Step into a thrilling and terrifying Quick Read from number one bestselling crime fiction author Mark Billingham.

It's the moment we all fear: losing our phone, leaving us cut off from family and friends. But for Louise, misplacing her handset in a local café takes her somewhere much darker.

After many hours panicking, Louise is relieved when someone eventually gets in touch offering to return the phone, leaving her impatient to get back to normal life.

But when they meet on the beach, Louise realises you should be careful what you wish for...

If you enjoyed Cut Off, try Love Like Blood, the latest novel in the series starring Mark Billingham's detective hero, DI Tom Thorne.