Come A Little Closer / The Shape of Lies / Right Behind You

DCI Tom Douglas #7-9

by Rachel Abbott

Tom Douglas Thrillers – Books 7 to 9 Come A Little Closer – Snow is falling softly as a young woman takes her last breath. Fifteen miles away, two women sit silently in a dark kitchen, while another woman boards a plan to escape a man who is trying to steal her life. These strangers all made one bad choice – and now they have no choices left. Who is controlling them, and how can they be stopped? The Shape of Lies – Yesterday, Scott was dead. He was Anna’s first boyfriend; the man she loved; the man who ruined her life. Today, he’s back. Anna doesn’t believe in ghosts, and yet there it his voice, on the radio, threatening to spill her darkest secret to the world. She has one week to find him. One week to stop him. Right Behind You – Jo Palmer’s peaceful and happy life is about to end. Someone is tearing her world apart, piece by piece, and will stop at nothing. Ash – the man she loves – will be arrested. Millie – her precious daughter – will be taken from her. But right now, Jo is laughing in her kitchen, eating dinner with her family, suspecting nothing. There is a knock at the door. They are here. Tom Douglas is the man tasked with finding the truth. But nothing is ever as it appears… Praise for Rachel Abbott’s '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, author of The Babysitter 'A dark, extremely readable, well-plotted psychological thriller.' – The Times ‘Full of intrigue, secrets and compelling sub-plots that intertwine to a devastating and heart-stopping finish.’ Mel Sherratt, bestselling author 'It’s easy to see why readers keep coming back for this author’s thrills.' – Observer ‘Rachel Abbott is already one of the Queens of Crime, but this dark tale of manipulation, danger and lies adds to her reputation for outstanding storytelling.' - Kate Rhodes, author of Hell Bay

1154 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 17, 2021

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

[Vicky · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really compelling read.

I’ve read all of the Tom Douglas books and I’ve found all of them compelling reads. This one I found particularly good. I won’t go into details but if someone takes your beloved child keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

[Clare Sanders · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have just finished the last 3 books 7-9 and as with the previous 6 books I enjoyed them all.

[donna miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Addicting

Great set of books never a dull moment . Flows through without a flaw. Can't wait for the next book, and yes, there will be more to come

[Pauline Gurnett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great book

I really enjoy this style of including all of the characters in the telling of the story so you get into the heads of the victims, the criminals AND the police

[geri richards · Rating 5 out of 5]

As always a great read have read all 11 of the Tom books great reads