{"product_id":"the-day-she-disappeared-sam-genever-9781835269831","title":"The Day She Disappeared: a suspenseful and atmospheric crime thriller","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover one of the most suspenseful crime thrillers you'll read this year. Winner of the Joffe Books Prize.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUST NO ONE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohannesburg, 1980s Apartheid South Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e. The neglected streets hum with tension as Augustine flees her vengeful ex-boyfriend with nothing but her child and the clothes on her back, terrified he will find her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause she also possesses a dangerous secret.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne he will kill for. One he will never stop hunting her for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Augustine is rescued by a wealthy white housewife who takes pity on her, offering both employment and refuge. Or so she thinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt might seem that she is safe inside the walls of the prosperous Diamond family home, but outside her every move is watched. Her sanctuary has become her prison.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this city, where trust is a rare commodity, Augustine has made a mistake that could cost her everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis edge-of-your-seat atmospheric crime thriller is perfect for fans of Deon Meyer, Chris Hammer, Jane Harper, Chris Whitaker or Paul Mendelson.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note this is a fully revised version of \u003c\/em\u003eSavage Territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003cem\u003eThe Day She Disappeared\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A really well done crime thriller novel . . . \u003cstrong\u003eI was hooked from the first page and on the edge of my seat\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Kathryn M.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eA page-turning, broody atmospheric tale that is intricately woven\u003c\/strong\u003e . . . This was a fast-paced plot with excellent descriptions of the environment and the way of life. The characters had depth and were very well fleshed out.' Diane Loves Books\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A really \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal and atmospheric \u003c\/strong\u003edebut novel. I loved the South African setting and the characters were very well-drawn.' Sheila B.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I felt myself becoming immersed in the plot and the welfare of the characters.' Leanne\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The story takes \u003cstrong\u003emany twists and turns\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Phil R.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The book has quite a creepy feel to it and the reader finds themselves \u003cstrong\u003eimmersed in this tale\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Lee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sam Genever\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1835269834\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781835269831\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Joffe Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/04\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.62lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.80d","brand":"Sam Genever","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852618543359,"sku":"9781835269831","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-day-she-disappeared-sam-genever-9781835269831","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}