I Will Ruin You: An explosive new psychological suspense crime thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Take Your Breath Away and The Lie Maker

‘A page-turner… you’ll get your money’s worth out of this one’ Stephen King 'Riveting' The Times 'Linwood Barclay is a flat-out master of the modern thriller, and I Will Ruin You is impossible to put down. You need this book in your life' David Koepp WHEN IT'S LIFE OR DEATH, WHO CAN YOU TRUST? Teacher Richard Boyle certainly never thought he would find himself talking down a former student intent on harming others, but when a former student shows up at school with a vest packed with explosives, he springs into action. Thanks to his quick thinking, Richard averts a major tragedy but his moment in the spotlight puts him in the sights of a deranged blackmailer with a score to settle… As events rapidly spiral out of control, Richard is drawn into a tangled web of salacious accusations and deadly secrets. As he tries to uncover the truth, Richard discovers that there's something dangerously wrong in the town. Everyone in his life seems to be hiding something, and trusting the wrong person could cost him everything he loves. International bestseller Linwood Barclay returns with a breathtaking new thriller. PRAISE FOR LINWOOD BARCLAY: ‘Barclay deserves all the accolades that routinely flow his way, as this hypnotic outing attests’ Financial Times ‘Linwood Barclay has crafted another perfect page-turner’ The Times ‘Pacy and tense, it’s a triumph from a master thriller writer. Every page makes your heart beat that little bit faster’ The Sun ‘You’ll be left speed-reading towards the end to discover answers expertly posed by the bestselling Toronto-based crime writer’ The Independent ‘Totally absorbing… brilliant stuff’ Neil Lancaster ‘A superior thriller’ Sunday Times ‘A suspense master’ Stephen King I Will Ruin You is a top example of Barclay's skill as the Sunday Times bestselling author. The mystery and thrillers elements are expertly woven together, creating a detective story that is as compelling as it is suspenseful. For fans of Harlan Coben (Think Twice), Michael Connelly (The Law of Innocence), David Baldacci (The Edge), Mark Billingham (The Wrong Hands), and Tim Weaver (The Missing Family). HarperCollins 2024