It’s Not What You Think

It’s Not What You Think

Author: Clare Mackintosh Listening Length: 11h 29m

Nadeeka is certain Jamie is having an affair. She knows the tell-tale signs. She’s been here before. YOU THINK YOU KNOW WHO YOU CAN TRUST When Jamie claims to be at work late, she knows he’s lying. He’s with another woman, and she’s determined to catch him in the act. YOU THINK YOU KNOW HOW THE STORY ENDS But when ...

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Nadeeka tries to speak, but the words won’t come. This can’t be possible. She’s hallucinating. Having a nightmare. Jamie can’t be – he can’t be dead.

‘I’m so sorry.’ DI Burton puts a hand on her shoulder. ‘You shouldn’t be seeing this.’ He’s steering her towards the front door, gently but firmly, and Nadeeka twists around, because surely if she looks a second time she’ll see an empty room, a spotless carpet?

But he’s still there. Jamie. One arm flung against the wall, blood blurring the outline of his body so it’s impossible to say where his sweater finishes and the carpet begins.

A sob erupts from within her and her legs buckle.