Emily Barr 
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’ Glamour Lara 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 Times Readers 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