From the bestselling author of Richard & Judy Book Club pickThe Whisper Man*If it had happened to you, you would have run away too.Twenty-five years ago, Paul’s friend Charlie Crabtree brutally killed their classmate – and then vanished without a trace.Paul’s never forgiven himself for his part in what happened. He’s never gone back home.Until his elderly mother has a fall. It’s finally time to stop running.It’s not long before things start to go wrong. His mother claims there’s someone in the house. Paul realises someone is following him. And, in a town many miles away, a copycat killer has struck.Which makes him wonder – what really happened to Charlie the day of the murder?And can anyone stop it happening again?Praise for Alex North’The best crime novel of the decade’ – Steve Cavanagh, bestselling author ofThirteen’First it’s spooky. Then it’s scary. Then it’s terrifying. And then… well, dear reader, proceed at your own risk. An ambitious, deeply satisfying thriller – a seamless blend of Harlan Coben, Stephen King, and Thomas Harris. My flesh is still crawling’ – A. J. Finn, no.1 bestselling author ofThe Woman in the Window’Alex North has achieved the seemingly impossible.The Whisper Manis a thriller that is both terrifying and utterly heartbreaking. Mesmerising and masterful’ – Mark Billingham’A dark, creepy, thriller with a huge amount of heart. Damn, but Alex North can write!’ – Stuart MacBride