Only the Innocent (DCI Tom Douglas #1)
by Rachel Abbott
Only the Innocent by Rachel Abbott holds a highly rated rating of 4.03 out of 5, based on 4.5K reader ratings. First published in 2011. The book spans 470 pages.
About Only the Innocent
Every moment of Sir Hugo Fletcher’s life has been chronicled in the British press: his privileged upbringing, his high-profile charity work to end human trafficking—even his two marriages. But when the billionaire philanthropist is discovered murdered in his London home, tied naked to a bed, the scandal is only a shadow of the darkness lurking off-camera.Laura Fletcher returns from an Italian vacation to find her husband dead and her home under siege by paparazzi. Is she shocked? Yes. But is she distraught? Not exactly. Especially when Chief Inspector Tom Douglas reveals his suspicions that Hugo’s killer is female. Laura always knew she wasn’t the only woman in Hugo’s life. And she knows she wasn’t the only one with a motive to kill.The deeper Douglas digs, the more sordid details about Hugo Fletcher he uncovers. And yet nothing compares to the secret Laura guards, a secret that could bring the guilty to justice—or destroy an innocent life forever.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Rachel Abbott |
| Published | 2011 |
| Pages | 470 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 4.03 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 4,513 |
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What genre is Only the Innocent?
Only the Innocent is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Only the Innocent worth reading?
Based on 4.5K reader ratings, Only the Innocent has an average score of 4.03 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Only the Innocent?
Only the Innocent has 470 pages.
Who wrote Only the Innocent?
Only the Innocent was written by Rachel Abbott. It was first published in 2011.
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