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'A gripping and atmospheric read that balances suspense with heart... Fans of Gillian Flynn, Tana French, or Paula Hawkins will find a lot to love here.' Reader Review, ????? All Jay wants is to start again, to set himself up in a small, quiet town where no one knows him. Because here, no one will let him forget what they think he did the day his neighbour died in Flat 401. He just needs to keep doing what he's always done: treat people with kindness and respect, and try to stay out of trouble. But when a threatening note makes its way into the hostel he's forced to call home - Everyone is going to know what you really did - his hope for a fresh start begins to crumble. Jay fears that the secret he's fought so hard to hide, that he went to prison to protect, might finally come out. How far is he willing to go to keep his freedom alive? And with a shadowy figure from his past tracking Jay's every move, perhaps it's not just his freedom Jay should be worried about being taken from him, but his life... Flat 401 is a tense, character-driven thriller perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Paula Hawkins and Mark Billingham. What everyone is saying about Flat 401: 'A taut, emotionally charged thriller that grips you from the first page and refuses to let go... this novel weaves suspense and humanity into a compelling narrative.' Reader Review, ????? 'A compelling and convincing debut about the murky space between the truth and lies, innocence and guilt... The creeping dread of what will or won't happen - and what did - kept me hooked to the end. Five stars!' Reader Review, ????? 'A gorgeously written debut... Stunningly captured... The author rendered each character with such authenticity and honesty... The kind of layered depth that invites you to lean in, trust the author and enjoy the ride... Perfect for fans of Abigail Dean.' Reader Review, ????? 'An accomplished character-driven debut, which drew me in from the first chapter... Dark and twisting - this novel sensitively tackles big themes. Flat 401's characters and thrilling conclusion will stay with me for a long time to come.' Reader Review, ????? 'Kingsley Pearson is definitely one to watch. As well as a pacy thriller with great concept, this is also an interesting social study. Thoroughly enjoyed reading and would highly recommend.' Reader Review, ????? 'An intense thriller... I really enjoyed it. The drama and the secrets unfolded beautifully and the writing is really good. I was hooked from the start.' Reader Review, ?????

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Flat 401 by Kingsley Pearson asks a simple question: what happens when you are sent to prison for something you didn't (quite) do - and then return to the free world? An intense exploration of the shadows that lie between guilt and innocence. * Vaseem Khan * Flat 401 is a brutally raw story of how corrosive shame and longing can spiral into terrible tragedy, and is a nuanced exploration of the legacy of guilt and the desperate fight to free ourselves from the mistakes of the past. * Philippa East * Flat 401 is a compelling and psychologically astute thriller about the difficult choices we take in life, and the ongoing impact of trauma and guilt. A great new voice in crime fiction. * Anna Sharpe *

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Kingsley Pearson works as a Clinical Psychologist in digital mental health. He wants to tell compelling stories that engage, reward re-reading, are well-written, and speak to people on deeper personal or social-issue levels. He is a mixed-race British gay man, all of which influences his approach to writing: the perspective he takes on it, the issues he wants to address, and the stories he wants to tell.

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