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Into the Darkest Corner

By: Elizabeth Haynes
Narrated by: David Thorpe, Karen Cass
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Summary

AMAZON BOOK OF THE YEAR 2011

WINNER OF AMAZON RISING STARS 2011

AMAZON EDITORS' CHOICE BEST CRIME NOVEL OF 2011

LONGLISTED FOR CWA JOHN CREASEY (NEW BLOOD) DAGGER 2011

Catherine has been enjoying the single life for long enough to know a good catch when she sees one. Gorgeous, charismatic, spontaneous – Lee seems almost too perfect to be true. And her friends clearly agree, as each in turn falls under his spell.

But there is a darker side to Lee. His erratic, controlling and sometimes frightening behaviour means that Catherine is increasingly isolated. Driven into the darkest corner of her world, and trusting no one, she plans a meticulous escape. Four years later, struggling to overcome her demons, Catherine dares to believe she might be safe from harm. Until one phone call changes everything.

This is an edgy and powerful first novel, utterly convincing in its portrayal of obsession, and a tour de force of suspense.
©2012 Elizabeth Haynes (P)2012 Audible Ltd
Psychological Women's Fiction Crime Fiction Suspense Romantic Suspense
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Critic reviews

"Check the locks on your doors and windows and surrender to this obsessive thriller." (Karin Slaughter)
“This intense, gripping account of domestic violence and its aftermath is utterly unputdownable. A stunning debut.” (SJ Watson)
“From its uncompromising prologue - a young woman being bludgeoned to death in a ditch - Haynes's powerful account of domestic violence is disquieting, yet unsensationalist. This is a gripping book on a topic which can never be highlighted enough.” ( Guardian)
“A very impressive first novel. The pain and frustration of OCD is brilliantly evoked and I winced every time Cathy embarked on yet another ritual. The contrast between Cathy's two lives is cleverly drawn and the hesitancy in her new relationship is very believable. This is a fantastic personal read with plenty for a reading group to discuss.” ( NewBooks Magazine)
“Within ten minutes I couldn't put it down. I've always said that I would never be caught in an abusive relationship, as I'd be out of it at the first sign of a problem but after reading this book I realised that it really isn't that simple. There's a superb picture of the burdens of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). It's not enough to check once that the door is firmly locked. What if you didn't lock it properly? There's real dramatic tension in this book and when I got to the end the first thing that I did was to turn back to the beginning again.” ( The Bookbag)
“A tense and thought-provoking début novel with dark moments. Its portrayal of obsession is one that will send a shiver down your spine and you'll hope that you are never in that position. But don't look for a "pat" ending - it seems that things never end the way one hopes! This début novel by a police intelligence analyst is certainly well worth the read.” ( Shotsmag)
“Our South coast-based book group had been starved of a good book for a month or two, so it was with some excitement that we stumbled across the buzz on Twitter about Elizabeth Haynes' compelling debut novel Into the Darkest Corner. Thankfully starvation swiftly changed to gluttony when we got our hands on the book, as this is a compulsive thriller with sufficient twists and plot turns to keep the most action-avaricious of readers satisfied.” ( Bookgroup.info)

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Best Book 2020!!!

I usually hate books with a domestic abuse theme, or a child abuse theme, but decided to go with this.

I am so very glad I did! The story is gruelling at times but very credible. Catherine is no Heroine, and so utterly normal you can totally empathise with her choices.

Until the end, then Omg! When she releases her inner Goddess??? She becomes mighty, and you find yourself truly egging her on.

The Narrator, Karen, did an amazing job bringing this story to life. Her accents were really good too.

Happy to say this is my best book of 2020, buy with utter confidence.
Thank You!

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Powerful.

Took a while to get going but excellent story and very well written, scary stuff.

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Weak start but gets better!

I nearly gave up on this book a few times in the beginning. I thought not a lot happened for the first 5 hours or so and found Cathy quite irritating! However I am glad I persevered as it got better half way through, the last few chapters in particular I enjoyed. Good ending.

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Uninspiring

I found it difficult to associate with any of the characters and, in the end, just skirted thtough the last part.

very disappointing

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Terrifying and gripping

A terrifying journey into the world of an abused woman and the warped mind of an twisted psychopath. Very real and more common than we think. Many times uncomfortable to listen to.
Not light listening. I gave this book 5 stars as I could not stop until the end.

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Amazing!!!!

OMG what an amazing book, I couldn't put it down, I hope there are more to come from this exceptional author!!!!

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only in a thriller in the last 2 hours

this was a long book, and really the first 10 hours were the protagonist dealing with her OCD. the last 2 hours were great, but serious editing was needed to make this a better read.

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Odd one

I really struggled with this one. Narrator was terrible. Probably an OK story but couldn't get past narrators awful voice

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Powerful

This was a powerful story about domestic abuse, encapsulating living with it and life after. The author relayed the emotion of the victim and how she coped. I liked the style of the story flipping from life during the abusive relationship to present day. It expressed well the impact of fear and violence and also learning to overcome that fear.
All the characters were realistic and it wasn't in any way flowered up, quite the opposite with detailed description of incidents. The realism is graphic.
If you like a true to life story this is for you. Not for anyone who likes a mills + boon!! You are left in no doubt regarding how obsessive behaviour leaves another feeling. Thought provoking in many parts.
Very well narrated and I highly recommend this book.

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Quite predictable and long winded

Thought the end could of been better
The story was boring me but thought l would read till the finish wish l haven't

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