PICKED BY THE GUARDIAN AS ONE OF THE BEST RECENT CRIME AND THRILLER NOVELS''Unreal and unforgettable'' Lisa Jewell''Genuinely blew me away'' Clare Mackintosh''Bold as hell'' Gillian McAllister''A gut punch of a novel'' Jennie Godfrey

If you knew you had fifty-nine minutes until everything and everyone you love would be lost forever, what would you do with that time?

It''s an ordinary evening. People are coming home from work, cooking dinner for their children, cuddling on sofas with their lovers. And then the message arrives, shattering everyone''s worlds:

Missiles are set to destroy England in fifty-nine minutes. Everyone should seek immediate shelter.

59 minutes follows the journey of three women trying to make it home to and protect their families. The journeys should be simple, but with a lost schoolchild seeking help, a teenage daughter suddenly going missing, and dangerous criminals on the prowl, there is peril at every corner.

59 Minutes is a gripping, thought-provoking and gut-wrenching thriller perfect for fans of WRONG PLACE, WRONG TIME, THE CHAIN and Lisa Jewell.

Everyone is raving about 59 Minutes:

''Wow. Just wow... Beautifully written, fast-paced, tight knit with barely a moment to breathe. I devoured it in one sitting... This is, without doubt, one of the best thrillers I''ve ever read.'' Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

''Oh my... What an absolute gem of a book. Highly original, definitely thought-provoking and absolutely gripping from start to finish. The twist in this is mind-blowing... genius... This book should be on everyone''s TBR list. A massive 5⭐️'' Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

''Grabs you by the throat and pulls you along through the narrative... A brilliant book about humanity and what truly matters at the most crucial of times. This deserves to be an absolute hit.'' Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

''I grew up in the 80s with constant nuclear war fear... I inhaled this book within 24 hours and absolutely loved it... Seddon''s writing is so brilliant... 59 Minutes is smart and scary, gripping and heartbreaking. I hope it''s going to be huge.''Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

''An outstanding thriller. Just make sure you read it with ALL the lights on.'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''All the wows!!!'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

One sister went out into the dark for help. Will she come back?

Read what everyone is saying about The Short Straw:

'An outstanding thriller. Just make sure you read it with ALL the lights on.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'All the wows!!!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

One sister went out into the dark for help. Will she come back?

Read what everyone is saying about The Short Straw:

What would you do if you found your own name on a hit list? Seddon addresses this terrifying question in an explosive novel. One of the most exciting, brave and clever books I have ever read. The Hit List is my book of the year. Gillian McAllister, author of How to DisappearThis novel kept me guessing to the end. A twisty, intelligent thrill ride. Excellent! Will Dean, author of Black River This meticulously plotted novel will suck you ever deeper into its dark underbelly. Sinister, clever and utterly compelling. Lesley Kara, author of WHO DID YOU TELL?On the anniversary of her husband''s accidental death, Marianne seeks comfort in everything Greg left behind. She wears his shirt and cologne, reads their love letters and emails. Soon she''s following his footsteps across the web, but her desperation to cling to any trace of him leads her to the dark web. And a hit list with her name on it. To try to save herself from Sam, the assassin hired to kill her, Marianne must first unpick the wicked web in which Greg became tangled. Was Greg trying to protect her or did he want her dead?A gripping and emotional ebook bestseller about a woman who discovers a shocking secret about her late husband that will hook you from the first pageLoved THE HIT LIST? You can download Holly Seddon''s latest twisty thriller THE SHORT STRAW now, an atmospheric mystery about three sisters stranded in an abandoned manor house later at night.

''Strangers On A Train meets The Pact in this high concept thriller: daring, dramatic and totally original, I loved it.'' Gillian McAllisterHow far would you go to save a perfect stranger? Maggie is trapped. Dumped on her wedding day, rejected by her family and hounded by a man determined to make her suffer. Charlotte is desperate. Double-crossed by her only friend and facing total ruin, she will go to any lengths to save what matters.Two women, one night. A decision that will change everything.Loved THE WOMAN ON THE BRIDGE? You can download Holly Seddon''s latest twisty thriller THE SHORT STRAW now, an atmospheric mystery about three sisters stranded in an abandoned manor house later at night.

PICKED BY THE GUARDIAN AS ONE OF THE BEST RECENT CRIME AND THRILLER NOVELS''Unreal and unforgettable'' Lisa Jewell''Genuinely blew me away'' Clare Mackintosh''Bold as hell'' Gillian McAllister''A gut punch of a novel'' Jennie Godfrey

If you knew you had fifty-nine minutes until everything and everyone you love would be lost forever, what would you do with that time?

It''s an ordinary evening. People are coming home from work, cooking dinner for their children, cuddling on sofas with their lovers. And then the message arrives, shattering everyone''s worlds:

Missiles are set to destroy England in fifty-nine minutes. Everyone should seek immediate shelter.

59 minutes follows the journey of three women trying to make it home to and protect their families. The journeys should be simple, but with a lost schoolchild seeking help, a teenage daughter suddenly going missing, and dangerous criminals on the prowl, there is peril at every corner.

59 Minutes is a gripping, thought-provoking and gut-wrenching thriller perfect for fans of WRONG PLACE, WRONG TIME, THE CHAIN and Lisa Jewell.

Everyone is raving about 59 Minutes:

''Wow. Just wow... Beautifully written, fast-paced, tight knit with barely a moment to breathe. I devoured it in one sitting... This is, without doubt, one of the best thrillers I''ve ever read.'' Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

''Oh my... What an absolute gem of a book. Highly original, definitely thought-provoking and absolutely gripping from start to finish. The twist in this is mind-blowing... genius... This book should be on everyone''s TBR list. A massive 5⭐️'' Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

''Grabs you by the throat and pulls you along through the narrative... A brilliant book about humanity and what truly matters at the most crucial of times. This deserves to be an absolute hit.'' Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

''I grew up in the 80s with constant nuclear war fear... I inhaled this book within 24 hours and absolutely loved it... Seddon''s writing is so brilliant... 59 Minutes is smart and scary, gripping and heartbreaking. I hope it''s going to be huge.''Reader Review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

''An outstanding thriller. Just make sure you read it with ALL the lights on.'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''All the wows!!!'' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

One sister went out into the dark for help. Will she come back?

Read what everyone is saying about The Short Straw:

'An outstanding thriller. Just make sure you read it with ALL the lights on.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'All the wows!!!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

One sister went out into the dark for help. Will she come back?

Read what everyone is saying about The Short Straw:

What would you do if you found your own name on a hit list? Seddon addresses this terrifying question in an explosive novel. One of the most exciting, brave and clever books I have ever read. The Hit List is my book of the year. Gillian McAllister, author of How to DisappearThis novel kept me guessing to the end. A twisty, intelligent thrill ride. Excellent! Will Dean, author of Black River This meticulously plotted novel will suck you ever deeper into its dark underbelly. Sinister, clever and utterly compelling. Lesley Kara, author of WHO DID YOU TELL?On the anniversary of her husband''s accidental death, Marianne seeks comfort in everything Greg left behind. She wears his shirt and cologne, reads their love letters and emails. Soon she''s following his footsteps across the web, but her desperation to cling to any trace of him leads her to the dark web. And a hit list with her name on it. To try to save herself from Sam, the assassin hired to kill her, Marianne must first unpick the wicked web in which Greg became tangled. Was Greg trying to protect her or did he want her dead?A gripping and emotional ebook bestseller about a woman who discovers a shocking secret about her late husband that will hook you from the first pageLoved THE HIT LIST? You can download Holly Seddon''s latest twisty thriller THE SHORT STRAW now, an atmospheric mystery about three sisters stranded in an abandoned manor house later at night.

''Strangers On A Train meets The Pact in this high concept thriller: daring, dramatic and totally original, I loved it.'' Gillian McAllisterHow far would you go to save a perfect stranger? Maggie is trapped. Dumped on her wedding day, rejected by her family and hounded by a man determined to make her suffer. Charlotte is desperate. Double-crossed by her only friend and facing total ruin, she will go to any lengths to save what matters.Two women, one night. A decision that will change everything.Loved THE WOMAN ON THE BRIDGE? You can download Holly Seddon''s latest twisty thriller THE SHORT STRAW now, an atmospheric mystery about three sisters stranded in an abandoned manor house later at night.