Pushed to breaking point, Cara Burrows abandons her home and family and escapes to a five-star spa resort she can’t afford. Late at night, exhausted and desperate, she lets herself into her hotel room and is shocked to find it already occupied – by a man and a teenage girl.
A simple mistake on the part of the hotel receptionist – but Cara’s fear intensifies when she works out that the girl she saw alive and well in the hotel room is someone she can’t possibly have seen: the most famous murder victim in the country, Melody Chapa, whose parents are serving life sentences for her murder.
Cara doesn’t know what to trust: everything she’s read and heard about the case, or the evidence of her own eyes. Did she really see Melody? And is she prepared to ask herself that question and answer it honestly if it means risking her own life?
Escape into a world of psychological suspense with Sophie Hannah's enthralling novel, "Did You See Melody?". This gripping thriller plunges you into a vortex of doubt, fear, and unsettling possibilities, where the line between reality and illusion blurs with every turn of the page. Cara Burrows, a woman pushed to the brink, seeks refuge from her troubled life at an opulent spa resort. But her desperate attempt to escape takes a chilling turn when she enters her hotel room to find it already occupied by a man and a teenage girl. A seemingly innocent mistake soon spirals into a terrifying enigma. The girl Cara saw is Melody Chapa, the infamous murder victim whose parents are serving life sentences for her death. How could Cara have seen Melody alive and well? Is it a cruel trick of the light, a hallucination born of stress, or something far more sinister? Torn between the accepted truth and the shocking reality she believes she witnessed, Cara is forced to confront a terrifying question: Did she really see Melody? And if so, is she willing to risk everything, including her own life, to uncover the truth behind a case that has captivated and haunted the nation? Sophie Hannah, celebrated for her masterful plotting and compelling characters, weaves a web of intrigue that will keep you guessing until the very last page. "Did You See Melody?" is more than just a thriller; it's an exploration of memory, perception, and the dark secrets that lie hidden beneath the surface of seemingly perfect lives. Fans of psychological suspense, mystery, and crime fiction will devour this book. Perfect for readers who enjoy the works of Gillian Flynn, Ruth Ware, and Shari Lapena. Dive into the chilling world of "Did You See Melody?" and prepare to question everything you thought you knew. This hardcover edition, published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2017, boasts 400 pages of heart-pounding suspense. Don't miss this captivating read from a modern master of the genre. Get ready to experience a thriller that will stay with you long after you've turned the final page. Discover why readers and critics alike have praised Sophie Hannah's ability to craft stories that are both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant. "Did You See Melody?" is a must-read for anyone seeking a truly unforgettable reading experience.