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The Stranger on the Stairs

You were only seven years old when you witnessed your mother's murder.

Although you did not see her attacker clearly, you are pretty sure who it was.

Thanks to you, he went to prison for twenty years.

Now he's out.

And you are no longer certain that the man you identified that terrifying evening really was the killer.

But if it wasn’t him, who was the stranger on the stairs?

And can he now be coming for you?

Inspired by a shocking real-life case, a gripping psychological thriller by a criminal defence lawyer who has seen it all.


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Praise for Ruth Mancini:

‘A thriller you won’t be able to put down’ Sun

‘Ruth Mancini is fast becoming a master of the thriller genre' Laura Pearson

'If you thought Ruth Mancini couldn't top The Woman on the Ledge think again…' Sabine Durrant

‘Ruth Mancini has done it again. Smart, twisty and propulsive' Harriet Tyce

'Ruth Mancini is like a British Jodi Picoult' Jennie Godfrey

About Ruth Mancini

Ruth Mancini is an author and criminal defence lawyer. Her background as a solicitor adds authenticity to her crime and psychological fiction. She has spent two decades representing those accused of crimes, navigating courtrooms and police stations. Her storytelling prowess and legal background combine to create thrilling reads that will keep you guessing until the very end.


Ruth was born in London and now lives in Oxfordshire with her husband and two children.
Details
  • Imprint: Century
  • ISBN: 9781529968545
  • Length: 400 pages
  • Price: £16.99
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