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The Accident: A psychological thriller with a killer twist Hardcover – July 21, 2022

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One moment. Three lives changed forever.

Single mum Anni would do anything for her little boy, Tobi, he is the center of her world. So she is utterly devastated when Tobi is run over and killed by drunk driver, Carl.

Anni hates Carl for what he’s done and takes some comfort from the lengthy prison sentence he is serving. But she can’t live on hate and after a time spent grieving for her son, Anni returns to work and tries to move on with her life. She is lonely without Tobi and glad to make a new friend, Jo.

But Jo has a secret. She is connected to the fatal accident in a way that Anni never suspects. And Jo is determined that Anni will never discover the awful truth about what really happened that day.

As the two women grow closer, Anni begins to feel that her new friend is keeping something from her.

A terrible suspicion begins to dawn and Anni starts to dig deeper into Jo’s past. Will she discover the horrifying truth? Or will she find out just how far some people go to cover up their mistakes…

Three people. One accident. And several shocking twists…

The Accident – the stunning psychological thriller from the author of The Passenger and The New Friends.

What readers are saying about The Accident:

“The Accident by Daniel Hurst was a fantastic read. By far the best Daniel Hurst novel to date. Wheew... what a wild ride! This book is sure to be one of summer 2022s hottest reads.” -Netgalley Reviewer

“Absolutely devoured this book… couldn't put it down. Definitely deserved 5 stars, highly recommend.” -Goodreads Reviewer

“I read The Accident in a day. I found once I’d started it, I was drawn in and couldn’t put it down. Gripping and entertaining…” -Netgalley Reviewer

“Love this author’s books, he has such a unique way of telling a story that makes every book fascinating… pure reading pleasure. 10/10. 5 stars.” -Goodreads Reviewer

“I truly enjoyed this book - a really good psychological thriller, totally gripping and totally recommend.” -Booksprout Reviewer

“Every book by this author is a twisting, turning ride of words. Just when you think you see what will happen next, the complete opposite happens. I had to keep reading to find out what was going to happen. The conclusion to this emotional book was astounding. This book is a must read for those who like a book with surprises.” -Netgalley Reviewer

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July 21, 2022
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Inkubator Books (July 21, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 266 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1915275733
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1915275738
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.86 x 8.5 inches

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Daniel Hurst is the author of several bestselling psychological thrillers including 'The Passenger', 'We Used To Live Here' and 'Til Death Do Us Part'. His books have been the #1 Psychological Thrillers in the UK and Australia and regularly feature in the Amazon Top 100 charts.

He is also the creator of The 20 Minute Series, the series of psychological books which readers have called “original” and “addictive” and 'like a soap opera in book form."

You can visit him at www.danielhurstbooks.com, where you can also download a copy of his FREE thriller 'Just One Second.'

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Intense...Suspenseful...Great Story...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 17, 2022

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The Accident tells the story of three different people and is told from each of their points of view. It tells how their lives are intertwined after a tragic accident that result in the death of a little boy that was only seven years old. We get to see the story through each character's point of view. We get to know how this accident affected their lives.

The Accident is a very intense read that didn’t pull any stops when it came to making me feel what the characters were experiencing and feeling. Once I picked it up I couldn’t take my eyes off those pages. It was like watching a movie and you're sitting there just waiting for the next scene or event to take place. The suspense is so intense and strong as it pulls you deeper and deeper into its depths.

Anni and her little boy, Tobi is on their way home from a birthday party for one of Tobi’s friends. Anni and Tobi are walking home and enjoying the day and just being outside.

Anni is holding Tobi’s hand until she is distracted at the same time his hand slips out of hers as his balloon goes flying away. Tobi chases his balloon out into the traffic. Anni’s life is never the same from that day forth.

After Anni goes back to work she meets Jo, a woman who seems to be just as distraught as herself. Something is upsetting Jo tremendously and being the person she is Anni decides to be her friend. Anni really needs a friend at the moment as she is all alone now.

She probably is thinking that Jo could use a friend as well. Anni needs someone she can talk to about what happened to Tobi. But then Anni starts to notice that something is not quite right about Jo. It feels like she is hiding something. What could she be hiding?

The Accident has lots of big twists that keep popping up page after page. It kept me in suspense from beginning to end. And speaking of endings that is one ending that I definitely never saw coming I was astonished but not really surprised. I think that The Accident would make a great Netflix series.

While The Accident was the first book by Daniel Hurst that I have read I don’t expect it to be the last. I do believe that The Accident was one of the best books that I have read this year. I can’t wait to see what else this author has to offer.

I highly, highly recommend The Accident to all fans of mysteries, thrillers, and Psychological thrillers! Grab your copy of The Accident today for one of the best psychological thrillers of all time!

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No Accident That The Accident Is So Absorbing

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 27, 2022

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As far as I’m concerned, Daniel Hurst is the dean of domestic thriller writers. His latest book, The Accident, only serves to solidify his title.

Like a great magician, Daniel excels at distraction, deception and misdirection. Take a look at Chapter 5 of The Accident as an early example in the book where through sheer artistry the reader is led to believe that the narrator is in prison when in fact it’s another character who’s actually incarcerated.

He also excels at unexpected endings and The Accident is no exception.

Anni is a single mother whose husband had left her for another woman. Their seven year old son Tobi lives with his mother. One tragic day walking home from a birthday party with his mother, Tobi runs into the street chasing a balloon. Anni was on the phone arguing with Tobi’s father when Tobi broke away from her. He was struck and killed by a car whose two occupants, Carl and Jo, were both drunk.

Carl is a married man having an affair with Jo. Jo was driving Carl’s car when she struck and killed Tobi, but in a selfless and noble act of love, Carl told Jo to flee from the scene immediately after the impact and he would take the rap for the accident instead of her.

So even though he was simply the passenger Carl is sent to prison for reckless and drunk driving, and Jo is racked by anguish, grief and guilt — the same feelings which are consuming Anni for letting go of her little boy’s hand that led to his death.

Fast forward to six months after the accident. By an almost impossible coincidence, Jo is starting a new job as a teacher on the same day in the same school where Anni is returning to her work as a teacher following Tobi’s death.

Anni is lonely and looking for a new friend in Jo, while Jo is terrified that Anni will discover her connection to Carl and the accident, and that during her prison visitations, Carl will discover her connection to Anni.

So Jo begins lying to them both, the tension mounting with each new lie she tells, and Jo is telling a lot of lies.

There are a number of climactic confrontations in the final part of the book, ending in the “killer twist” the author advertises. I won’t say what it is, but I will say that like any good writer, Daniel Hurst chooses his words carefully, and finishes his story with a nice piece of poetic justice.

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Unraveling Secrets & Lies

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 23, 2023

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Page turning suspense. The aftermath of tragedy and the consequences to all involved. Lies and secrets unraveling as truths come to light. The conclusion is out of this world!

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Wow, Now that was a surprise ending

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 31, 2022

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I love how you got to see life through everyone else eyes . And why one person may do thing or even lie about thing. The ending was a surprise. I didn't see that coming.

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Restoring Life’s Balance Comes at a Steep Cost 🎈⚖️

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 1, 2022

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This story definitely takes readers down a tricky path of intertwined emotions. Guilt, shame, love, lust, depression, atonement, grief, anger, and revenge all come into play as one tragic accident instantaneously changes the lives of all people involved.

Suspicions are investigated, friendships are made, lies are fabricated, and apologies are offered, but the twist at the end definitely caught me by surprise! I did like how all of the chapters were dedicated to the individual narrative perspectives of the different main characters, and I think the plot was straightforward and easy to follow. Some of the scene progressions were a bit predictable, but the storyline seemed to be well developed overall. 👍🏼

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 24, 2022

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I gave this book three stars because I found the entire story to be intriguing, but the ending was a huge let down. I thought the characters were complex, which made the book hard to put down. I liked Daniel Hurst writing style; each character's perspective is fleshed out, and then he beautifully ties it all together. I think thriller lovers would like this book. Although, the ending disappointed me, I will read another book by this author. I enjoy his writing style. I urge readers to give it a try; very entertaining.

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Nicky

Disappointing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 9, 2022

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I'm a big fan of Daniel Hurst so I was eager to read this.
The story of Tobi a boy walking home from a party he is distracted by his balloon his mum distracted by her phone and he gets hit by a car and dies.
We are given information about what happened that fateful day. Tobi's mum is trying to find out what happened too.
At the end of the book I was expecting a plot twist or a big reveal, so was disappointed as what Tobi's mum found out was the same as we had already been 'told' at the beginning of the book

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marj Venmore

Pretty good

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 8, 2022

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It's the first time I have given anything less than a 5 star. It's actually a very good story and extremely well written. So my read on for the 4 star is the twist took me by surprise. It's rather difficult to explain without giving spoilers. So the only way I can put it is Alex in the graveyard as he walked away felt rather flat to me there just seemed nothing there. Anyone could have just been chatting about having bought a pint of milk. Absolutely nothing but flat and disappointed..Although the twist prior to that was very unexpected but good. If only the last few pages could have kept that pace. Alas as I said flat sorry but it's novel actually felt.I turned the page hoping there may just be that little bit more.........

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Elizabeth B

Another fab thriller by Daniel Hurst

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 13, 2022

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I enjoyed The Accident a psychological thriller by Daniel Hurst.

Anni a single Mother to seven year old Tobi are both happily walking home after the children's party had finished and Tobi is clutching on to his party balloon when Anni receives an interrupted phone call from her ex-husband who wants to make arrangements about Tobi's visiting arrangements and would like to speak to him when a tragic accident happens regarding Tobi as he wanders from his Mother's sight when his balloon is no longer in his hand and he is no longer holding his Mother's hand.

Three lives are to change drastically in this tragic accident. Carl the driver confesses to the accident and is found to be over the limit and is sentenced to a prison sentence. Anni harbours a deep seated hatred toward Carl as he has taken the life of her sweet young son Tobi but can she endure this hatred forever as it is tearing her to pieces. Will she be able to forgive and get on with her own life or will she be forever burdened with not only her grief but the hatred in her heart.

After Anni's bereavement leave from a school where she teaches she returns and is introduced to a substitute Teacher called Jo who is harbouring a dreaded secret. Anni is feeling very lonely and befriends Jo but unbeknown to Anni, Jo is connected to the tragic accident which killed Tobi.

After a short period Anni senses that Jo is hiding something from her and starts investigating on her own.

What a revelation when Anni discovers the truth.

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EllaNoel

A brilliant psychological thriller

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 13, 2022

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This is the first book I have read by this author and I really enjoyed it. The characters are realistic and I like the way the story is told through various points of view. The Accident, as implied by the title is a tragic tale; one of those awful 'split-second' happenings which ruin people's lives; but if ever there is a warning NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE, read this! There is one character I couldn't help feeling sorry for (apart from Anni of course): Karl. He is not blameless but he is weak, first by cheating on his wife, and 2nd allowing his mistress to bully him to ending his marriage. That extra whisky for Dutch courage though, results in this tragedy. Thus, when little Toby goes running after his balloon and charges out in front of his car, he is killed on impact. Maybe Karl could not have avoided killing Toby, but being over the legal alcohol limit changes everything. His mistress, Jo, however is not as innocent as she seems and despite befriending, Anni, the truth is bound to come out eventually. The whole truth, which is the twist.
The Accident is a brilliant psychological thriller. I would have preferred a different ending for example why didn't Anni just show that CCTV footage to the police?) but let's say it was a shock.

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bwichkan

Thrilling Read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 8, 2022

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This is an absolutely thrilling and gripping read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Great suspense and found myself second guessing every thought I had continuously.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.

I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.

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