Sick to Death

Sick to Death is a gripping debut thriller about a young woman's descent into madness. It has been praised for its clever and witty writing, and its shocking and dark storyline. Readers have compared it to Gone Girl and praised its unpredictable twists and turns.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 27 March 2025
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

A twist to rival Gone Girl left me gasping KATY BRENT –––––––––––––– Meet Emma. Emma is sick. She cant work because of a neurological condition,so is stuck in her familys tiny council house. Emma is sick of being told to ‘get over it. Her stepfather,her doctors,strangers – everyone has an opinion. Emma is sick of being the other woman. Her boyfriend Adam is perfect: hes got a great job and an amazing home. His wife Celeste is the problem. Emma is sick of being underestimated. All she needed was a target. And now she has Celeste… Emma is sick. Just not in the way you thought. –––––––––––––– An Observer c rime and thriller pick of the month ‘Emma is a force to be reckoned with…deliciously dark and twisted,and a lot of fun. OBSERVER AUTHORS LOVE SICK TO DEATH: ‘A hugely gripping and enjoyable debut… Clever and witty. ABIGAIL DEAN ‘A gripping debut from a unique new voice. Bridges writes with a stinging authenticity and tinder-dry humour. Emma is the kind of character who will have you looking over your shoulder. ERIN KELLY ‘A slick and exciting debut that had me devouring each page. Emma is simultaneously totally chilling yet totally believable. A twist to rival Gone Girl left me gasping. KATY BRENT ‘A dazzling debut,skillfully crafted and full of surprises. Beautifully written,utterly original and shockingly dark. LESLEY KARA ‘Thrilling,moving and thought-provoking,with a brilliant central character. A skilful suspense novel. B. P. WALTER ‘The kinds of twists and turns that make you gasp…hard to put down. JENNIE GODFREY ‘An urgent and compelling thriller from a much-needed new voice ANNA BAILEY ‘A stunning debut…the definition of a propulsive and unforgettable psychological thriller. ASHLEY TATE .
Emma is a sick woman who is confined to her family's cramped council house due to a neurological disorder. She is tired of being told to "get over it" by her stepfather, doctors, and strangers. Emma is also tired of being the other woman, as her boyfriend Adam is perfect but his wife Celeste is the problem. Emma is sick of being underestimated and needs a target. She has found Celeste, and she is sick in a way that you never expected. "Sick to Death" is an "Observer" crime and thriller pick of the month. It is a "deliciously dark and twisted" novel that is "a lot of fun." The novel is written by Abigail Dean, who is a "unique new voice." It is a "gripping debut" that is "clever and witty." The novel is written with a "stinging authenticity" and "tinder-dry humour." Emma is a "brilliant central character" who will have you looking over your shoulder. "Sick to Death" is a "thrilling, moving, and thought-provoking" novel with a "brilliant central character." It is a "skilful suspense novel" that is "hard to put down." It is an "urgent and compelling thriller" from a "much-needed new voice." It is a "stunning debut" that is "the definition of a propulsive and unforgettable psychological thriller." It is a "brilliant central character" who will have you looking over your shoulder. "Sick to Death" is a "thrilling, moving, and thought-provoking" novel with a "brilliant central character." It is a "skilful suspense novel" that is "hard to put down." It is an "urgent and compelling thriller" from a "much-needed new voice." It is a "stunning debut" that is "the definition of a propulsive and unforgettable psychological thriller." It is a "brilliant central character" who will have you looking over your shoulder.

Weight: 260g
Dimension: 198 x 130 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008698140