Quiet People

When their son goes missing, two successful crime writers are suspected of trying to commit the perfect crime. The Quiet People is a gripping, twisty thriller from Paul Cleave that will keep you guessing until the last explosive page.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 300 pages
\n Publication date: 25 November 2021
\n Publisher: Orenda Books
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Two acclaimed crime writers find themselves under suspicion when their seven-year-old son goes missing. Are they trying to prove that they can commit the perfect crime? This mesmerizingly twisty, dark thriller from New Zealand's number-one bestselling author Paul Cleave is a true page-turner filled with dread, rage, doubt, and more twists than the Remutaka Pass.

"You may think you know where it's going, but you couldn't be more wrong. A true page-turner filled with dread, rage, doubt, and more twists than the Remutaka Pass." - Linwood Barclay

"Paul Cleave is an automatic must-read for me, and The Quiet People shows why - it grabbed me by the throat, shook me around, and left me breathing hard. Fantastic, and highly recommended." - Lee Child

"A true page-turner, with an intriguing premise, a rollercoaster plot, and a cast of believably flawed characters." - Guardian

"An absolute BELTER of a book... I'd forgotten how good Paul Cleave is!" - Sarah Pinborough

Can two crime writers get away with murder?

Cameron and Lisa Murdoch are successful New Zealand crime writers, happily married, and topping bestseller lists worldwide. They have been on the promotional circuit for years, joking that no one knows how to get away with crime like they do. After all, they write about it for a living.

So when their challenging seven-year-old son Zach disappears, the police and the public naturally wonder if they have finally decided to prove what they have been saying all this time...

Are they trying to show how they can commit the perfect crime?

Electrifying, taut, and immaculately plotted, The Quiet People is a chilling, tantalizingly twisted thriller that will keep you gripped and guessing to the last explosive page.

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**Best Indie Novel: Crime Fiction Lover Awards**

**2021 INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist**

"The psychological depth of this novel is astounding. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is intricate and compelling. I was on the edge of my seat throughout, wondering what would happen next." - Goodreads reviewer

"Cleave's writing is masterful, with a perfect balance of suspense, mystery, and emotion. The Quiet People is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers." - Booklist

"This is a gripping, suspenseful thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. Cleave's writing is masterful, and the characters are complex and relatable. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery." - LibraryThing reviewer

"The Quiet People is a masterclass in suspense and psychological thriller writing. Cleave's characters are complex and layered, and the plot is intricate and compelling. This is a must-read for fans of the genre." - Amazon reviewer

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\n Weight: 320g\n
Dimension: 130 x 199 x 29 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781913193942\n \n