The Girl in the Photo

Name: The Girl in the Photo
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Sam Carrington
ISBN: 9780008436438

Author: Sam Carrington

Narrator: Kristin Atherton

Unabridged: 9 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 07/20/2023

Categories: Fiction, Crime, Suspense & Thriller, Women, Psychological

Synopsis

‘’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Her child is missing. And she’d do anything to find her… Every Friday goes to the same supermarket. She doesn’t go to buy groceries, instead, she shows a fading photo of a little girl to anyone who’ll look – begging for help to find her daughter. One Friday, comes across Mercy, and touched by her story, Erica agrees to help. As Erica is drawn deeper and deeper into Mercy’s life, she discovers there is no record of Mercy’s daughter. In fact, there’s no record of a child at all. But who is the girl in the photo if not Mercy’s missing daughter? And what danger will Erica find herself in by pursuing the truth? The pulse pounding psychological thriller that will leave you totally breathless. Perfect for fans of , Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena. '.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a real edge of your seat gripping story. !’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘… Incredible, from the prologue to the end. I was hooked… … Guys, This is a MUST read!!!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing. … .' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I can't speak highly enough of this… .' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I this… .’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Readers LOVE Sam Carrington:

Reviews

Goodreads review by Louise on July 15, 2023

I stare at the little girl in the photo, her big eyes looking straight at me. "Please" the woman pleads holding the photo up. "You have to help me. No one else will." Every Friday Mercy Hamilton goes to the same supermarket. But she doesn't buy any groceries. Instead, she shows a fading photo of a li......more

Goodreads review by Karen on August 26, 2023

3.5 / 5 I didn’t expect the book to go that well, but I was surprised at how surprised I was at the ending. Honestly, halfway through this book I got increasingly unconcerned at how many loose ends there were and how any feasible reasoning didn’t explain any of it. It’s not until the true end, it al......more

Goodreads review by Jen on July 16, 2023

This was a wild ride that I finished in one sitting. It centers on Erica, who is struggling with infertility and not happy in her marriage. She meets Mercy at a grocery store and agrees to help her try to find her child who had been kidnapped from there; strangely, no one else is taking her seriousl......more

Goodreads review by Peggy on August 16, 2023

A very slow burner and I am afraid I soon began to lose interest. It was still a good read but not what I would call an edge of your seat thriller. For me it was predictable and nothing to surprise me and get my heart racing. I am sure other readers will enjoy it more just not for me. Thanks to Netg......more

Goodreads review by Olivia on February 28, 2025

I read The Girl in the Photo in one sitting. I didn't want to put the book down, simply because I had to find out if I'd guessed right. Well, I sort of did. The story is interesting, and I enjoyed the psychological elements, but it's a tad too long. The middle part drags, the pacing is off, and the......more

Quotes

PRAISE FOR SAM CARRINGTON The Girl in the Photo The Family on Smith Street ‘Another belter from Sam Carrington. Beautifully written. Cleverly constructed… I couldn’t put it down.’ , bestselling author ‘A claustrophobic, creepy tale of secrets, betrayal and deceit. Well-written and well-plotted. Very well done!’ ‘Lacing everyday life with menace is Sam Carrington’s greatest strength as a storyteller.’ ‘The premise grabbed me right away and the novel itself didn’t disappoint!… A creepy, compelling read, full of twists and turns with well-drawn, unreliable characters that kept me guessing!’ ‘A pacy read, packed with surprises. Will keep you on your toes.’ ‘I devoured this story in one sitting’ ‘Expertly written … with plentiful twists and unforgettable characters.’ ‘Keeps you guessing right to the end' ‘A kick-ass page turner … I was knocked senseless by the awesome twist.’ ‘A gripping read which moved at a head-spinning pace … I simply couldn't put this book down until I reached the dramatic and devastating conclusion.’ ‘Engrossing psychological suspense… Sam Carrington had me hooked!’ ‘Utterly original and thought provoking … This cries out to be made into a TV series.’ Psychologist Connie Summers is a fascinatingly flesh-and-blood guide through this twisty thriller.' ‘Tense, convincing … kept me guessing’ ‘A claustrophobic psychological thriller that had me double checking my doors and windows were locked!’