The Sleeper. Two strangers meet on a train. Only one gets off. A dark and gripping psychological thriller.

'One brilliantly compelling page-turner' Closer . Two strangers meet on a train. Only one gets off... Critically acclaimed author Emily Barr presents The Sleeper, a shocking psychological thriller where infidelity puts Lara in great danger. Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and Sophie Hannah.'We can't praise Emily Barr's novels enough; they're fresh, original and hugely readable' GlamourLara Finch is living a lie...
Everyone thinks she has a happy life in Cornwall, married to the devoted Sam, but in fact she is desperately bored. When she is offered a new job that involves commuting to London by sleeper train, she meets Guy and starts an illicit affair. When Lara vanishes from the night train without leaving a trace, only her friend Iris disbelieves the official version of events, and sets out to find her. For Iris, it is the start of a voyage that will take her further than she's ever travelled and on to a trail of old crimes and dark secrets.
For Lara, it is the end of a journey that started a long time ago. A journey she must finish, before it destroys her...'A great read from start to finish ... believable characters that are variously biting, insightful and sympathetic.' The TimesReaders love The Sleeper:' I was hooked from the first page' ***** Amazon reviewer'Well written, fascinating characters and slowly draws you in until it is totally unputdownable' ***** Amazon reviewer'This was spell-binding and I had great difficulty putting it down' ***** Amazon reviewer'Beautifully written and intriguing' ***** Amazon reviewer