{"product_id":"five-bad-deeds-a-novel-isbn-9780063091108","title":"Five Bad Deeds: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"An involving, layered, and thrilling story of secrets, lies, and revenge,\u003cem\u003e Five Bad Deeds\u003c\/em\u003e takes us far beneath the surface of suburban bliss into the dark heart of human desire. . . . Riveting!\" —Lisa Unger, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eSecluded Cabin Sleeps Six\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“[A] devastating suspense novel. . . . A must-read for fans of Tana French and Gillian Flynn.” —\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcclaimed, internationally bestselling author Caz Frear ratchets up the suspense in this outstanding standalone psychological thriller—a gripping tale of revenge, loyalty, and the secrets hidden between the walls of the most beautiful home in town.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEllen Walsh has done something very, very bad. If only she knew what it was . . .\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeacher, mother, wife, and all-around good citizen Ellen is juggling nonstop commitments, from raising a teen and two toddlers to job-hunting to finally renovating her dream home, the Meadowhouse. Amidst the chaos, an ominous note arrives in the mail, declaring:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeople have to learn there are consequences, Ellen.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd I’m going to teach you that lesson.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRight under your nose.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy would someone send her this? Ellen has no clue. She’s no angel—a white lie here, an occasional sharp tongue there—but nothing to incur the wrath of an anonymous enemy. She’d never \u003cem\u003eintentionally\u003c\/em\u003e hurt anyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut intention doesn’t matter to someone. Someone blames this supposed “good person” for all the bad they’ve experienced. And maybe they have reason to? Because few of us get through life without leaving a black mark on someone else’s. Could the five bad deeds that come to haunt Ellen explain why things have gone so horribly wrong? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs she races to discover who’s set on destroying her reputation and her future, Ellen continues to receive increasingly threatening messages . . . each one hitting closer to everything she cherishes.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“A dark and smart page-turner.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times on Sweet Little Lies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Brilliant . . . so clever and the characters felt real. Whip-smart and perfectly executed.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eC.J. Tudor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e?“A page-grippingly good read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNational Examiner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Exceptional. . . . quickly ramps up the fear factor. . . . \u003cem\u003eFive Bad Deeds\u003c\/em\u003e skillfully taps into the ennui of small-town life, frenemies, and jealous relatives.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOline Cogdill, Shelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Caz Frear writes with depth, intensity and insight as she relentlessly turns the screws of suspense. An involving, layered, and thrilling story of secrets, lies, and revenge, \u003cem\u003eFive Bad Deeds\u003c\/em\u003e takes us far beneath the surface of suburban bliss into the dark heart of human desire. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. Riveting!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A twisty domestic-suspense thriller. . . will likely appeal to readers of Shari Lapena, Sally Hepworth, Jamie Day, and Melissa Adelman.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I’ve been a Caz Frear fan ever since I discovered her Cat Kinsella series, and with \u003cem\u003eFive Bad Deeds\u003c\/em\u003e, Frear blends another seriously twisty storyline with her unmistakable, signature wit. But this suspenseful tale is so much more as it digs into how we perceive ourselves vs. how we’re seen by others, and you may find yourself wondering what seemingly innocuous things you’ve done in your past that others will never forgive you for. Smart, cunning, and compelling, \u003cem\u003eFive Bad Deeds\u003c\/em\u003e will surprise you page after page until the very end. A fantastic, binge-worthy read!”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHannah Mary McKinnon, internationally bestselling author of The Revenge List\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A big high-five for Caz Frear's \u003cem\u003eFive Bad Deeds\u003c\/em\u003e—a page-gripping, nail-gnawing good read.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCara Hunter, New York Times bestselling author of Murder in the Family\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Caz Frear, with her almost freakish gift for witty, rapid-fire dialogue and sharp observations, gives this portrait of a flawed woman targeted for destruction the tone of a screwball comedy, albeit an edgy one. I confess to not guessing the identity of Ellen’s tormentor, but belatedly realizing the clues were there all along, lurking in the quiet spaces among all that coruscating prose. Well played, Ms. Frear.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAir Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Fans of \u003cem\u003eThree Perfect Liars \u003c\/em\u003eand any other domestic thriller will love Caz Frear’s latest.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKatie Couric Media\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An utterly compelling, superbly characterized, constantly fascinating mystery. I read with my eyes inches from the pages as each new reveal unfolded, and the final reveal was superb.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGytha Lodge, author of A Killer in the Family\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Deliciously waspish, twisty, and relatable.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eClaire McGowan, author of Are You Awake? and What You Did\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A suspenseful novel about revenge and justice.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Story Exchange\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A psychological triumph. . . . Well-plotted and deliciously edgy.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[A] devastating suspense novel . . . .This is a must-read for fans of Tana French and Gillian Flynn.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Deliciously wicked.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrimereads, Most Anticipated Crime Fiction of Fall\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A gripping mystery.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeople on Sweet Little Lies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Astonishingly assured. . . . A stellar crime fiction debut by an author to watch.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrime by the Book on Sweet Little Lies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A sumptuously unsettling mystery that lives up to all the hype. . . . This is the kind of mystery Agatha Christie would have penned these days if she were still alive.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJon Land, Providence Journal, on Stone Cold Heart\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Frear’s complex plotting, vivid and nuanced characterization and realistic dialogue confirm her stature as a top-notch practitioner of the genre.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFree Lance-Star (Fredericksburg, VA) on Shed No Tears\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Frear is clearly separating herself from the overcrowded pack of writers in the mystery genre and carving out her own unique path. . . Readers better catch on quickly before new authors in the genre start being called ‘the new Caz Frear.’” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookReporter on Shed No Tears\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A dark, addictive, suburban nightmare. 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