What I Did: You run. You hide. But are you safe?

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The new 'gripping' (CLAIRE MCGOWAN) and 'fast-paced' (C. J. TUDOR) suspense thriller from the author of TO KEEP YOU SAFE. Perfect for readers who love Rachel Abbott and B. A. Paris. Lisa is running. She has taken her child, Jack, and she has run from his father. Lisa thinks she's safe. She's found a remote house where no one will be able to find them. Lisa is about to wake up in her worst nightmare. And now she must face what she's tried to escape. Risking everything to protect her little boy, Lisa knows that in order to survive she will have to fight, but it's hard to face someone you loved, especially someone you still love, who knows who you really are - and what you are really capable of. Family is everything. What would you do to protect it?

Kate Bradley worked for many years managing services for people who are marginalised by society; her work has taken her into prisons, mental health hospitals and alongside the homeless. She currently works in education. She holds a first-class degree in English Literature, in addition to qualifications in creative writing and teaching. Kate lives in a small coastal town just outside of Brighton with her husband and sons.

An addictive, original and brilliantly twisty thriller that asks how far we might go - and how much we'd be willing to sacrifice - to do the right thing * T. M. Logan on To Keep You Safe * Fast-paced - strong . . . and a change from the usual thriller * C J Tudor on To Keep You Safe * I was gripped by this fast-paced thriller with a unique and fascinating character at the heart * Claire McGowan on To Keep You Safe * In this realistic portrayal of a family in turmoil, this is not so much a psych thriller, but a drama of tangled, tragic lives. Utterly compelling * Susi Holliday, #1 bestselling author of The Last Resort * Compulsive, chilling and so clever. I fell into every single trap Kate Bradley set. A dizzyingly fast-paced thriller oozing with mystery, divided loyalties and relationships strained to snapping point. This novel looks at the lengths one woman will go to in order to protect her family * Diane Jeffrey * Kate Bradley has created a dark and deliciously deceptive tale of a broken family, that thrills, shocks and astounds in equal measure. What I Did is an essential psychological thriller where it is impossible to predict what is going to happen next, or who to trust * Chris McGeorge * In What I Did, Kate Bradley poses the question: What is it that underpins family life? The obvious is never the answer in Kate's books, and she leads the reader into an ever-shifting reality as Lisa Law is forced to cope with the consequences of a series of abusive relationships. What I Did gripped me from the opening scene . . . the ride Kate takes the readers on is masterful * Mara Timon * Kate Bradley has written an addictive and emotional psychological thriller about the darkest family-held secrets. This intense, heart-racing story kept me reading through the night * Sharon Dempsey, author of Little Bird * What I Did is a highly immersive psychological thriller and I couldn't put it down. I felt every bit of Lisa's journey as she ran from her old life; but life catches up with a person and this novel didn't disappoint. It's not without its shockers. In fact, there are plenty. It's a twisty read. About halfway through, I'm like... 'what? Now, I wasn't expecting that,' but don't worry, everything made total sense - clever! If you enjoy psychological thrillers that will have your heart racing and are jam-packed with danger, then this is your book. Loved it! * Carla Kovach * A fast-paced, suspenseful thriller that kept me guessing to the very end. Just when I thought I'd worked it all out, another twist came along to remind me that it really was impossible to know who to trust. There was hardly time to catch my breath on this emotionally-engrossing roller-coaster of a read * Wendy Clarke * If you love complex plots with twists galore and tension ramped up to almost unbearable levels, Kate Bradley is an author you should definitely try. I zipped through this in no time at all and am off to find a copy of her debut . . . Definitely a name to remember * G. J. Minett * A breathless and heart-stopping book that will keep you guessing until the final page * Woman's Own * A switchback ride of revelations and counter-revelation * Sussex Life *