Do you want to be marked with a red iron by a dark reading? Opt for this thriller that has already frightened all of Great Britain.
There are books that we start out of curiosity … and that we can no longer let go. This is exactly what happens to readers who open No one should know (What You Did en version
originale), le psychological thriller by Claire McGowan. Released in 2023 in France to Hauteville editions, this novel, already best-selling across the Channel, has established itself as one of the favorite readings of the British.
It all starts like an harmless reunion evening. Alison, a fulfilled mother, decides to invite her former Oxford comrades in her splendid Kent house. Married to Mike, recognized business lawyer, she savor the idea of showing her friends how extent His life is successful. But the varnish cracks brutally. In the middle of a party, Karen, his best friend,
arises and accuses Mike of rape.
An intrigue that strikes hard from the first pages of this thriller
The guests are in shock, the atmosphere becomes electric. Especially since everyone seems to hide their own gray areas … and these secrets could break out in broad daylight. With this tense pitch, Claire McGowan trains the reader in an oppressive camera where each revelation changes the situation. “I didn’t sleep from the night”entrust several readers in the opinions published on Amazon, where the novel obtains the solid note of 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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Originally from Northern Ireland, Claire McGowan first pointed out with The Fall, His first novel, before multiplying successes. Her ability to dive into the psychology of the characters, to describe complex human relationships and to distill tension over the chapters, makes her an essential author of the genre.
A pen that won North Ireland … and far beyond
Criticism salutes its ability to mix police intrigue and intimate drama, in an accessible but dreading style. And it is no coincidence that one of his other books,
Two truths, a liewas adapted by the BBC in suspense series. Today, Claire McGowan even teaches the art of black novel In a prestigious London University, forming the next generation of authors to create this particular thrill that seizes the reader.
The perfect thriller for summer no one should know is not only a thriller, it is also a reflection on friendship, confidence and truth. In this story, no one is completely innocent, and the question is not only to know “who lies”, but also how far everyone is ready to go to protect themselves. Available in pocket format at a price of € 8.95, this novel stands out as An ideal reading for the summer of 2025. A book that can be read quickly … but that stays in the lead, well after turning the last page.