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The Victim: A gripping psychological thriller you can’t put down Kindle Edition

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 3,088 ratings

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Nail-biting psychological thriller… Ruth Harrow is very quickly becoming one of my favourite authors. This book is one of those books that you get into from the first page.”

He’s watching you … but should he be afraid?

Leah should have been enjoying a night in with her best friend and housemate Claire, binging on chocolate and her favourite Netflix show.

But instead, she is suddenly forced to fight for her life when strong hands grab her. A knife is pressed to Leah’s throat and as tears run down her cheeks, she knows she will have to do as she is told if she wants to survive the night.

2 years on …

The community has forgotten about the woman so violently snatched from their midst. Leah’s best friend, however, can’t forget the person who was closer to her than a sister. Nor does she want to believe the shocking secrets she has unearthed about her friend in her absence.

Claire refuses to let go. She won’t forget the only person she ever really cared about. And she will never go about her life as if Leah never existed. She also knows that the danger that took her best friend still lurks unpunished in their hometown. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise when Claire is snatched too.

But the last thing she intends is to become one more victim. She feels her abductor should be the one who should be afraid.

Can Claire survive longer than one night?

Will she ever discover what really happened to Leah?

The Victim is a gripping psychological thriller that will leave page-turning readers unable to put it down until the final breathtaking twist. Fans of K.L Slater, Shalini Boland, Freida McFadden and Daniel Hurst will love the addictive twists and turns that will have them racing through the pages long into the night.

What people are saying about The Victim:

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “Nail-biting psychological thriller…

“Ruth Harrow is very quickly becoming one of my favourite authors. This book is one of those books that you get into from the first page.”

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “Intense and fast-paced…

I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to see with Ruth Harrow comes up with next. She’s quickly becoming a go-to author for me.

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “This book was absolutely amazing and I read it within 3 days. Ruth had me with every page turn. Just as I thought I had it figured out, another twist would happen… To the very last page. I am excited to read more by her.”

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “This was a very original book. It was an intense drama with plenty of suspense! There were plenty of twists and turns. This was a very dark story with a really creepy villain!... The ending was very shocking! I really enjoyed this book! I couldn’t put it down. I highly recommend this book!”

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐”I really enjoyed this, it was completely different and went where you were not expecting it to go. For me a definite afternoon read as I needed to finish to the end”

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐The Victim by Ruth Harrow is a rare find. The chapters were short and jumped between the past and the present. It was a quick and easy read which I really enjoyed. The ending had a twist that I did not expect. I would recommend this book to others who like thriller/mystery books. I give it a five-star rating.

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “This is an intriguing mystery and one you will want to read. Learn what happens to Claire. … And get ready for a “I didn’t see that coming” moment.”

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “This was a really well-thought-out thriller that kept me engaged the whole way through. Will 100% read more by Ruth Harrow now.

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ “It was an amazing book. Got me hooked from the very first page! Felt really emotional throughout the book.”

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C5JC1TB4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (May 16, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 16, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 401 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0C5GFZRPG
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 3,088 ratings

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Ruth Harrow is known for her gripping psychological thrillers. Born and raised in England, Ruth discovered her passion for writing in 2018. Her debut novel, In Her Footsteps, swiftly became a bestseller, marking the beginning of her journey in the genre. She continues to captivate readers with her jaw-dropping twists. For exclusive updates on her latest releases, visit her official website.

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Gripping Psychological Thriller!
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Gripping Psychological Thriller!
The Victim is a psychological thriller about two young women that are friends. When one of them gets abducted, the other one is left wondering why. Then we go forward two years and she gets abducted. What is going on?With a very shocking ending, we find out who is behind the abductions.All in all, a interesting and intriguing psychological thriller.
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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2024
    This was a good one! Started out a bit slow but progressed quickly into suspenseful horror and torment for these ladies. Great ending!
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2023
    I enjoyed this book quite a bit! It definitely keeps you guessing. The prologue is in Leah’s perspective and the rest of the book is Claire’s, going from past and present. I would recommend this book and author!
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2025
    Wow! One turn after another. So much emotion. I cried a little trough this one. A great story. I wanted to see how it ends. I was shocked at the end.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2023
    Yes, can't make up my mind about this book. All in all it was different , just not what I like I suppose. Do people really exist like this weirdo? Cruelty to the women just to play out a fantasy. I give three stars.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2023
    A very dark story. The main characters are in terrible peril. It is hard to picture the situation. Very dramatic. A must read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2024
    Great book lots of twist and turns. The ending was really good. Not knowing who her father was till the end was a good idea.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023
    This book kept me guessing. Just when I thought I knew what was going on, another twist or more information proved me wrong. When I was at 80% complete of this book I said to my husband that I still had no clue how the book was going to end as I still had questions. This author ended the story beautifully by answering any questions and giving closure. I love this book, will be reading more by this author.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2023
    Enjoyed book thoroughly. A lot of twist and turns. Kept you on the edge of your seat. Well worth reading.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome read!!! it's
    Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2023
    What a page turner. Couldn't put the book down. Read it in a day it so interesting. Highly recommend this book. Going to read more of this authors books for sure. HD
  • Sierra dee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 16, 2023
    Truly couldn't put it down ,thought I had it sussed out but what a great ending , 1st I've read of this author ,wont be the last.
  • Jenny Tacken
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Then - But particularly The Now
    Reviewed in Australia on August 12, 2024
    Started and read every night till finished. Really got stuck into the characters and the story was well thought out as was the twist at the end.
    Something I hadn’t even guessed. Accolades to the Author.
  • Luba Novak
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Victim
    Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2023
    Not fast paced
  • Erica Nicholls
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Victim.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 14, 2023
    A good intriguing read, but slow paced in places. I loved the ending. Enjoyable, l recommend it, to all those that love a missing person story.

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