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Friends Like These

A gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist

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Friends Like These

By: Sarah Alderson
Narrated by: Ellie Heydon, Jasmine Blackborow
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 A gripping thriller about fake friendships and the truth that lies behind the Facebook page, for fans of The Girlfriend and Friend Request.

We all know someone like Becca.

She has the job everyone wants, a designer wardrobe, a hot-shot lawyer boyfriend, holidays to exotic locations. And she flaunts her perfect life all over social media.

It drove her colleague Lizzie mad, but she couldn't stop looking. They were never really friends - and yet Lizzie knew everything about her.

Or did she?

When chance, and a terrible mistake, pulls Lizzie back into Becca's orbit years after they lost touch, she'll realise that you can't always believe what you see online... and that finding out the truth might be the worst thing you can do.

There's no such thing as a perfect life. Only a perfect lie.

(P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Limited©2018 Sarah Alderson Crime Thrillers Domestic Thrillers Fiction Psychological Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction Friendship Crime Technology

Critic reviews

This is an exhilarating ride where nothing is what it seems... Good luck getting anything else done until you've turned the final page.
Fast-moving and beautifully told, it is hard to put down.
With FRIENDS LIKE THESE, Sarah Alderson has created a fascinating female monster. This cleverly plotted, well written book kept me engaged to the last page. (Rachel Abbott, author of Come A Little Closer)
The exploration of social media envy/fakery was incredibly dark but also caused me several winces of recognition. Compelling, timely, yet very original all at once. (Elodie Harper, author of The Death Knock)
Captivating writing with just the right amount of twists and turns to keep you on your toes... Absolutely loved it! (SJI Holliday, author of The Lingering)
Absolutely loved this... It's dark and satirical and uncomfortable reading for anyone on Instagram. (Claire McGowan, author of the Paula Maguire series)
A brilliant psychological read.
All stars
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This was so clever! All the way through I kept thinking I knew where it was headed and I was wrong each time. Just brilliant. Loved it.

Twisty!

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Wow the twists are soooo brilliant! Well thought up and the narrator is superb too! I thought i had this all worked out but i was wrong, very wrong! Great story, takes a good while to get into it i would say and I nearly gave up but wow im so glad I didn’t as it was brilliant!!! So hang in there if you struggle at any bit as it is a great story defo! Another amazing audible book😁👍🏽and a huge well done to the narrator, she was really brilliant! 10/10 all round 😊

Omg😱😁👍🏽totally amazing!

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I initially enjoyed the story..and was desperate to find out the ending. however the end was very disappointing.

disappointed after a great start....

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Enjoyed the book, was a good listen. Kept you wanting to find out whats going to happen.

exciting end!

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Unusual ending a good listen full of twists and turns. Narration excellent loud and clear.

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