Fear the Worst: A Novel

Linwood Barclay
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Fear the Worst: A Novel

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"A first-rate page-turner."
Calgary Herald

"[Barclay] comes up with revelations that would make any parent's hair stand on end."
The New York Times Book Review

"A throat-grabbing premise. . . . The action squeezes ever tighter, leading to a genuine shocker of an ending."
National Post

“Readers will find themselves desperate to finish just one more page before putting the book down . . . . A page-turning thriller that’s intense, compelling, and for the most part, expertly paced.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Barclay earns a solid A for his page-turning plot.“
Publishers Weekly

“Barclay's pacing is impeccable. . . . An uncomfortably plausible tale. . . . A page-turner that keeps the reader guessing until the end.”
The Denver Post

“Gripping. . . . Unfold[s] with mounting tension and suspense. . . . All the more believable and scary for being rooted in human-sized characters and laced with saving humor."
—Wall Street Journal

"An increasingly sly cautionary tale about modern life. . . . The book's pace is nonstop, lurching from discovery to blind alley and back again."
—Booklist

"What a story! Holds the reader in a tight grip, as good and evil match wits and wiles. Barclay pushes the envelope of suspense to the edge and beyond, offering a revealing peek into the human psyche, exploring every parent's worst fear. This is imaginative and scintillating, and you'll enjoy every page."
—Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Vendetta

Overall rating: 4.0 / 5 from 10 reviews.

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Do you know where your child is and who their friends are?

"One of my favorite Linwood Barclay books and as a mother one of my worst nightmares. Gripping read that had me unable to out the book down."

Paulette L. (5/5)

Another great crime page turner

"Great page turner by a great author. Crime writing at its best."

MzPil (5/5)

Enjoyable

"I really enjoy this author and find all of his books are pretty entertaining. This one was pretty good, good pace and story."

AKTO (3/5)

Fear the Worst

"Great read, the author gave away only what was necessary which keeps you on your toes! This is the first book I've read from Linwood but def a fan for life now!"

TaraM (4/5)

Fear the Worst

"Was a pretty good book. I had a tough time putting it down, I just wanted to find out what had happened. There were some parts that got really slow and you had to force yourself through them, but it was entertaining for the most part."

Cristina (4/5)

ok

"I don't even know what I read. . . what was this?"

Samma6610 (3/5)

Good

"While I usually love anything by Lindwood Barclay, this was not my favorite. Seemed to be missing that edge that demands your attention. That said though, I still easily finished it and cared about the characters. #plumreview"

Izsy (3/5)

Good!

"I liked this #plumreview"

Natasha (4/5)

Fun Read

"Another good Barclay story. Although the plot is fairly predictable, the writing is witty and charming. I recommend this if you're looking for a quick and fun read."

Mariahdontcarey (4/5)

Great story

"Great story - I really enjoyed it, couldn't put it down!"

KLynn (5/5)

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  • Published date: Jun 02, 2026
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 528
  • Publisher: Doubleday Canada
  • ISBN: 9780385702850
  • Dimensions: 5.19" W x 1.07" L x 7.99" H
LINWOOD BARCLAY is the multimillion-copy internationally bestselling author of many previous novels, including The Accident, A Noise Downstairs, Fear the Worst, Broken Promise, Far From True, The Twenty-Three, Parting Shot, and No Time for Goodbye, and two thrillers for children. His books have been translated into more than two dozen languages. He wrote the screenplay adaption for his novel Never Saw It Coming, and The Accident has been made into a television series in France. Barclay lives in Toronto with his wife, Neetha.

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