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THREE HOURS TO SAVE THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE A TOP 10 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER & A BEST BOOK OF 2020 IN THE SUNDAY TIMES, TIMES, GUARDIAN, TELEGRAPH, STYLIST, RED AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING A TIMES & SUNDAY TIMES THRILLER OF THE MONTH
In rural Somerset in the middle of a blizzard, the unthinkable happens: a school is under siege. Children and teachers barricade themselves into classrooms, the library, the theatre. The headmaster lies wounded in the library, unable to help his trapped students and staff.
Outside, a police psychiatrist must identify the gunmen, while parents gather desperate for news. In three intense hours, all must find the courage to stand up to evil and save the people they love.
‘A brilliant literary thriller… moving, masterly’ Sunday Times
‘Extraordinary… Three Hours is much more than a nail-biting thriller; it is a disquisition on values: of love and hate, of sacrifice for others, of risk-taking and courage’ The Times
‘A novel that you live rather than merely read’ Telegraph
‘It is early days, but this could be one of the thrillers of the decade. If you read only one thriller this year; make it this one: it is that good’ Daily Mail
‘Three Hours intersperses scenes of breath-sucking tension with stirring meditations on human nature’ Sara Collins, Guardian
Louise McErlean –
I just couldn’t put this book down. The suspense hits from the very first pages, locks tight and never lets go. The portrayal of the human spirit at a time of crisis is a reminder that love and resilience can carry us through so much. Genuinely very sad in parts.
Sarah Clayton (verified owner) –
It has been a while since I’ve had a ‘blown away’ read but this was definitely one of those moments!
This book is a fantastically gripping, tense, harrowing read. It is pacy and cleverly structured so you devour the story eager to unpick the plot, not wanting to pause – even to breathe sometimes!
I loved the multiple narrators and found myself caring about them all – the sheer bravery of children was well-depicted, the desperation and fears of Rafi and Basi alongside the sheer grief of the mother, Beth and the skill of Rose and the emergency services! It helped the pace and tension in the book and gave an all round view of the situation, from the people ‘who mattered’.
Totally recommend it!!
Nicola humphries (verified owner) –
What a read, couldn’t put it down. The stories of many wrapped up in one delicious thriller. Thought provoking, what would you do, who do you save, do you really know the people you love…..