Kim Slater Livres

A brilliant new novel from the the multi-award-winning author of Smart and A Seven-Letter Word, Kim Slater

How do you protect your child if they're keeping a secret? Every day, a woman like Louise passes you in the street: elegant, confident, determined. But underneath, she's struggling. She doesn't know that her sister Alice has been scared of leaving the house since their mother died. She doesn't know that when Alice babysits her little boy Archie that he sometimes sees things he shouldn't. She doesn't know that Archie has a secret. A secret that could send cracks through the heart of Louise's carefully constructed life . .

'My name is Finlay McIntosh. I can see OK, can hear perfectly fine and I can write really, really well. But the thing is, I can't speak. I'm a st-st-st-stutterer. Hilarious, isn't it? It's like the word is there in my mouth, fully formed and then, just as it's ready to leave my lips... POP! It jumps and ricochets and bounces around my gob. Except it isn't funny at all, because there's not a thing I can do about it.' Finlay's mother vanished two years ago. And ever since then his stutter has become almost unbearable. Bullied at school and ignored by his father, the only way to get out the words which are bouncing around in his head is by writing long letters to his ma which he knows she will never read, and by playing Scrabble online. But when Finlay is befriended by an online Scrabble player called Alex, everything changes. Could it be his mother secretly trying to contact him? Or is there something more sinister going on? A Seven Letter Word is an evocative and heartfelt story from the multi-award-winning author of Smart, Kim Slater.

A compelling novel about how words can change lives from the multi-award- winning author of Smart, Kim Slater.

A compelling, gripping thriller with a breathtaking twist that will keep you awake until the early hours. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, Behind Closed Doors and The Sister.

How can a liar uncover the truth? A sharp, warm and thought-provoking mystery from Kim Slater, award-winning author of Smart.

"Single dad Ben is doing his best to raise his children alone, with the help of his devoted mother Judi. Life isn't easy, but Judi's family means everything to her and together, they manage. Then Ben meets Amber. Everyone thinks this is a perfect match for Ben, but Judi isn't sure--there's just something about Amber that doesn't add up"--Back cover.

Kieran discovers the body of Colin, a homeless man, and vows to uncover the truth behind his death, despite the police's indifference. As he investigates, he grapples with personal challenges and dangerous secrets, all while relying on his keen observational skills and passion for drawing.

Eight-year-old Billy goes missing one day, out flying his kite with his sister Rose. Two days later, he's found dead--and sixteen years later Rose still blames herself.

"Holly never thought she'd move back to her home town, but then something terrible happened. She doesn't know if she can recover. But she knows she can never tell another soul. People say her neighbour, David, is 'different'. He doesn't go out much, and never after dark. But in David, Holly finds just what she needs: a friend. Someone who's always there. No one knows Holly's secret, or where she lives. She has left the past behind. She is sure of it. So why does she feel as though she's in terrible danger?" -- Page [4] cover.