The Replacement

The Times‘A modern spin on a folk tale where the improbable can happen … the twists are lovely; dark and deep’

Adele Parks,Platinum‘Golding folds together a folklore-inspired plot with the modern twists and tension of a police procedural novel to create a bitingly unnerving story’

Book ClubMagic Radio‘Powerful imagery and captivating characters, this a grabbing book’

Crime Monthly‘The most original book you’ll read this year’

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When a small child is found wandering alone, the local shopkeepers call the authorities immediately. Twenty minutes later, the girl’s mother turns up, panicked and distraught. It doesn't take long to clear things up, and mother and daughter are soon reunited and sent on their way.

Miles away, the body of a man is discovered, floating in a bathtub, but the most surprising discovery of all is that he isn't dead. Despite his injuries, he is very much alive.

Two seemingly unrelated events. But as DS Harper begins to investigate, disturbing connections between the two incidents start to surface, and suddenly it’s not clear where the danger truly lies. Harper must find out, and quickly. Because someone, or some, is closing in and she needs to uncover the truth before it’s too late…thing

Weaving together the trademark folklore inspiration that readers loved in , with the procedural narrative force of a brilliant mystery, this is the excellent and unnerving new novel from Melanie Golding.Little Darlings

Readers are captivated by :The Replacement!* * *

brilliantly craftedone of the best psychological thrillersI don't think I breathed properly throughout this thriller . . . This is by far I've read and I was totally engrossed throughout’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

twists and unexpectedgrippingbook to last forever‘A book with so many outcomes. So unusual but totally . I wanted the ’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

brilliantperfect book‘This book is . . . I love psychological thrillers and stories with myths and folklore [and Melanie] blends the two together [to] create the in my eyes’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

deliciously dark and creepy‘A tale which will have you addicted’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐