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A fairly standard domestic thriller with a split timeline - an entertaining read but doesn't add much to the genre

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One of the better books I have or will read this year. The basic idea is very topical and in someways reflects stories in the press about possible subversive actions by certain foreign powers. Can the modern devices that we now take for granted such as smart phones, security cameras, smart speakers and the rest be covertly used to track our lives or this just paranoia. The plot follows the unraveling of a doctors life as things from his past start to catch up with him, is he paranoid or is he really being watched.
The story moves along at a steadily increasing pace as his life disintegrates and he fights to keep his career and his young family intact.
A parable of our modern times which is extremely well written by an excellent author, one to follow.

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A super suspense novel that deals with modern paranoia of “who’s watching and listening?” Cleverly told across two timelines, the picture begins to fill in like a puzzle becoming clear. I veered, with certainty, this way and that as to what was going on and how reliable Adam’s narrative is… And I was wrong, wrong, wrong! And happily—and, in the end, breathlessly—so.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the chance to read hugely enjoyable book.

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Thanks to NetGalley & Aria & Aries for ARC.

Adam lives a charmed life as a paediatrician in a prestigious London hospital, devoted father and slightly absent husband. He's a long way from his rather humble origins as a child. It's not clear why he's so paranoid about being watched, thinking the local CCTV and the security cameras at his father-in-law's house might be targeting him specifically.

One day, someone from his past appears and the secrets come tumbling out. Twenty four years ago he may have made a Faustian pact that he's living to regret.

Cracking premise, absolutely ridiculous denouement, lots of people will love it. I didn't believe in it from start to finish, and that stopped me from going along for the ride, no matter how technically gifted the writer is.

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I definitely enjoyed this book a little too much!! It was just that good!! I really like reading this type of books. The story was amazing and the characters were written very well

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I enjoyed the premise of this story, it was intriguing and kept me engaged. Just proves you should be careful sound cameras and who you become friends with.

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For me this was so hard to get into because the characters were not likeable at all and I wanted to enjoy this unique book but the characters ruined it for me.

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I enjoyed the story, especially its realistic aspects in today's technology-driven world. It reminded me of the importance of being cautious and aware of the potential consequences. The characters were intriguing, although some elements felt a bit unrealistic. The constant cliffhangers and alternating timeline kept me engaged. As someone in the medical field, I appreciated the author's thorough research. Overall, it was an enjoyable read.

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Pretty enjoyable, handles the two timelines really well but goes totally off the rails with NFTs and red rooms. What was an interesting and engaging cat and mouse goes a bit turgid for a while. Dropping all of that would have been a big benefit and it does feel like it was put in to try and catch some current affairs rather than for an actual reason. Oh well, still fairly fun.

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Another NetGalley ARC that didn’t disappoint! Very suspenseful and lots of drama but was noticing at times it felt a little too descriptive and drawn out. Nevertheless, this was definitely a solid read and kept me entertained and intrigued throughout. I also really enjoyed the ending, which redeemed the previous over describing for me. Would definitely recommend reading this book!

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i absolutely love a psychological thriller so it is truly no surprise that i loved this book. this book was written incredibly and i was hooked right from the start. the fact that this book is about technology and how software can be used against you is so creepy and i honestly would not be surprised if this happens.

i also loved the links to Dr Faustus! i studied this at university and found that the connections were extremely clever. i loved every moment of this and this book was such a rollercoaster.

i need to grab a physical copy as soon as a paperback copy is released!!

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I tried several times but I just couldn't get into this book. It was so slow to get going and the main character grated on me. I have enjoyed previous books by this author so will definitely check out any others but this one wasn't for me

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A enthralling and eerie thriller. Dr Adam Pound fears wherever he goes he's being watched and filmed. From other people's mobile phones to the hospital CCTV, where he works. This all stems from a tragic event during his time at university and it has finally caught up with him. An unsettling and utterly addictive read.

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Adam, a successful doctor, husband and father, feels paranoid. Things don't add up and he is right to be worried. The past is coming back to haunt him. An intricate tale, well written with a lot of intrigue. Be careful who you trust as secrets come back to haunt you.

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I really enjoyed this book. It kept me interested the whole way through. It had a very satisfying suprising ending. The plot was unusual and the characters interesting. Highly recommend.

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Tense twisty story-telling! Something happens to Adam whilst at uni that hangs over him forever. 20+ years later, he's a married GP with 2 lovely kids, when someone from the past pops up and turns everything on its head.
Told in a dual-timeline of 1990s university days, and life now for Adam, we get insights into what happened to make him who he is and the choices that he made along the way.
The final 1/3 took a strange turn that i wasnt expecting- but enjoyed it nonetheless!

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Adam is a successful doctor, married with two children. 24 years ago something happened and now everything is set to change. The book flips between the past and present, and we come to understand that saving a friend was the catalyst for what happened in the past and is happening now. Edge of the seat stuff. Brilliant from start to finish.

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Atmospheric and believably chilling, this clever thriller draws the reader into Adam's' outwardly perfect life as it implodes. Adam's sense of being watched escalates as past events and people destroy his present. The characters are complex, and the plot is full of surprises. The impact of surveillance technology on everyday life is contemporarily relevant and gives the story a chilling authenticity.

I like the suspense and secrets in this techno-thriller.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was very different to so much that we get to read these days. I really loved it, the plot twists, the underlying suspicion of everyone. It was very clever. Great stuff, more please.

This will be reviewed on Waterstones

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No Place to Hide is a gripping thriller that kept me engaged until the end. Although some moments were a bit extreme, it was an exciting unpredictable read. The characters were well-developed and it seemed that the author did a great deal of research.

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