The Ex - Softcover

Burke, Alafair

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0571328164 ISBN 13: 9780571328161

Publisher: Faber & Faber, 2016

Synopsis

'Highly addictive' KARIN SLAUGHTER

'A major talent' HARLAN COBEN

'A great set-up, a situation you can almost see yourself in, and then it keeps you guessing right to the very end. I loved it.' BECKY MASTERMAN, author of Fear the Darkness

DID HE, OR DIDN'T HE?

Olivia Randall is one of New York City's best criminal defence lawyers. When she gets a phone call informing her that her former fiancée has been arrested for a triple homicide there is no doubt in her mind as to his innocence. The only question is who would go to such great lengths to frame him - and why?
For Olivia, representing Jack is a way to make up for past regrets, and the hurt she caused him, but as the evidence against him mounts, she is forced to confront her doubts.

About this title

Review:

'Packed with plot, The Ex rocks. . . . A nifty bit of fine suspense.' Source: New York Journal of Books

'Burke's writing has always been intelligent and often funny, and her female protagonists sharp and engaging - The Ex is her best yet.' Author: Laura Wilson Source: Guardian

'Riveting.' Source: Entertainment Weekly

'Alafair Burke sustains the suspense to the last page in this tautly written drama.' Source: Good Housekeeping

'THE EX is everything a great mystery should be - intriguing, suspenseful, compelling, insightful, surprising, and thoroughly satisfying. A great read.' Source: CHRIS PAVONE

'Riveting - a great plot and a cast of flawed yet sympathetic characters who insist on revealing only part of what we need to know will keep readers turning pages into the wee hours. Filled with twists and unexpected turns, THE EX is spellbinding from beginning to end. Alafair Burke is a new favorite author for me!' Source: SUSAN CRAWFORD

'A brilliant, ultra-sharp legal thriller ... the real strength of The Ex is in the characterisation, especially Olivia, who is strong, funny and smart, with real depth - a complex creation who makes for a really engaging protagonist. Her relationship with Jack is problematic, adding another layer of intrigue to the story, which zips along at pace to a highly satisfying conclusion. Definitely a superior addition to the psychological thriller world.' Source: Big Issue

Book Description:

Twenty years ago she ruined his life. Now she has the chance to save it.

About this edition

• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0571328164
• ISBN 13: 9780571328161
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384