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The Suspect (Kate Waters, #3)

Fiona Barton
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The Suspect (Kate Waters, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Fiona Barton

The Suspect (Kate Waters, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

381

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Suspect by Fiona Barton follows journalist Kate Waters as she investigates the disappearance of two eighteen-year-olds in Thailand. As she digs deeper, the case becomes personal, and she encounters unexpected twists. The novel explores themes of family, trust, and the impact of media on investigations.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

43,286 ratings

71%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Fiona Barton's The Suspect delivers a gripping, twisty mystery that keeps readers engaged till the end. The novel's realistic depiction of media frenzy and parental fears over missing children is a highlight. However, some readers found its pacing uneven and secondary characters underdeveloped. It's a strong addition to Barton's repertoire, though not without flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Suspect (Kate Waters, #3)?

Readers who relish gripping psychological thrillers with intricate plots and rich character development would enjoy The Suspect by Fiona Barton. Fans of Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train and Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl will appreciate Barton's suspenseful narrative and unexpected twists.

4.0

43,286 ratings

71%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

381

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • Contemporary

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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