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The Unravelling of Julia

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR LISA SCOTTOLINE RETURNS 'A compelling thriller with dashes of romance and excellent twists!' New York Times and #1 International Bestselling author, Karin Slaughter When Julia’s husband is brutally murdered in a random attack, her life unravels in ways she never could have foreseen. Haunted by his death and spiraling into despair, Julia seeks refuge in a secluded Italian villa she has mysteriously inherited from a stranger. But her sanctuary becomes a prison as she uncovers disturbing connections to her own past – and faces chilling threats that may not be imaginary. Caught between a heritage she doesn’t understand and a darkness she can’t escape, Julia must confront secrets that could cost her what little she has left. The Unraveling of Julia is a gripping, atmospheric tale of grief, memory, and a descent into psychological terror that will keep readers turning pages deep into the night. For fans of Lisa Jewell, Louise Penny and Fiona Cummins. This is best-selling author Lisa Scottoline writing what her readers love her for, commercial thrillers. Scottoline has sold over 30 million print copies worldwide and has been published in more than 35 countries.

Q: Who wrote "The Unravelling of Julia"?

"The Unravelling of Julia" was written by Lisa Scottoline. Lisa Scottoline is a #1 bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author of 33 novels. She has been President of Mystery Writers of America and she reviews fiction and non-fiction for the New York Times, Washington Post, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. She also writes a weekly column with her daughter for The Philadelphia Inquirer entitled Chick Wit , a witty take on life from a woman's perspective, which have been collected in a bestselling series of humorous memoirs.

An emotional suspense thriller of trauma, isolation and the secrets buried in an Italian villa

Lisa Scottoline

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR LISA SCOTTOLINE RETURNS

‘A compelling thriller with dashes of romance and excellent twists!’ New York Times and #1 International Bestselling author, Karin Slaughter

When Julia’s husband is brutally murdered in a random attack, her life unravels in ways she never could have foreseen. Haunted by his death and spiraling into despair, Julia seeks refuge in a secluded Italian villa she has mysteriously inherited from a stranger. But her sanctuary becomes a prison as she uncovers disturbing connections to her own past – and faces chilling threats that may not be imaginary.

Caught between a heritage she doesn’t understand and a darkness she can’t escape, Julia must confront secrets that could cost her what little she has left. The Unraveling of Julia is a gripping, atmospheric tale of grief, memory, and a descent into psychological terror that will keep readers turning pages deep into the night.

For fans of Lisa Jewell, Louise Penny and Fiona Cummins. This is best-selling author Lisa Scottoline writing what her readers love her for, commercial thrillers.
Scottoline has sold over 30 million print copies worldwide and has been published in more than 35 countries.

Category: Fiction & related items

Paperback

RRP: £9.99

ISBN: 9781835013090

Published: August 14, 2025

Extent: 352 pages

Ebook

RRP: £6.99

ISBN: 9781835013106

Published: August 14, 2025

Reviews

‘Scottoline writes riveting thrillers that keep me up all night, with plots that twist and turn’ Harlan Coben

‘Scottoline is one of the very best writers today’ Michael Connelly, author of The Dark Hours

‘Scottoline knows how to keep readers in her grip’ New York Times Book Review

‘A compelling thriller with dashes of romance and excellent twists!’ New York Times and #1 International Bestselling author, Karin Slaughter

‘Scottoline deftly weaves a touch of astrology through this fast-paced thriller, and the result is a stunning novel that will leave you breathless.’Fiona Davis, New York Times Bestselling Author

‘All the hallmarks of the very best Lisa Scottoline novels and yet is also something spectacularly new. This might just be my favorite Lisa Scottoline book yet, and that’s saying a lot!’ Marie Benedict, New York Times Bestselling Author

‘This is a thriller as twisted as an Italian road with high-speed car chases, visions, terrors day and night…Enthralling, intriguing and ridiculously entertaining.’ Liz Nugent, Internationally Bestselling Author

‘A delicious escape that blends suspense, atmosphere, and heart—this is Scottoline at her finest.’ Danielle Trussoni, New York Times Bestselling Author

‘Pulse-pounding, propulsive, and utterly unputdownable’ Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times Bestselling Author

‘Scottoline is a powerhouse’ David Baldacci, author of Mercy

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What is "The Unravelling of Julia" about?

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR LISA SCOTTOLINE RETURNS

'A compelling thriller with dashes of romance and excellent twists!' New York Times and #1 International Bestselling author, Karin Slaughter

For fans of Lisa Jewell, Louise Penny and Fiona Cummins. This is best-selling author Lisa Scottoline writing what her readers love her for, commercial thrillers.
Scottoline has sold over 30 million print copies worldwide and has been published in more than 35 countries.

Who wrote "The Unravelling of Julia"?

"The Unravelling of Julia" was written by Lisa Scottoline.

Lisa Scottoline is a #1 bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author of 33 novels. She has been President of Mystery Writers of America and she reviews fiction and non-fiction for the New York Times, Washington Post, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. She also writes a weekly column with her daughter for The Philadelphia Inquirer entitled Chick Wit, a witty take on life from a woman's perspective, which have been collected in a bestselling series of humorous memoirs.

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Lisa Scottoline

Lisa Scottoline is a #1 bestselling and Edgar Award-winning author of 33 novels. She has been President of Mystery Writers of America and she reviews fiction and non-fiction for the New York Times, Washington Post, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. She also writes a weekly column with her daughter for The Philadelphia Inquirer entitled Chick Wit, a witty take on life from a woman’s perspective, which have been collected in a bestselling series of humorous memoirs.

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