After Everything You Did: An absolutely addictive crime thriller

Stephanie Sowden

Apr 2022 · Canelo

About this ebook

‘An incredible debut’ MEL SHERRATTShe is wanted by the FBI.She is a stone-cold killer.She remembers nothing.

She is told her name is Reeta Doe, and that she’s been in an accident. That she’s in Florida. That the FBI have been following her since Mississippi. That she has brutally murdered two women. College girls, who look just like her. Two more are missing, and one survived.

Reeta recalls nothing. She cannot answer their questions; all the things they want her to explain are no more familiar to her than the prison she is taken to.

Her only hope is a journalist named Carol, who can follow the trail of devastation Reeta left in her wake.

All the way back to Pine Ranch, and the only family she ever knew.

An astonishing debut crime novel, exploring identity and nature versus nurture, with an unforgettable character at its heart. Perfect for fans of Girl A and The Girls.

Praise for After Everything You Did

‘What an incredible debut. A story with characters that really got under my skin, told with compassion and intrigue. I was outraged, fascinated and heartbroken at the same time.’ Mel Sherratt, author of The Life She Wants

‘Richly detailed and atmospheric, the carefully woven strands quickly pulled me into Reeta’s story, towards an ending that was both chilling and heart-breaking. An exciting debut, I can’t wait to read what Stephanie Sowden does next.’ Louisa Scarr, author of Last Place You Look

‘Absorbing and horrifying – I was gripped from the first page’ Marion Todd, author of Next in Line

‘A powerful psychological thriller debut... Sowden pulls off a great twist towards the end of the book to tie all the diverse strands together, which does come as a major but welcome surprise. A most assured debut that grips like a vice and bodes well for Sowden’s future.’ Maxim Jakubowski, Crime Time

‘This savage, harrowing read will keep you on the edge of your seat.’ Woman’s Own

‘The perfect thriller. This book has an incredible story and the perfectly drawn main character makes it even better. I would highly recommend it, I really enjoyed the pacing and the ending.’ NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A wonderful suspense debut novel! ... I couldn’t put it down ... Hugely gripping, shocking and incredibly tense! This book made me feel real chills! The twists are incredible, and it’s quite scary how realistic the book feels, how it could happen.’ NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This was such a good read, it had me gripped right from the beginning and kept me compelled to read it the whole way through, I read it in one sitting. It was tense, fast and suspenseful and full of unpredictability and twists. I loved it.’ NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘After Everything You Did is a gripping, emotional, powerful thriller. It is a book that I will continue to think about long after having finished it.’ NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Stephanie has done an incredible job in delivering not only a complex plot and well-rounded characters but presenting such an unexpected ending that it will be a strong after-effect that lingers long after you have finished the book. A 5 star read! I cannot wait to read more from this author.’ NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘After Everything You Did had me hooked on the very first page. I loved the premise and thought that the characters were well written... I am excited to see what she does next.’ NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ratings and reviews

“Some things are better left forgotten…” As a debut, Stephanie Sowden smashes this one right out of the park! A clever and addictive read, this is another book that is going to be added to my best books for the year! Less is definitely more for this review and is best going in with just the details from the blurb. What I will say is just one more chapter went right out of the window and it became an all night read for me as I just had to know how it was going to all unfold. I was not disappointed. I really enjoyed Sowden’s writing style and the development of the characters, as each play the role they have be given perfectly. The story itself is twisty, suspenseful, so compelling and I loved every second of it! Stephanie Sowden is definitely an author to watch and I look forward to reading more from her.

An excellent read, couldn't put it down

About the author

Stephanie Sowden grew up in Manchester and studied History and Politics at Durham University. After a brief foray into magazine journalism, she retrained in another love of hers – food – and now runs her own catering company. Stephanie took part in Curtis Brown Creative’s selective novel writing course, during which she completed her first novel. She lives in South Manchester with her partner, Dave, and their little mad staffy, Butter.