Someone Like Me

Someone Like Me is a thrilling psychological thriller by M. R. Carey, the author of The Girl With All the Gifts. It follows the story of Liz Kendall, a devoted mother who has a dark and malicious alter-ego. The novel is a modern take on the Jekyll and Hyde tale, combining elements of Gone Girl and Stephen King. Critics have praised Carey's writing for its intensity, haunting thriller, and heart.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 544 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2019
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

From the acclaimed author of the million-copy bestseller The Girl With All the Gifts comes a gripping psychological thriller with a twist you won't see coming and a heroine you can't trust.

There are two sides to every story. Liz Kendall wouldn't hurt a fly. Even when times get tough, she's devoted to bringing up her kids in a loving home. But there's another side to Liz, one that's dark and malicious. She will do anything to get her way—no matter how extreme. And when her alter-ego takes control, the consequences are devastating.

Someone Like Me is the intoxicating new thriller from the phenomenal M. R. Carey. A modern take on the Jekyll and Hyde tale, think Gone Girl meets Stephen King—but you won't have read anything quite like this before.

Praise for M. R. Carey:

"An intense, haunting thriller with heart. You will not want to put this down." - Laini Taylor

"Carey writes with compassion and fire." - Lauren Beukes

"Enigmatic and utterly gripping." - Harper's Bazaar

"Keeps you on tenterhooks as the action unfolds." - Elle

"Heartfelt, remorseless, and painfully human. A jewel." - Joss Whedon

"Original, thrilling, and powerful." - Guardian

"If you only read one novel this year, make sure it's this one." - Martina Cole

From the acclaimed author of the million-copy bestseller The Girl With All the Gifts comes a gripping psychological thriller with a twist you won't see coming and a heroine you can't trust.

There are two sides to every story. Liz Kendall wouldn't hurt a fly. Even when times get tough, she's devoted to bringing up her kids in a loving home. But there's another side to Liz, one that's dark and malicious. She will do anything to get her way—no matter how extreme. And when her alter-ego takes control, the consequences are devastating.

Someone Like Me is the intoxicating new thriller from the phenomenal M. R. Carey. A modern take on the Jekyll and Hyde tale, think Gone Girl meets Stephen King—but you won't have read anything quite like this before.

Praise for M. R. Carey:

"An intense, haunting thriller with heart. You will not want to put this down." - Laini Taylor

"Carey writes with compassion and fire." - Lauren Beukes

"Enigmatic and utterly gripping." - Harper's Bazaar

"Keeps you on tenterhooks as the action unfolds." - Elle

"Heartfelt, remorseless, and painfully human. A jewel." - Joss Whedon

"Original, thrilling, and powerful." - Guardian

"If you only read one novel this year, make sure it's this one." - Martina Cole

Weight: 374g
Dimension: 193 x 150 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780356509495