Only the Innocent / The Back Road / Sleep Tight

DCI Tom Douglas #1-3

by Rachel Abbott

Tom Douglas Thrillers – Books 1 to 3

Only the Innocent – A man is dead. The killer is a woman. But what secrets lie beneath the surface, so dark that a man has to die? Tom Douglas has a terrible dilemma to face - whether to punish the guilty, or protect the innocent.

The Back Road – A girl lies close to death in a dark, deserted lane. A driver drags her body to the side of the road. A shadowy figure hides in the trees, watching and waiting. Only one person knows the whole story. And that person will protect the truth no matter what the cost.

Sleep Tight – When Olivia Brookes calls the police to report that her husband and children are missing, she believes she will never see them again. Now, two years later, it’s Olivia who has disappeared… How far would you go to hold on to the people you love?

Tom Douglas is the man tasked with finding the truth. But nothing is ever as it appears…

With over 5000 Five Star reviews across the three titles, this boxed set of thrillers will keep you reading long into the night.

Praise for Rachel Abbott’s books

‘I am in awe of Rachel Abbott’s plotting!’ Elizabeth Haynes – author of Into the Darkest Corner

‘Abbott continues to be an outstanding force in the world of thriller writing.’ LJ Ross – author of Holy Island

‘A properly addictive, leave-the-light-on thriller.’ Red Magazine

1320 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2019

About the author

I was born and brought up in the north of England, and worked for many years as the managing director of an interactive media company. I wrote every day - everything from creative proposals to user manuals - but most exciting of all was writing interactive dramas - including for the Cluedo (Clue in the US) interactive games. I was fortunate enough to sell my company in 2000 and we moved to Italy where we bought and restored an old country house.

I have published six full length novels and one novella, and my seventh Come a Little Closer is due for release in 2018. I now live on the beautiful island of Alderney in the Channel Islands, where I write full time.

Find out more on my website.

Reviews

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the three books back to back - I couldn’t put them down. So many twists and turns I couldn’t work out how they would end. They kept me guessing right through to the end.

I will definitely be reading more of Rachel Abbot’s books

[Ipsita Banerjee · Rating 5 out of 5]

As good as it gets

I read these books back to back and they do not disappoint. Thrilling, entertaining edge of the seat suspense. I'm going back for more!

[Georga · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read these one after the other and couldn’t put them down. I was totally absorbed in the characters and couldn’t wait to see how their lives panned out!
The author has a flow to her writing that makes reading them easy and enjoyable; I’m definitely going to be reading more of Rachel Abbott’s books 😁💯

[njw sheldrake · Rating 1 out of 5]

Blimey!

This is straight out of the creative writing course at your local college evening class. The story and structure chugs along with all the boring predictability of a washing machine cycle. Underdeveloped characters, as cliched and stereotyped as an American soap opera cast. One star for blindsiding a publisher!

[Pauline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed re-reading these three books - it wasn't until I started the second book that I realised I had previous read it. It still very much makes you think & it took me a long while to work out the who done it!

[Jacqueline Lawrence · Rating 5 out of 5]

All three books keep you booked to the last pages, some pull at the heart strings in place where others make you wonder what goes on behind closed doors where YOU live, great stuff, now got the next three books in series.

[Liz Bickerstaffe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loving DCI Tom Douglas

Great read lots of twists and turns. Looking
Forward to My next read. Enjoying Leo’s character hope she comes into it a bit
More!

[Claire · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous read

Fantastic read keeps you on edge in places So many twists and turns the ending was not what I expected

[Kerry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was hooked

Totally loved these books I could t put them down best read Iv had in ages totally recommend to anyone

[emma stirton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved all these books, the whole series from start to finish was great, couldn't start 1 book without finishing it

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great set of books

[Helen Womack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant absolute page turners

[Amy Lou · Rating 5 out of 5]

Completely gripped

Can't wait to read the next set of books. Was completely glued to this series, really loved it. Hope to see Tom's relationship grow in the next book.

[Kriss · Rating 4 out of 5]

Got hooked up on the Tom story. Well written and interesting.

[Helen Daniels · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing reads

I just can't put these books down. I've never read Rachel abbott before but o.g she's an amazing writer and I just want more and more

[Jo Haywood · Rating 5 out of 5]

absolutely stunning

I’m speechless! Absolutely speechless. Rachel’s writing is stunning. She weaves a clever plot with layered, complex characters and astounding detail. I loved all three of these stories and I’ve absolutely got a new favourite writer!!

[Barry Barnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hope Rachel Abbott has more to come. Really great read. How she thinks things through is amazing. No wonder she tops some of the best listings