The People Watcher
by Sam Lloyd
The new thriller from 'the British Stephen King' - original, moving and dark. A young woman quietly gets involved in her neighbours' lives until events take a deadly turn.'Propulsive, sinister, gripping' - ALEX MICHAELIDES, international bestselling author of The Silent Patient and The Fear'Such a brilliant read with such well drawn characters - I loved it' - NIKKI SMITH, author of The Beach Party'One thing I've learned, these last few weeks, is that small acts of kindness are far less effective than fear...'SHE WATCHES THEM IN THE DEAD OF NIGHTHidden in plain sight, Mercy Lake provides what people need. Quietly. In secret. Making lives better.BUT HE IS WATCHING TOOAnd he doesn't want to help anyone - he wants to punish them. And he wants Mercy to join him.AND HE'S NOT THE ONLY ONESoon, their activities draw the attention of the very person Mercy is desperate to avoid. Someone who will go to extreme lengths to make her pay for knowing their secret . . .The People Watcher is a shiver-inducing, heart-pounding suspense thriller that will keep you up into the early hours - perfect for fans of Alex Michaelides, Helen Fields and Catherine Ryan Howard.
Hardcover
Brand New
Author Biography
Sam Lloyd grew up in Hampshire, where he learned his love of storytelling. These days he lives in Surrey with his wife, three young sons and a dog that likes to howl. His first thrillers, The Memory Wood and The Rising Tide, were published to huge critical acclaim in 2020 and 2021.
Review
PRAISE FOR THE PEOPLE WATCHER * : *
A propulsive, sinister, gripping tale about the dark side of human nature that is hard to put down. * Alex Michaelides *
Original, creepy and devastatingly clever. I raced through The People Watcher yet didn't want it to end. Utterly addictive. I loved it! * Andrea Mara *
Deftly plotted and deliciously twisty, this character-led thriller is a step outside the rest * Heat *
'Absorbing and richly detailed, a novel with real heart.' * LISA BALLANTYNE, Richard & Judy book club bestselling author of The Guilty One *
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