A twisty, high-stakes thriller in the breathless, page-turning style of Ruth Ware, Lisa Jewell, and Claire Douglas, in which nothing is as it seems and saving the day is only the beginning.
Claire Fitzroy was on the way home to London when her train from Manchester was hijacked by a group of armed men. In one terrifying moment she faced the starkest of choices: to passively stand back or act and fight back--knowing that with either choice, she could die.
With nothing to lose, the middle-aged art lecturer gathered and led a squad of passengers who, against all odds, overcame the hijackers and saved hundreds of lives. But what at first looks like heroism may play out very differently in the courts of law and public opinion. Especially when you have the blood of two men on your hands.
Opinions are heated and divided. Was she a selfless and quick-thinking hero? Or an attention-seeking vigilante and unrepentant murderer? Until now Claire has remained silent. Now, she's finally speaking out about what happened that morning on the 10:12.
But is it the whole story?
About the Author :
Anna Maloney grew up in London, part of a large Irish family. She has written for television (one BAFTA win), film, and radio; taught screenwriting; and works as a script consultant. She has worked in reality television, journalism, and public relations and is a qualified children's playleader, and sometime usherette. She lives in southeast London and can often be found swimming at her local outdoor pool while working on a plot problem. A synopsis and sample of The 10:12 won the UK Crime Writers' Association Debut Dagger Award.
Review :
"Gripping and immersive, this salutary tale of how we stereotype and underestimate others is a white-knuckle read that also gives food for thought." -- The Guardian
"The story has an excellent twist and is a tribute to tough post-menopausal women everywhere." -- The Literary Review
"A morally knotty thriller about public judgment and the stories we tell about who deserves to be believed." -- The iPaper
"A chilling, thought-provoking and thoroughly compelling thriller. The vivid characters and tense 'what would you do?' concept make this a propulsive read." -- B P Walter, author of The Treehouse and The Garden Party
"A twisty, propulsive thrill-ride, and a hero who will keep surprising you." -- Sam Beckbessinger, author of Femme Feral
"Taut, clever and unrelenting. Once this train leaves the station, you won't want to get off." -- Boris Starling, author of The Law of Heart and Messiah
