The Student (eBook)

A breathtaking, twisty psychological thriller from the UK Top 50 bestselling author of The Bride A chance meeting that could cost him his life.Harry Gilmore has no idea of the terrible danger he faces when he meets a beautiful girl in a local student bar. Drugged and abducted, Harry wakes up in a secure wooden compound deep in the Welsh countryside, where he is groomed by the leaders of a manipulative cult, run by the self-proclaimed new messiah known as The Master.When the true nature of the cult becomes apparent, Harry looks for any opportunity to escape. But as time passes, he questions if The Master's extreme behavior and teachings are the one true religion. With Harry's life hanging by a thread, a team of officers, led by Detective Inspector Laura Kesey, investigate his disappearance. But will they find him before it's too late?A gripping and compelling thriller that will have you reading late into the night! For fans of The Housemaid, The Girl on the Train, and The Couple at No.9.Praise for John Nicholl:'A dark, gritty, and compulsive read' Daily Express'The chill is tangible' Owen Mullen'A frightening book that lures us into the darkness where monsters live. John Nicholl's knowledge of this world from his years of police work makes his characters ring true' Billy Hayes'An outstanding piece of work by a truly masterful storyteller' Anita Waller'Dark and disturbing. One to really get your pulse racing. This is a story you won't forget' Ross Greenwood'The hairs on the back of my neck are still up!... Makes your skin quiver... I was well and truly hooked... The twist had my mouth dropping and rereading twice!' ????? Reader Review'Absolutely addictive and gripping. I seriously WOULD NOT even start this book unless you have cleared your schedule because you will not be able to put it down!!! I absolutely blew through it in one sitting and it genuinely was unputdownable!!! A true page turner absolutely rammed with suspense, tension and everything you want when you read a psychological thriller' ????? Reader Review'I was hooked... Will leave you with shivers down your spine and chills in your heart. Some of the twists in this book left my jaw on the floor. And the ending blew me away. Outstanding!' ????? Reader Review'A real psychological thriller with a dark side. Creepy, chilling with undertones of something darker. At times I had goosebumps on my goosebumps. I found this book impossible to put down and finally turned the last page at 1am. Yes. This book is that good!!!... MUST READ!!!!!' ????? Reader Review'Absolutely brilliant... Immensely readable... Gripping... Never slows down at all' ????? Reader Review'A completely unputdownable psychological suspense thriller that reeled me in right from the very start. The twists left me speechless. I did gasp out loud at the ending which I thought was brilliant' ????? Reader ReviewPreviously published as The Girl in White