Sick to Death
Meet Emma. Emma is sick.
She can’t work because of a neurological condition, so is stuck in her family’s tiny council house.
Emma is sick of being told to ‘get over it’.
Her stepfather, her doctors, strangers – everyone has an opinion.
Emma is sick of being the other woman.
Her boyfriend Adam is perfect: he’s got a great job and an amazing home. His wife Celeste is the problem.
Emma is sick of being underestimated.
All she needed was a target. And now she has Celeste…
Emma is sick. Just not in the way you thought.
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‘Thrilling, moving and thought-provoking, with a brilliant central character. A skilful suspense novel.’ B.P. Walter
‘A gripping debut from a unique new voice in psychological thrillers. Bridges writes with a stinging authenticity and tinder-dry humour.’ Erin Kelly
‘A stunning debut…the definition of a propulsive and unforgettable psychological thriller.’ Ashley Tate
‘A cracking plot, strong characters and a distinctive, witty voice.’ Jo Leevers
‘It smoulders, until the very, very end. Totally addictive.’ G. D. Wright
‘The twists will keep you guessing…A superb debut.’ Antonia Hodgson
‘Impossible to put down…slick and riveting.’ Ruth Irons
‘Highly original…drips with menace and had me turning pages into the early hours.’ Eleni Kyriacou
'Thrilling, moving and thought-provoking, with a brilliant central character. A skilful suspense novel.' B.P. Walter, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Dinner Guest -
”'A gripping debut from a unique new voice in psychological thrillers. Bridges writes with a stinging authenticity and tinder-dry humour. Emma is the kind of character who will stay with you for a long time - and have you looking over your shoulder.” - Erin Kelly, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Skeleton Key
‘A stunning debut…Emma is a deliciously complex woman (who should be underestimated at your own peril)…the definition of a propulsive and unforgettable psychological thriller.' Ashley Tate, international bestselling author of Twenty-Seven Minutes -
”'I tore through this fresh and inventive debut that delivers a cracking plot, strong characters and a distinctive, witty voice.” - Jo Leevers, author of Tell Me How This Ends
'It smoulders, until the very, very end. Chris Bridges has woven a tale of love, of betrayal, of dead ends, of twists, of turns, of hope, of despair, and assembled it in a way that is totally addictive.' G. D. Wright, author of After the Storm -
”'A highly original, compelling thriller with THREE flawed, complex female leads. A story of loss, envy and grief, Sick to Death drips with menace and had me turning pages into the early hours.” - Eleni Kyriacou, author of The Unspeakable Acts of Zina Pavlou
”'A powerful, original and compelling psychological thriller, propelled by dark wit and flashes of justified anger. The twists will keep you guessing…A superb debut.” - Antonia Hodgson, author of The Silver Collar
” 'A unique and compelling debut that is impossible to put down…slick and riveting.” - Ruth Irons, author of The Perfect Guest