…slick and riveting.’ ‘A sizzling saucepot of a domestic thriller.’ ‘Twisty, dark, and full of heart. I didn't want it to end!’ ‘Smoulders until the very end. A tale of love, betrayal, hope and despair…totally addictive.’ READERS LOVE: ‘I read a lot of thrillers and can always guess the twists…but not this time!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘At last, a totally original drama! Fabulously written characters and a storyline I became totally immersed in!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Nothing could have prepared me for how this book was going to go. The twists and turns gave me whiplash!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Honestly such a great book, so well portrayed how it feels to live with a chronic illness!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A disturbing, complex and original thriller where you never know who to trust!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A rollercoaster ride… highly original with brilliant characters!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I admit I had some preconceptions about this book and I have never been so happy to be wrong. Excellent, clever and thrilling.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐