Book description
'A twist to rival Gone Girl left me gasping' KATY BRENT––––––––––––––-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…Emma is sick. Just not in the way you thought.––––––––––––––-'Emma is a force to be reckoned with. Deliciously dark and twisted and a lot of fun' The GuardianAUTHORS LOVE SICK TO DEATH:‘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.’ ERIN KELLY‘A slick and exciting debut that had me devouring each page. Emma is simultaneously totally chilling yet totally believable. A twist to rival Gone Girl left me gasping.’ KATY BRENT‘A dazzling debut, skillfully crafted and full of surprises. Beautifully written, utterly original and shockingly dark.’ LESLEY KARA'Thrilling, moving and thought-provoking, with a brilliant central character. A skilful suspense novel.' B. P. WALTER'The kinds of twists and turns that make you gasp…hard to put down.’ JENNIE GODFREY‘An urgent and compelling thriller from a much-needed new voice’ ANNA BAILEY‘A stunning debut…the definition of a propulsive and unforgettable psychological thriller.' ASHLEY TATE‘Sharply written, with a frenetic pace and nothing you expect. Clever and twisty with such a kick.’ LOUISE SWANSON‘Impossible to put down…slick and riveting.’ RUTH IRONS'A sizzling saucepot of a domestic thriller.' MIRA V SHAH'Twisty, dark, and full of heart. I didn't want it to end! NATALI SIMMONDS‘Smoulders until the very end. A tale of love, betrayal, hope and despair…totally addictive.’ G. D. WRIGHTREADERS LOVE SICK TO DEATH:'I read a lot of thrillers and can always guess the twists…but not this time!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'At last, a totally original drama! Fabulously written characters and a storyline I became totally immersed in!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Nothing could have prepared me for how this book was going to go. The twists and turns gave me whiplash!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Honestly such a great book, so well portrayed how it feels to live with a chronic illness!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A disturbing, complex and original thriller where you never know who to trust!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A rollercoaster ride… highly original with brilliant characters!' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I admit I had some preconceptions about this book and I have never been so happy to be wrong. Excellent, clever and thrilling' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience