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This was certainly a fast paced thriller read even though it took me later than usual to get into the storyline but once in I enjoyed it and it kept me interested until the end.

All the characters were interesting, some likeable, some not but I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would recommend.

Thank you to Netgalley and Pan Macmillan for this ARC.

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This book is a tense, suspenseful read. As I started reading I had a feeling of unease and as the story progressed the tension was building up as the author weaves a storyline which makes you want to read more.

The dual timelines gave an added insight into the characters and events which are the backbone of the story. Lots of twists and turns this book will make you question if it is wise to help anyone by giving them a lift if their car has broken down.

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Love love love, such a fast pace thriller and dramatic twists and turns that i didnt see coming, highly recommend to existing and new readers of the genre and will be looking into reading other books by this author

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With an excellent track record of page turning thrillers like The Interview and more recently The House Hunt, this author just keeps getting better.
Two couples both desperate to get to their individual destinations, and all harbouring secrets, are reluctantly forced to share a car late at night on foggy dangerous roads. Written in alternating chapters from the point of view of three of them, their stories are told over the course of one night. With more twists and turns than a roller coaster, I guarantee you won’t be able to put it down!

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Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for this ARC

I have to say I preferred the first two thirds of this to the last third. I really enjoyed the build up, but for some reason I wasn't too enamoured with the final part. 3.5 stars rounded up.

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Wow this book had me hooked from the first chapter and wouldn’t let me put it down! This is a classic example of a physiological thriller which doesn’t let you trust anything or anyone and keeps you guessing the whole way through. There were many moments which twist and turn the story and made me audibly gasp. 10/10 recommended read- maybe not whilst you are travelling though! My first book by @c.m.ewan but certainly not my last!

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For 50% of the book, you think you know what's going on ....until you don't have a clue which way is up.
Abi and Ben stop late at night, in the fog, to help strangers whose car has broken down. Things get ugly very quickly.

There's a gun, a lot of money and a baby....who is going to make which move?

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This was such a cracking thriller! If you’re after fast paced writing that makes you not want to put it down, an unraveling series of heart in your mouth events and satisfying twist and turns along the way- then I highly recommend this one!

This is my second thriller by this author (I need to get on to his other ones asap) and I just love his writing, I don’t know about you but for me really decent exciting and tense thrillers are not always the box tickers you hope for but this for me knocked it out the park.

Starting with one innocent enough situation and helping stranded strangers, things go from bad to much much worse, and we are served up a rollercoaster ride of tense moments, emotionally charged decisions and really satisfying twists. This was everything I wanted from a brilliant thriller and it’s a shiny full 5 ⭐️ rating from me.

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Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read this book in return for an honest review. This book was a brilliant edge of your seat thriller that was very fast paced and full of great plot twists and surprises. I literally read this book in one sitting as fast as I could as there was no way I was putting this story down! The book was really suspenseful and created a great atmosphere that left me gobsmacked. Highly recommended and I’ve given it 5 stars.

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Wow! This book, One Wrong Turn, is a real nail-biter! You'll be racing through the pages to see what happens next.

The story starts with Abi and Ben on a spooky road trip in Cornwall. They meet a couple with a baby who seem to be in trouble. Big mistake! These people aren't who they say they are, and things get creepy fast.

Just when you think it can't get any worse, they stop at a gas station in the middle of nowhere. Buckle up! That's where things get REALLY crazy.

This book is full of surprises, and it jumps around in time to keep you guessing. The fog makes everything even more spooky and mysterious.

I got this book for free from NetGalley, but trust me, it's worth buying! (This part is just thanking NetGalley and saying the review is honest).

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Woah! Fast paced with lots of action this book is a must read. I read this in one afternoon - there was no putting it down once I started. It definitely gets the heart pumping and I was practically shouting at Abi in places. A definite five stars!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC in return for my honest and unbiased opinion.

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I don't know whether the setting for this was largely in a car, but this was a very tense and claustrophobic read. First time I've read a book by this author and delighted to find a new author.

Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to review this book, this is my honest opinion.

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Another thriller that I found hard to put down. Don't trust anyone, especially random people you find on the road! It kept me invested all the way through, I didn't expect some of those twists and turns. I would like to see this as a tv movie or show!

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This is Ewan’s third novel that I’ve read so far and I really enjoyed it.
Ewan is a master of unexpected twists and red herrings. His descriptions are always thorough and relevant to the plot. He is excellent at showing the characters’ emotions, making the reader live through them as if they are part of the story. This will be a hit!
One thing that I noticed, in the final chapter: “Next weekend, we’re taking Oscar down to Cornwall to meet Gary’s parents for the first time.” I think it should be Ben’s parents.
Thank you for the arc, Pan Macmillan and Netgalley!

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One Wrong Turn follows Abi and Ben, who pick up a stranded couple with a baby, only to find themselves entangled in a web of deception. While not the most original, this novel delivers a gripping, enjoyable ride with engaging characters and steady suspense. It is told from three different points of view and the very short chapters make it a quick read. Each chapter reveals new secrets, keeping readers hooked. Though the twists might be predictable for some, the execution is skilful, making it a solid, entertaining read for thriller enthusiasts.

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One Wrong Turn is a fast-paced thriller.
Abi and Ben are driving in Cornwall on a foggy night when they stop to help a couple with a baby. The couple, Paul and Samantha, need a lift because their car has broken down. This leads to a nightmare scenario as Paul and Samantha are not as innocent as they appear to be.
When they stop at an isolated petrol station events take an even darker turn.
This is an intense thriller with lots of twists and an intriguing plot. The story is told from different perspectives and time lines. The fog adds to the dark and creepy atmosphere.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an arc in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

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This book will give you the one reason why you don't pick people up in the middle of no where in the middle of the night. Loved it!

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A novel which opens with a decision based on inherent human decency, which quickly gives crededence to the saying, "The road to hell is paved with good intentions". Wouldn't we all stop our car at night to help a mother and baby standing next to what appears to be; a broken down car? For sure more people would be alive now if Abi had not stopped. Maybe after reading One Wrong Turn you would not now stop. Anyway, it's a gripping thriller with a few twists and turns. After having read it, I can't help thinking that the objective of the criminals could more easily have been achieved. However, that would not have delivered the excitement which C.M. Ewan penned for us.

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As soon as I was invited to read this book, I immediately picked it up. I only discovered C M Ewan last year, and have since read and reviewed all books as 5*. I thoroughly enjoyed this book as usual and again was unable to put it down.

Don't buy this book unless you are able to check out of 'life' for however long it takes you to read it!

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I was hooked at the beginning of this book. At the halfway stage, something changed. The situations occurring got silly and put me off the plot. The plot could happen in real life and that was what attracted me to the novel. The chapters are narrated by different characters and at stages I didn't know who was narrating. The plot is predictable at times. The chapters are short, sharp and you move forward quickly through the book.

Abi and Ben are having to cut short their holiday as Ben, a lawyer, has to return to work early. Abi is not pleased about this! It is a foggy night and Abi is driving (Ben has not passed his driving test) and due to the foggy night, the driving is difficult. They are arguing when a man appears through the fog into the middle of the road. The plot from this point on keeps you attention.

The other main characters, Paul and Samantha are married and have a baby girl, Lila. Paul’s character is arrogant, shifty and self-centred. I did not like his character. Samantha's whole world is Lila, and, as a mother, the story pulled at your heart strings. Samantha has been asking herself, can I trust Paul, as his behavior has changed recently. I felt sympathy for Samantha.

I was a little disappointed with the book and give it a 3 star rating.

I WANT TO THANK NETGALLEY FOR THE OPPORTUNITY OF READING AN ADVANCED COPY OF THIS BOOK IN RETURN FOR AN HONEST OPINION

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