The chalk man

THE book of 2018. The Chalk Man is coming . . .Looking back, it all started on the day of the fair and the terrible accident.

When twelve-year-old Eddie first met the Chalk Man.It was the Chalk Man who gave Eddie the idea for the drawings: a way to leave secret messages between his group of friends. And it was fun, to start with, until the figures led them to the body of a young girl.

That was thirty years ago and Ed thought the past was behind him.

Then he receives a letter containing just two things: a piece of chalk, and a drawing of a stick figure.

As history begins to repeat itself, Ed realises the game was never over . . .Everyone has secrets.Everyone is guilty of something.And children are not always so innocent.****'Tense, skillful storytelling' Ali Land, bestselling author of Good Me Bad Me'What a great book.

A twisty thriller and downright creepy ending. 5 stars.' Sarah Pinborough, the number 1 bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes'It's been a while since I've read such an impressive debut.The pace was perfectly judged, the characters superbly drawn and there's acreeping sense of unease that starts with the prologue and grows throughout thebook. And then that ending! It feels so freshand deserves to be a huge success' James Oswald, Sunday Times bestselling author of the Inspector McLean series'What an amazing debut!

Such an ingenious, original idea. Iwas engrossed from the very first page. I loved how the 1986 and present daystorylines weaved so skilfully together to create that unforgettable andunexpected ending.

Compelling, taut and so very, very chilling. This book willhaunt you!' Claire Douglas, Sunday Timesbestselling author of Last Seen Alive