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Emma Holden Suspense Mystery #1-3
The One: The Complete Emma Holden Suspense Mystery Trilogy
Prepare to be hooked from the Number One bestselling mystery author...
* BESTSELLING SUSPENSE MYSTERY TRILOGY IN ONE BOXSET *
* OVER 20,000 FIVE STAR REVIEWS GLOBALLY *
What top authors are saying about Paul Pilkington's page-turning mysteries:
"A master class in suspense" - LJ ROSS
"Had me gripped for days" - ALICE CLARK-PLATTS
"The One You Love will captivate and keep you up nights" - JEFFERY DEAVER
THE ONE YOU LOVE:
Enjoying her Hen Night in a busy West End bar, Emma Holden receives troubling news. Her fiancé Dan hasn’t turned up for his Stag Party, and isn’t answering calls. Rushing back to their flat, Emma and best friend Lizzy find Dan’s brother Richard beaten to within an inch of his life, and Dan gone. Struggling to process the horrific events, Emma soon fears that her troubled past has returned to haunt the present. But the truth behind Dan's disappearance is more shocking than she could ever have imagined. And her nightmare is only just beginning…
THE ONE YOU FEAR:
Emma Holden and her friends are trying to move on from the horrific events surrounding Dan’s disappearance. But a shocking revelation drags them back into the nightmare and forces them to question everything they once believed to be true. More secrets will be revealed, more lies will be told, and more lives are under threat...
THE ONE YOU TRUST:
Emma Holden, now happily married, hopes that the nightmare is finally over. But the biggest danger is yet to come. Sinister accusations and shocking revelations sow mistrust, threatening to tear Emma and her friends apart. Soon, Emma must fight for her life as the horrifying truth behind Dan’s disappearance is revealed...
Long-buried family secrets, sinister motives and fractured friendships await in this addictive, page-turning trilogy from best-selling author Paul Pilkington. Perfect for fans of fast-paced, twisting and turning mystery fiction with an emotional heart, from authors such as LJ Ross, CL Taylor, TM Logan, Lisa Jewell and Harlan Coben.
* BESTSELLING SUSPENSE MYSTERY TRILOGY IN ONE BOXSET *
* OVER 20,000 FIVE STAR REVIEWS GLOBALLY *
What top authors are saying about Paul Pilkington's page-turning mysteries:
"A master class in suspense" - LJ ROSS
"Had me gripped for days" - ALICE CLARK-PLATTS
"The One You Love will captivate and keep you up nights" - JEFFERY DEAVER
THE ONE YOU LOVE:
Enjoying her Hen Night in a busy West End bar, Emma Holden receives troubling news. Her fiancé Dan hasn’t turned up for his Stag Party, and isn’t answering calls. Rushing back to their flat, Emma and best friend Lizzy find Dan’s brother Richard beaten to within an inch of his life, and Dan gone. Struggling to process the horrific events, Emma soon fears that her troubled past has returned to haunt the present. But the truth behind Dan's disappearance is more shocking than she could ever have imagined. And her nightmare is only just beginning…
THE ONE YOU FEAR:
Emma Holden and her friends are trying to move on from the horrific events surrounding Dan’s disappearance. But a shocking revelation drags them back into the nightmare and forces them to question everything they once believed to be true. More secrets will be revealed, more lies will be told, and more lives are under threat...
THE ONE YOU TRUST:
Emma Holden, now happily married, hopes that the nightmare is finally over. But the biggest danger is yet to come. Sinister accusations and shocking revelations sow mistrust, threatening to tear Emma and her friends apart. Soon, Emma must fight for her life as the horrifying truth behind Dan’s disappearance is revealed...
Long-buried family secrets, sinister motives and fractured friendships await in this addictive, page-turning trilogy from best-selling author Paul Pilkington. Perfect for fans of fast-paced, twisting and turning mystery fiction with an emotional heart, from authors such as LJ Ross, CL Taylor, TM Logan, Lisa Jewell and Harlan Coben.
905 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 22, 2013
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About the author
Paul Pilkington
18 books254 followersPaul Pilkington is a British author of mystery, suspense and thriller novels.
He is best known for his Emma Holden Suspense Mystery series, which follows the story of a young actress named Emma Holden who is thrown into a world of danger and intrigue after the sudden disappearance of her boyfriend. The three novels of the trilogy - The One You Love, The One You Fear, and The One You Trust - have gained thousands of five star reviews worldwide.
Pilkington has also written several best-selling standalone novels, including For Your Own Protection and the Kindle Number One Someone to Save You.
His highly rated Detective Paul Cullen mystery series, featuring a dedicated and determined british transport police detective, is currently at Book 4.
Paul's new novel, You Must Remember Everything, is a psychological thriller about a woman who wakes up in a sealed room, unable to remember who she is or how she got there. To escape, she must face her darkest memories and fears.
Paul Pilkington's writing style is fast-paced, suspenseful, and character-driven. His novels explore the most human of themes and issues, such as love, loss, family, and redemption, in a way that keeps those pages turning.
He is best known for his Emma Holden Suspense Mystery series, which follows the story of a young actress named Emma Holden who is thrown into a world of danger and intrigue after the sudden disappearance of her boyfriend. The three novels of the trilogy - The One You Love, The One You Fear, and The One You Trust - have gained thousands of five star reviews worldwide.
Pilkington has also written several best-selling standalone novels, including For Your Own Protection and the Kindle Number One Someone to Save You.
His highly rated Detective Paul Cullen mystery series, featuring a dedicated and determined british transport police detective, is currently at Book 4.
Paul's new novel, You Must Remember Everything, is a psychological thriller about a woman who wakes up in a sealed room, unable to remember who she is or how she got there. To escape, she must face her darkest memories and fears.
Paul Pilkington's writing style is fast-paced, suspenseful, and character-driven. His novels explore the most human of themes and issues, such as love, loss, family, and redemption, in a way that keeps those pages turning.
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August 1, 2015
Excellent mystery!!!
Paul Pilkington did an excellent job with his characters. It kept me on the edge of my seat. I originally bought the kindle version for the first book, but when I got done, it wasn't enough. So I went back and bought the trilogy. Couldn't put it down!!!
Paul Pilkington did an excellent job with his characters. It kept me on the edge of my seat. I originally bought the kindle version for the first book, but when I got done, it wasn't enough. So I went back and bought the trilogy. Couldn't put it down!!!
July 23, 2018
The One: The Complete Emma Holden suspense mystery trilogy — Paul Pilkington (3 book set)
Per usual, brief descriptions here; complete reviews within titles. Overall review at end.
Book One: The One You Love (Prologue + 70 chapters) July 14-16, 2018 High 3 stars.
Emma’s fiancee has disappeared on her hen party night. Dan was suppose to show up at his stag party, but never did. When Emma and her brother, Will, go to his place, they find a violent scene has taken place, with Dan’s bro left for dead on the floor. What’s worse is that Dan has disappeared and no one knows where; he’s not answering his phone, but he’s leaving messages around town. Did Dan commit the crime? Lots of twists in this one; a real page-turner.
Book Two: The One You Fear (Prologue + 37 chapters) July 17-19, 2018 Low 3 stars.
Emma and Dan go on vacation to a swanky apartment with a view to try and put the past behind them. Emma’s starts seeing her nemesis from book one and becomes paranoid. They decide to head back to London only after a few days. Emma keeps seeing her nemesis, although that’s unrealistic. Really slow plot until last five or six chapters, then book picks up. The first 3/4 has a plodding plot; the last few chapters are written much more like the first book.
Book Three: The One You Trust (Prologue + 48 chapters + Epilogue) July 21-23, 2018 High 4 stars.
While Emma and Dan are on their honeymoon, Lizzy starts receiving disturbing messages. Who can she trust? Will has second thoughts about his new love interest, and Edward strives to be a good dad, but still struggles not to overprotect. Is the nightmare finally over, or just beginning?
This was a real bookends kind of trilogy. The first and last books were the strongest, but the middle one is needed for more background build-up for the third. I really liked the characters. I felt connected to them and none of them were icky, not even the dad who seemed pretty aloof, but was really just trying to hard. I loved how the characters grew in each book, and how there was an acceptance to who and what each were.
Very well written, with finely drawn characters. A real pleasure to finally read this series. I never thought at the end of this trilogy I would be saying I loved it, as it had a vibe about it from the get-go. But I do truly love this book.
I knocked a 1/2 star off the set and the third book for having an epilogue. It really was not needed at all, unless there was a significance here that I am overlooking.)
Four stars.
Per usual, brief descriptions here; complete reviews within titles. Overall review at end.
Book One: The One You Love (Prologue + 70 chapters) July 14-16, 2018 High 3 stars.
Emma’s fiancee has disappeared on her hen party night. Dan was suppose to show up at his stag party, but never did. When Emma and her brother, Will, go to his place, they find a violent scene has taken place, with Dan’s bro left for dead on the floor. What’s worse is that Dan has disappeared and no one knows where; he’s not answering his phone, but he’s leaving messages around town. Did Dan commit the crime? Lots of twists in this one; a real page-turner.
Book Two: The One You Fear (Prologue + 37 chapters) July 17-19, 2018 Low 3 stars.
Emma and Dan go on vacation to a swanky apartment with a view to try and put the past behind them. Emma’s starts seeing her nemesis from book one and becomes paranoid. They decide to head back to London only after a few days. Emma keeps seeing her nemesis, although that’s unrealistic. Really slow plot until last five or six chapters, then book picks up. The first 3/4 has a plodding plot; the last few chapters are written much more like the first book.
Book Three: The One You Trust (Prologue + 48 chapters + Epilogue) July 21-23, 2018 High 4 stars.
While Emma and Dan are on their honeymoon, Lizzy starts receiving disturbing messages. Who can she trust? Will has second thoughts about his new love interest, and Edward strives to be a good dad, but still struggles not to overprotect. Is the nightmare finally over, or just beginning?
This was a real bookends kind of trilogy. The first and last books were the strongest, but the middle one is needed for more background build-up for the third. I really liked the characters. I felt connected to them and none of them were icky, not even the dad who seemed pretty aloof, but was really just trying to hard. I loved how the characters grew in each book, and how there was an acceptance to who and what each were.
Very well written, with finely drawn characters. A real pleasure to finally read this series. I never thought at the end of this trilogy I would be saying I loved it, as it had a vibe about it from the get-go. But I do truly love this book.
I knocked a 1/2 star off the set and the third book for having an epilogue. It really was not needed at all, unless there was a significance here that I am overlooking.)
Four stars.
March 7, 2014
The first book was the best.
I really enjoyed the first book, it kept you in suspense. The second book was okay and the third one was a little better than the second one. I felt like the third book had a lot of jumping around in it.
I really enjoyed the first book, it kept you in suspense. The second book was okay and the third one was a little better than the second one. I felt like the third book had a lot of jumping around in it.
February 20, 2015
Easy read. Kept me going the whole series.
November 11, 2015
Excellent book
This was so incredible. Recommend to every one. Five stars for absolute sure. Can't wait to read the next book!
This was so incredible. Recommend to every one. Five stars for absolute sure. Can't wait to read the next book!
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