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PRAISE FOR THE PEOPLE WATCHER

A propulsive, sinister, gripping tale about the dark side of human nature that is hard to put down.

Original, creepy and devastatingly clever. I raced through The People Watcher yet didn't want it to end. Utterly addictive. I loved it!

Deftly plotted and deliciously twisty, this character-led thriller is a step outside the rest

'Absorbing and richly detailed, a novel with real heart.'

LISA BALLANTYNE, Richard & Judy book club bestselling author of The Guilty One 

'A taut and immersive story about a troubled, complex but ultimately enchanting character. Twisty and dark as the night itself, it is beautifully written, compulsive and impossible to put down. A triumph.'

Another corker from the author of The Memory Wood

This is Sam Lloyd's third novel, though the plotting and characterisation show the sure touch of a veteran. This marks him out as one of the authors to watch over the next few years

Such a brilliant read with such well drawn characters – I loved it

'Propulsive, sinister, gripping' - ALEX MICHAELIDES, international bestselling author of The Silent Patient and The Fear 
 
'Such a brilliant read with such well drawn characters – I loved it' - NIKKI SMITH, author of The Beach Party 
 
'One thing I've learned, these last few weeks, is that small acts of kindness are far less effective than fear...' 
 
SHE WATCHES THEM IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT 
 
Hidden in plain sight, Mercy Lake provides what people need. Quietly. In secret. Making lives better. 
 
BUT HE IS WATCHING TOO 
 
And he doesn’t want to help anyone - he wants to punish them. And he wants Mercy to join him. 
 
AND HE'S NOT THE ONLY ONE 
 
Soon, their activities draw the attention of the very person Mercy is desperate to avoid. Someone who will go to extreme lengths to make her pay for knowing their secret . . . 
 
The People Watcher is a shiver-inducing, heart-pounding suspense thriller that will keep you up into the early hours - perfect for fans of Alex Michaelides, Helen Fields and Catherine Ryan Howard.

Discover the shiver-inducing, heart-pounding suspense thriller that will keep you up into the early hours - perfect for fans of Alex Michaelides, Helen Fields and Catherine Ryan Howard. 
 
'Propulsive, sinister, gripping' - ALEX MICHAELIDES, international bestselling author of The Silent Patient and The Fear 
 
'Such a brilliant read with such well drawn characters – I loved it' - NIKKI SMITH, author of The Beach Party 
 
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'One thing I've learned, these last few weeks, is that small acts of kindness are far less effective than fear...' 
 
She watches them in the dead of night. Hidden in plain sight, Mercy Lake provides what people need. Quietly. In secret. Making lives better. 
 
But he is watching too. And he doesn’t want to help anyone - he wants to punish them. And he wants Mercy to join him. 
 
Soon, though, their activities draw the attention of the very person Mercy is desperate to avoid. 
 
Someone who will go to extreme lengths to make her pay for knowing their secret . . . 
 
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Readers can't put down The People Watcher! 
 
'WOW! So full of suspense. The ending was a shocker!' * * * * * 
 
'Wow wow wow this book did not disappoint. I read it in 2 sittings. So many twists and turns. I absolutely loved this book - a must read!!' * * * * * 
 
'Original, creepy and devastatingly clever. I raced through The People Watcher yet didn't want it to end. Utterly addictive. I loved it!' Sunday Times bestseller ANDREA MARA 
 
'Oh ... my ... word. The ending was such a shock and left me speechless. I normally see things coming, but not this time!' * * * * * 
 
'Twisty and dark as the night itself, it is impossible to put down. A triumph.' - NEIL LANCASTER 
 
'Absorbing and richly detailed, a novel with real heart.' LISA BALLANTYNE, Richard & Judy book club bestselling author of The Guilty One 
 
'Non-stop drama, full of surprises and twists and turns. I found it thoroughly engaging, something different and one not to be missed.' * * * * * 
 
'Intriguing characters and a gripping plot - what crime fiction should be!' * * * * * 
 
'Another cracking thriller from Sam Lloyd.' * * * * * 
 
 
Sam Lloyd, Richard and Judy Book Club Pick, Winter 2020

Sam Lloyd grew up in Hampshire, where he learned his love of storytelling. These days he lives in Surrey with his wife, three young sons and a dog that likes to howl. His first three thrillers, The Memory Wood, The Rising Tide and The People Watcher were published to great critical acclaim.

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PRAISE FOR THE PEOPLE WATCHER

A propulsive, sinister, gripping tale about the dark side of human nature that is hard to put down.

Original, creepy and devastatingly clever. I raced through The People Watcher yet didn't want it to end. Utterly addictive. I loved it!

Deftly plotted and deliciously twisty, this character-led thriller is a step outside the rest

'Absorbing and richly detailed, a novel with real heart.'

'A taut and immersive story about a troubled, complex but ultimately enchanting character. Twisty and dark as the night itself, it is beautifully written, compulsive and impossible to put down. A triumph.'

Another corker from the author of The Memory Wood

An unsettling thriller

This is Sam Lloyd's third novel, though the plotting and characterisation show the sure touch of a veteran. This marks him out as one of the authors to watch over the next few years

Such a brilliant read with such well drawn characters – I loved it

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