Killing Me Softly

Written by Nicci French

A chance encounter spirals into obsession, leading to a life of madness and fear.

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385 pages· 96,690 words

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Bookroo's summary

Alice Loudon, a successful scientist, locks eyes with the enigmatic Adam Tallis, a heroic mountain climber. Drawn into his passionate world, Alice's life unravels as she sacrifices everything for him. But as their relationship deepens, she faces a terrifying descent into madness and fear. What secrets does Adam hide, and how far will Alice go to uncover the truth? In a gripping tale of obsession and danger, Alice must confront the dark side of desire before it's too late.

From the publisher

Now that you’ve read GONE GIRL… Alice Loudon has it all: a devoted boyfriend, a marvelous circle of friends, a challenging job as a research scientist. Then one morning, on her way to work, she exchanges a lingering look with a devastatingly attractive man. Adam Tallis is the essence of every female fantasy–a daring mountain climber who has been hailed as a hero. As a lover, he is more passionate than Alice’s wildest imaginings. Soon there isn’t anything or anyone she wouldn’t give up to stay by his side. Soon all she has is Adam, and life with this stranger will take her to new heights of madness…and fear.

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