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’s first thought is that someone has died. Lauren looks so serious, and although she flashes a smile at Kath, who came over to put the girls to bed, it’s gone in an instant, leaving behind the sombre expression of someone about to impart terrible news.

‘This is Detective Inspector Jules Stratman.’ Lauren introduces the grave-faced man accompanying her. ‘He’s from the counter-terrorism unit.’

Nadeeka feels more resigned than afraid. The worst has already happened, after all. The girls are asleep upstairs and Kath – despite Nadeeka’s protestations – is ironing school uniform. The people who matter are within these four walls, safe and sound.

‘Can we sit down?’ Lauren asks.