Friends Like These: A gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist

Friends Like These: A gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist

by Sarah Alderson

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4.0 stars from 8,052 reviews. One of the highest rated Mystery Thriller books we track.

306 pages~5.1 hr readPublished by Hachette UKPublished 2018-12-13

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Fans of these authors will like this...

  • Lisa Jewell
  • CL Taylor
  • TM Logan

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  • The Girl on the Train
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Perfect for you if...

  • You enjoy psychological thrillers where social media plays a central role in the plot and nothing is quite what it seems.
  • You like stories about toxic friendships and the damage that can linger for years after a falling out.
  • You want a page-turner with a genuine plot twist that recontextualises what you've already read.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You prefer slower-burn literary thrillers that focus on character psychology over plot momentum.
  • You're looking for a cosy mystery or something without dark interpersonal conflict.
  • You find stories centred on social media and online drama exhausting rather than engaging.

About this book

Lizzie encounters her former colleague Becca's ex-boyfriend on Tinder and becomes curious about Becca's life. Becca maintains an active social media presence with posts about her perfect life and job. When Lizzie attempts to leave a critical comment, she accidentally sends it to Becca instead of keeping it private. Lizzie discovers that online appearances can be deceiving and learns difficult truths about her relationship with Becca. The novel contains a plot twist and is written for readers who enjoy psychological thrillers similar to those by Lisa Jewell, CL Taylor, and TM Logan.

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Currently #1,301 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller. Climbing the charts — 87% improvement recently.

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