Talking to Strangers

By Fiona Barton | Publisher: Transworld

About the book

‘A disturbing mystery that grips like a serpent.’ DAILY MAIL
‘A chilling read.’ SUNDAY TIMES
‘This novel hits home. And it hurts. Terrifyingly real and addictive.’ SHARON BOLTON

Three women. One Killer.
Talking to strangers has never been more dangerous...


When the body of forty-four-year-old Karen Simmons is found abandoned in remote woodland, journalist Kiki Nunn is determined this will be the big break she so desperately needs.

Because she has a head start on all the other reporters. Just a week before Karen was killed, Kiki interviewed her about the highs and lows of mid-life romance. Karen told her all about kissing strangers on the beach under the stars, expensive meals, roses. About the scammers and the creeps...

While the police appear to be focusing on local suspects, Kiki sets out to write the definitive piece on one woman's fatal search for love. But she will soon learn that the search for truth can be just as deadly...

A phenomenal, unputdownable standalone thriller from the author of the record-breaking Sunday Times bestseller and Richard & Judy Book Club pick The Widow.


Readers are gripped by Talking to Strangers!

'The story was well paced and intense and had some great twists and turns and shocking revelations. I read it over a couple of days and didn’t want to put it down!' FIVE-STARS

'The pacing of this book was relentless. Every chapter ended with a cliffhanger, leaving me desperate to know what happened next.' FIVE-STARS

'WOW. I did NOT see this twist coming. This is my favorite kind of book - a whodunnit that leaves you guessing...right up until the very last words.' FIVE-STARS

'Made me consider the kind of society we live in and left me wanting more with its thought-provoking issues and gripping story. It's a must read.' FIVE-STARS

'Fiona Barton knocks it out of the park... this had so many twists and turns I nearly got whiplash!' FIVE-STARS

'Once I started, I couldn't put it down! I absolutely loved it! Absolute must read.' FIVE-STARS

Editions of Talking to Strangers

Hardcover
ISBN 9781787630857
Paperback
ISBN 9781787630864
Paperback
ISBN 9780552175876
EBook
ISBN 9781473561991
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9781529926187

Read an Excerpt

‘A disturbing mystery that grips like a serpent.’ DAILY MAIL
‘A chilling read.’ SUNDAY TIMES
‘This novel hits home. And it hurts. Terrifyingly real and addictive.’ SHARON BOLTON

Three women. One Killer.
Talking to strangers has never been more dangerous...


When the body of forty-four-year-old Karen Simmons is found abandoned in remote woodland, journalist Kiki Nunn is determined this will be the big break she so desperately needs.

Because she has a head start on all the other reporters. Just a week before Karen was killed, Kiki interviewed her about the highs and lows of mid-life romance. Karen told her all about kissing strangers on the beach under the stars, expensive meals, roses. About the scammers and the creeps...

While the police appear to be focusing on local suspects, Kiki sets out to write the definitive piece on one woman's fatal search for love. But she will soon learn that the search for truth can be just as deadly...

A phenomenal, unputdownable standalone thriller from the author of the record-breaking Sunday Times bestseller and Richard & Judy Book Club pick The Widow.


Readers are gripped by Talking to Strangers!

'The story was well paced and intense and had some great twists and turns and shocking revelations. I read it over a couple of days and didn’t want to put it down!' FIVE-STARS

'The pacing of this book was relentless. Every chapter ended with a cliffhanger, leaving me desperate to know what happened next.' FIVE-STARS

'WOW. I did NOT see this twist coming. This is my favorite kind of book - a whodunnit that leaves you guessing...right up until the very last words.' FIVE-STARS

'Made me consider the kind of society we live in and left me wanting more with its thought-provoking issues and gripping story. It's a must read.' FIVE-STARS

'Fiona Barton knocks it out of the park... this had so many twists and turns I nearly got whiplash!' FIVE-STARS

'Once I started, I couldn't put it down! I absolutely loved it! Absolute must read.' FIVE-STARS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Talking to Strangers about?

‘A disturbing mystery that grips like a serpent.’ DAILY MAIL
‘A chilling read.’ SUNDAY TIMES
‘This novel hits home. And it hurts. Terrifyingly real and addictive.’ SHARON BOLTON

Three women. One Killer.
Talking to strangers has never been more dangerous...


When the body of forty-four-year-old Karen Simmons is found abandoned in remote woodland, journalist Kiki Nunn is determined this will be the big break she so desperately needs.

Because she has a head start on all the other reporters. Just a week before Karen was killed, Kiki interviewed her about the highs and lows of mid-life romance. Karen told her all about kissing strangers on the beach under the stars, expensive meals, roses. About the scammers and the creeps...

While the police appear to be focusing on local suspects, Kiki sets out to write the definitive piece on one woman's fatal search for love. But she will soon learn that the search for truth can be just as deadly...

A phenomenal, unputdownable standalone thriller from the author of the record-breaking Sunday Times bestseller and Richard & Judy Book Club pick The Widow.


Readers are gripped by Talking to Strangers!

'The story was well paced and intense and had some great twists and turns and shocking revelations. I read it over a couple of days and didn’t want to put it down!' FIVE-STARS

'The pacing of this book was relentless. Every chapter ended with a cliffhanger, leaving me desperate to know what happened next.' FIVE-STARS

'WOW. I did NOT see this twist coming. This is my favorite kind of book - a whodunnit that leaves you guessing...right up until the very last words.' FIVE-STARS

'Made me consider the kind of society we live in and left me wanting more with its thought-provoking issues and gripping story. It's a must read.' FIVE-STARS

'Fiona Barton knocks it out of the park... this had so many twists and turns I nearly got whiplash!' FIVE-STARS

'Once I started, I couldn't put it down! I absolutely loved it! Absolute must read.' FIVE-STARS

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Talking to Strangers?

Fiction > Thriller / suspense fiction

Where can I read a sample of Talking to Strangers?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781787630857

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Talking to Strangers?

Fiona Barton

Who is the Publisher of the book Talking to Strangers?

Transworld

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Talking to Strangers is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781787630857) and paperback(ISBN 9781787630864) and paperback(ISBN 9780552175876) and ebook(ISBN 9781473561991) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781529926187)

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