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Only the Innocent [Kindle Edition]

Rachel Abbott (Author)
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AN AMAZON NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER

A man is dead. The killer is a woman. But what secrets lie beneath the surface - so dark that a man has to die?

Women are rarely cold blooded killers. But when famous philanthropist Hugo Fletcher is found dead, there is no doubt in anybody's mind that the killer is a woman. And it is clear from the precision of the planning that this was no crime of passion. It was an execution.

The victim was revered the world over for his charitable work with trafficked Eastern European prostitutes, and as at least one of these girls is missing, Detective Chief Inspector Tom Douglas is certain that there has to be a connection.

But nothing is as it appears on the surface. A web of complex relationships is gradually revealed and it seems that everybody has something to hide. As each horrific secret is exposed, Tom Douglas begins to realise that this is much more than a simple murder case. And he has a terrible dilemma to face - whether to punish the guilty, or protect the innocent.


REVIEWS:

"Abbott carefully constructed a world of mystery, depravity, sex, violence, manipulation and intrigue on so many different levels that I can honestly say you truly have to read until the last page to understand and appreciate the complexity of the story." Karen DeLabar: Writing on the Rocks

"Excellent and intriguing start which had me hooked from the first page." S Wilton

"A brilliantly written storyline that's hard to put down, I highly recommend this book and the author." Janet Clark

About the Author

Rachel Abbott was born and raised in Manchester, England, and trained as a systems analyst before launching her own interactive media company in the early 1980s. She sold her company in 2000, and in 2005 moved to the Le Marche region of Italy. She lives there today with her husband, dividing her time between writing her second novel, cooking, and dabbling in web design.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 608 KB
  • Print Length: 470 pages
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Publisher: Rachel Abbott; 2 edition (14 Nov 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B00684EBC0
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (750 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #14 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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Rachel Abbott
Rachel Abbott was born just outside Manchester, England. She spent most of her working life as the Managing Director of an interactive media company, developing software and websites for the education market. The sale of that business enabled her to take early retirement and fulfil one of her lifelong ambitions - to buy and restore a property in Italy.

But even in Italy the winters can be cold and wet, and so Rachel decided to fill those dismal days by fulfilling another ambition - writing a psychological thriller! ONLY THE INNOCENT, her first novel, was more successful than she could ever have imagined, and it enabled her to change her life yet again, and become a full time writer. Her third novel, SLEEP TIGHT, was released on 24th February 2014.

Rachel's website can be found at

Website : http://www.rachel-abbott.com
Blog : http://rachelabbottwriter.wordpress.com/
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/RachelAbbott1Writer

And via Twitter - see the Twitter feed on this biography page.

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40 of 42 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoyable! 30 April 2013
By Sam Pullinger
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is the second Rachel Abbott novel I've read and I enjoyed it immensely! She has a wonderful way of making the characters very real and engaging so you can't help but read on to find out more about what has and is happening to them. The writing style is very descriptive so you can really picture the characters, places and scenes in the book for yourself. The plot of this book built up steadily and kept me hooked and I'm delighted to say that I didn't see the end coming, which is unusual for me. A top class read and I hope Rachel brings out another book very soon!
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243 of 261 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping novel 11 Jan 2012
By marglyn
Format:Kindle Edition
This book was sent to my kindle for me to review.
The author has it all here with darkness, abuse, degradation, drugs, sex and a murder at the start of the novel. The husband is a control freak and his idea of marital relations are not the normal ones found in a loving relationship. His wife is not aware of this at first but begins to see something is not right on their honeymoon. It is the wife who tells most of the story through the letters she writes to her best friend. The caring policeman who is drawn to the wife, the missing girls and his own daughter are all involved in different ways.

This is a well written novel and the plot is superb, nothing is given away to the reader. Several twists and turns. I highly recommend it and look forward to reading more of this authors works.
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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Page turner!! 18 Mar 2012
By Kim89
Format:Kindle Edition
I found this book very hard to put down!! The twists and turns the novel took were enough to keep you shocked and want to know more. It really annoys me when people write reviews which clearly over analyse the content ... Just read and enjoy or not enjoy don't go into dialogue, character depth etc etc.

This book certainly entertained me on a rainy Sunday, which is what u want from a book !!!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant read 6 May 2013
By dancegran
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Fantastic book - compelling dynamic story - highly recommended. Have already read the next book and looking forward to the one after.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Read so much, gave me a headache! 5 May 2013
By Amazon Customer
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I have to blame this novel for giving me a headache. I started reading this novel earlier this morning and couldn't put it down and read so much, I had to have a lie down with a cool flannel over my head! Seriously, it's one of the best crime novels I've read for a while, and it passed the 'page-turner' test for me.

The characters were very good, I really liked DCI Tom Douglas and I hope there will be more of him. I really enjoyed reading about the relationship between Laura and Hugh, gripping stuff and had me saying 'nooooo' at my kindle a few times.

The story was very well paced and offered little hooks all the way through to keep me reading, hence the headache. I found myself racing through the end to find out the solution, and it was very satisfactory. I'm looking forward to reading the next novel, only this time I'd better have some Ibuprofen at the ready as I think it'll be another gripping read.
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60 of 67 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars a gripping debut from an exceptional author 15 Feb 2012
By Steven TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Kindle Edition
I read quite a lot of thrillers and have to say this was one of the best I've read in a while.

The book revolves around the murder of a famous philanthropist and, so the public thought all-round good-guy sir Hugo Fletcher. As the book develops we find out more about Hugo and realise that not all is as it seems.

All the characters feel real and well-rounded. From Laura Hugo's wife to the chief police officer Tom, the reader empathises with them and understands their motivations. Even the minor characters feel original and well-thought out.

The plot is gripping and in particular, the sections of the book narrated in the form of letters Laura wrote to her best friend are particularly strong. The procedure of the police felt authentic and the twist at the end, although I saw it coming from some way out was never-the-less very enjoyable and the dilemma Tom is left with at the end of the book is truly fascinating.

The book is fast-paced and well written with the authors prose giving the story a real sense of atmosphere. I recommend Only the Innocent without reservation and will look forward to Rachel Abbot's next book.
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Tanlented but best yet to come 13 April 2012
By Robin Webster
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Sir Hugo Fletcher is found murdered in his home and tied to the bed in such a way that it is obvious to the police that sex games were involved which leaves them convinced that the perpetrator of the crime must be a woman. Sir Hugo was very controlling in his relationships, particularly within his marriage to Lady Fletcher. As the book develops we begin to see what a dangerous and destructive character Sir Hugo really was. I felt the book started really well but as it went on I found there was an over reliance on dialogue between the various characters to tell the story rather than descriptive scenes of the main action. Also, much of the story is told in a series of letters written by Lady Fletcher to her friend that she never sends. Although Rachel Abbott does well in interweaving the tricks that controlling men of this kind use to totally manipulate their partners and destroying their confidence, it is my view this would have had much more impact if this part of the book was written in a serious of flashbacks. There are parts of the book relating to a particularly vulnerable character that the author showed clearly that she is able to relay the thoughts fears in the first person, I'm just sorry she didn't do it more often with Lady Fletcher who is the main character in this book.
Don't get me wrong, this is a talented author with a lot of good ideas. Going by her success so far, if she exploits her talents to the full in her next book she could be on to a winner. I also think this book also appeal to the big market of women's contemporary fiction.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Improves with every page
Superb plot. Abbott's account of mental abuse is spot on. I would recommend this book to anyone who has suffered in silence at the hands of a manipulator. Great story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It had my complete attention from the first page. Tom Douglas is a very likeable character, who I warmed to straight away. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Lynn B Kirkman
2.0 out of 5 stars Slow
I've tried to get into this book three times now and in the mean time have read and enjoyed her other two books. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Izburch
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
A genuine page turner _ clinched but so true. One of the best suspense books I have read for a very long time.
Published 3 days ago by Emma-Jane
5.0 out of 5 stars very good read
The book was full of loops and turns with a great if not predictable ending. Enjoyed the book immensely. Will look out for another one from the same author.
Published 3 days ago by Mr. John F. Ward
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
Read this very short period of time really enjoyed it now onto the next one, highly recommended read couldn't put it down
Published 3 days ago by Angpiper
5.0 out of 5 stars A real page turner
A book full of twists and turns, really enjoyable and well researched in respect of the many forms of domestic violence especially the domination and control aspects. Read more
Published 3 days ago by terri the cook
5.0 out of 5 stars Marvellous
Read all Rachel Abbott's books on my kindle, every one is nail biting, absolutely love them and can thoroughly recommend them. Looking forward to more.
Published 4 days ago by Carol Drinkwater
5.0 out of 5 stars A very good read
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys an exciting thriller. I shall be on the lookout for more books by the same author.
Published 5 days ago by Bretlands
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read, kept me intrigued
I was looking for something interesting to read, and came across this. Having not heard of the author I didn't know what to expect. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Anne Crawley
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