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In Her Footsteps: A Gripping Psychological Thriller With a Breathtaking Twist Kindle Edition

by Ruth Harrow (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 4,245 ratings

"...the most amazing, unexpected twist... I just couldn't read fast enough!"


THE AMAZON KINDLE BESTSELLER!

One night changes her life forever... But the past won't let her go...

Harriet is trapped in an unhappy marriage to her abusive husband, Dan. She dreams of a life where she does not have to live in constant fear. One night, she finally summons the courage and makes the life-changing decision to leave him behind for good. She leaves with only a suitcase and a closely-guarded box she is terrified of anyone discovering...

Eighteen-months on, Harriet has her freedom. Or does she? She is living her lifelong dream of running a successful art gallery. She should be happy, but things are not what they appear. Her perfect world is plagued by crippling anxiety and disturbing nightmares. Dark secrets from her past threaten to tear her new world apart.

Why is she so terrified of her own family finding her? Can she ever truly escape the past?

Soon, Harriet will learn that running from her worst fears is a dangerous mistake and one that will have deadly consequences.

In Her Footsteps is a gripping psychological thriller with a breathtaking twist. Perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh, K.L. Slater, Lisa Hall, Sue Fortin and Laura Marshall.
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What people are saying about In Her Footsteps:



"Brilliant, couldn't put it down. The surprising twist is jaw dropping. Highly recommended if you enjoy suspense and intrigue. Great story."


"...we are hit with the most amazing, unexpected twist just over halfway through the novel... and from then on the pace is so fast that I just couldn't read fast enough!"


"...I made sure I read every word and also lost a nights sleep reading it. Really enjoyable and tense...”


"...It lured me into really getting to know the main character, before delivering a stunning unexpected twist about halfway through the novel..."


"OMG absolutely terrific. What a totally gripping story. Everybody who likes psychological thrillers will really love this one it's gripping from beginning to end."


"...I couldn't put this book down. It had me guessing what was going to happen next. Five stars..."

"...Held my breath all the way through reading this cracking grip lit novel. Had me gripped from the first page. Couldn't tell where it was heading and the twist left me completely reeling. Fantastic..."

"...A fantastic debut. Had me hooked from beginning to end. Looking forward to more from this author..."

"...A clever and gripping read with a stunning twist that really stays with you for days afterwards. A must read..."

"...A gripping and twisty little read that fans of Erin Kelly’s He Said/She Said will love..."

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B078NVSRCX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 399 pages
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    4.0 out of 5 stars 4,245 ratings

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Ruth Harrow

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Ruth Harrow is known for her gripping psychological thrillers. Born and raised in England, Ruth discovered her passion for writing in 2018. Her debut novel, In Her Footsteps, swiftly became a bestseller, marking the beginning of her journey in the genre. She continues to captivate readers with her jaw-dropping twists. For exclusive updates on her latest releases, visit her official website.

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Customers find the book engaging, with a captivating storyline that keeps them guessing until almost the end. Moreover, the plot receives positive feedback for its suspenseful nature and surprising ending. However, the writing quality receives mixed reviews, with some customers finding it well written while others disagree.

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35 customers mention "Readability"32 positive3 negative

Customers find the book very good and thoroughly enjoyable, with one customer noting it's quite polished for a first-time author.

"Although I have read some awesome books on Kindle this was pretty good. I have definitely read better and I have read much worse!..." Read more

"Ms. Harrow’s debut novel was a great read with an exciting twist. I didn’t see the surprise coming...." Read more

"I enjoyed reading this book with its twists. I highly recommend this book and author. Can’t wait to read her next book." Read more

"...this isn’t, I’m still giving it 5 stars because as a first novel, it was brilliant!..." Read more

34 customers mention "Plot"31 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the plot of the book, describing it as a captivating and suspenseful story with many twists and turns that kept them guessing until almost the end.

"...I thought the characters were great. Seemed so real. Lots of twists and turns." Read more

"...I really appreciate that you keep your stories clean. I would give this book 10 stars if I could." Read more

"...The story in all was good and well worth reading over all." Read more

"...Unbelievable! The author did a terrific job storytelling. The suspense was well presented. The plot flowed nice & easy to its conclusion...." Read more

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Customers find the book engaging, with one describing it as an intense and thrilling page-turner that keeps readers pulled into the storyline.

"Definitely held my interest- I kept waiting for what was going to happen next...." Read more

"...The story in all was good and well worth reading over all." Read more

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9 customers mention "Writing quality"6 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book, with some finding it well written, while one customer describes it as making little sense.

"This author has a way with words! She makes you feel like your right there. I really appreciate that you keep your stories clean...." Read more

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"...The plot flowed nice & easy to its conclusion. The writing was tightly woven and quite polished for a first-time author...." Read more

"So well written - even a little confusing, with all the twists and srcretst. Could not put it down. On yo the next one!" Read more

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  • Barb
    5.0 out of 5 stars The real Harriet.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2025
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    Harriet was trapped in a very abusive marriage. She finally got the courage to leave him. I thought the characters were great. Seemed so real. Lots of twists and turns.
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  • Kathleen Spratley
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2024
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    Although I have read some awesome books on Kindle this was pretty good. I have definitely read better and I have read much worse! I liked this book a lot! I think you will enjoy this also!
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  • Joe
    3.0 out of 5 stars A good read, but...
    Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2020
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    Definitely held my interest- I kept waiting for what was going to happen next. It did drag some - there was too much detail in some places which made me skip a few pages. Overall not bad, and I would recommend.
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  • Kindle Customer Donna Austill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Holy cow! Another great book!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2024
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    This author has a way with words! She makes you feel like your right there. I really appreciate that you keep your stories clean. I would give this book 10 stars if I could.
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  • Carolee
    4.0 out of 5 stars I liked it, but...
    Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2022
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    I felt a lot was left hanging at the end. If anyone deserved a happy ending, Sophie/Harriet did, and unless there is a sequel, she didn't get it. It was hard to understand her panic attacks. Were they from her childhood, or her disastrous marriage? What happened to Andrew's ex? Was she behind all the strange happenings surrounding Sophie? It seemed that Sophie just accepted her fate, and may have been relieved, but it didn't seem she really made any progress, because Andrew was there for her, but she ignored him. Julia could have helped her, too, but Sophie wouldn't let her. It is doubtful she got "well" at all.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2022
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    This book will grab you from the first to the last page. Harriet is very frightened of her abusive husband, but no one knows he's abusive. Like most abusers he can become a different person around other people, put the simmering rage on the backburner until they leave and unleash everything at the exact moment they're gone.
    Sophie has lived across the hall from Dan and Harriet for a little while. She noticed Harriet come home with Dan and her lip is bleeding profusely. Dan tells her some half cocked story about how clumsy Harriet is and just sweet talks Sophie. That night Sophie watches as Harriet leaves with a suitcase and doesn't understand how she could leave a sweet and loving man.
    Read this book to find out everything that happens next. You will not be disappointed, but be prepared for a wild rollercoaster ride!
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  • S.R.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Torn
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2023
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    I liked the narration of this book for the most part, although a lot of it was mundane things (which doesn’t bother me). The twist was given away for me in a review of this book, so if you’re looking forward to reading this, steer clear of reviews if you haven’t already had it spoiled. I wouldn’t necessarily call this book a psychological thriller, I wasn’t really on the edge of my seat but it was still enjoyable.
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  • Lulubak
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three stars
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2019
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    Not really sure about this book. For most of it I admit I would skip a lot of parts describing the countless panic attacks. The story in all was good and well worth reading over all.
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  • Misfits farm
    5.0 out of 5 stars A truly stunning, brilliant read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2018
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    Oh boy! One of those rides that spins you around and doesn’t let go! Harriet is in a relationship with Dan. As soon as they were married, Dan changed into a controlling violent man , a mile away from the loving person she thought she had fallen for. Harriet takes her chance and leaves, having planned this for years but not having the bravery or resources to do so. When she meets an admirer and also requires counselling as she is now suffering panic attacks, she has to decide whether to tell them the truth or to keep her past from them. This is a compelling read from the word go. I took to Harriet and her situation, feeling for what had happened to her. This to me says how well it is written, that you feel for the person on the page. One of those reeds that can slightly unsettle you but you don’t quite know why. A very, very clever concept. A well written story. A brilliant read.
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  • Kimmy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Speechless!
    Reviewed in Australia on September 10, 2023
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    Was left on tender hooks the whole time, was really hard to stop reading, unpredictable and page turning, kept me up many a night.
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  • David Alexander Forde
    2.0 out of 5 stars Twelve years of physical and mental abuse.
    Reviewed in Germany on July 29, 2018
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    This story is too much like many others.
    The husband manipulates, controls and beats the wife...twelve year's long.
    Women are generally stronger emotionally and mentally then men.
    Hence the fact, that I couldn't continue reading this masochistic-type of story.
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  • Paul Cook
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Twisty Psychological Thriller With Twists You Won't See Coming
    Reviewed in Canada on August 4, 2019
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    Harriet is a woman living a nightmare of physical and psychological abuse at the hands of her monster of a husband, Dan. When she finally gains the courage to flee, she lands in Coventry, and sets up a small business as a painter and gallery owner. But the Harriet we think we know isn't really the Harriet we've come to expect, and what at first seems like a simple story of a woman fleeing abuse turns out to be much more complicated. The author skillfully links 'our' Harriet to her former neighbour Sophie, a woman who lived across the hall from her when she was married to Dan. Through a series of elegantly-executed plot twists and turns, the lives of Harriet and Sophie dovetail with disastrous consequences as the violent, mentally unhinged Dan shows up to claim what he feels is rightfully his.
    This book kept me turning pages, as the story unfolded bit by bit in my imagination. As soon as I thought I knew where the story was going, it changed; this kept me off-balance and ramped up the narrative tension to an almost unbearable degree. A fantastic novel by an author of genuine talent, who knows how to combine disparate plot elements to create a compulsively-readable story you won't want to put down.
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  • Jean Williams
    5.0 out of 5 stars In her footsteps
    Reviewed in Spain on February 9, 2018
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    Harriet disappoints her husband. It's what he regularly says as he beats her. For years Dan and Harriet Harper appear to be a happy couple. But Harriet is daring enough to leave after a severe beating. Softie, the woman in the flat opposite often hears how clumsy Harriet is. Walking into things. Injuring herself. After Harriet has been gone, the reader follows her transition. She moved to Coventry. She opens an art gallery........ until Dan thinks he's traced her and goes for his revenge. A brilliant twist in this story, Left me racing to the end to get to it's conclusion.
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