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  • Published: 27 February 2017
  • ISBN: 9781784756185
  • Imprint: Arrow
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 400
  • RRP: $45.00

What Remains of Me




Find out where the lies stop and the truth begins. The break out new thriller which Harlan Coben says is 'Completely absorbing with a knock-out twist'

Irish Times top twenty crime novel of 2017


People don't need to know you're a murderer.
They just have to think you could be...

June 1980: 17-year-old Kelly Lund is jailed for killing Hollywood film director, John McFadden

Thirty years later, Kelly is a free woman. Yet speculation still swirls over what really happened that night.

And when her father-in law, and close friend of McFadden is found dead - shot through the head at point-blank range - there can only be one suspect.

But this time Kelly has some high-profile friends who believe she's innocent of both crimes.

But is she?

'You'll stay up late to read this' Laura Lippmann

'Full of crackling energy and heartache' Megan Abbott

'An exceptional book by an exceptional writer' Alex Marwood

  • Published: 27 February 2017
  • ISBN: 9781784756185
  • Imprint: Arrow
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 400
  • RRP: $45.00

About the author

A L Gaylin

Alison Gaylin's first job was as a reporter for a celebrity tabloid, which sparked a lifelong interest in writing about people committing despicable acts. More than a decade later, she wrote and published her Edgar-nominated first novel, HIDE YOUR EYES.

She's since published nine more books, including the USA Today and international bestselling Brenna Spector suspense series, which has been nominated for the Edgar, Anthony and Thriller awards and won the Shamus award.

She lives in upstate New York with her husband, daughter, cat and dog.

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Praise for What Remains of Me

An exceptional book by and exceptional writer. Gaylin is an expert at acute emotional observation combined with seamless plotting. I adored this book.

Alex Marwood

Prepare to be blown away by this powerfully suspenseful and richly atmospheric novel

Jennifer McMahon, New York Times bestselling author of The Night Sister

What Remains of Me is a riveting, emotionally complex thriller, filled with characters who jump from the page and grab your heart until you reach the final, stunning twist. This is Alison Gaylin in top form

Alafair Burke

A strong, well thought out plot … a whole boxful of secrets and a heap of red herrings.

Cleopatra Loves Books

A superbly constructed thriller…intoxicating

Irish Times

A highly recommended thriller, that reaches an unexpected and thought-provoking climax, written with verve and intrigue.

Shots, Crime and Thriller Ezine