A good mother protects her son. No matter what he's done. The unmissable new thriller from the no.1 bestselling author of The Murder Rule and The Good Turn.
Nina and Simon are the perfect couple. Young, fun and deeply in love. Until they leave for a weekend at his family's cabin in Vermont, and only Simon comes home.WHAT HAPPENED TO NINA?Nobody knows. Simon's explanation about what happened in their last hours together doesn't add up. Nina's parents push the police for answers, and Simon's parents rush to protect him. They hire expensive lawyers and a PR firm that quickly ramps up a vicious, nothing-is-off-limits media campaign.HOW FAR WILL HIS FAMILY GO TO KEEP HIM SAFE?Soon, facts are lost in a swirl of accusation and counter-accusation. Everyone chooses a side, and the story goes viral, fuelled by armchair investigators and wild conspiracy theories and illustrated with pretty pictures taken from Nina's social media accounts. Journalists descend on their small Vermont town, followed by a few obsessive 'fans.'HOW FAR WILL HER FAMILY GO TO GET TO THE TRUTH?Nina's family is under siege, but they never lose sight of the only thing that really matters - finding their daughter. Out-gunned by Simon's wealthy, powerful family, Nina's parents recognize that if playing by the rules won't get them anywhere, it's time to break them.Praise for Dervla McTiernan:'An uncommonly fine mystery writer' New York Times'McTiernan's in the top rank of crime writers' Chris Hammer'A born storyteller' Val McDermid'A simply brilliant writer' Don Winslow
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Simon and Nina are the perfect couple, they do everything together and appear very much in love. After going away for a weekend, nina never comes home. Nina's family wants answers and won't stop until the get Nina back. Simon's family is powerful and can control the media, what are they hiding??
This edge of your seat thriller grabs you from page one - Louise (QBD)
Guest, 09/03/2024
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'What Happened to Nina?' is one of the most gripping books I've read. Two families fighting for the truth for their respective family members. The story being told from a different perspective is what pulls you in.
The depth of the characters in the search for Nina is what keeps you turning the pages.
Highly recommend this book! - Elyse (QBD)
Guest, 04/03/2024
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What lengths would you go to to save your son? How far would you go to find your daughter? This gripping tale shows what two families would do to find or hide the truth. Family is everything, but how long until the truth comes out? Especially when the court of public opinion gets involved
This face paced thriller will keep you glued to the pages, waiting with bated breath for the finale - Stephanie (QBD)
Guest, 04/03/2024
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An absolute literary masterpiece!
Crime fiction at its greastest!
Filled with twists, turns and social media!
I couldn't put it down!
Chef's Kiss! - Alix (QBD)
Guest, 03/03/2024
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You want a book that you won’t be able to put down? What Happened to Nina? is that book! A book that will keep you guessing, break your heart and will want you begging for more. When Nina disappears, her boyfriend, Simon is the first suspect. But some parents would do anything for their child and when both Nina and Simon’s parents believe different things, everything starts to get heated. What are the lengths that parents will go to find the truth? Or hide it. - Angelique (QBD)
Guest, 02/03/2024
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“What Happened to Nina?” is not one to be missed
Nina and Simon are the perfect couple, but when they go on a scenic trip to Vermont, Simon comes back alone. Nina's parents are desperate to find out what happened to their daughter; while Simon's rich parents are eager to protect their son, doing what they can to bury the incident.
"What Happened to Nina" will keep you guessing until the end - Melissa (QBD)
Guest, 01/03/2024
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How far are you willing to go for your loved ones?
This immersive story by Dervla McTiernan will grip you by the hand and drag you down all the way to the center of its world. Making you question your own morals and values.
Nina's and Simon's parents take the lead in the investigations; their perspectives and opinions clashing to no end.
So what happen to Nina? - Andrea (QBD)
Guest, 01/03/2024
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What Happened to Nina? Is a thrilling new novel from established author Dervla McTiernan. From the first page this story pulls you in and holds your attention for every page, keeping you on the edge of your seat. It follows the disappearance of Nina, who never came home after going on a trip with her partner Simon, and his story is not adding up. So where did she go? Read it and find out. - Phoebe (QBD)
Guest, 01/03/2024
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Gripping, twisty, unpredicable.
Always a great story when it pits a working class family against a rich and powerful one.
Nina goes missing when she and Simon go for a weekend away. Simon becomes a suspect so his rich family try to influence the case.
But always watch out for the underdog. Nina's family are unhappy so they roll their sleeves up and do what is necessary to find out the truth. - Peter (QBD)
Guest, 01/03/2024
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Dervla McTiernan's 'What Happened to Nina?' is a fantastic disection of the consequences of an abusers actions shown through the families. It addresses the modern issue of true crime fanatics interferring with detectives cases. McTiernan acknowledges the misogonistic tendancies of certain systems and uses this novel to shine light on the vicitims that never got justice. - Georgia (QBD)
Guest, 29/02/2024
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Simon and Nina are a perfect young couple in love, or so it seems-- when Nina disapears without a trace and Simon continues to evade questions Nina's parents become terrified for the safety of their daughter. As the missing persons case intensifies, media scrutiny anany hope of finding Nina alive? Perfect for fans of Jane Harper and Chris Hammer, What Happened To Nina is an absolute must read. - Rebecca (QBD)
Guest, 29/02/2024
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What Happened to Nina creates a great perspective into murder through a True Crime lens, focusing on the aftermath of Nina's disappearance after a trip with her boyfriend Simon. It's a great deconstruction of abusive relationships, family dynamics, and the way families of murder victims become victims themselves to “true crime” amateur investigators. - Sam (QBD)
Guest, 29/02/2024
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Highschool sweethearts Simon and Nina venture off on holiday together, only for Simon to return alone. Fed information through the perspectives of famiy, friends, social media and public opinion, can you figure out What Happened to Nina? A suspenseful ride that will keep you guessing. - Megan (QBD)
Guest, 29/02/2024
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What Happened to Nina delves into the messy and tragic truths of families grieving after a murder in national media spotlight. The two families of both the victim and alleged perpetrator pitted against each other as they rush to protect their loved ones and find out the truth. - Mairead (QBD)
Guest, 28/02/2024
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Dervla McTiernan's What Happened to Nina is a scathing review of true crime fans and how the interaction of fake “detectives” and cold case solvers can tear apart families with their theories. McTiernan balances a heartbreaking story of an abuse victim's family struggling to find the murderer, alongside the culprits journey of deflection and how their family protects them. - Zoe (QBD)
Guest, 28/02/2024
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If you want a gripping tale that explores the raw emotion of parents going through opposing experieces and yet in the same circumstances then this is for you. We experuience first hand the gory influence of media on family's relationship and the journey of the story along with the twists and turns makes you not want to put it down. - Cassidy (QBD)
Guest, 25/02/2024
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Nina and Simon seem like the perfect couple, happy family on holiday in their family cabin only Nina didn't make it home. This book had me in a rollercoaster of emotions and on the edge of my seat.
The influence that social media creates could help them find Nina or better yet find who was involved.
One of the top reads of the year, I always enjoy anything Dervla writes. - Jacqueline (QBD)
Guest, 24/02/2024
