She should never have saved him. When Alice Reed goes on her regular morning jog in the peaceful Swiss Alps, she doesn’t expect to save a man from suicide. But she does. And it is her first mistake.Adamant they have an instant connection, Manfred’s charming exterior grows darker and his obsession with Alice grows stronger.In a country far from home, where the police don’t believe her, the locals … police don’t believe her, the locals don’t trust her and even her husband questions the truth about Manfred, Alice has nowhere to turn.
To what lengths will Alice go to protect herself and her family?
Perfect for fans of I See You, Friend Request and Apple Tree Yard.
Praise for Strangers on a Bridge
‘As well-plotted and high-anxiety-inducing as any Hitchcock flick. 5 stars.’
‘GREAT read, fast, with a number of twists and turns that you don’t see coming!’ Janice Lombardo
‘a really enjoyable read’
‘outstanding’
‘a truly impressive, accomplished debut novel’
‘a brilliant thriller’
‘Obsession, suspense and twists… what more do you need? Fantastic debut .’
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Unpredictable and a page Turner. I stayed up late just to finish it.
The main character got a little annoying and the ending was not very well written.
I enjoyed reading this novel. A different take on a murder mystery.
This book had an interesting premise, but, when essentially being stalked, the main character does things that were not realistic. It was like watching a horror film and thinking that the characters should run instead of opening the closet door. Just OK.
Interesting read…..so many problems caused by so many lies.
I enjoyed this story of a woman out for a run who sees a man obviously preparing to jump off a bridge and rushes to his aid. Caring and compassionate on her part but the man is not what he seems. I had a bit of trouble believing all her actions and lack of communication with her husband and others, but who knows exactly how we will react during frenzied moments. The story held my interest throughout.
You something horrible was going to happen from page one. I think it was
translated from French. I’ve read better books but this one kept my interest.
Alice Reed begins her early morning routine with a jog in the Swiss Alps. It’s her way of casting aside her concerns if only for a little while and letting her thoughts roam. The morning begins like any other but when Alice stumbles across a lone figure standing on the edge of the Tobel Bridge, she is struck with fear. Her instincts kick in and she immediately tries to help, only just managing to persuade him from his suicide attempt and avoid disaster.
But Alice’s single act of kindness curtails into a moment of regret that will bombard her for months to come. The man she saved forms a chilling obsession, believing he and Alice are meant to be together. As his clutch on her life clenches ever tighter, Alice’s own grasp on happiness begins to falter, the bond between her family begins to fray. And if Alice can’t find a way to stop him, she might not be able to piece it back together.
In the beginning, I think Alice feels somehow responsible for Manfred. What she thought was simple gratitude on his part for saving his life swiftly turns into something far more menacing. Manfred integrates himself into every aspect of her life. He follows her every move, walks her sons home, threatens to get her husband fired. He is intent in his endeavour to make Alice realise they should be together. His obsession grows darker with each day – he gave me a huge case of the chills.
As someone who has never visited Switzerland, I loved the setting and how this book gave me a glimpse at somewhere completely new. The setting is a big part of the book and author Louise Mangos offers her readers an authentic lens to view the scenery and culture through. Louise has kindly let me borrow some of her stunning pictures to add to this post. Below are a few of the beautiful views in Strangers On A Bridge!
Strangers On A Bridge is a tense, twisty book that will keep its readers gripped as soon as they start reading. The characters will march into your thoughts and prove to be completely unforgettable! I loved it!
Thrilling. Twisty. Chilling.