"The people who call End of the Line need hope. They need reassurance that life is worth living. But some are unlucky enough to get through to Laura. Laura doesn't want them to hope. She wants them to die. Laura hasn t had it easy: she's survived sickness and a difficult marriage only to find herself heading for forty, unsettled and angry. She doesn't love talking to people worse off than she is. She craves it. But now someone's on to her--Ryan, whose world falls apart when his pregnant wife ends her life, hand in hand with a stranger. Who was this man, and why did they choose to die together? The sinister truth is within Ryan's grasp, but he has no idea of the desperate lengths Laura will go to... Because the best thing about being a Good Samaritan is that you can get away with murder."--

Book Synopsis

An ITW Thriller Award finalist.

She's a friendly voice on the phone. But can you trust her?

The people who call End of the Line need hope. They need reassurance that life is worth living. But some are unlucky enough to get through to Laura. Laura doesn't want them to hope. She wants them to die.

Laura hasn't had it easy: she's survived sickness and a difficult marriage only to find herself heading for forty, unsettled and angry. She doesn't love talking to people worse off than she is. She craves it.

But now someone's on to her--Ryan, whose world falls apart when his pregnant wife ends her life, hand in hand with a stranger. Who was this man, and why did they choose to die together?

The sinister truth is within Ryan's grasp, but he has no idea of the desperate lengths Laura will go to...

Because the best thing about being a Good Samaritan is that you can get away with murder.

Revised edition: This edition of The Good Samaritan includes editorial revisions.

The Good Samaritan returns with a fresh cover. This version incorporates an exclusive epilogue; while this enhances the reading experience, the main narrative is unchanged from earlier editions.

Review Quotes

"One of the most exciting, original thriller writers out there. I never miss one of his books." --Simon Kernick

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.81 Inches (H) x 5.34 Inches (W) x 1.04 Inches (D)

Weight: .76 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 427

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Thrillers

Publisher: Thomas & Mercer

Theme: Psychological

Format: Paperback

Author: John Marrs

Language: English

Street Date: July 8, 2025

TCIN: 1004093255

UPC: 9781662533341

Item Number (DPCI): 247-17-9320

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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