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Read the most gripping psychological thriller of 2018.

The Confession by Jo Spain is the breathtaking debut psychological thriller from bestselling author Jo Spain, perfect for fans of He Said, She Said and The Couple Next Door. Don’t miss the chance for an exclusive early peek at one of the most exciting thrillers of 2018.

‘Has you addicted from the very first page. I found it impossible to put down’ – Michelle Frances, author of The Girlfriend

‘Enthralling – Spain dissects her characters’ secrets with razor-sharp precision’JP Delaney, author of The Girl Before

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About the book

Late one night a man walks into the luxurious home of disgraced banker Harry McNamara and his wife Julie. The man launches an unspeakably brutal attack on Harry as a horror-struck Julie watches, frozen by fear.

Just an hour later the attacker, JP Carney, has handed himself in to the police. He confesses to beating Harry to death, but JP claims that the assault was not premeditated and that he didn’t know the identity of his victim. With a man as notorious as Harry McNamara, the detectives cannot help wondering, was this really a random act of violence or is it linked to one of Harry’s many sins: corruption, greed, betrayal?

About the author

Jo Spain has worked as a party advisor on the economy in the Irish parliament. Her first novel, With Our Blessing, was one of seven books shortlisted in the Richard and Judy Search for a Bestseller competition and went on to be a top-ten bestseller in Ireland. Joanne lives in Dublin with her husband and their four young children.

You can follow Jo on Twitter at @SpainJoanne

Offer deadline: 6 Nov 2017

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