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Find You First

By Linwood Barclay
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The New York Times bestselling author of Elevator Pitch and master of psychological suspense returns with a riveting thriller in which the possible heirs of a dying tech millionaire are mysteriously being eliminated, one by one.

Find You First starts with a bang and ends with an even bigger one. . . . It’s the best book of his career.”  — Stephen King

Tech millionaire Miles Cookson has more money than he can ever spend, and everything he could dream of—except time. He has recently been diagnosed with a terminal illness, and there is a fifty percent chance that it can be passed on to the next generation. For Miles, this means taking a long hard look at his past . . .

Two decades ago, a young, struggling Miles was a sperm donor. Somewhere out there, he has kids—nine of them. And they might be about to inherit both the good and the bad from him—maybe his fortune, or maybe something much worse.

As Miles begins to search for the children he’s never known, aspiring film documentarian Chloe Swanson embarks on a quest to find her biological father, armed with the knowledge that twenty-two years ago, her mother used a New York sperm bank to become pregnant.

When Miles and Chloe eventually connect, their excitement at finding each other is overshadowed by a series of mysterious and terrifying events. One by one, Miles’s other potential heirs are vanishing—every trace of them wiped, like they never existed at all.

Who is the vicious killer—another heir methodically erasing rivals? Or is something even more sinister going on?

It’s a deadly race against time . . .

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3.5
“What an original concept!! I had never heard of this author before but the synopsis, as read by a fellow Canadian booktuber, intrigued me! I happily buddy-read this incredible book and I can’t wait, now, to get my hands on more! Bravo, Mr. Linwood Barclay! The complexities of the plot, while keeping very believable characters, was a joy to experience!!”
Surprised Face with Open Mouth“*Find You First* by Linwood Barclay had me on the edge of my seat, filled with excitement and anticipation, not wanting to stop reading. The story's multiple perspectives and accessible writing style made it feel like I was watching an action-packed movie, with the plot unfolding from different angles. I really connected with the characters—thanks to the vivid descriptions, I could easily keep track of everyone and understand their motivations. I especially enjoyed how the author structured the chapters across different timelines, weaving them together as the story progressed, making the mystery even more thrilling. It’s a fantastic read that I’d recommend to newcomers to thrillers, like myself, who enjoy fast-paced action. I’m definitely looking forward to reading more books by this talented author!”

About Linwood Barclay

Linwood Barclay is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous previous novels and two thrillers for children. His books have been translated into more than two dozen languages. He wrote the screenplay adaptation for his novel Never Saw It Coming and his books The Accident and No Time for Goodbye have been made into TV series in France. No Time for Goodbye was a global bestseller. A native of Connecticut, he now lives in Toronto with his wife, Neetha.

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