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“It’s perfection, every word, every moment. A masterpiece . . . One of the best books I’ve ever read.” —Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author

New York Times bestselling author Gillian McAllister has created a thriller unlike any other in this endlessly clever, twisty story of a mother who must move backward through time to prevent tragedy from striking at the heart of her family.

Can you stop a murder after it’s already happened?

It is midnight on the morning of Halloween, and Jen anxiously waits up for her 18-year-old son, Todd, to return home. But worries about his broken curfew transform into something much more dangerous when Todd finally emerges from the darkness. As Jen watches through the window, she sees her funny, seemingly happy teenage son stab a total stranger.

She doesn’t know who the victim is, or why Todd has committed such a devastating act of violence. All she knows is that her life, and Todd’s, have been shattered. 

After her son is taken into custody, Jen falls asleep in despair. But when she wakes up…it is yesterday. The murder has not happened yet—and there may be a chance to stop it. Each morning, when Jen wakes, she is further back in the past, first weeks, then years, before the murder. And Jen realizes that somewhere in the past lies the trigger for Todd’s terrible crime…and it is her mission to find it, and prevent it from taking place.

Both the story of a mother’s love and the sacrifices she will make for her child, and a thriller with a brilliant twist, Wrong Place Wrong Time is a one-of-a-kind novel that begs to be read in one sitting.


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“Gillian McAllister [is] one of my favorite authors working in the genre. McAllister is the best at putting her characters in impossible situations and making her readers not only contemplate but feel what it would be like to find themselves in those situations.”
Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“It’s perfection, every word, every moment. A masterpiece . . . I had my mind blown apart. After I finished it, I sat with my mouth hanging open in awe. One of the best books I’ve ever read.”  — Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times Bestselling author

“A brilliantly genre-bending, mind-twisting answer to the question How far would you go to save your child?”  — Ruth Ware, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“A high-concept mash-up of different genres that transcends its wackadoodle premise with an affecting portrayal of a family careening toward crisis… But the science isn’t the point of this twisty book by a writer with a fine grasp of the subtleties of familial dysfunction. The story becomes unexpectedly tender as Jen moves further back in time, in awe of the youth she let slip by so easily, and shocked by how much she did not know.” — New York Times on Wrong Place Wrong Time

“Daring, inventive, exhilarating, twisted. This is virtuoso storytelling. Please dive in. It’s the right place and the right time.” — A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author, on Wrong Place Wrong Time

“The story is peppered with clever, nearly impossible to predict twists, but what sets it apart is its tender portrait of marriage and motherhood.” — Washington Post

“Clever, original, and so addictive it should come with a warning.” — Alice Feeney, New York Times bestselling author

“Fiendishly clever and flawlessly executed, Wrong Place, Wrong Time is a staggering achievement. I could not put this novel down—it’s just dazzling.” — Rosie Walsh, New York Times bestselling author of Ghosted 

“Absolutely AMAZING. The plot is astonishing—original and ingenious. But it’s much more than that; the love Jen has for her son and her husband is beautiful. The stakes are so high because they’re so meaningful.”  — Marian Keyes, internationally bestselling author

“McAllister gives readers a chance to solve the crime from a refreshing new perspective…. This entertaining look at motherhood and memory will resonate with many." — Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Gillian McAllister is the New York Times bestselling author of Reese's Book Club Pick Wrong Place Wrong Time, Just Another Missing Person, Everything but the Truth, The Choice, The Good Sister, The Evidence Against You, How to Disappear, and the Richard & Judy Book Club pick That Night. She graduated with an English degree before working as a lawyer. She lives in Birmingham, England, where she now writes full-time. She is also the creator and co-host of the popular Honest Authors podcast. 

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow (August 2, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0063252341
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0063252349
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.4 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.29 x 9 inches
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Gillian McAllister is the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of the following novels:

Everything But The Truth (2017)

Anything You Do Say (2018) called The Choice in America

No Further Questions (2018) called The Good Sister in America

The Evidence Against You (2019)

How To Disappear (2020)

That Night (2021)

Wrong Place Wrong Time (2022)

Just Another Missing Person (2023)

All are standalone and can be read in any order.

Her latest release is Just Another Missing Person. It became an instant international bestseller, hitting the Sunday Times and Canadian Bestsellers list.

It follows Wrong Place Wrong Time, which was selected for the Radio 2 book club and was the Reese's Book Club August '22 pick. It debuted at number 4 on the Sunday Times Bestseller List and number 2 on the New York Times Bestseller List. She has been selected for the Richard & Judy Book Club, the Radio 2 Book Club and is published in 37 languages.

You can find her on Twitter and Instagram @gillianmauthor and at http://www.gillianmcallister.com.

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Customers find the time travel premise fascinating and creative. They also say the book content is easy to read and well-executed. However, opinions are mixed on the entertainment value, pace, plot, and readability. Some find the book interesting with lots of twists and turns, while others say it's boring.

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Customers find the book content creative, brilliant, unique, and smart. They also say the plot is tightly woven and expansively created.

"...it was well written, character development was done well and the concept was clever." Read more

"The concept of the good is unique so initially it pulled my interest, but quickly, it moved slowly becoming repetitive...." Read more

"This is a good book - great idea and premise. Didn’t expect the twist. But it odds a a bit wordy at times. Some stuff irrelevant...." Read more

"...say however the very last notion, the last chapter or two, is very, very smart. I will give the author credit on that...." Read more

32 customers mention "Time travel"24 positive8 negative

Customers find the time travel premise fascinating and say the twists and turns keep them reading.

"This is a spellbinding story of time travel. It reminds me to take time and cherish every moment of every day." Read more

"...that this book has joined Stephen King's "11/22/63" as one of my favorite time travel books." Read more

"...I also liked the nostalgia of traveling back in time and put myself in a lot of the situations that Jen was in - what would I do in this..." Read more

"...The time loop gets old in the beginning, but once the author stops mentioning it so much, it's a really good story." Read more

27 customers mention "Characterization"23 positive4 negative

Customers like the characters in the book. They say they love the twists along the way.

"I thoroughly enjoyed this book as it was well written, character development was done well and the concept was clever." Read more

"...Captivating story, interesting characters and overall a good read." Read more

"...The premise is fanciful, but the characters are real, and the ending doesn’t disappoint." Read more

"...You might think sci-fi. It's not. Mom and I both loved it. Great characters and lots of turns. Fun read." Read more

141 customers mention "Readability"80 positive61 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the readability of the book. Some find it very well written, easy to get through, and hard to put down. However, others have a hard time following the lingo and poor writing.

"I thoroughly enjoyed this book as it was well written, character development was done well and the concept was clever." Read more

"...Didn’t expect the twist. But it odds a a bit wordy at times. Some stuff irrelevant.I would still recommend!!!" Read more

"...Not only was this a well written story, it also makes you think about things you notice and don’t notice as you live your life and what would be..." Read more

"I had a hard time getting into this story and it didn't make sense at first. Its about a mother who witnessed her son committing murder...." Read more

104 customers mention "Plot"68 positive36 negative

Customers are mixed about the plot. Some find the premise interesting with lots of twists and turns. They also say the book keeps them guessing the entire time. However, others feel the story drags on and is predictable about halfway through. They mention the ending is not satisfying and the book moves slowly becoming repetitive.

"...This book kept getting better because the twists just kept on coming...." Read more

"...so initially it pulled my interest, but quickly, it moved slowly becoming repetitive...." Read more

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45 customers mention "Pace"19 positive26 negative

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"A little slow but gets going and has a plot twist" Read more

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"This book was a slow starter for me. At 41% through it, I was about to give it up, when things took a turn around...." Read more

"This is a spellbinding story of time travel. It reminds me to take time and cherish every moment of every day." Read more

41 customers mention "Entertainment value"26 positive15 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the entertainment value of the book. Some find it interesting and entertaining, while others find it boring and buried in irrelevant filler.

"This book grabs you from the start.. The Author really thought this one out. Lots of surprises.loved it" Read more

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"...On the one hand reading it is a great opportunity to reflect on your own life and how you might view important moments if you could go back in time..." Read more

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Great book!
Wrong place, wrong time and for the first part of the book, I thought wrong person for this story. Then I rolled with it and was very quickly engrossed in the story. I loved the premise, the storytelling and the plot. The characters were intriguing and the suspense was excellent but most of all, it was a mind game with a difference. A mystery thriller that played with your own natural thought process to piece together the story and the plot while the twists kept coming.The PlotThe story begins with Jen witnessing her son kill another boy and as the police arrive, Jen's life begins to crumble. Her son is charged with murder, in possession of the knife and the victims blood on his hands and clothes.Case closed right? WrongWe then travel back in time when Jen wakes up each day to learn her life is going backwards. Each day Jen is presented with a series of new facts, new events, new people as she begins to learn more about her son, her husband and her own life.Initially was not excited about this premise but then got into it and revelled in the new facts, and twists to the story I just didn't see coming. Well because they were in the past!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed this book as it was well written, character development was done well and the concept was clever.
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2024
After seeing her son commit a crime, Jen begins waking up each day moving backwards in time. Each previous day she lands on brings new clues and information about events and people leading up to the crime. Her hope is to find out how to prevent this crime from ever happening. But what she finds out also changes her life in unexpected ways.

This book kept getting better because the twists just kept on coming. It also delved into what might happen if you change something during time travel. What expected and unexpected consequences might happen? Not only was this a well written story, it also makes you think about things you notice and don’t notice as you live your life and what would be different if you changed one thing.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2024
This is a bit of a rollercoaster ride, it picks up speed until you’re nearly as desperate as the MC to figure out what’s happening, one of the best books I’ve read this year.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2024
The concept of the good is unique so initially it pulled my interest, but quickly, it moved slowly becoming repetitive. However, about halfway through it picked up and became a bot of a page turner. If you have the time and patience to give the book time to take form, it'll be worth the delay.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2024
This book was a great read. Keeps you guessing the entire time. I really enjoyed it.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024
A real page turner. I could not put if down. Well written and mind blowing plot. I will recommend this book to my friends and family.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
This book grabs you from the start.. The Author really thought this one out. Lots of surprises.
loved it
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2024
This is a good book - great idea and premise. Didn’t expect the twist. But it odds a a bit wordy at times. Some stuff irrelevant.
I would still recommend!!!

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Carrie Fleiger
5.0 out of 5 stars So many twists!
Reviewed in Canada on July 3, 2024
This was a well written story. Similar to Russian Doll TV show with going back in time. And being a Doctor Who fan, the time travel was a great story line. A lot of twists throughout the whole book. Couldn’t put it down
Helena Gurjão Pinheiro do Val
5.0 out of 5 stars Plot twist after plot twist
Reviewed in Brazil on June 12, 2024
I'm sure I have never read a book like this before! The idea was amazing and brilliantly written: time travel, thriller and parenting comes together to make something incredible. It is unputdownable and yoi will be surprised every time as new facts come to the surface. Best thriller I've read so far this year!
Miriam
3.0 out of 5 stars Buen thriller
Reviewed in Mexico on January 18, 2024
Diferente de los tipicos misterios pero buen libro
Vanessa Peters
5.0 out of 5 stars One of those books you can't put down
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 12, 2024
Intriguing, clever, interesting, and adictive. Brilliantly written, I loved it!
Lots of twists and turns kept me coming back until I had finished it.
One of my favourite books.
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lorenzoni carlo
5.0 out of 5 stars super
Reviewed in Italy on April 6, 2024
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