{"title":"Books by Sheila Bugler","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781800323629","title":"The Lucky Eight","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen the plane crashed, 160 people perished. Now someone is killing off the survivors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFive years ago, a horrific airline disaster made headlines around the world. On the anniversary of the fatal crash, a number of those who were spared gather to mark the occasion. By morning, \u003cb\u003eNick Gilbert\u003c\/b\u003e, a celebrity chef and one of the party, lies dead. Detective \u003cb\u003eRachel Lewis\u003c\/b\u003e leads the investigation and within days another survivor is stabbed to death. It seems certain that a killer is targeting the lucky eight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClodagh Kinsella\u003c\/b\u003e recovered from the injuries she sustained in the crash, but lost her sister that day. The bereavement shared by Clodagh and her sister's husband led them to a romance of their own. 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NetGalley review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I loved this book and left me guessing till the end' NetGalley review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Such an excellent thriller that I found addictive The story was full of suspense. The characters were interesting and likeable. I seriously had a hard time putting this book down!' NetGalley review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I loved this book' NetGalley review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Kept you guessing right until the end.... didn't put it down' NetGalley review\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56305811423605,"sku":"9781800323629","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781800323629_1cd2906c-8737-48fb-ae76-7714033fdd64.jpg?v=1786027138"},{"product_id":"9781800327320","title":"You Were Always Mine","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou can't run from the truth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCassie McNamara\u003c\/b\u003e was found guilty of the murder of her husband, \u003cb\u003ePaul Cavellini\u003c\/b\u003e, but she has always protested her innocence. Upon her release, she hires local journalist, \u003cb\u003eDee Doran\u003c\/b\u003e, to prove she was wrongfully convicted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCassie and Paul's young daughter, Grace, was adopted by Paul's family. When eighteen-year-old Grace goes missing and her body is found, all eyes turn to Cassie as the prime suspect in her daughter's death. Then, Cassie, just like Grace, disappears.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeft behind to investigate, Dee must work to find the truth behind Grace and Paul's deaths, because someone is keeping secrets. They've killed before, they'll do it again if they have to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gripping crime thriller you won't be able to put down, perfect for fans of Alex Marwood and Fiona Barton.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eYou Were Always Mine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The plot is compelling and Dee Doran is \u003cb\u003ean excellent character\u003c\/b\u003e to carry the story. The twists and turns kept me \u003cb\u003eturning the pages at record speed\u003c\/b\u003e.' Patricia Gibney, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Guilty Girl\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A beautifully crafted novel that had me guessing right up to the thrilling conclusion. \u003cb\u003eSheila Bugler's best novel yet\u003c\/b\u003e.' Marion Todd, author of \u003ci\u003eOld Bones Lie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I was captivated by Bugler's \u003cb\u003emeticulous story-weaving and characterisation\u003c\/b\u003e - especially Dee and Freya whom I particularly enjoyed. \u003ci\u003eYou Were Always Mine\u003c\/i\u003e is a delicious slow-burn, who-done-it that hooked me from the first line. \u003cb\u003eIf you want fast-pace, tension and pithy prose, pick up a Sheila Bugler novel!\u003c\/b\u003e' Amanda Cassidy, author of \u003ci\u003eBreaking\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003ci\u003eYou Were Always Mine\u003c\/i\u003e moves at a \u003cb\u003egreat pace\u003c\/b\u003e. I found myself flicking through the pages with gusto as past and present collide in this \u003cb\u003ethrilling page turner\u003c\/b\u003e filled with dark secrets and lies that will keep you \u003cb\u003eguessing until the very end\u003c\/b\u003e.' Louise Phillips, author of \u003ci\u003eThey All Lied\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003ci\u003eYou Were Always Mine\u003c\/i\u003e has captivating characters, plenty of thrills, an enthralling storyline and a wonderful sense of place \u003cb\u003eeverything I look for in a great mystery\u003c\/b\u003e.' Chris Curran, author of \u003ci\u003eWhen the Lights Go Out\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I loved this book. Its \u003cb\u003ecleverly constructed\u003c\/b\u003e plot was so twisty it tied my mind up in knots trying to work out who, what, why and when! A \u003cb\u003egreat addition to the Dee Doran series\u003c\/b\u003e. Highly recommended.' Lorraine Mace, author of \u003ci\u003eSay Your Prayers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA gripping thriller from the start\u003c\/b\u003e. The book reads with great speed and it's truly a page-turner.' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'BAM! \u003cb\u003eFull of high suspense\u003c\/b\u003e, intrigue, action, a great who done it and great mystery! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book!' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A fabulous read. It was so full of tension, I was \u003cb\u003eon the edge of my seat\u003c\/b\u003e. I grappled with who the murderer was, continually changing my mind.' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA riveting fast paced thriller\u003c\/b\u003e that kept me on the edge of my seat until the last page. This thriller will bring you in from the first page.' 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