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The compelling new psychological thriller from three-million-copy bestselling author Rachel Abbott.

‘Smart and enthralling.' – Heat Magazine

‘Captivating! Sinister! Twisty!’ - Angela Marsons, author of Silent Scream

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They will be coming soon. They come every night.

Snow is falling softly as a young woman takes her last breath.

Fifteen miles away, two women sit silently in a dark kitchen. They don't speak, because there is nothing left to be said.

Another woman boards a plane to escape the man who is trying to steal her life. But she will have to return, sooner or later.

These strangers have one thing in common. They each made one bad choice - and now they have no choices left. Soon they won't be strangers, they'll be family...

When DCI Tom Douglas is called to the cold, lonely scene of a suspicious death, he is baffled. Who is she? Where did she come from? How did she get there? How many more must die?

Who is controlling them, and how can they be stopped?

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Praise for Come a Little Closer

'Clever, creepy and compelling.' - Sharon Bolton, author of The Craftsman

'Come a Little Closer is a brilliant crime read . Rachel Abbott is already one of the Queens of Crime, but this dark tale of manipulation, danger and lies adds to her reputation for outstanding storytelling.' - Kate Rhodes, author of Hell Bay

'In Come a Little Closer , Abbott's usual high calibre plotting provides everything the reader needs in a gripping thriller. Satisfying investigation from the ever-lovely Tom Douglas, and a killer twist that makes this one her best yet.' - Louise Voss, co-author of From the Cradle

'The tangled web Rachel Abbott weaves is both intriguing and horrifying and I found myself living this story. I was totally gripped by it.' - Kath Middleton, author and blogger

‘What a cracker of a book! Spellbinding. Breathtaking. The pace just builds and builds to the climax giving you a really uneasy feeling in your bones. And that ending! OMG! What a shocker!' - Kim Nash, Kim the Bookworm blog

‘No-one blends a psychological thriller with a police procedural like this woman and although I'm emotionally exhausted every time I finish one of her books I am equally hungry for more. Captivating! Sinister! Twisty! ’ - Angela Marsons, author of Silent Scream

Praise for Rachel Abbott

'A properly addictive, leave-the-light-on thriller.' – Red Magazine

'This fast-paced thriller will have you racing through to its shocking conclusion.' - Closer

'Almost unbearably tense, with a killer twist.' - Good Housekeeping

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‘Smart and enthralling.' -- Heat Magazine

'Almost unbearably tense, with a killer twist.' -- Good Housekeeping

'This fast-paced thriller will have you racing through to its shocking conclusion.' -- Closer Magazine --This text refers to the audioCD edition.

About the Author

Rachel Abbott is a British author of psychological thrillers. A self-publisher, her first three novels have combined to sell over one million copies, and have all been bestsellers on Amazon's Kindle store.

Lisa Coleman is an English actress and volunteer occupational therapist, best known for her roles in the BBC TV program The Story of Tracy Beaker (and later Tracy Beaker Returns) as Cam Lawson and as Nurse Jude Korcanik in Casualty. Her radio work includes a six-part series for the BBC in 1999, Old Dog and Partridge.

Audible is a seller and producer of spoken audio entertainment, information, and educational programming on the Internet. --This text refers to the audioCD edition.

ASIN : B079GYCX7R
Publisher : Black Dot Publishing Ltd (15 February 2018)
Language: : English
File size : 6326 KB
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Print length : 406 pages
Page numbers source ISBN : 1999943708

Best Sellers Rank: 3,557 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- 109 in Psychological Fiction (Books)
- 158 in Psychological Thrillers (Kindle Store)
- 188 in Psychological Thrillers (Books)

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Author does not have confidence in the heroine

Reviewed in Australia on 13 July 2018

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The author spoils a good detective novel by not having confidence in the main protagonist to carry the story to the climax.

The plot in this novel is well done and arises from the characters involved. The author does a good job of hiding the identities of the victims and perpetrators. The murders that are committed are not clear cut:are some assisted suicides, or others the result of provocation? This ambiguity strengthens the novel.

The pacing of the novel is excellent and fits the story. The interweaving of first and third person narration adds to the tense atmosphere of the novel as we try to identify the villain.

The characterisation of the protagonist is well done, and her development does drive the plot. What she thinks and does comes from her character.

There are unnecessary characters in this novel: DCI Douglas and his brother the super-hacker. I would argue that removing them would enhance the novel. The protagonist does have enough knowledge and wherewithal to drive the plot to its climax.

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Reviewed in Australia on 26 July 2018

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Another cracking plot from Rachel Abbott. I love the way she gets right inside the heads of the victims a and you feel the despair of the main character for the dilemma she finds herself in. An elderly couple preying on vulnerable young women, suspect suicides and Becky Robinson and Tom Douglas on the case, who could ask for more. Throw in Tom's brother making an appearance and a shocking twist at the end.

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K. Christensen

Another outstanding read

Reviewed in Australia on 14 May 2019

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Another well put together story from Rachel Abbott that became difficult to put down. Her characters, particularly Tom, Becky and Jack, are so real and likeable, that we are drawn into their lives. The plot, with its ever present twists and turns, comes to a satisfying conclusion, as all good books should. Another winner from this clever author.

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Tracy K

A real page turner, I couldn’t put it down.

Reviewed in Australia on 24 May 2018

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Gripping right from the start, I couldn’t put this book down. I couldn’t wait to see how it all ended. A great read and I can’t wait for the next instalment to see what Tom & Becky’s next case will bring.

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Mrs Lynne Smith

Great suspense

Reviewed in Australia on 13 May 2018

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I had intended to read this book over a couple of weeks of travel but i couldn’t put it down

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Really enjoyed this book. Lots of twists and turns. Some expected others not so

Reviewed in Australia on 11 September 2018

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Brilliant and so different from other thrillers with a believable storyline. Would like to see the police share their knowledge or what they going to do with their co-workers instead of 'I will get back to you'.

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Chloe Draper

Captivating story! The best psychological thriller you’ll read!

Reviewed in Australia on 15 July 2019

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I think this is the best psychological thriller I have ever read! Such an amazing story, extremely well written. Definitely unputdownable, and captivating! Can’t wait to read more books from Rachel Abbott

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Peter Ristuccia

Good read

Reviewed in Australia on 15 November 2019

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Good read very well constructed story enjoyable all the way to the end
Good finish with pl9of action right thru

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barbara

The best one yet. 5⭐️

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 February 2018

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Rachel never fails to grip me with her books and this one is no exception. Right from the start I was hooked and coudn’t put it down. I love the way she draws you in with her characters so that they become totally real. The plot was exciting and horrifying in equal measure and there were so many blind alleys and I genuinely didn’t guess the real baddy until a long way in.
The ending was a complete surprise too, but a good one.
Great that Jack made an appearance again. I always enjoy the banter between the two brothers.
I’m only sad to have to wait another year until the next one .

25 people found this helpful

Nickisbooks

DI Tom Douglas is back

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 March 2018

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This is the 7th DI Tom Douglas novel but would stand alone if the previous one's had not been read. His team are by his side and by now are well known to the reader. I think that this book tops the others.

A young woman is given a return ticket to Burma by her uncle before he dies, to ensure that she visits somewhere that means a lot to him. Her live-in boyfriend, Ian, wants her to stay and cash the ticket in. He would rather she had the money to top up “their account”. It makes her even more determined to go.

Before she leaves she realises that she and Ian are not getting on so asks him to move out. As expected he refuses, citing her selfishness as one of the reasons. Once she is away, he sends emails and texts about what she has done to him. He says he will start selling her things so he can have money he thinks he is entitled to. The house is hers. He has no job and lives off her. Her resolve strengthens and she continues with her trip.

She meets Thea (husband Psychiatrist Garrett) in Burma. Become good friends. Meets up with Theo when back in Manchester an goes to stay with them after an argument with Ian in her return.

She is told she sleep walks and has murdered Ian. She has to remain out of sight in their house.

All the twists and turns of this really keeps you guessing. The body of a woman turns up with no apparent cause of death. Two women living in a basement and working as skivvies. Suspected drugging, loss, and fear. An abusive relationship where the weight eventually shifts.

This is all gripping stuff and Rachel Abbott weaves her magic on another 5 star book.

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Nicky Hogan

Slightly disappointing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 May 2018

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An interesting idea perhaps developed from the stories of women being kept hostage in cellars. For me the plot was transparent and there were no surprises. It was clear what was happening by half way through so the second half was quite tedious. The twist at the end was a surprise but rather contrived.
I thought the book was well written and easy to read but the characters lacked depth and it would have been good to have a more complex plot.

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Clive

A good read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 April 2018

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I found the start quite slow and didn't get into the book until my 3rd sitting. After that though, I finished the book in two more sittings. Tom Douglas only features from the mid-point and is there for the finale, but generally its a story of vulnerable women being manipulated in parallel to a series of disappearances and even 'murders'. The characters are strong and the reader finds themselves willing Judith to come to her senses and escape from what she has got into. I have read all of Abbott's stories and this continues the high quality books that she writes for us.

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Audrey Haylins

Disappointing ... but hopefully just a blip in a usually great series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 February 2019

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I’ve read and enjoyed all the titles in the Tom Douglas series so had high expectations of this. Sadly, I found the story fragmented and hard to get into and was actually glad when I finished it and could move on to something else.

Rachel’s books usually grab me from the get go, but she seemed to be trying a different style this time, and I just didn’t enjoy it. I found the characters unconvincing and the plot rather contrived and downright implausible in places.

Rachel is normally so adept at weaving a great plot while continuing the story of Tom’s private life. In fact, it’s exactly this balance that makes you look forward to the next book. Here, however, Tom (and his team) seemed somehow diminished in importance, almost as if they were just along for the ride, rather than actively driving the narrative.

All in all, a disappointing and frustrating read. Sorry, Rachel, but I just can’t find anything positive to say about it.

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