One Good Deed is a standalone psychological thriller by British author David Jackson, published on July 6, 2023.
Plot Summary
The story follows Elliott Whiston, a quiet, unassuming man who manages
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One Good Deed is a standalone psychological thriller by British author David Jackson, published on July 6, 2023.
Plot Summary
The story follows Elliott Whiston, a quiet, unassuming man who manages a charity shop and lives alone with his cat, Bill. His life is upended one night when he encounters Rebecca, a young woman who claims she is being followed by a stalker named Darren.
- The Favor: Rebecca asks Elliott to pretend to be her boyfriend to help her get home safely.
- The Consequence: The following day, Darren shows up at Elliott’s door. He claims to be Rebecca's ex-boyfriend and refuses to believe Elliott is just a stranger who helped her.
- The Conflict: Rebecca disappears, leaving Elliott as the sole target of Darren's dangerous obsession. Elliott must find her to clear his name and survive a situation that has spiraled out of control.
Book Details
- Publisher: Viper Books (an imprint of Profile Books)
- Format: Hardcover, Paperback, and Audiobook (narrated by Tom Wells)
- Pages: Approximately 374–384 pages
- Tone: Fast-paced and dark, with a "what-would-you-do" scenario that highlights the phrase "no good deed goes unpunished."
Critical Reception
The book has been praised for its suspenseful, "just-one-more-chapter" pacing, a hallmark of Jackson’s writing style. Authors like Joanna Cannon and Janice Hallett have commended its ability to turn an ordinary act of kindness into a chilling nightmare.
Note: Do not confuse this with the 1949-set mystery novel of the same name by David Baldacci.
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