Psychological thriller

Book SynopsisThe buzz...is real. I''ve read it and was blown away. It''s a true nerve-shredder that keeps its mind-blowing secrets to the very end. Stephen KingNamed one of the Best Horror Books of All Time (Esquire and Cosmopolitan) Winner of the British Fantasy Award for Best Horror Novel An Indie Next Pick A LibraryReads Top 10 Pick A Library Journal Editors'' Pick Catriona Ward''s The Last House on Needless Street is a shocking and immersive read perfect for fans of Gone Girl and The Haunting of Hill House.In a boarded-up house on a dead-end street at the edge of the wild Washington woods lives a family of three.A young girl who isn't allowed outside, not after last time.A man who drinks alone in front of his TV, trying to ignore the gaps in his memory.And a house cat who loves napping and reading the Bible.An unspeakable secret binds them together, b

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Book SynopsisA sharp and twisty exploration of female friendship from the New York Times bestselling author of A Flicker in the Dark and All the Dangerous Things.Lucy Sharpe is larger than life. Magnetic, addictive. Bold and dangerous. Especially for Margot, who meets Lucy at the end of their freshman year at a liberal arts college in South Carolina. Margot is the shy one, the careful one, always the sidekick and never the center of attention. But when Lucy singles her out at the end of the year, a year Margot spent studying and playing it safe, and asks her to room together, something in Margot can''t say nosomething daring, or starved, or maybe even envious.And so Margot finds herself living in an off-campus house with three other girls, Lucy, the ringleader; Sloane, the sarcastic one; and Nicole, the nice one, the three of them opposites but also deeply intertwined. It''s a year that finds Margot finally coming out of the shell she''s been in since

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Book SynopsisFirst there was The Guilty Wife. Now read Elle Croft''s next twisty psychological suspense novel, The Other Sister.**************************How far would you go...Gina Mills is desperate to be a newsreader, but her boss - the director of the struggling Channel Eight, won''t help.Walking home one night, Gina stumbles upon a dead body, and after calling the police, she makes the split-second decision to report the murder live. When questioned by the police, Gina can''t remember specific details about her discovery, but these memory gaps are explained away as shock. ...to uncover your family''s deadly secret?But when Gina finds a second body, it''s clear she''s being targeted. But why? And how is this connected to the death of Gina''s younger sister so many years ago?************************** Praise for Elle Croft''s first novel, the intenselTrade ReviewMy review of The Other Sister can be summed up in one word: ingenious.The story was original with a truly unique plot line. Every time I guessed the killer there would be a red herring to change my mind. As the story progressed the investigations turned in a way I was not expecting. I was enjoying this story but the revelation took it into a darker area, I was hooked.The Other Sister blew me away, I recommend this book to all fans of psychological thrillers. * Amazon reviewer *I took the first tentative pages of 'The Other Sister' slowly but soon I was hurtling 100 miles per hour towards the conclusion, not realising how engrossed I had become. I simply cannot thank the author enough, I didn't think it was possible, but I loved this even more than her incredibly accomplished debut. This is an immersive, gripping and edge-of-your-seat ride, with perfect pace and a storyline that had me hooked very early on, albeit without knowing it. With so many done to death twists and surprises in this genre, Croft has some highly original about-turns that had my jaw on the floor, none moreso than the explosive conclusion! * Amazon reviewer *The Other Sister is an original and thrilling page-turner with an end I didn't see coming! * Victoria selman, author of Blood for Blood *

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Book SynopsisThe wife of an amnesiac goes to desperate lengths to bring back her husband's memories - for fans of BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP and MEMENTO.Trade ReviewA compelling psychological thriller that kept me gripped to the last page. -- Sarah J. HarrisSuch an original and intriguing thriller. -- C.J. Tudor

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Book SynopsisThree women. One killer. No turning back.A chilling thriller set in isolated Welsh countryside, perfect for fans of In the Woods by Tana French and The Chestnut Man by Søren Sveistrup.The Halfway Inn is closed to customers, side-lined by a bypass and hidden deep in inhospitable countryside. One winter''s night, two women end up knocking on the door, seeking refuge as a blizzard takes hold. But why is the landlord less than pleased to see them? And what is his elderly father trying so hard to tell them?At the local police station PC Lissa Lloyd is holding the fort while the rest of her team share in the rare excitement of a brutal murder at an isolated farmhouse. A dangerous fugitive is on the run - but how can Lissa make a name for herself if she''s stuck at her desk? When a call comes in saying the local district nurse is missing, she jumps at the chance to investigate her dTrade ReviewPraise for B. E. Jones:The perfect thriller for a long, cold November evening * Buzz *Claustrophobic and infused with menace. B. E. Jones creates a sinister world of secrets, twists and revelations -- Alison BruceA fantastic read * My Weekly *I got completely sucked in by this . . . If Rebecca had written Rebecca what you'd get is Where She Went. An irresistible voice, a unique predicament and a cast of characters that plays acid jazz on your heartstrings. Hard to take and impossible to look away -- Catriona McPhersonA dark murder mystery with an intriguing twist . . . If you enjoyed Sarah Pinborough's latest novel, Behind Her Eyes, then give this a try * Sci-Fi Bulletin *

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Book Synopsis''Meticulous and unsettling... a terrifyingly dark, twisty thriller, skilfully plotted and stylishly written'' Irish Times THE PERFECT LIFEDoctor Luke Forde has the perfect life. A respected heart surgeon, he has a rewarding job, a successful wife, and a daughter, Nina. From their beautiful house overlooking Carberry Lough in County Clare, they present a portrait of family bliss. But over the course of a weekend, Luke''s life spirals into chaos. A GUILTY SECRET It begins with the word ''GUILTY'' painted on his boathouse one morning. Then he spots a chilling notice in the local newspaper. When this is followed by the delivery of a small coffin-shaped package, Luke is terrified. Someone knows the dark secret he is hiding. And someone is out to get him.SOMEBODY WANTS REVENGELuke begins to be plagued by horrifying anonymous messages, and it transpir

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Book SynopsisTHE MURDERER''S DAUGHTER is a fast-paced psychological thriller filled with nail-biting suspense, deft plotting and featuring a stunning femme fatale in Grace Blades, former student of Alex Delaware. [A] taut thriller . . . with the richness and resonance of literary fiction'' (Washington Independent Review of Books) from New York Times No. 1 bestselling Jonathan Kellerman, author of KILLER and BREAKDOWN. Jonathan''s compelling, potent storytelling will appeal to all fans of Patricia Cornwell and Michael Connelly.A brilliant and dedicated psychologist, Grace Blades has a gift for treating troubled souls and tormented psyches - because she bears her own invisible scars. Only five years old when she watched her parents die in a bloody murder-suicide, Grace took refuge in her fierce intellect and found comfort in the loving couple who adopted her. But her now-accomplished life has a secret side, ruled by an insatiable desire; by night she pursues thTrade Review'Sophisticated, cleverly plotted and satisfying' * Sunday Telegraph *'High-octane entertainment' * The Times *'Exceptionally exciting' * New York Times *'Ingenious and horrifying' * The Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisInternationally bestselling author Lisa Scottoline returns with this gripping, twisting thriller that will keep fans of Jenny Blackhurst''s THE FOSTER CHILD and Shari Lapena''s THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR guessing until the very end.Everyone deserves a second chance at happiness.Dr Noah Alderman, a widower and single father, is finally content after marrying the wonderful Maggie. And they''re both thrilled when Maggie gets an unexpected chance to be a mother to Anna, the daughter she once thought she''d lost forever. But when seventeen-year-old Anna arrives everything changes - and the darkest turn of events will shatter their lives in ways no one could have imagined.What if your perfect family becomes your worst nightmare?Trade ReviewA deliciously distracting thriller [...] Scottoline illuminates the landing strip of revelations and truths in a deliciously slow and intense way. * The Washington Post *Scottoline knows how to keep readers in her grip. * The New York Times Book Review *Lisa Scottoline is one of the very best writers at work today. -- Michael ConnellyScottoline is a powerhouse. -- Robert BaldacciScottoline writes riveting thrillers that keep me up all night, with plots that twist and turn. -- Harlan CobenA virtuoso of suspense, fast action, and intricate plot. * The Washington Post *

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Book SynopsisDO YOU REMEMBER THE SUMMER THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING? ''A thrilling look at mothers and daughters, adolescence, sex, suburbia and secrets'' NELL FRIZZELL ''Unsettling, challenging and utterly immersive'' CLARE MACKINTOSH''A sultry, stifling debut exploring power, consent and womanhood'' COSMOPOLITAN --- Rachel and her daughter have never had secrets. Until now.Lily is somewhere she shouldn''t be. With someone she shouldn''t be with.Mia misses her best friend. But she let her down.In the middle of a stifling heatwave, Rachel, Lily and Mia stand on the edge of irrevocable change. Soon, just one burning question will remain... how could they let things go this far?A provocative debut novel for fans of My Dark Vanessa, The Push by Ashley Audrain and Megan Nolan''s Acts of Desperation.--- ''Barkworth is excruciatingly good'' Trade ReviewBarkworth is excruciatingly good at encapsulating that point in life where Mia and Lily stand - on the edge of growing up... Intense and claustrophobic, this is an impressive first book * Observer *A sultry, stifling debut * Cosmopolitan *Gripping and intensely atmospheric... beautifully explores the complicated relationship between mothers and teenage daughters... you won't want to put this down * Heat *An atmospheric read that will draw you into its tangled web * Woman & Home *Dark and unsettling * Red *Painfully real, and so beautifully written I wanted to stay within its pages forever. Heatstroke is unsettling, challenging and utterly immersive -- Clare MackintoshStylish and sensual -- Kiran Millwood HargraveTense, sultry, unsettling, sweaty and evocative . . . A thrilling look at mothers and daughters, adolescence, sex, suburbia and secrets -- Nell FrizzellPulls you into its sweaty interior and keeps you gripped to the end. Darkly atmospheric and so well written -- Renée KnightSexy, sensual, difficult, provocative - I was hooked for every twist, turn and revelation. This is definitely one of the best reads of the summer. I was blown away -- Laura Jane WilliamsI am addicted!... A gripping, dark and twisty read with beautiful, poetic writing -- Emma GannonI gulped this whole thing down in one sitting. It's compulsive, sticky and full of gorgeous writing -- Kirstin InnesRaw, unsparing and almost unbearably tender. Perfect sentences swim gracefully across every page, overlaying a narrative that delights in wrong-footing the readers' assumptions. I couldn't tear myself away -- Erin KellyA scorching tale of obsession, betrayal and the wounds that mothers and daughters inflict on each other in the name of love -- Tammy CohenFevered and claustrophobic -- Jane Healey, author of The Animals at Lockwood Manor

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Book SynopsisSIX WEEKS. SIX VICTIMS. NO CLUES.''One down, five to go.''When a leading psychiatrist is found murdered by insulin injection in his home, with a note bearing this threat, Detective Inspector Paolo Sterling and his team find themselves in a race against time to stop a killer from striking again. But with so little to go on, trying to find the next victim is like trying to find a needle in a haystack.As the body count rises, and the investigation reaches its critical point, Paolo and his team grapple with what could be their most complex case to date. But just when they think the game is up, they make a shocking discovery that leads them close to home.With so much at stake, can DI Sterling uncover the truth before it''s too late? Or will those closest to him pay the price?*PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS INJECTIONS OF INSANITY*Lorraine Mace returns with the third unflinching and totally grippinTrade ReviewLorraine Mace has done it again. Crime fiction at its absolute finest -- MARION TODDWhat an opening! Lorraine certainly knows how to write a gripping thriller. A chilling read -- KAREN KINGA dark, cleverly plotted tale . . . I was gripped from the opening scene and raced through the book to its final, shocking ending. Crime writing at its very best -- SHEILA BUGLERGritty, topical, sometimes lacerating, but always enthralling. A truly compulsive read -- ABBIE FROST

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Book SynopsisWhen Jenny's old therapist is murdered and she is implicated, she realizes that someone else out there might know her deepest, darkest secretTrade ReviewExploring all our frailties, Cracked is a perfect book. I loved it. Sensitive, poignant and tender - all delivered in the grip of a white-knuckle whodunnit. I wept unashamedly at the end and I defy anyone not to be moved * Rachael Blok, bestselling author of The Scorched Earth *Kept me guessing - a pacey, unpredictable read and a great debut -- Victoria Jenkins, bestselling author of * The Argument *A very exciting new writer * Adam Croft, bestselling author of Closer to You *Creepy, dark and puts you on edge (enough to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up). Unsettlingly good * Woman's Way *

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Book Synopsis'A captivating mystery at heart but also a poignant study of grief, loss and the unbreakable bonds of family . . . A triumph' Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little LiesA stunning debut thriller, The Missing Girl by Jenny Quintana is a gripping novel full of twists and turns, and a desperate hunt to solve a decades-old mystery.Anna Flores was just a child when her adored teenage sister disappeared.Unable to deal with the pain, Anna took the first opportunity she had to run from her fractured family, eventually building a life for herself abroad.Now, thirty years on, her mother has died, and Anna must return home to sort through her possessions. In doing so, she has to confront the huge hole her sister's disappearance left in their lives, leaving just one question unanswered: what really happened to Gabriella?Because not knowing is worse than the truth. Isn’t it?Trade ReviewFor anyone who enjoys racing through a pacey thriller in one sitting, this debut from Jenny Quintana is not to be missed . . . -- IndependentA wonderful book . . . I absolutely loved it -- Karen Hamilton, author of The Perfect GirlfriendA superbly taut novel . . . atmospheric and nuanced, and full of emotional truths -- Fiona Cummins, author of RattleBeautifully written and quietly haunting -- Penny Hancock, author of TidelineRich with atmosphere and mystery. I read through the night, desperate to find out the truth about Gabriella -- Erin Kelly, author of He Said/She SaidA captivating mystery at heart but also a poignant study of grief, loss and the unbreakable bonds of family . . . A triumph -- Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little LiesA mystery of the highest calibre, clever, intense and gripping . . . I raced through the pages of this book, desperate to uncover the truth at the end and yet dreading turning the final page. This is a book I could read over and over again -- Ronnie TurnerFor me, this book was a breath of fresh air . . . A wonderful debut * The Bookbag *I loved loved loved this story. This is not your usual psychological thriller but so much more . . . Fantastic -- Chillers, Killers and ThrillersA fantastic debut . . . I'd definitely recommend it to any mystery fans out there. I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for whatever comes next from Jenny Quintana -- Sarah Withers BlogsRiveting -- Candis MagazineBeautifully written . . . Highly enjoyable and memorable, this is a wonderful debut -- Liz Loves BooksThis is one of those books where there are many twists and turns . . . I for one am looking forward to reading more of Jenny's work in future -- The p turners book blogA classic mystery -- Jenny in NeverlandA really great novel with a good story, a good hook, great characters and lovely writing -- Bibliomaniac ukAn incredibly atmospheric debut with each character’s individual story beautifully portrayed . . . Superb -- Swirl & ThreadThis debut novel has the polish and depth of a seasoned author. It has the mystery and emotional tug to compete with the best. The Missing Girl is a captivating, fast read, and one that I could not put down * Crime Review *

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Book SynopsisFor fans of He Said/She Said and Anatomy of a Scandal, Penny Hancock’s I Thought I Knew You is about secrets and lies – and whose side you take when it really matters.Who do you know better? Your oldest friend? Or your child?And who should you believe when one accuses the other of an abhorrent crime?Jules and Holly have been best friends since university. They tell each other everything, trading revelations and confessions, and sharing both the big moments and the small details of their lives: Holly is the only person who knows about Jules’s affair; Jules was there for Holly when her husband died. And their two children – just three years apart – have grown up together.So when Jules’s daughter Saffie makes a serious allegation against Holly’s son Saul, neither woman is prepared for the devastating impact this will have on their friendship or their families.Especially as Holly, in spite of her principles, refuses to believe her son is guilty.Trade ReviewEnthralling and addictive with relationships so real I can't believe they're not still continuing somewhere . . . Utterly brilliant -- Lisa JewellBrilliantly written and totally gripping. I loved it -- S. J. Watson on TidelineA truly compelling story that captures exactly the complexity of friendship and motherhood and how everything we think we know can be challenged in one heartbreaking instant . . . Wonderful -- Jenny Quintana, author of The Missing GirlA standout novel that blends irresistible characters with an engaging plot * Woman & Home *Thought-provoking . . . The characters' dilemma really does leave you on a knife-edge -- Michelle Frances, author of The Girlfriend and The TempEmotionally compelling, I Thought I Knew You gets under the skin of the conflict between family and friendship, loyalty and suspicion when a terrible crime is committed. The portrayal of a lost teenage boy is heart-wrenching, while both sides of the story are painted with equal plausibility, leaving only instinct and unflinching maternal love -- Debbie Howells, author of The Bones of You and Her Sister's LieGuaranteed to send chills down every mother’s spine, cutting to the heart of what it means to be a parent. It’s also an incredibly clever, nuanced analysis of female friendship and its limits . . . Beautiful, highly atmospheric prose and superb plotting -- Kate Rhodes, author of Hell Bay and Burnt IslandThis emotive and thought-provoking book will l keep you guessing to the end * Woman's Weekly *The best books force you to question yourself. Penny Hancock's thought-provoking, morally complex novel, I Thought I Knew You, explores friendship and motherhood put to the ultimate test. Long after it ends, you'll still be tying yourself in knots asking, 'Well, what would I do?' -- Tammy Cohen, author of When She Was Bad and They All Fall DownA wonderfully nuanced, captivating page-turner -- Paula Daly, author of Just What Kind of Mother Are You? and Open Your EyesA fabulous premise, expertly delivered . . . constantly leaving you on edge and fearful for characters you care about -- Craig Robertson, author of Random and The PhotographerThis is a great example of 'grip-lit', where the narrative pull is strong * Literary Review *You'll probably want your friends to read it so you compare notes - were you Team Holly or Team Jules (or both, alternately)? And when you've finished discussing the book, you'll make extra sure you part on good terms * WI Life *

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Book SynopsisCreepy as hell and kept me guessing to the very end' - Ian RankinA new home. A new start.It’s all the Lockwoods want.And on The Avenue, a leafy street in an Essex town near the sea, it seems possible.But what if what they want isn’t what they get?On their moving-in day they arrive to a media frenzy.A serial killer has struck in the woods behind The Avenue.The police are investigating.And the neighbours quite clearly have secrets.With their dream quickly turning into a nightmare, the Lockwoods are watching everyone.But who’s watching them?Praise for Fiona Cummins 'Trust me - Cummins is a keeper' - Lee Child'Head and shoulders above the rest' - Val McDermid'A crime novel of the very first order' - David BaldacciDark, intriguing and gripping' - Laura Marshall'What a storyteller' - Caz Frear'A nightmarishly addictive read' - CJ Tudor'Enthralled from beginning to end as each page drips with threat and menace' - Liz NugentThe Neighbour by Fiona Cummins is a twisting thriller about a quiet neighbourhood that's hiding a deadly secret.Trade ReviewThis thriller explores typically dark territory for this author, who has a gift for tapping a rich seam of evil that underpins the surface of the every day. Superbly sinister. * Sunday Mirror *She is the master of depicting the way the most terrifyingly grotesque and evil psychopaths inveigle their way into the lives of ordinary people [...] when writing from the perspective of ordinary people caught up in horrific events, Fiona Cummins is unbeatable. -- Jake Kerridge * Sunday Express *The Neighbour is masterfully written and intricately plotted to keep the reader captivated until a hugely enjoyable finale. -- Jon Coates * Daily Express *A crime novel of the very first order -- David Baldacci on The CollectorTrust me – Cummins is a keeper -- Lee Child on The CollectorAn excellent read -- Martina Cole on RattleIt’s a rare debut that has this much polish. Harrowing and horrifying, head and shoulders above most of the competition -- Val McDermid on RattleAn extraordinarily good writer. What a storyteller -- Caz FrearThe Neighbour is nerve-janglingly creepy, beautifully written and full of surprises -- Holly Seddon[A] brilliant book. What a dark, creepy and twisted (in all senses of the word) tale! -- CJ TudorFiona is the mistress of tension building and the way she weaved that tangled web of suspects and motives left me breathless. Truly magnificent. -- Jo SpainI could not stop reading, every turned page revealing secrets, increasingly strange and fascinating [...] I loved The Neighbour, a feat of masterful plotting from one of my favourite story tellers -- Amanda ReynoldsFiona Cummins drew me in from the very first page with her original and compelling prose. Dark, creepy and intense with brilliant characters and a clever plot with an ending I didn’t see coming -- Jenny QuintanaTension that creep creeps all the way through, but a pace and language so precise and right that it felt like I was watching a movie [...] This book will linger -- Hayley WebsterFiona's books are so masterfully crafted and beautifully written [...] A disturbing observation of a community and the secrets hidden within it, a dark and compelling read. -- Debbie HowellsOriginal, compelling and oh so creepy. Stock up on the sugar because you might never dare pop next door again. -- Tammy CohenAn original plot, brilliantly crafted with the wonderfully atmospheric storytelling that readers have come to expect from Fiona Cummins. -- Olivia KiernanFiona Cummins is the queen of all things dark and wonderful, and she writes so beautifully. It creeped me the hell out and I absolutely LOVED it -- Joanna CannonI was enthralled from beginning to end as every page drips with threat and menace [...] Totally gripping with a cast of ghastly characters, one worse than the next. -- Liz NugentKept me guessing and second guessing the whole way through. Storytelling at its best. -- Patricia GibneyYou'll be curtain twitching after reading this - a deeply unsettling and brilliantly claustrophobic novel that will have you questioning how well you know your neighbours. -- Michelle FrancesFiona Cummins has concocted a frightening tale that's compulsive reading. I couldn't put it down, despite the fact that I started each new chapter with a creeping sense of dread and the hairs standing up on the back of my neck. -- Alison BelshamIncredibly creepy, intense, and compelling. Excellent. -- Will DeanCreepy, menacing genius -- C.L. Taylor

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Book SynopsisA suburban family is rocked in the wake of a terrorist attack in New York's Penn station - soon to be a film starring Julia Roberts.

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Book SynopsisFragile is a modern Gothic psychological thriller with a contemporary twist on the classic novel Rebecca, from award-winning and critically acclaimed writer Sarah Hilary.‘Stunning’ – Marian Keyes, author of Grown Ups‘Chilling’ – Val McDermid, author of The Wire in the BloodEverything she touches breaks . . .Nell Ballard is a runaway. A former foster child with a dark secret she is desperate to keep, all Nell wants is to find a place she can belong.So when a position comes up at Starling Villas, home to the enigmatic Robin Wilder, she seizes the opportunity with both hands.But her new lodgings may not be the safe haven she was hoping for. Her employer has secrets of his own and lives by a rigid set of rules she must abide by.Is Nell’s arrival at the Villas really the coincidence it seems? After all, she knows more than most how fragile people can be – and how easy they are to break . . .Praise for Fragile:‘Perfectly plotted, beautifully written modern Gothic. I absolutely loved it’ – Erin Kelly, author of He Said/She Said‘Beautifully crafted, smart and unsettling’ – Mick Herron, author of Slow Horses‘A dark, mesmeric fever-dream of a book’ – Ruth Ware, author of The Woman in Cabin 10‘Ingenious, original and brilliant’ – Will Dean, author of Red Snow‘Extraordinary’ – Andrew Taylor, author of The American Boy and The Ashes of London‘A modern-day Highsmith’ – Steve Cavanagh, author of Thirteen‘A truly outstanding work of modern Gothic’ – Eva Dolan, author of Between Two Evils‘Highly original, beautifully written’ – Sharon Bolton, author of The Split‘A beautifully written modern Gothic masterpiece’ – Liz Nugent, author of Skin Deep‘So elegant, so restrained’ – Lucy Atkins, author of Magpie Lane‘A gorgeously written, tense and atmospheric novel’ – Gytha Lodge, author of She Lies in WaitTrade ReviewSarah Hilary has always known how to chill her readers – Fragile dials the chill factor up to eleven -- Val McDermidFragile is absolutely STUNNING, the dreamy atmosphere couples with Nell’s carnal love for Joe put me in mind of Barbara Vine . . . I was GRIPPED by Fragile, it took me into a whole other world and I was sorry to leave it -- Marian KeyesPerfectly plotted, beautifully written modern Gothic. Timeless, tense and tender, Fragile will worm its way deep into your heart, just as the characters insinuate themselves into each other’s lives. I absolutely loved it -- Erin KellyExtraordinary . . . an immersive psychological thriller that plunges us into an underworld of emotional and physical exploitation. There are shades of Highsmith . . . Brilliant stuff -- Andrew TaylorBeautifully written modern Gothic. I took my time with this, savouring it – the tone of Sarah Hilary’s writing is unique to her: exploring society and human nature in a sensitive, engrossing way. Ingenious, original and brilliant -- Will Dean, author of The Last Thing To BurnFragile is a fever dream. A nightmarish slant on the world delivered expertly and with heart. Tension like cold steel. Characters you won’t forget. Sarah Hilary is a modern-day Highsmith -- Steve CavanaghA beguiling thriller of considerable ambition and ingenuity, Fragile marks Sarah Hilary as a twenty-first century du Maurier -- Eva DolanSo Gothically creepy and addictive, brilliant characters and set-up, but most of all just beautifully written -- Sabine DurrantA swirling, corrosive tale of death and deceit, as unsettling as it is beguiling -- Luke Jennings, author of the Killing Eve seriesHighly original, beautifully written -- Sharon BoltonSarah Hilary’s Fragile is a beautifully written deep dive into the kind of seductive but dangerous darkness that hides away behind closed doors and respectable facades -- Rowan ColemanFragile is a dark kind of modern fairytale, Cinderella re-imagined by a writer who knows how to turn a phrase until it's sharp enough to cut. -- Jane CaseySarah Hilary has created a beautifully written modern Gothic masterpiece, so full of intrigue and mysteries layered upon mysteries that the unravelling may well shred your nerves, in the best way possible -- Liz NugentI loved this. A riveting read, dark with dread. Written in vivid and sensuous prose. Evocative, perceptive and illuminating -- Cath StaincliffeSarah Hilary’s first standalone is everything you’d expect from such a gifted writer. It’s beautifully crafted, smart and unsettling – a dark river of a book, with a chilling undertow -- Mick HerronHaunting and so exquisitely written -- Michelle DaviesFragile is as devastating as it is beautiful. Very few writers possess the skill to make a story as immersive as this . . . a perfectly crafted read -- Lucy DawsonWonderfully twisty and atmospheric. Kept me second guessing right until the end -- Sam BakerExtraordinary . . . affecting, unflinching, so atmospheric, and the pin-sharp characterization is as good at it gets. Sarah has produced a novel that feels contemporary and socially important, yet somehow other-worldly . . . executed beautifully -- Caz FrearA stunningly written, deliciously dark and immersive thriller full of atmosphere and depth. I absolutely loved it -- Roz WatkinsThe writing is so elegant, so restrained, that it brings to mind Patricia Highsmith. Fragile is a very fine, and very creepy psychological thriller -- Lucy AtkinsTremendously atmospheric! Fragile will tangle you up in a house full of secrets and broken lives. Beautifully written, its dark secrets reveal themselves with a deft hand -- Rachael BlokI have long been an admirer of Sarah Hilary’s work, and Fragile is an exceptional novel. The writing is superb, and every page glitters with dark brilliance. I loved the Gothic quality of the book, the twisted plot, and the sense of peril that pervades the story -- Kate RhodesA beautifully written exploration of the damage people do to each other and the lies they tell themselves along the way -- Cass GreenIn Fragile, Sarah Hilary has written a hypnotic novel – claustrophobic, gripping and, at times, poetic. She cleverly plays with and subverts many of the cliches of the modern crime novel to produce something startlingly original -- Andrew WilsonHilary is my drop-everything writer; always original, always bang-on psychologically, always gripping. I am a huge fan -- Alex MarwoodA gorgeously written, tense and atmospheric novel. Sarah Hilary peels back the layers of mystery so skilfully that it was impossible to look away for a moment -- Gytha LodgeSarah Hilary writes beautifully and unflinchingly -- Peter JamesOne of Britain’s best new crime writers * Daily Mail *Fragile is everything we’ve come to expect from Hilary: complex, believable characters, ingenious plotting, and rich storytelling full of intrigue and dark foreboding -- Melanie McGrathExquisitely written, pitch-dark, unsettling book reveals the damage to the fragile soul caused by neglect and betrayal. * WI Magazine *Fragile is a tense, Gothic story of obsession and disappointment that will crawl under your skin and send chills down your spine. * Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisThe Half Sister is the compelling, twisty novel from Sandie Jones, the author of The Other Woman. Perfect for fans of Sally Hepworth’s The Mother-in-Law and Michelle Frances’ The Daughter.Her arrival will ruin everything . . .Kate and Lauren. Sisters who are always there for each other. But as they gather for their weekly Sunday lunch, a knock on the door changes everything.The new arrival, Jess, claims to be their half-sister, but that would mean the unthinkable . . . That she’s the secret daughter of their beloved, recently deceased father Harry. Their mother Rose is devastated and Kate and Lauren refuse to believe Jess’s lies. But as the fall-out starts it’s clear that each is hiding secrets and that perhaps this family isn’t as perfect as they appear.Where there was truth, now there are lies and only one thing is certain, their half-sister’s arrival has ruined everything . . .Trade ReviewPlot twists galore! Totally addictive * Fabulous Magazine, The Sun *

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Book SynopsisNow a major TV series from Apple TV+ produced by Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine! Starring Oscar winner Octavia Spencer and Aaron Paul.Truth Be Told - formerly titled Are You Sleeping - is an addictive psychological thriller about a hit podcast that reopens a murder case and threatens to unravel the carefully constructed life of the victim’s daughter.The only thing more dangerous than a lie . . . is the truth.Josie Buhrman has spent the last ten years trying to escape her family. Following her father’s murder thirteen years before, her mother ran away to join a cult and her twin sister betrayed her in an unimaginable way, leaving Josie alone.Now, Josie finally has a happy new life in New York with her fiancé, Caleb. The only problem is that she has lied to Caleb about every detail of her past – starting with her last name.When investigative reporter Poppy Parnell re-examines her father's case on her hit podcast Josie’s world begins to unravel and then the unexpected death of her mother forces Josie to return home.Now she must confront the secrets from her past – and the lies on which she has staked her future.Trade ReviewA classic whodunnit gets a very clever modern treatment that left this reader's heart racing right up to the last page -- Liz Nugent, author of Lying in WaitAn astute debut . . . turning our obsession with true crime inside out * Stylist *I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough . . . a terrific debut -- Jenny Blackhurst, author of Before I Let You InA delightful writer who has produced a taut thriller * Chicago Tribune *I was completely hooked from the very first page . . . If you like twisty psychological thrillers, this is your book -- J.T. Ellison, co-author of The Devil’s Triangle Beautifully and sympathetically written -- Kate Moretti, author of The Vanishing YearJosie's dark past becomes fodder for the podcast du jour – if that doesn't hook you, the twist will * Cosmopolitan *

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Book SynopsisIn The Blame Game, a psychologist becomes involved with a patient and each blame the other for what happens next. A dark, entertaining and suspenseful thriller from Sandie Jones, the author of The Other Woman and The Guilt Trip.'A brilliant page-turner' – Sarah Pearse, author of The RetreatThere are two sides to every story . . .He came to me for help with his marriage.I was alone and afraid. She was there when I needed to talk.I needed to make him understand that he had to get away.I knew what I needed to do. I just couldn’t do it on my own. I trusted her.Now it has gone too far. And I can’t tell anyone what I have done.Now I have nowhere to turn and I just pray they find me before she does.And then there's the truth.Trade ReviewA brilliant page-turner that will keep you guessing and guessing! Secrets, lies and deception . . . Sandie Jones is the queen of the twisty thriller and The Blame Game is no exception. -- Sarah Pearse, The No.1 Sunday Times & NY Times Bestselling author of The SanatoriumA twisted rollercoaster ride that delivers twists and surprises you won’t see coming. A riveting storyline about a therapist and the secrets her patients hide with an ending that will leave you breathless. Sandie Jones never disappoints! -- Liv Constantine, bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish on The Blame GameSandie Jones weaves a tangled web of domestic deceit in this tense, absorbing and unpredictable thriller. -- T M Logan author of The Holiday and The CurfewThe Blame Game is a true puzzle box of a mystery — twisting, suspenseful, artfully tricksy. I had no idea who to trust and absolutely loved how Sandie Jones kept me on my toes and entertained the whole way through. A great summer suspense. -- C. M. Ewan, author of The InterviewPlot twists galore! Totally addictive -- Sun on The Half SisterWhat an incredible read. Pammie was such a compelling and unique villain . . . It’s a definite must-read this summer! -- Hollie Overton on The Other WomanThoroughly entertaining -- Michelle Frances on The Other WomanA nice twist. I enjoyed the increasingly barbed exchanges between the mother and the prospective daughter-in-law – I think a lot of readers will probably identify with events in the book! -- Jojo Moyes on The Other WomanA twisty, deliciously fun read -- Sarah Pekkanen, bestselling author of The Wife Between Us on The Other WomanThe Other Woman is such a compulsive, claustrophobic read. It made my heart rate climb, speaking to my darkest fears as a wife and mother -- Emma Kavanagh, author of The Killer on the Wall on The Other WomanThe Other Woman is an absorbing thriller with a great twist. A perfect beach read -- Kristin Hannah, number one New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale on The Other WomanA dark and gripping thriller * Bella Magazine *

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Book Synopsis'Intriguing and compelling ... will enthral you to the end' Liz Nugent 'Absolutely gripping ... an addictive page turner.' Patricia GibneyIn a small town south-east of Boston, a young nanny awaits trial for murder.The evidence - and the media - is against her, but Abby Jones swears she is innocent.Defence attorney Heather Baxter believes Abby is telling the truth, but convincing a jury will not be easy. And she knows that in a place like Corham, where her own mother's murder remains unsolved, justice isn't always served.As the lawyer starts to dig deeper into Abby's case, Heather soon realises there may be a link to the shadows of her own past -- and those involved will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried ...'A gripping courtroom drama with a courageous new heroine in Heather Baxter. Pacy, tightly plotted and full of suspense. The Hiding Game was worth the wait!' Andrea Carter 'Riveting, thought provoking and compulsive.' Arlene HuntTrade ReviewLouise Phillips is back with a most intriguing and compelling story of grief, loss, memory and the quest for the truth. With rich characterisation and a lively setting, this story will entail you to the end. - Liz NugentA gripping courtroom drama with a courageous new heroine in Heather Baxter. Pacy, tightly plotted and full of suspense. The Hiding Game was worth the wait! - Andrea CarterThe Hiding Game is filled with characters who will grab you by the throat from beginning to end. Absolutely gripping storyline, expertly crafted, an addictive page turner. I loved it. - Patricia GibneyLouise is at the top of her game. The Hiding Game is riveting, thought provoking and compulsive. A five-star read. - Arlene HuntA riveting, ripped-from-the-headlines legal thriller set in A Small Town USA beset with dark secrets and murky lies - Catherine Ryan HowardFull of twists and turns. A cracking good read - Karen PerryThe oppressive nature of life in a small town adds tension as Phillips draws together the strands of her tightly plotted family thriller - Sinead CrowleyAn undoubted master of the psychological thriller - Cormac O'Keeffe

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Book SynopsisIn an all-consuming novel of suspense from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson, the survivor of a brutal family massacre must uncover the shocking truth about a fateful night that left her forever marked . . .All her life, she's been the girl who survived. Orphaned at age seven after a horrific killing spree at her family's Oregon cabin, Kara McIntyre is still searching for some kind of normal. But now, twenty years later, the past has come thundering back. Her brother, Jonas, who was convicted of the murders has unexpectedly been released from prison. The press is in a frenzy again. And suddenly, Kara is receiving cryptic messages from her big sister, Marlie-who hasn't been seen or heard from since that deadly Christmas Eve when she hid little Kara in a closet with a haunting, life-saving command: Don't make a sound.As people close to her start to die horrible deaths, Kara, who is slowly and surely unraveling, believes she is the killer's ultimate target.Kara survived once. But will she survive again? How many times can she be the girl who survived?

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Book SynopsisA gripping psychological thriller, for fans of My Lovely Wife and The Wife Between Us.'Everything about this book was superb''Full of twists...will hook you in and then shock you in an awesome way''When the real story came out I was gobsmacked''This is a fast pacing book with an incredible twist at the end'Claire Westcott tries to be the perfect wife to Byron but fears she will never measure up to his ex, Colleen. After all, it's hard to compete with the dead.Colleen went missing eight years ago. Her body was never found but the police ruled it a suicide. So when Claire receives a phone call from a woman she believes is Colleen, it sparks a million terrifying questions.Claire discovers the couple weren't as happy as they would have people believe. And now she's worried Byron has been lying to her. There are secrets in every marriage, but sometimes those secrets are deadly.What people are saying about THE STARTER WIFE'If you are looking for an original domestic thriller than look no further than this one. I was completely hooked and read this in one greedy sitting''OK this one got me. Read this in one straight go and WOW was I surprised by the twist!! A great read with a lot of surprises''I lose myself in domestic thrillers. This is no different. It totally messed with my head and is an absolute must read for fans of the genre''Having read a lot of thrillers recently I've been eager to find one that's original enough to avoid me seeing the twist a mile off and getting bored. 'The Starter Wife' by Nina Laurin absolutely delivered''An unexpected twist turned everything I thought I knew upside down''Devious and dark, completely addictive and utterly twisted and believable!!''Wow - this was quite the page turner! I was on the edge of my seat as I sped through this book''Obsession and delusion make this a dark, dark gripping story that stays in your stomach when you turn the last page'Trade Review- - Praise for The Starter Wife * - *The bombshell plot twist toward the end will surprise most readers. Laurin knows how to ratchet up the suspense * Publishers Weekly *Laurin, with her knack for psychological suspense, here portrays the effects of obsession in chilling detail as the facts of Claire's life are revealed. A spine-tingler * Booklist *- - Praise for Nina Laurin * - *Nina Laurin's psychological suspense thrill ride will have you ripping through its pages at warp speed * PopSugar *Every good thriller has a shocking plot twist. Girl Last Seen has many. Author Nina Laurin's eerie novelwill stay with you for days, months, even years to come * Hello Giggles *Psychological suspense doesn't come much grittier or more packed with satisfying twists and turns -- Meg Gardiner, Edgar Award-winning authorA twisty, mind-bending thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat * USA Today *

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Book Synopsis'The Butterfly House is an original and absorbing piece of work . . . Engberg's novels are bestsellers in Denmark and she is a name to look out for' SUNDAY TIMESFrom the internationally bestselling author of The Tenant, which Kathy Reichs called a 'stunning debut', comes a gripping new thriller featuring investigators Jeppe Kørner and Anette Werner.In the coronary care unit at one of Copenhagen's leading medical centres, a nurse fills a syringe with an overdose of heart medication and stealthily enters the room of an older male patient. Six days earlier, a paperboy on his route in the centre of the city stumbles upon a macabre find: the body of a dead woman, lying in a fountain, her arms marked with small incisions. Cause of death? Exsanguination - the draining of all the blood in her body. Clearly, this is no ordinary murder. Jeppe Kørner, recovering from a painful divorce and in the throes of a new relationship, takes on the investigation. His partner, Anette Werner, now on leave after an unexpected pregnancy, is restless at home. While Jeppe leads the official search, Anette can't stop herself from doing a little detective work as well. But operating on her own exposes her to dangers she can't even begin to realise. As the investigation ventures into dark and dangerous corners, it uncovers an ambition and greed festering beneath the surface of caregiving institutions, all leading back to the mysterious Butterfly House . . .Trade ReviewThe Butterfly House is an original and absorbing piece of work . . . Engberg has a natural human sympathy that makes the victims more than cardboard cutouts . . .Engberg's novels are bestsellers in Denmark and she is a name to look out for * The Sunday Times *Nordic noir fans will be thrilled with this * My Weekly *

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Book SynopsisFrom the #1 internationally bestselling author of The Tenant and The Butterfly House, comes an unputdownable and darkly original new thriller featuring Detectives Jeppe Kørner and Anette Werner. A boy is missing. A web of lies will be uncovered... When fifteen-year-old Oscar Dreyer-Hoff disappears, it's assumed he's another teenage runaway - an overlooked middle child who will turn up within 24 hours. But as the hours, and then days, tick by and the family become more frantic, Detectives Jeppe Kørner and Anette Werner begin to dig deeper into Oscar's life. Who has been sending the family malicious notes? What secrets is Oscar's best friend keeping? And what's really going on down at the harbour? With every passing hour and little evidence, the odds of finding a missing person grow dimmer and dimmer in Kørner and Werner's toughest case yet. Combining pin-sharp storytelling and a rollercoaster investigation, The Harbour is an absorbing mystery thriller for fans of Jo Nesbo and Tana French.

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Book SynopsisWhatever you do, DON'T give away that ending..."Terribly addictive" * * * * *Three good friends.One tragic summer.A book that tells it all."A tremendously compelling page-turner" * * * * * When little Julie goes missing in summer 1986, David and Samuel share the terrible secret of her disappearance. Thirty years later, David has become a famous author and Samuel his publisher. Both receive identical manuscript chapters telling the story of what really happened that tragic summer. Chapter after chapter, the author reveals their darkest secrets. They know the book will end with its 12th chapter. A race against time begins: will David and Samuel expose the mysterious author's identity before he exposes them? And did one of them kill Julie?

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Book Synopsis'You meets Parasite' JENNIFER HILLIER'Creepy and gripping - I loved it!' JACKIE KABLER'I've rarely felt as unnerved as I did after reading Mary Dixie Carter's The Photographer, a debut that trains a literary lens on aspiration, envy and obsession ... The depths to which Delta insinuates herself into their lives ...makes the ensuing narrative climax all the more shocking with its unexpected twist' NEW YORK TIMESThey want the perfect family picture.She wants their perfect life.As a photographer for Manhattan's elite, Delta Dawn is intimately familiar with the city's most illustrious families - and all their secrets. She may blend into the background, but she sees everything.When she is booked for a job by the glamorous Amelia Straub, there is a jolt of recognition. This time the family feels special - and wouldn't Delta fit so perfectly here with them, in their gorgeous home, their elegant life? She wants nothing more. And as she steadily befriends them all, she discovers that the one thing Amelia wants most is also the perfect way to ensure Delta will never be asked to leave.Combining pin-sharp storytelling with a tantalising build of menace, and a dangerously magnetic lead character, The Photographer heralds the arrival of a brilliant new crime writer for fans of Netflix drama You by Caroline Kepnes and Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl.RAVE READER REVIEWS'A disturbing and highly entertaining psychological thriller that sets itself apart from the rest''An engaging psychological thriller from start to finish''This is exactly the book we all need right now! I can't remember the last time a book made me forget I had a phone'Trade ReviewA twisted, dark, psychological thriller, The Photographer by Mary Dixie Carter is a riveting and unsettling read. I couldn't put it down * Lisa Lutz, New York Times bestselling author of The Passenger *Unsettling from page one, Mary Dixie Carter's The Photographer follows an insidious photographer as she wheedles her way into the home of the clients she idolizes, permanently altering the course of all their lives. Masterful storytelling in a unique voice . . . this remarkable debut is sure to keep you riveted! * Katherine St. John, author of The Lion’s Den *The tension simmers brilliantly in this addictive and intricately constructed story of beauty, longing and the shadow side of desire. By holding up a mirror to our modern-day obsessions, Mary Dixie Carter shows us the futility of chasing greener grass and the madness that begins with picture-perfection. After reading The Photographer, the phrase 'living the dream' takes on a whole new and chilling meaning * Anna Downes, international bestselling author of The Safe Place *Why create the perfect life when you can just insert yourself into someone else's? Mary Dixie Carter's The Photographer is You meets Parasite, and I inhaled every dark, twisted moment of this brilliant thriller. Sharply observant, tense, and totally hypnotic, The Photographer is the most addictive suspense novel I've read in years * Jennifer Hillier, award-winning author of Jar of Hearts and Little Secrets *As sharply focused and mesmerizing as a magic trick and a good deal creepier than most * Kirkus *The menacing, manipulative lead character drew me in from chapter one and wouldn't let me go. Creepy and gripping - I loved it! * Jackie Kabler, USA Today and Kindle bestselling author of The Perfect Couple *

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Book SynopsisVery few people get to stay here. And some don't get to leave ...'Clever and atmospheric, Haughton's story weaves a delicate web of intrigue and mystery' DAILY MAIL'This locked-room thriller wowed me. Perfect pacing and a cinematic vibe' PRIMA'This is a great slice of creepy escapism' OBSERVERZoey doesn't remember anything about last night. But she knows something went badly wrong. For she is no longer in New York. She's woken up in the desert, in a white building she doesn't recognise, and she's alone.When she discovers she's been admitted to The Sanctuary, a discreet, mysterious, isolated refuge from normal life, to avoid jail, she is stunned. She knows she has secrets, troubles, but she thought she had everything under control. But as she spends more time with other residents, she begins to open up about what she's running from. Until she realises that not everyone in The Sanctuary has her best interests at heart, and someone might even be a killer . . .'An atmospheric and satisfyingly twisty tale' HEAT'Fast-paced and an eclectic range of believable characters and a great setting, this book will keep you guessing right to the end' CATHERINE COOPER'Tense, fast moving and with a vibrant cast of characters ... a gripping read' SINEAD CROWLEYThis brilliant thriller has a creeping sense of dread that will have you hooked' SUN ON SUNDAY'Every bit as good as The Dark' BELFAST TELEGRAPH'I loved The Sanctuary. An intriguing mystery, a visceral setting, and a fascinating set of characters make for an unputdownable read' ROZ WATKINS'Another setting so rich you can smell the air and another absolutely gripping plot' CASS GREEN'Atmospheric and pulse-poundingly suspenseful ... gripped me from the first page until the last. I loved it' STEPH BROADRIBBTrade ReviewThis locked-room thriller wowed me. Perfect pacing and a cinematic vibe * Prima *An atmospheric and satisfyingly twisty tale * Heat *This is a great slice of creepy escapism * Observer *Fast-paced and an eclectic range of believable characters and a great setting, this book will keep you guessing right to the end * Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet *This brilliant thriller has a creeping sense of dread that will have you hooked * Sun on Sunday *Clever and atmospheric, Haughton's story weaves a delicate web of intrigue and mystery. * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisWhat happens if you discover you've been lied to by your own family for twenty-five years? 'In his latest page-turner, Veste deftly explores the violence and heartbreak that erupt when long-buried secrets bubble to the surface' LINWOOD BARCLAY'Local Woman Missing meets The Fugitive, You Never Said Goodbye breathes new life into the psychological thriller genre with a captivating and gripping storyline that is part missing person mystery, part all out action thriller. I couldn't put it down' C.L. TAYLORA DEVOTED MOTHERSam Cooper has a happy life: a good job, a blossoming relationship. Yet, there's something he can never forget - the image seared into his mind of his mother, Laurie, dying when he was a child. His father allowed his grief to tear them apart and Sam hasn't seen him in years.A LOVING WIFEUntil an unexpected call from Firwood hospital, asking Sam to come home, puts in motion a chain of devastating events. On his deathbed, Sam's father makes a shocking confession.A LIAR?Who was Laurie Cooper? It's clear that everything Sam thought he knew about his mother was wrong. And now he's determined to find out exactly what she did and why - whatever the cost. 'This is a rip-roaring and, at times, a touching thriller from a writer who has been favourably compared to Harlan Coben and Linwood Barclay ... and rightly so. Heart pumping action ... thoroughly recommended and a must for everyone who enjoys high octane thrills' BELFAST TELEGRAPH'Action packed suspense' SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB'Grips from the first page to the last. A UK thriller writer that gives giants like Linwood Barclay and Harlan Coben a run for their money' MARK BILLINGHAM'Heart-pounding thrills from start to finish' IRISH INDEPENDENT'Explosive ... this is an electrifying-edge-of-the-seat thriller, a must-read for fans of Harlan Coben' CANDIS MAGAZINE'A truly pulse-pounding thriller. The relentless tension is leavened only by its heart-rending emotion' CHRISTOPHER BROOKMYRE'A barnstorming, rocket-paced thriller about an ordinary man thrown into an extraordinary situation. Fans of John Connolly and Linwood Barclay will love it' MARK EDWARDS'An absolutely gripping and immersive thrill ride from start to finish. A white-knuckle rollercoaster that's also full of heart and soul' DOUG JOHNSTONE'There are many gasp-inducing revelations before skilful writer Veste produces a gripping and surprise climax' PETERBOROUGH TELEGRAPHTrade ReviewGrips from the first page to the last. A UK thriller writer that gives giants like Linwood Barclay and Harlan Coben a run for their money -- Mark BillinghamLocal Woman Missing meets The Fugitive, You Never Said Goodbye breathes new life into the psychological thriller genre with a captivating and gripping storyline that is part missing person mystery, part all out action thriller. A heart-in-mouth story that will pull at your heart strings and keep you on the edge of your seat, You Never Said Goodbye is everything I look for in an action thriller. I couldn't put it down * C.L. Taylor *A truly pulse-pounding thriller. The relentless tension is leavened only by its heart-rending emotion * Christopher Brookmyre *A barnstorming, rocket-paced thriller about an ordinary man thrown into an extraordinary situation. Fans of John Connolly and Linwood Barclay will love it * Mark Edwards *An absolutely gripping and immersive thrill ride from start to finish. A white-knuckle rollercoaster that's also full of heart and soul * Doug Johnstone *Action packed suspense * The Sunday Times Crime Club *This is an electrifying edge-of-the-seat thriller, a must-read for fans of Harlan Coben * Candis *This is a rip-roaring and, at times, a touching thriller from a writer who has been favourably compared to Harlan Coben and Linwood Barclay...and rightly so. Heart pumping action...thoroughly recommended and a must for everyone who enjoys high octane thrills * Belfast Telegraph *There are many gasp-inducing revelations before skilful writer Veste produces a gripping and surprise climax. * Peterborough Telegraph *Grips from the first page to the last. A UK thriller writer that gives giants like Linwood Barclay and Harlan Coben a run for their money * MARK BILLINGHAM *

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Book Synopsis'Fantastic. Couldn't put this book down''Shocking and explosive''I literally could not stop reading!''Full of suspense and action. 5*'A dark and twisting psychological thriller for readers of I Am Watching You, The Luckiest Girl Alive, and All the Missing Girls.Lainey Moreno was abducted when she was ten years old. She managed to escape, but so did her kidnapper. Now, thirteen years later, he has struck again. Lainey knows her memories could help the police find Olivia Shaw and the man who took her. The problem is, she's spent over a decade doing everything she can to forget. It's time for Lainey to confront her past and discover the truth about what happened all those years ago. But can she do it in time to save Olivia? Or has her luck finally run out?What readers are saying about GIRL LAST SEEN'It is absolutely BRILLIANT and has shot onto my favourite books of the year list! I JUST LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT IT!''A dark,twisted and tense thriller that I devoured and couldn't put down.''This is the best thriller I've read this year. Lainey is a spiky character that you can't help but feel for as she searches her murky past. A real page turner''Wow what a first book. Twists and turns keep you on the edge of your seat. Can't wait for the next one from an author who is going to be on everyone's read list.'

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of Girl Last Seen comes a psychological thriller that delivers Nina Laurin's signature "heart-stopping" suspense (Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author)."...currently wanted by the police. If you know anything about the suspect's whereabouts, please call..."I look up at the TV screen, and my twin brother's face is splashed across it, life-size. It's a shock that makes my breath catch. This is my brother as an adult, my brother who I last saw fifteen years ago after the fire that killed our parents, covered in soot, clutching a lighter in his hand, his knuckles stark white against the dirt and ash. Everyone always said he'd grow up to be a heartbreaker. But his face has gone gaunt instead. The stubble on his cheeks and chin is patchy, and his eyes look dull and dark. My first thought is that it's not him. Not my beautiful brother, the golden boy who everyone loved. Yet, deep down, I've always known this would eventually happen. What did you do this time, Eli? What the hell did you do?

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Book Synopsis'Move over Ferrante, there's a new Elena in town' IndependentA gripping novel about family, loss and secrets, from the author of the Times bestselling sensation Can You Hear Me?The boy is almost eighteen and has a loving family. He's polite and well-educated, quiet but always smiling.When word spreads that he has broken into and stolen from a neighbour's house, his parents and sisters can't believe it. Then the unthinkable happens: an attack that will rip through the town and his family for years to come.Just a Boy is a gripping, incisive novel about secrets, adolescence and how we can love someone - a child, a partner - without ever knowing their mind.Praise for The Times bestseller Can You Hear Me?'A novel of crime and darkness that eschews straightforward domestic noir' Guardian'Utterly gripped me from beginning to end' Victoria HislopTrade ReviewVarvello knowns how to construct a drama full of suspense, working towards revelation . . . a fascinating read -- Josephine Felton * Irish Examiner *Darkly eloquent and moving * Observer *Haunting and surreal, Elena Varvello's JUST A BOY is beautifully written, a gripping and masterful account of a troubled family's struggle in the aftermath of tragedy. Shifting effortlessly between past and present, Varvello creates an almost dreamlike atmosphere as she interweaves each character's story, drawing their connections ever tighter until it's impossible to look away. I loved this book -- Karen Dionne, author of the #1 internationally bestselling The Marsh King's DaughterA moving portrait of a grieving family painted by the utterly compelling talent of author Elena Varvello. JUST A BOY is a beauty of a novel in which the pain and alienation of a teenage boy goes unnoticed until it is too late to halt its gripping conclusion -- Kate Mayfield, author of The Parentations

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Book SynopsisWhen Amira takes her mother Afrah to Ravenswood Lodge Care Home, she thinks they will both be safe. But the past is just around the corner . . . Amira is struggling to look after her mother, Afrah. So when they arrive at Ravenswood Lodge Care Home, beautiful and imposing against the background of the Scottish Highlands, she hopes it is the right decision for them both. But soon Afrah insists her belongings are being stolen, her photographs, her jewellery, her pill boxes, Amira and the staff are convinced it's just Afrah's imagination, it's just her memory. But Afrah knows Ravenswood Lodge isn't a safe place. Could it have something to do with the past? She remembers newspaper clippings, hazy images of a fire years ago, a memory she's spent years forgetting and now she just wants to remember. Someone wants her gone. But first, she needs to convince Amira of the truth. The compelling, heartbreaking debut novel by Farah Cook, about mothers and daughters, and secrets that are never really forgotten . . .Elizabeth is Missing meets I Let You Go in this page-turning psychological suspense novel from debut author Farah Cook. Perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh and K L Slater.Real readers have been gripped by Care for Me:'This story just sucked me right in. It wasn't just the interesting plot but the lovely writing style itself . . . Such a wonderful twist read about the past and the truth finally coming to light''Nothing is quite as it seems in this slowly chilling, heart wrenching suspense''An absorbing read''Best novel you'll read this year'

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Book SynopsisHe loved her. He lost her. But he should never have written her off.'Birthday Girl is a real treat of a book, beautifully written and perfectly paced, slowly revealing secret after secret until you're not sure of anything anymore - only that you have to keep reading' -Elly Griffiths, author of The Ruth Galloway NovelsJonathan's wife disappeared more than twenty years ago. Now he's seeing her everywhere . . . New York in the 1990s - impoverished writer Jonathan Dainty takes his wife Maddie out to the beach for her birthday. Hours later he finds himself at the local police precinct trying to explain how on earth he let his wife get into a stranger's car, and allowed it to drive her away. More than twenty years later, Maddie is presumed dead and Jonathan has channelled his grief into a best-selling series of crime novels. As far as he can, he is living the perfect life. Then one day he catches a glimpse of his dead wife, moving through a throng of people. Is Maddie alive? Has she come back? And why does no one believe him? As Jonathan attempts to uncover the truth, it soon becomes clear that the people closest to him are hiding something, something that could change everything . . .The propulsive thriller from debut talent Niko Wolf, perfect for fans of Gone Girl and Blood Orange

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Book Synopsis'A high quality, sharply written thriller whose motley cast of deviants and misfits delivers some breathtaking twists on the way to a bleak but very satisfying conclusion. This is the reality of motherhood - red in tooth and claw' Sarah J Naughton, bestselling author of The Festival'Raw, powerful, beautiful - devastatingly good' TM Logan, bestselling author of The Holiday'Beautiful and harrowing and everything in between' Chris Whitaker, award-winning author of We Begin at the EndSometimes it's better not to ask questions. Sometimes it's better not to know.Eve Taggert's life has been spent steadily climbing away from her roots. Her mother, a hard and cruel woman who dragged her up in a rundown trailer park, was not who she wanted to be to her own daughter, Junie.But 12-year old Junie is now dead. Found next to the body of her best friend in the park of their small, broken town. Eve has nothing left but who she used to be.Despite the corrupt police force that patrol her dirt-poor town deep in the Missouri Ozarks, Eve is going to find what happened to her daughter. Even if it means using her own mother's cruel brand of strength to unearth secrets that don't want to be discovered and face truths it might be better not to know.Everyone is a suspect.Everyone has something to hide.And someone will answer for her daughter's murder.From the bestselling author of The Roanoke Girls, The Familiar Dark is a spellbinding story about the bonds of family as well as a story about how even the darkest and most terrifying of places can provide the comfort of home. The Familiar Dark will blow you away.PRAISE FOR THE FAMILIAR DARK'Dark and beautifully written. Spellbinding' Catherine Steadman, bestselling author of Something in the Water'Absolutely bloody brilliant. It's so well-written I felt like I was living her pain' Fiona Cummins, award-winning author of The Neighbour'Dark, moving, intriguing. Truly inspiring' Susan Lewis, bestselling author of One Minute Later'Powerful, gripping, heart-stopping' Laura McHugh, award-winning author of The Wolf Wants In'From its gripping beginning to its sobering finale, Amy Engel's The Familiar Dark never fails to enthral with surprising twists' Daily Mail'This is fierce and brilliant' The ObserverTrade ReviewA dark and beautifully written thriller with a haunting ending that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page. Engel's ability to conjure the harsh beauty of the Ozarks is spellbinding. An emotional & powerful read -- Catherine Steadman, bestselling author of * Something in the Water *Absolutely bloody brilliant. A down-at-heel mother burns with a need to exact her own brand of justice after the murder of her 12-year-old daughter. It's so well-written I felt like I was living her pain. Very highly recommended. -- Fiona Cummins, bestselling author of * The Neighbour *I was completely enthralled from start to finish. Very dark, moving, intriguing and such compelling characters. What a fantastic writer Amy is. Truly inspiring; a real talent at work and I hope this book receives all the success it deserves -- Susan Lewis, bestselling author of * One Minute Later *I'm such a HUGE Roanoke fan so my hopes were sky high and it delivered in every possible way. As visceral as it is gripping, the story packs the kind of haunting gut-punch that Amy is so good at. It's just beautiful and harrowing and everything in between. * Chris Whitaker, award winning author of All The Wicked Girls *The Familiar Dark is full of very bad people who occasionally do the right thing and seemingly good people who hide their own demons, every nuance of human nature is here wrapped up in a hugely addictive piece of storytelling. The end, when it comes, is extraordinarily horrific in its reality and leaves you melancholy and full of feeling. This was brilliant. All the way. Don't miss it in 2020. * Liz Loves Books *A harrowing thriller . . . This rural noir stakes Engel's claim to that dystopian terrain somewhere between Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects and Daniel Woodrell's Winter's Bone * Publishers Weekly *This is fierce and brilliant * The Observer *From its gripping beginning to its sobering finale, Amy Engel's The Familiar Dark never fails to enthral with surprising twists . . . a perceptive story about women surviving against odds, a mother´s unconditional love, as well as grief, poverty and classism . . . Engel´s characters would have much in common with those in Gillian Flynn´s Sharp Objects * Daily Mail *Raw, powerful, beautiful - devastatingly good * TM Logan, bestselling author of The Holiday *Powerful, gripping, heart-stopping * Laura McHugh, award-winning author of The Wolf Wants In *This rural noir is full of twists and turns . . . Gripping and hard to put down * Hello Magazine *A story about grief, pretence and family, written by a former criminal defence lawyer, it tugs at the heartstrings with its raw emotional truth * Daily Mail *icily heartbreaking * The Metro *Engel's prose is sharp and often brutal, and result is a seriously impressive thriller * Spectator *I enjoyed it so much. A high quality, sharply written thriller whose motley cast of deviants and misfits delivers some breathtaking twists on the way to a bleak but very satisfying conclusion. This is the reality of motherhood - red in tooth and claw. -- Sarah J Naughton, bestselling author of * The Festival *An achingly raw, emotional story that was beautifully written. From the heartbreaking beginning to the shocking conclusion, it was a journey so powerful that it'll stay with me for a long time to come -- Alice Hunter, author of * The Serial Killer's Wife *

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Book SynopsisWho knows your darkest secret?After every parents' evening, friends Nina, Bel and Rachel look forward to their regular debrief at the pub. But there will be no clinking Prosecco tonight. They are discussing an anonymous note that has been left in a child's schoolbag: This class has secrets. All the parents tell lies. As more notes are discovered, scandalous accusations are made and the school playground becomes rife with rumours. Who could be revealing the three friends' secrets? Because they thought the only people who knew everything about them were each other...An addictive psychological suspense thriller full of twists and turns, perfect for fans of Heidi Perks, Lisa Hall and Jane Corry.'Unique, addictive and completely absorbing' Kiersten Modglin, digitally bestselling author of Just Married'What a chilling ending! A genuine page turner' Emma Curtis, author of Invite Me InREADERS LOVE WHISPERS OF A SCANDAL:'Without a question one of the best books that I have read this year''So unpredictable and twisty''Keeps you wanting to read more. A very gripping read from beginning to end''I thought I had read some good thrillers this year but this blows the socks off of them!''Gripping, dark, intense and chilling'

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Book SynopsisA split-second decision.A terrible price to pay."You have to keep reading until the last page, the last word, the very last full stop. It's unputdownable." -Le Pays Briard"An intense and powerful novel." -Le Point"The characters are no angels... they resemble us." -Le Point"A rare pearl. Each page has us question our idea of humanity." -Le Parisien"A novel that will have you delve into the intimacy of its' characters flawed lives." -Carrefour Savoir"Immerse yourself in the meanders of the human mind, its sense of guilt and everything else that is part of human weakness." -Le Pays Briard"A strong novel." -Tele 7 JoursWhen Pax, a middle-aged second-rate actor, scores an audition for a blockbuster, he is convinced fate has taken pity on him and he will finally get to spend some time in the limelight.He leaves his flat in a hurry, ignoring the alarming sounds coming from the apartment above. He is beside himself when he learns what devastating consequences his decision had: not only was his neighbour Alex assaulted and left for dead, Alex is also his girlfriend Emi's son . . .Before long, Pax is faced with an impossible choice: should he continue to deceive Emi, the one person who always believed in him, or tell the truth and destroy their relationship?Trade ReviewA rare pearl. Each word is chosen with care, each page has us confront our own inconsistencies and question our idea of humanity. * Le Parisien *An intense and powerful novel. The characters in this book are no angels. Nothing shows this better than the fact that they resemble us. * Le Point *Immerse yourself in the meanders of the human mind, its sense of guilt and everything else that contributes to human weakness . . . You have to keep reading until the last page, the last word, the very last full stop. It's unputdownable. * Le Pays Briard *A novel that will have you delve into the intimacy of its characters' flawed lives. * Carrefour Savoirs *An emotionally strong novel * Télé 7 Jours *

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Book Synopsis SECRETS AND LIES RUIN LIVES'So many twists and thrills I was gripping the sides of the book all the way to the dynamite ending' DAN MALAKIN'A high-paced and relentlessly twisty thriller' L.V. MATTHEWS'An intricately plotted thriller full of deeply flawed yet believable characters. Utterly riveting and clever' CATHERINE COOPER'Fiendishly clever and compulsive - this novel will leave you feeling breathless in the best way' SARAH LAWTON'More twists and turns than a rollercoaster! Superbly plotted, compelling, pacy. Sarah is a tour de force' T ORR MUNROTwo women receive an anonymous note.For one it's a threat.For the other it's an invitation for revenge.Helena is beautiful, successful, and living in married bliss in Exeter. But she's hiding a secret that could tear her perfect life apart. When the notes begin to arrive, she realises someone else must know her secret. But what might her husband and his overbearing family do if they find out the truth?Thea is reeling from her best friend Helena's death. But when she starts digging into the circumstances, she receives a threatening note warning her to stop. She knows her friend's death wasn't an accident. This was murder. And she is determined to get revenge . . .PRAISE FOR SARAH BONNER'S DEBUT HER PERFECT TWIN:'Brilliantly twisty' T. M. Logan'Terrifyingly vivid' Janice Hallett'Made my jaw drop' Samantha Downing'A perfect storm of sly revenge and rivalry' L. V. Matthews

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Book SynopsisONE WOMAN. MANY IDENTITIES. ONE TARGET FOR REVENGE...'Takes you straight into the collision course of two dynamic, complicated women' LAURA DAVE'Its skilful narrative, research and structure meant that I read it right through in two sittings and within 24 hours. Julie Clark is a name to watch' SHOTS'Brilliantly creative' PRIMAMeg Varnum. Maggie Littleton. Meg Upton. Different names for the same person, depending on the town, depending on the job. I'm not a con artist as much as an avenger. A righter of wrongs. But nothing about me is real, other than my desire to hold men like you accountable for the things you've done.I don't break any laws, and what I take is given willingly. I can't be blamed for how easy it is to manipulate you. It's a discipline involving confidence, cleverness, and deception. And now, I'm about to work my final trick . . . this time under my real name. Because when it's done, I want you to know who I am and remember what you did to me.Combining blistering pace with brilliant female characters, this is the unforgettable new thriller from the author of the international bestseller and number one ebook bestseller The Flight, called 'absolutely sensational!' by Jo Spain.Readers love The Lies I Tell!'If you like a gripping, fast-paced thriller that will make you feel like you are watching a movie, with ambitious women as main characters ... then this book is one for you--worth five stars!''Grabs you from the beginning and stay with you throughout''I loved it ... I devoured it almost in one sitting''Julie Clark has knocked it of out of the park with this blisteringly perfect portrayal of revenge'Trade ReviewIntriguing...Clark skillfully fleshes out the strong, multifaceted characters. The story nicely mixes brisk plot points with slow burning reveals as it builds to a satisfying conclusion. Clark doesn't disappoint * Publishers Weekly *Impossible to put down from the first page * Associated Press *Seductive and cerebral * Reader's Digest *A meticulously plotted mind bender -- Jessica KnollSmart, savvy and so duplicitous with . . . two of the most beguiling female characters I've ever met -- Mary Kubica

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You can run from your past, but you can't hide forever...Rebecca Bray has moved on from a childhood she desperately wants to forget.She has everything she's ever wanted - the perfect fiancé, a loving stepdaughter, a career she's proud of, and now the house of her dreams.But when the family move to the Cornish village where Rebecca grew up, everything she wanted to bury from those years starts to claw at the surface.Then, when her stepdaughter goes missing at a New Year's Eve party, Rebecca must finally face the ghosts of her past - or Ava might never come home safely...A haunting, atmospheric read full of twists, turns and bumps in the night - perfect for fans of Ruth Ware, Nuala Ellwood and Sophie Draper.'Atmospheric, haunting and superbly plotted. I still have goosebumps!' Carissa Ann Lynch, USA Today bestselling author of The Secrets of Cedar Farm'Claustrophobic, emotional, suspenseful and packed full of twists' Sarah A. Denzil, bestselling author of Little One'Eerie, atmospheric and full of suspense. I couldn't put it down' Amanda Brittany, author of The Island House

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Book SynopsisA TWISTY PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF WHAT SHE NEVER TOLD ME**********Your mother. The one person you trust. What if you're wrong?Widowed Nan is on her way to her beloved son's wedding. She should be excited, but she is dreading her return to Paradise Place - a small area of Notting Hill that she hasn't dared set foot on for decades. Nan had arrived there as a young girl in the late seventies, desperate for freedom and a career as an artist. But, drawn into a dark obsession that spun out of control, Nan was forced to flee.And while the only thing seemingly connecting her son's wedding and her old secret life is Paradise Place, Nan quickly gets the impression that someone is watching her every move . . . someone she thought was dead.**********PRAISE FOR KATE MCQUAILE'Elegant, clever and totally convincing' Sunday Mirror 'Everything you want in a thriller' Emma Flint'A fast-paced read' Prima'A twisty tale' Good HousekeepingTrade ReviewKate McQuaile writes fascinatingly flawed characters and domestic noir beautifully. The topic may be dark but the writing is so lyrical, you won't want to stop reading * Jo Spain *Broken Flowers is both twisty and empathetic. I love how Kate McQuaile's two unreliable narrators each vie for sympathy, and how, in a battle for psychological survival, no one tells the whole truth, even to themselves * Isabelle Grey *A gripping family tale, moving easily from seventies London to the present day, chock full of twists and turns * Andrea Carter *Broken Flowers is a dark, propulsive novel that had me hooked from the first line. No one does twisted families like Kate McQuaile * Jack Jordan *A narrative that moves between 1970s London and today, a decades-old mystery, family secrets and a very flawed narrator - I loved this * Emma Flint *Everything you want in a thriller * Emma Flint, author of Little Deaths *A fast-paced read * Prima *A twisty tale * Good Housekeeping *Elegant, clever and totally convincing * Sunday Mirror *

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Book Synopsis'A powerful story' Sunday Post'Two gripping heroines' Choice'Grey investigates how secrets from the past continue to warp the present' The Sunday TimesTWO SISTERS, ONE DEVASTATING SECRETIt is 1944 in war-battered London. Freya and Shona are identical twins, close despite their different characters. Freya is a newly qualified doctor treating the injured in an East End hospital, while Shona has been recruited by the SOE. The sisters are so physically alike that they can fool people into thinking that one is the other. It's a game they've played since childhood. But when Shona persuades her twin to swap roles to meet her Polish lover, he is angered at being tricked. Then Shona proposes a far more dangerous swapping of roles. At first Freya refuses but finally she agrees, with consequences that threaten not only the happiness but the lives of both sisters. Forty-five years later in November 1989 Freya, now aged 69, is watching television with her daughter Kirsty. Freya is gripped as she witnesses crowds of Berliners attempting to knock down their hated Wall. This sight stirs memories of her own and her sister's war, especially the tragedy of the Warsaw Uprising - memories that she has never shared with anyone. Even if she wanted to reveal them now, she can't. She's suffering from a brain tumour and is unable to speak although her reason is unimpaired. And this is what she's thinking: if they succeed in knocking down the Wall, what secrets will come tumbling through? If her own were revealed, it would be devastating for all those close to her, especially her daughter, Kirsty.Trade ReviewMoving smoothly between two time periods, Grey investigates how secrets from the past continue to warp the present * The Sunday Times *This psychological suspense delivers not one, but two gripping heroines * Sunday Post *a perceptive, engaging novel... The plot is a finely carved jigsaw, the pieces fitting together seamlessly * Shots Magazine *A powerful story * Choice *A beautifully written story of sisters and their families whose lives are profoundly changed by war. A terrific and thought-provoking read * Elizabeth Buchan, author of TWO WOMEN IN ROME *I enjoyed it very much...involving and exciting with not one but two engaging heroines and a story that takes many unexpected turns * Adele Geras author of DANGEROUS WOMEN *Told with masterly clarity - an absorbing journey through a slice of Poland's gripping wartime history and a heart-rending exploration of the effect on one family of secrets kept for too long * Carolyn Kirby, author of WHEN WE FALL *

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Book Synopsis'Prepare for your heart rate to rise reading this edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller!' The Sun'If you're looking for a page-turner, this is it!' Hello!'The perfect choice for fans of C.L. Taylor and Louise Candlish' Woman's Weekly'A superbly pacy thriller that will keep you looking over your shoulder' Sunday MirrorYOU HAVEN'T FORGOTTEN.THEY HAVEN'T FORGIVEN. Leah Wallace has just achieved her dream of becoming editor at a regional paper. On her first day a 15-year-old girl, Hope Hooper-Smith, is reported missing. The police fear that she has been abducted. Hours later, another teenage girl goes missing. But this girl, Tilly Bowers, is from a troubled background and is a habitual runaway. Leah decides to run the Hope's abduction on the front page, while Tilly only gets a small mention on page eighteen. The next day, Hope is found unharmed at a train station. But Tilly is never seen or heard from again.Sixteen years later, a TV documentary questions Leah's decision not to give Tilly's case immediate coverage, implying that she could have cost Tilly her life, and Leah starts receiving death threats online. Then mysterious paper dolls begin appearing, cut from the newspapers Leah used to edit, and she suspects that an intruder has been in the house. Leah becomes convinced that someone wants to punish her for the part she played in Tilly's disappearance. But just how far will they go to make her pay? A gripping and chilling psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and C.L. Taylor. Trade ReviewThe perfect choice for fans of CL Taylor and Louise Candlish, the psychology that drives this dark mystery forward shows the human mind at its most calculating. * Woman's Weekly *If you're looking for a page-turner, this is it! * Hello! *Prepare for your heart rate to rise reading this edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller! * The Sun *This dark mystery shows the human mind at its most twisted and calculating * Woman *A superbly pacy thriller that will keep you looking over your shoulder * Sunday Mirror *Stylish and creepy - a gripping read * Best *

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Book SynopsisA gripping campus-set psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping ending. Perfect for fans of Erin Kelly, C. J. Tudor and Shari Lapena.SOMEONE'S GOT TO MAKE HIM PAY.Evie has just started her second year at University. She is young, beautiful and popular. She should be having the time of her life, except she has something to hide - a one-night-stand with her English Professor, Simon.Not wanting any of his other students to be used in the same way, Evie reports their relationship to University HR. But hours later, Village Vixen, the student gossip blogger, is baying for blood. She's found out about the accusation and is firmly on Simon's side. But how could Village Vixen possibly have known? Evie can't help but feel like she's being watched. As paranoia and fear set in, the one thing Evie knows for sure is someone has to teach Simon a lesson...

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Book Synopsis'Sensational and deeply addictive' Karin Slaughter'Fresh and atmospheric . . . haunting' Anna Bailey'A pitch-perfect psychological thriller' Peter PapathanasiouAmid the desolate wilderness of the Great Plains of Nebraska, a region so isolated you could drive for hours without seeing another human being, sits Hatchery House. Having served as a church, an asylum and an orphanage, Hatchery is now a treatment facility for orphaned or abandoned children with psychiatric disorders. Haunted by patients past and present, only the most vulnerable find a home within its walls.Dr. Lorelei 'Lore' Webber, a former FBI psychiatrist, has almost grown used to the unorthodox methods used at Hatchery House. But when one of her patients is murdered, Lore finds herself dragged into the centre of an investigation that unearths startling truths, shocking discoveries, and untold cruelty. And as the investigation unravels, Lore is forced to confront the past she's spent her whole life running from - a secret that threatens to undo her entirely.Darkly riveting and explosive, and with an unforgettable cast of deeply human characters, Those Who Return is a searing psychological thriller of guilt and redemption, set against a landscape as awe-inspiring as it is unforgiving.Trade ReviewSensational and deeply addictive, Those Who Return is a true page-turner with an atmosphere that reminded me of True Detective and The Dry * Karin Slaughter *A twisty-turny plot, taut prose, engrossing characters, and a spooky rural Midwest setting that gradually overwhelms your senses like a narcotic. This is a pitch-perfect psychological thriller of the absolute highest calibre. Hatchery House will get under your skin and needle you long after the last page * Peter Papathanasiou, author of The Stoning *Fresh and atmospheric, a mystery as haunting as its lonesome Great Plains backdrop * Anna Bailey, author of Tall Bones *What an extraordinary book; the prose so muscular and assured. Psychologically astute with a setting that pulses as much as its protagonist, this is a novel that is both poetic and haunting * Victoria Selman, author of TRULY, DARKLY, DEEPLY *Such an intense and captivating mystery. I loved it! * James Delargy, author of 55 *A darkly atmospheric and beautifully written psychological thriller * Irish Independent *The Great Plains make a great setting for a disturbing tale of physical isolation and mental desolation * Sunday Times Crime Club *Montag's debut thriller transports you to the vast big sky country of the Great Plains of Nebraska . . . old secrets spill like vengeful ghosts * Peterborough Telegraph *A searing psychological thriller of guilt and redemption, set in the Great Plains of Nebraska * My Weekly *

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Book SynopsisYou let her in. Now she won't let you go.Sue Keller is lost. When her father dies suddenly, she's orphaned in her mid-twenties, her mother having died long ago. Then Sue meets Annie. It's been twenty years, but Annie could never forget that face. She was Sue's live-in nanny at their big house upstate, and she loved Sue like she was her own.Craving comfort and connection, Sue is only too eager to welcome Annie back into her life. But as they grow close once more, Sue begins to uncover the truth about Annie's unsettling time in the Keller household all those years ago, and the dark secrets that bind these women together.Split between upstate New York in the nineties and present-day Manhattan, Nanny Dearest is a darkly addictive psychological thriller of power, privilege, secrets and obsession, which will keep readers turning the pages right up to the shocking end.'One to race through' Observer'Cracking' Daily Mail'Powerful, haunting' Miranda Smith'A tightly woven thriller' Town & Country USHaunting, evocative and atmospheric' Charlotte Duckworth'You won't be able to put this book down' Emily Freud'An accomplished thriller debut' Vogue USTrade ReviewNanny Dearest is Flora Collins's first novel, and it's one to race through, the sense of looming dread growing exponentially as the truth about both Sue and Anneliese starts to seep out . . . If, like me, you were joyfully terrified by The Hand That Rocks You, then this is the thriller for you * Observer *If you're in the mood for being consoled by the problems of the rich and spoilt, then this book is for you . . . Collins's smart prose style and good grasp of contemporary issues, as well as a cracking title, mean this debut writer has got off to a promising start * Daily Mail *A haunting, evocative and atmospheric tale of family dysfunction that builds to a shocking, unforeseen climax. I'll be thinking about the characters in this book for a long time to come * Charlotte Duckworth, author of THE PERFECT FATHER *Nanny Dearest is a thriller about family secrets, and our innate need to belong. Flora's writing is as delicate as it is brutal, deftly observed and smart. You won't be able to put this book down, and the palpable terror of the finale will stay with you for a long time * Emily Freud, author of MY BEST FRIEND'S SECRET *Nanny Dearest is a powerful debut about the fine line between love and obsession. The final pages are haunting and unsettling * Miranda Smith *An accomplished thriller debut * Vogue US *A tightly woven thriller * Town&Country US *Psychological thrillers fans won't be disappointed * Publishers Weekly *It's a seesaw of rising tension that ultimately delivers a raw, crashing conclusion . . . Collins's debut illustrates the sometimes obsessive and terrifying nature of love and the shattering consequences of its betrayal * Library Journal *Unsettling, compelling, elegantly paced - Flora Collins' debut is a slick, contemporary novel that explores the wispy, nagging memories of childhood, the dark side of relationships, and the unrelenting desire to be loved * Julia Heaberlin, bestselling author of We Are All the Same in the Dark *Nanny Dearest is an impressive, immersive novel sure to be a big hit. I loved it * New York Times bestselling author Adriana Trigiani *Nanny Dearest is a delicious spine-tingling thriller that lulls the reader into a false sense of security before going straight for the jugular * Hannah Mary McKinnon, bestselling author of You Will Remember Me *A slick thriller * Crimereads *Spine-tingling * Peterborough Telegraph *

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Book Synopsis'Thrilling from beginning to end - I couldn't turn the pages fast enough' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'Absorbing and fast-paced' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'Excellent - domestic noir in all its darkest shades' CARA HUNTERThe child you never knewknows all your secrets . . .Out of the blue, Susie Jukes is contacted on social media by Anna, the girl she gave up for adoption fifteen years ago. But when they meet, Anna's home life sounds distinctly strange to Susie and her husband Gabe. And when Anna's adoptive parents seem to overreact to the fact she contacted them at all, Susie becomes convinced that Anna needs her help.But is Anna's own behaviour simply what you'd expect from someone recovering from a traumatic childhood? Or are there other secrets at play here - secrets Susie has also been hiding for the last fifteen years?'A twisty, electrifying read' WOMAN'S OWNSee what everyone is saying about JP Delaney, the hottest name in psychological thrillers:'DAZZLING' - Lee Child'ADDICTIVE' - Daily Express'DEVASTATING' - Daily Mail'INGENIOUS' - New York Times'COMPULSIVE' - Glamour Magazine'ELEGANT' - Peter James'SEXY' - Mail on Sunday'ENTHRALLING' - Woman and Home'ORIGINAL' - The Times'RIVETING' - Lisa Gardner'CREEPY' - Heat'SATISFYING' - Reader's Digest'SUPERIOR' - The Bookseller'MORE THAN A MATCH FOR PAULA HAWKINS' - Sunday TimesTrade ReviewThrilling from beginning to end - I couldn't turn the pages fast enough * Claire Douglas *Excellent . . . Domestic noir in all its darkest shades * Cara Hunter *Clever plot twists and fully drawn but unreliable characters make for an absorbing and fast-paced read * Karin Slaughter *A twisty, electrifying read * Woman's Own *Delaney's tightly controlled prose style lends itself to expert tension-building * Daily Mail *A well-researched and sensitive account of the most painful kind of parenthood * Literary Review *

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Book SynopsisImani Banks lives in a posh Brooklyn Heights neighborhood that has just been rocked to its core. An acclaimed movie director has been murdered, and his blond trophy wife-Imani's closest friend-is missing. Their neighbors, along with the media, jump to the conclusion that Melissa Walker has killed her husband in a fit of rage and is on the run. Fortunately for the missing actress, Imani is a psychiatrist as well as a steadfast friend. She will never give up her search and is determined to prove Melissa's innocence. It shouldn't take a degree in human behavior to know that Melissa would never leave her daughter behind. Recently, Imani and her chef husband rented some extra rooms in their house to a struggling waitress from his restaurant. Tonya Sayre has moved in with her teen daughter and the convenient timing and her suspicious behavior soon lead Imani to suspect that the true killer is living right under her own roof. Now all she has to do is prove it.

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