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Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister

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Published: 2023-05-23
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK “It’s perfection, every word, every moment. A masterpiece . . . One of the best books I’ve ever read.” –Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author “Absolutely AMAZING. The plot is astonishing–original and ingenious. But it’s much more than that; the love Jen has for her son and her husband is beautiful. The stakes are so high because they’re so meaningful.” –Marin Keyes, internationally bestselling author “A brilliantly genre-bending, mind-twisting answer to the question How far would you go to save your child?” –Ruth Ware, #1 New York Times bestselling author “Daring, inventive, exhilarating, twisted. This is virtuoso storytelling. Please dive in. It’s the right place and the right time.” –A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author “A work of such genius it leaves you in awe. Wrong Place, Wrong Time is impossibly clever, daringly original and heart-rending. Exceptional.” –Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of We Begin at the End From UK bestselling author Gillian McAllister comes an astonishing, compulsively twisty psychological thriller about a mother who witnesses her teenage son stab a man and then seizes on an unconventional way to try to save him, deemed “clever, original, and so addictive it should come with a warning” by Alice Feeney, bestselling author of Rock Paper Scissors Can you stop a murder after it’s already happened? Late October. After midnight. You’re waiting up for your eighteen-year-old son. He’s past curfew. As you watch from the window, he emerges, and you realize he isn’t alone: he’s walking toward a man, and he’s armed. You can’t believe it when you see him do it: your funny, happy teenage son, he kills a stranger, right there on the street outside your house. You don’t know who. You don’t know why. You only know your son is now in custody, his future shattered. That night you fall asleep in despair. All is lost. Until you wake . . . . . . and it is yesterday. And then you wake again . . . . . . and it is the day before yesterday. Every morning you wake up a day earlier, another day before the murder. With another chance to stop it. Somewhere in the past lies an answer. The trigger for this crime–and you don’t have a choice but to find it . . . “Another ingeniously plotted genre-bender… McAllister succeeds in making us care, and the result is a tour de force.” — The Guardian “This entertaining look at motherhood and memory will resonate with many.” — Publishers Weekly

Wrong Place Wrong Time: A Mind-Bending Thrill Ride Through Time

Buckle up, readers, because Gillian McAllister’s “Wrong Place Wrong Time” is a mind-bending roller coaster ride that will keep you guessing until the very end. With its unique take on time travel and a riveting premise that hooks you from the first page, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves a good thriller with a twist.

The story follows Jen, a distraught mother who witnesses her son, Todd, commit a horrific act of violence – stabbing a total stranger on Halloween night. Just when you think the story can’t get any more shocking, McAllister pulls the rug out from under you: Jen wakes up the next morning to find herself in the past, with the chance to prevent the unthinkable from happening.

As Jen navigates her way through time, jumping back days, weeks, and even years, the suspense builds to an almost unbearable level. With each new day, we’re treated to tantalizing clues and jaw-dropping revelations about Jen, Todd, and the events that led to that fateful night. McAllister’s masterful storytelling keeps you hooked, constantly questioning what you think you know and eagerly anticipating the next twist.

What truly sets “Wrong Place Wrong Time” apart is its exploration of the complex dynamics within families and the profound impact that seemingly small choices can have on our lives. As Jen delves deeper into her past, she uncovers startling truths about herself, her relationships, and the events that shaped her son’s actions. It’s a poignant reminder of the weight our decisions carry and the ripple effects they can have on those we love most.

McAllister’s writing is sharp and brimming with emotion, perfectly capturing the desperation and determination of a mother willing to do anything to save her child. The pacing is relentless, making it nearly impossible to put the book down as you race towards the jaw-dropping conclusion.

While some plot points may require a suspension of disbelief, the sheer thrill of the ride and the emotional depth of the characters more than make up for any minor quibbles. “Wrong Place Wrong Time” is a tour de force of suspense, intrigue, and heart-wrenching family drama that will leave you breathless and utterly captivated.

So, if you’re in the mood for a mind-bending, page-turning thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end, look no further than Gillian McAllister’s “Wrong Place Wrong Time.” Just be prepared for a wild ride through time that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew.


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