Sick to Death by Chris Bridges 

The best debut psychological thriller novel of 2025, perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, Lisa Jewell and JP Delaney!

Meet Emma. Emma is sick.

She can’t work because of a neurological condition, so is stuck in her family’s 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: he’s 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.

27 Feb 2025 | PB | 9780008698140 | £9.99

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