The Birthday Girl: The gripping new psychological thriller full of shocking twists and lies
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The Birthday Girl: The gripping new psychological thriller full of shocking twists and lies

Paperback – February 20, 2018

Price
$11.98
Format
Paperback
Pages
416
Publisher
One More Chapter
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-0008275501
Dimensions
1.2 x 5.1 x 7.7 inches
Weight
11.2 ounces

Description

Praise for Sue Fortin: ‘Thoroughly gripping…full of suspense’ – Kim The Bookworm ‘Builds to a really tense, nail biting climax’ – BeadyJan ‘I would urge anyone who enjoys a good, fast paced psychological thriller to read it – you won't be disappointed!’ – Bookish Bits ‘A clever psychological thriller full of false clues and intrigue’ – Jane Hunt Writer Book Reviews ‘A gripping romantic suspense novel with some excellent tension and a twist or two…Well worth a read’ – DnS Media ‘Gripping, vivid, dramatic, emotional, touching, adventurous brilliant and much more…it’s worth every single page’ – Sky’s Book Corner ‘A great page turner’ – Bleach House Library ‘I went through so many emotions reading this book – the worst being panic and fear…a brilliant book’ – Crooks on Books ‘Sue Fortin cleverly creates a sense of urgency and suspense that compels you to read on’ – Laura’s Little Book Blog ‘A good balance between the tense, psychological, and romantic events, which culminates in a climatic ending…for fans of Sleeping with the Enemy’ – Bookboodle ‘A gripping climax full of danger’ – ElaineG, 5 Star Reads ‘Kept me turning the pages’ – Mandy Baggot, author of ‘Truly Madly Greekly’ ‘5 Words: Tense, shocking, mysterious, deceit, stalker’ – Tea Party Princess ‘An excellent read’ – Read Along With Sue Book Description The gripping new psychological thriller full of shocking twists and lies Sue Fortin was born in Hertfordshire but had a nomadic childhood, moving often with her family, before eventually settling in West Sussex. She is married with four children, all of whom patiently give her the time to write but, when not behind the keyboard, she likes to spend time with them, enjoying both the coast and the South Downs between which they are nestled. Sue is a member of the Crime Writers’ Association. Read more

Features & Highlights

  • USA Today
  • bestselling author
  • Dear Carys, Zoe and Andrea
  • Come and join me for my fortieth birthday adventure weekend,
  • full of mysteries and surprises
  • the like of which you can’t imagine.
  • When Joanne’s friends reluctantly accept an invitation to her birthday party, it quickly becomes clear that there is more to this weekend than they are expecting.One of them is hiding a secret.And Joanne is planning to reveal it…
  • A weekend away in a cottage in the woods sounds like fun – until no one can hear your cries for help.
  • Four friends.
  • A party to die for.
  • Who will survive?

Customer Reviews

Rating Breakdown

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Easily a five star read for me and I will be reading more Sue Fortin in the future!

'The Birthday Girl' is the first book I have read by Sue Fortin - and I have to say that I loved it!
I have read some of the other reviews, and yes, I agree that the beginning is a little far-fetched; but isn't that what fiction is all about, pushing boundaries?? And yes, the girls are all rather unpleasant to each other and I wouldn't want that sort of friendship personally, but doesn't that contribute to the uneasy atmosphere of a thriller?
As far as readability goes I couldn't put it down! The ending was neat, all ends were tied up and it wasn't all happily ever after!
Easily a five star read for me and I will be reading more Sue Fortin in the future!
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Had to force myself through gritted teeth to finish

Slow, sloppy writing
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Twists and turns

This is a great book. Really had me by the first chapter, wondering what was going to happen.
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Don’t waste your time.

One of the worst books I’ve ever read in both plot and writing style.
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Five Stars

loved this book. will put it away to ready again in the future
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Five Stars

Very good value for price paid
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This was a fantastic read! I felt like I was there

This was a fantastic read! I felt like I was there. There were so many twists and turns that kept me guessing until the end. A must-read for anyone who likes suspense and a psychological thrill ride.
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OMG,this book is absolutely AMAZING

Dear Carys, Zoe and Andrea Come and join me for my fortieth birthday adventure weekend, full of mysteries and surprises the like of which you can’t imagine.

When Joanne’s friends reluctantly accept an invitation to her birthday party, it quickly becomes clear that there is more to this weekend than they are expecting. One of them is hiding a secret. And Joanne is planning to reveal it…

A weekend away in a cottage in the woods sounds like fun – until no one can hear your cries for help.

Four friends. A party to die for. Who will survive?

Wow,Omg,I absolutely loved this well written,gripping,intense,fast paced,twist packed thriller.The story is mainly voiced by Carys whose narrative isn't exactly reliable.Interspersed throughout the book are parts that are voiced by a unknown person whose identity when it was revealed took me totally by surprise.I thought I had worked out who the person was but I was 100% wrong.The story hooks you in from the very first page,the sense of unease building as Carys,Andrea and Zoe travel to their mysterious destination where Joanne is waiting for them.Once they get to the cottage that's where the fun and games begin,all four of the women have secrets,could one of them have revenge on her mind? or is someone else playing sick games and terrorizing the four women for their own personal reasons?.All the characters are realistic and believable,Andrea was definitely my favourite,if she had something to say,she said it whether you like what she said or not.The setting was perfect for some intense,gripping action scenes that had me holding my breath,frantically turning the pages and snarling at anyone who dared to interrupt me while I was reading.

I absolutely loved this riveting psychological thriller,the plot is compelling and intricate and has more twists and turns than the river that flows near the cottage.I would love to give this book far more than 5 stars.Highly recommended by little old me.