title: The Bloodline Trilogy
author:  Adam Nicholls 
description: Adam Nicholls has been creating stories since before he could legally drink. Inspired by the works of Stephen King, Karin Slaughter and Gillian Flynn, Adam starts writing each new book by asking himself how best to shock his readers. In his non-writing life, Adam is a bibliophile and avid collector of anything made from paper (utility bills included). He loves warm nights, good wine and the sound of rain hitting the window. Whenever possible, he likes to get out and see the world, visiting one European city at a time in search of inspiration for his next great novel. You can keep up to date on his latest releases by signing up to the spam-free newsletter. New subscribers receive a free, exclusive short story: subscribepage.com/adamnichollsbooks
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  PRAISE FOR ADAM SOUTHWARD
  
  
  
  
  
  ‘A tense, original thriller that perfectly blends the nail-biting suspense and
  shocks of _Silence of the Lambs_ and _Shutter Island_.’
  
  
  
  
  
  John Marrs, bestselling author of _When You Disappeared_
  
  
  
  
  
  ‘A brilliantly original idea, with a terrifying villain at its heart.’
  
  
  
  
  
  Claire McGowan, author of _What You Did_ and the Paula Maguire series
  
  
  
  
  
  ‘ _Trance_ is a creepy, dark and highly original debut. I couldn’t put it
  down!’
  
  
  
  
  
  Victoria Selman, author of _Blood for Blood_
  
  
  
  
  
  ‘Fast, furious, and very scary, _Trance_ is a hugely enjoyable and original
  thriller. Adam’s going to be one to watch.’
  
  
  
  
  
  Simon Kernick, bestselling author of _The Bone Field_
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ALSO BY ADAM SOUTHWARD
  
  
  
  
  
  _Trance_
  
  
  
  
  
  _Pain_
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ![title](../images/00003.jpeg)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, organizations, places, events,
  and incidents are either products of the author’s imagination or are used
  fictitiously. Any resemblanc