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And So It Begins is a darkly compulsive psychological thriller with all the hallmarks of a Rachel Abbott bestseller - a provocative dilemma, richly-layered mystery, knife-edge tension, and brilliant characterization. Perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh and Lisa Jewell.

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WHO WILL BELIEVE YOUR STORY IF THE ONLY WITNESS IS DEAD?

´What a storyteller Rachel Abbott is... I was hooked from the start´ CARA HUNTER

´A truly compelling, twisty, enthralling and satisfying read... Absolutely AMAZING!´ ANGELA MARSONS

Cleo knows she should be happy for her brother Mark. He´s managed to find someone new after the sudden death of his first wife - but something about Evie just doesn´t feel right...

When Evie starts having accidents at home, her friends grow concerned. Could Mark be causing her injuries? Called out to their cliff-top house one night, Sergeant Stephanie King finds two bodies entangled on blood-drenched sheets.

Where does murder begin? When the knife is raised to strike, or before, at the first thought of violence? As the accused stands trial, the jury is forced to consider - is there ever a proper defence for murder?

More praise for AND SO IT BEGINS:

´I raced through this compelling, twisty novel. Loved it´ Laura Marshall

´Brilliant... The twists came so quickly I almost got whiplash´ Jenny Blackhurst

´An unnerving, twisting tale that you won´t be able to put down´ Caroline Mitchell

´Rachael Abbott has delivered another intricately plotted thriller that never falters on tension or pace ... the suspense doesn´t let up until the very last page´ Michelle Davies

´A breathless tour-de-force that left me hungry for more... Psychological crime writing at its very best´ Kate Rhodes

´The definition of addictive - Rachel Abbott´s best book yet. Kept me up until the small hours - and you won´t see the ending coming´ Phoebe Morgan

´Really gripping and menacing - compulsive reading´ Harriet Tyce

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What a storyteller Rachel Abbott is... I was hooked from the start Cara Hunter Close to Home

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Abbott, Rachel
Rachel Abbott began her career as an independent author in 2011, with Only the Innocent, which became a No.1 bestseller on Kindle, topping the chart for four weeks. Since then, she has published five further psychological thrillers, plus a novella, and sold over 2.75 million copies. She is one of the top-selling authors of all time in the UK Kindle store (published and self-published), and her novels have been translated into 21 languages.

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