The #1 international bestseller reminiscent of After I'm Gone, Sister, Before I Go to Sleep, and The Silent Wife--an intricately plotted, thoroughly addictive thriller that introduces a major new voice in suspense fiction--a mesmerizing and powerful novel that will keep you guessing to the very end.
No one has ever guessed Emily's secret.
Will you?
A happy marriage. A beautiful family. A lovely home. So what makes Emily Coleman get up one morning and walk right out of her life--to start again as someone new?
Now, Emily has become Cat, working at a hip advertising agency in London and living on the edge with her inseparable new friend, Angel. Cat's buried any trace of her old self so well, no one knows how to find her. But she can't bury the past--or her own memories.
And soon, she'll have to face the truth of what she's done--a shocking revelation that may push her one step too far. . . .
About the Author :
Tina Seskis grew up in Hampshire, England, and after graduating from the University of Bath spent more than twenty years working in marketing and advertising. One Step Too Far is her debut novel, and was first published independently in the UK, where it shot to the #1 spot on the bestseller list. Her second novel is forthcoming. She lives in North London with her husband and son.
Elizabeth Knowelden is an Earphones Award-winning audiobook narrator who has been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. As an actress, she trained in London at the Webber Douglas Academy where she received a Sir Laurence Olivier Commendation. Her acting credits include theater, musicals, and national tours in the United Kingdom. Also a film actress, she has participated in BAFTA's Newcomers Program.
Paul Fox is a British born film actor and audiobook narrator.
Review :
"A gripping thriller that will delight fans of the unexpected twist ending."
-- "Grazia (Italy)"
"A haunting psychological thriller...Believable yet shocking with a great twist, this is well worth a read."
-- "Sun (London)"
"A skillfully done novel by a writer to watch."
-- "Booklist"
"As Cat teeters from being nearly indigent to becoming a confident if reckless Londoner, her experiences on her own make for a diverting read."
-- "Publishers Weekly"
"Excellent, dramatic pacing, dialogue, and prose, culminating in poignant concluding chapters which examine Emily's decisions without sentimentality. An evocative, skillful novel about the price of escape. Recommended."
-- "Kirkus Reviews"
"Seskis reverses the classic methods of such predecessors as Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy by distancing us from her characters in order to keep us ignorant of the driving force behind their actions until the climactic conclusion...Designed for readers who appreciate the journey and are willing to invest the time to reflect on its significance once the destination is reached."
-- "Library Journal"
"Taut, compelling...a storming read."
-- "Bookseller Books of the Year 2013"
"The dual narration in this enjoyable audiobook is artful...Both performers have smooth, well-trained, and beautiful voices and handle the drama with conviction and flair. The story...is well made and interesting, with a twist at the end you will not see coming."
-- "AudioFile"
"Tina Seskis, if this novel is anything to go by, is one of the world's leading experts at pulling the wool over readers' eyes until the very end."
-- "Sophie Hannah, New York Times bestselling author of The Monogram Murders"
"Tina Seskis' twisted psychological thriller keeps readers guessing at Emily's secrets until the end."
-- "Us Weekly"
