Psychological thriller

Book SynopsisTHE DEBUT THRILLER IN THE BESTSELLING DAVID RAKER MISSING PERSONS SERIES, PERFECT FOR FANS OF MO HAYDER, LINWOOD BARCLAY AND MICHAEL CONNELLYOne year ago, Alex Towne''s body was found.One month ago, his mother saw him on the street.One week ago, David Raker agreed to look for him.Now he wishes he hadn''t.Mary Towne''s son, Alex, went missing six years ago. Five years later he finally turned up - as a corpse in a car wreck. Missing persons investigator David Raker doesn''t want the work: it''s clearly a sad but hopeless case of mistaken identity brought to him by a woman unable to let go of her son. But haunted by a loss of his own, Raker reluctantly agrees.Big mistake. For as he digs deeper, he discovers that Alex''s life was not the innocent one his mother believed. Buried in his past are secrets that were never meant to be found - and dark, dangerous men willing to kill to protect them. Soon Raker will disTrade ReviewPraise for Tim Weaver * - *Weaver's books get better each time - tense, complex, written with flair as well as care * Guardian *The writing is beautiful and the plot so cleverly constructed I never guessed any of the twists * Sunday Times bestselling author of Local Girl Missing *It had me racing to the end * Sunday Times bestselling author of The Widow *Terrific * Sunday Times *I couldn't put it down * Sun *Weaver has become one of this country's most respected, bestselling crime writers, and he fully deserves to be . . . Catch him at once * Daily Mail *The rising star of British crime * Sunday Times Number One bestselling author of the DC Max Wolfe series *Tim Weaver writes books so meticulously researched that the reader is educated as well as entertained, enthralled and intrigued * Sunday Times bestselling author of Lying in Wait *A dark, complex and visceral read * Financial Times *Fans of Mo Hayder will be in seventh hell * Guardian *The story-telling is little short of brilliant * Crime Fiction Lover *Perfect plotting, great characterisation, and the kind of payoff that a thriller of this calibre deserves * Bookgeeks *

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Book SynopsisMary Farren went into the gun room one morning about half-past eleven, took her husband's revolver and loaded it, then shot herself. The butler heard the sound of the gun from the pantry...The fourteen haunting stories in this collection span the whole of Daphne du Maurier's writing career and explore every human emotion: an apparently happily married woman commits suicide; a steamer in wartime is rescued by a mysterious sailing-ship; a dull husband breaks loose in a surprising fashion; a con woman plays her game once too often; and a famous novelist looks for romance, only to meet with bitter disappointent. Each meticulously observed tale shows du Maurier's mastery of the genre.Trade ReviewThere is an intense and exhilarating fusion of feeling, landscape, climate, character and story. She wrote exciting plots, she was highly skilled at arousing suspense, and she was, too, a writer of fearless originality * Guardian *A magician, a virtuoso. She can conjure up tragedy, horror, tension, suspense, the ridiculous, the vain, the romantic * Good Housekeeping *One of the last century's most original literary talents * Daily Telegraph *

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Book Synopsis'I implore you to read (or listen to) it' - Marian Keyes, author of Again, Rachel'One of the best books I’ve ever read' – Ruth Jones, author of Love UntoldAn all-consuming story of loneliness, obsession and how far we go for the ones we love, If I Can't Have You is the debut novel by Charlotte Levin.After fleeing Manchester for London, Constance Little attempts to put past tragedies behind her and make a fresh start. When she embarks on a relationship with the new doctor at the medical practice where she works, she’s convinced she’s finally found the love and security she craves.Then he ends it.But if life has taught her anything, it’s that if you love someone, you should never let them go.That's why for Constance Little, her obsession is only just beginning . . .'Exceptionally raw and visceral and painfully funny' – Emma Flint, author of Little Deaths'Darkly comic and beautifully written’ – Woman‘Blackly comic, heartrendingly sad’ – Best'Compulsively readable and darkly funny’ – Laura Marshall, author of Friend RequestTrade ReviewI IMPLORE you to read (or listen to) it. It's SO many things - dark, sweet, odd, moving, credible, tender, BEAUTIFULLY written & at times funny -- Marian Keyes, author of Again, RachelSo beautifully written, such a devastatingly compelling story. I can honestly say it’s one of the best books I’ve ever read - it is without shadow of a doubt, EASILY up there with The Girl on the Train and Eleanor Oliphant -- Ruth JonesThis is superb. The main character Constance is brilliantly flawed and so compassionately drawn - it’s raw and compulsive and disturbing and very well done indeed -- Harriet Tyce, author of Richard & Judy Book Club pick Blood OrangeAn exceptionally raw and visceral and painfully funny novel. Charlotte Levin writes so well and so powerfully about loneliness, longing, love and loss that Constance will stay with me for a long time -- Emma Flint, Women's Prize longlisted author of Little DeathsA blackly comic but heartfelt story of love and loneliness, with an endearing and damaged heroine * Sunday Mirror *A darkly comic and beautifully written debut novel * Woman *Blackly comic, heartrendingly sad . . . a brilliant debut novel * Best *Compulsively readable and darkly funny with pin-sharp characterization. Love love loved it -- Laura Marshall, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Friend RequestBrilliant. A perfect and completely terrifying depiction of heartbreak and obsession -- Sarah Powell, presenter, founder of ‘Celebrate Yourself’ and Red Magazine columnist

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Book SynopsisA modern spin on a folk tale where the improbable can happen the twists are lovely; dark and deep' The TimesGolding folds together a folklore-inspired plot with the modern twists and tension of a police procedural novel to create a bitingly unnerving story' Adele Parks, PlatinumPowerful imagery and captivating characters, this a grabbing book' Magic Radio Book ClubThe most original book you'll read this year' Crime Monthly * * *When a small child is found wandering alone, the local shopkeepers call the authorities immediately. Twenty minutes later, the girl's mother turns up, panicked and distraught. It doesn''t take long to clear things up, and mother and daughter are soon reunited and sent on their way.Miles away, the body of a man is discovered, floating in a bathtub, but the most surprising discovery of all is that he isn''t dead. Despite his injuries, he is very much alive.Two seemingly unrelated events. But as DS Harper begins to investigate, disturbing connections between the tTrade Review PRAISE FOR THE REPLACEMENT ‘A modern spin on a folk tale where the improbable can happen … deftly spun … the twists are lovely; dark and deep’The Times ‘Golding folds together a folklore-inspired plot with the modern twists and tension of a police procedural novel to create a bitingly unnerving story’ Adele Parks, Platinum ‘Sewing together the many threads of the case, there is the added folklore that seeps into an atmospheric, mysterious and horror-struck storyline. Powerful imagery and captivating characters, this a grabbing book’ Magic Radio Book Club ‘The most original book you’ll read this year … equal parts detective novel, psychological thriller and family drama. Full of twists, turns and atmosphere, make sure you don’t accidentally stay up all night devouring it’ Crime Monthly ‘A psychological thriller with a difference’ Heat ‘Creepy and atmospheric, the author weaves a magical thread of folklore into this outstanding thriller’ My Weekly ‘Chillingly brilliant’ Bella PRAISE FOR MELANIE GOLDING ‘Chilling story, beautiful prose. Little Darlings is stunning’ Clare Mackintosh, number one Sunday Times bestseller ‘Rich and satisfying, this is part who-done-it, part fairy tale, part psychological thriller. It delivers on all fronts and will continue to rattle you, long after you have put it down’ Felicity Everett, author of The People at Number 9 ‘Deep. Dark. Utterly addictive. I read this extraordinary book in one, breathless gulp…Be warned – you can't unread this story. It will haunt you' Teresa Driscoll, author of I Am Watching You ‘A story that is in turn enthralling, creepy and downright sinister, Melanie Golding turns fairy tales on their heads…A brilliant, heart-pounding read’ Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me

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Book SynopsisTHE TOP TWENTY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA brilliant new story-teller has arrived' ERIN KELLYA read-in-one-sitting thriller' LUCY CLARKEChilling, devious' JANICE HALLETTGlorious escapism with a murderous twist' TAMMY COHENThey thought it was perfect. They were wrongA glamorous chateauAura and Nick don't talk about what happened in England. They've bought a chateau in France to make a fresh start, and their kids need them to stay together whatever it costs.A couple on the brinkThe expat community is welcoming, but when a neighbour is murdered at a lavish party, Aura and Nick don't know who to trust.A secret that is bound to come out Someone knows exactly why they really came to the chateau. And someone is going to give them what they deserve.The Sunday Times bestseller is back with a rollercoaster read, perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware.Gripping, glamorous, ingeniously twisty' LAURA MARSHALLThe definition of unputdownable' SINEAD CROWLEYHot on the heels of her debut thriller, CTrade Review PRAISE FOR THE CHATEAU: ‘The author of hit The Chalet is back with an even better psychological thriller that will have you reading into the early hours’ THE SUN ‘Murder, family secrets and revenge all culminate in a shocking finale to this fast-paced murder mystery’ MY WEEKLY ‘Escapism with a twist’ WOMAN & HOME ‘A chilling read’ BELLA ‘Chillingly brilliant’ CLOSER ‘Addictive’ CRIME MONTHLY ‘Cooper has done it again – with captivating characters and a roller-coaster ride of a storyline, you’ll be gripped right up to the last line’ HEAT ‘Excellent reading’ BELFAST TELEGRAPH ‘Chilling, devious’ JANICE HALLETT, author of THE APPEAL ‘‘Darkly glamorous and fuelled by adrenalin, The Chateau is a read-in-one-sitting thriller. I devoured it!’ LUCY CLARKE ‘A page turner with an ending I wasn't expecting!’ DEBBIE HOWELLS ‘The definition of unputdownable. A Christie tribute in the best way’ SINEAD CROWLEY ‘Insanely gripping, it’s glorious escapism with a murderous twist’ TAMMY COHEN ‘Gripping, glamorous, ingeniously twisty’ LAURA MARSHALL PRAISE FOR CATHERINE COOPER: ‘Agatha Christie meets the glamour of apres-ski’ SUNDAY TIMES STYLE ‘‘An intense, claustrophobic thriller’ HEAT ‘A brilliant book with a twist you won’t see coming’ BELLA ‘A great, pacy read fans of Lucy Foley will love’ FABULOUS ‘Atmospheric and suspenseful’ WOMAN’S WEEKLY ‘A striking debut – the ultimate winter read!’ FRANCE MAGAZINE ‘Adrenaline-charged – makes for superb, wintry reading’ WI LIFE ‘Pure adrenaline, from the killer first page to the chilling last line’ ERIN KELLY ‘I loved the vivid setting’ CASS GREEN ‘A chilling and atmospheric thriller full of addictive twists' ROZ WATKINS ‘A cleverly plotted thriller set in the French Alps. The snow made me feel like I was there’ ALLIE REYNOLDS ‘A striking debut… the ultimate winter read’ France magazine

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Book SynopsisIn a suburb on the outskirts of Tokyo, four teenage girls drift through a hot smoggy August and tedious summer school classes. There''s dependable Toshi; brainy Terauchi; Yuzan, grief-stricken and confused; and Kirarin, whose late nights and reckless behaviour remain a secret from those around her. Then Toshi''s next-door neighbour is found brutally murdered and the girls suspect Worm, the neighbour''s son and a high school misfit. But when he disappears (taking Toshi''s bike and cell phone with him) the four girls become irresistibly drawn into a treacherous vortex of brutality and seduction which rises from within themselves as well as the world around them.Trade ReviewKirino uses her considerable narrative gifts to evoke the tedium, pressure and angst her teenage characters suffer * Publishers Weekly *Kirino creates a fictional universe in which the normal rules of engagement no longer apply...she chronicles the toxic fall out of an educational system that fosters conformity above individualism -- Emma Hagestadt * Independent *Japanese crime queen ... a tense, worried book of actions and consequences * Guardian *She may be the best crime writer to emerge from Japan in years * Independent on Sunday *The translation is smooth and invisible... Compelling * www.eurocrime.co.uk *

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Book SynopsisTHE ATMOSPHERIC NEW THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BLACK-EYED SUSANS, SOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SERIES''Haunting, heartfelt, chilling and beautifully told, Night Will Find You walks that rare line between mystery, thriller and truly original character study. I adored it'' CHRIS WHITAKER''An irresistible mystery with addictive prose, Night Will Find You is a thriller like no other'' ANNA BAILEY, bestselling author of TALL BONES''A mesmerizing, unputdownable love letter to the mysteries of science and the human mind''KATIE GUTIERREZ, author of MORE THAN YOU''LL EVER KNOW__________Vivvy Bouchet, respected scientist and reluctant psychic, saved a boy''s life after a premonition when she was a child. Now a Texas police officer, he convinces Vivvy to help him solve a high-profile cold case, working alongside detective and sceptic Jesse Sharp.Three-year-old Lizzie Solomon Trade ReviewHaunting, heartfelt, chilling and beautifully told, Night Will Find You walks that rare line between mystery, thriller and truly original character study. I adored it -- CHRIS WHITAKER, bestselling author of WE BEGIN AT THE ENDAn irresistible mystery with addictive prose, Night Will Find You is a thriller like no other -- ANNA BAILEY, bestselling author of TALL BONESNight Will Find You is a rare thriller that seamlessly straddles the mystic and the scientific. Compelling and compassionate, Heaberlin's novel has one foot firmly planted in our world of misinformation and the other reaching for the inexplicable. I loved it -- IVY POCHODA, author of THESE WOMENA mesmerizing, unputdownable love letter to the mysteries of science and the human mind. With an unforgettable cast of characters - a reluctant psychic and grieving daughter, a wildly popular conspiracy theorist, a police officer with shadowy motives -Julia Heaberlin pays homage to everything we don't know about the universe and ourselves. I am already missing my time inside this world -- KATIE GUTIERREZ, author of bestseller MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOWHeaberlin is one of my all-time favorite authors. With NIGHT WILL FIND YOU, she nails it again, from the brilliant premise to the vivid prose to the gripping suspense to the beating hearts of her characters. Darkly beautiful, enthralling, and masterfully done. Every mystery lover should know her name -- LAURA MCHUGH, award-winning author of WHAT’S DONE IN DARKNESSIn Night Will Find You, Julia Heaberlin follows her deliciously haunting We Are All the Same in the Dark with another expertly rendered mystery, complete with compelling characters, an impeccably paced plot, and surprising twists. Heaberlin writes with such aching beauty I found myself pausing to relish her words and then racing ahead because I couldn't wait to find out what happened next. A must-read! -- HEATHER GUDENKAUF, bestselling author of THE OVERNIGHT GUESTDark, elegant and utterly captivating, Night Will Find You is an unforgettable story written with richly evocative prose and genuine heart. I found myself completely immersed. A lyrical exploration of the fine line between scientific fact and the things we can't explain -- CHRISTINA MCDONALD, author of THE NIGHT OLIVIA FELLPRAISE FOR JULIA HEABERLIN * - *Beautifully written and wonderfully chilling * Sarah Pinborough *Utterly compelling . . . the writing is mesmeric * Ali Land *Strong characterisation, haunting images, a wonderful sense of place * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisPeter Diamond''s tenth case is a perfect piece of superbly entertaining crime fiction from a master of the genre.Battle and burial are built into the history of Lansdown Hill, so it is no great shock when part of a skeleton is unearthed there. But Peter Diamond, Bath''s Head of CID, can''t ignore the fresh corpse found close to the folly known as Beckford''s Tower. The hill becomes the setting for one of the most puzzling cases he has investigated, involving golf, horseracing, Civil War re-enactment and the Cyrillic alphabet.Inevitably, Diamond butts heads with the group of vigilantes who call themselves the Lansdown Society, discovering in the process that his boss Georgina is a member. She resolves to sideline Diamond by sending him to Bristol and handing the skeleton investigation to his deputy, Keith Halliwell. Fortunately matters don''t pan out as Georgina plans...Trade ReviewGood solid traditional detection...Highly enjoyable * Literary Review *Lovesey is famous for the fine craftsmanship of his cunning plots, along with a gentle wit and a clear eye for human foibles, and his 10th book in the Diamond series is a perfect showcase for all those skills * Morning Star *Customary wit and gentle humour that mystery lovers have come to expect from the British master of the genre * Boston Globe *Diamond is a classic * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisUnable to find a way back from her little lie, her perfect dream becomes a perfect nightmare - and desperate times call for desperate measures. Meanwhile, everything is not as it seems in Ada Archer's perfect life.

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Book SynopsisBy night, Vivian Parry performs the role of Manhattan’s sharpest theatre critic, immersing herself fully in every show she sees. By day, she uses work, sex, and psychotropic drugs to keep her comfortably numb. Desperate for a promotion and at the urging of her editor, she agrees to an interview with David Adler, an enigmatic graduate student. When he later disappears, Vivian soon learns from his devastated fiancée that she was the last person to have seen him alive. The police refuse to investigate his disappearance and Vivian finds herself obsessed with what happened, assuming the role of amateur investigator. But as she gets closer to the truth about David Adler, she finds that the boundaries between theatre and reality are more tenuous than even she could have believed. 'An impressive debut' Financial Times 'A sharp, funny, and pacy slice of Manhattan noir' Guardian Trade ReviewAlexis Soloski portrays Manhattan's thespian scene and high-end social life in vivid detail with snappy dialogue. This is an impressive debut * Financial Times *A sharp, funny and pacy slice of Manhattan noir that manages to be over-the-top and weirdly plausible, with a terrific payoff * Guardian *Alexis Soloski's debut novel is an elegant, chilling read that examines the lives of critics, actors, and addicts. It poses the question: can you know or even have your own identity, when your entire life is spent acting? Recommended for lovers of New York and the theatre, this is a taut, beautifully written psychological thriller that dares to delve into the darkness behind the curtains -- Laura SheppersonA moody, taut dose of noir, Here in the Dark is a poised, daring debut - the kind of novel I relish and can't get out of my head, evoking the work of icons like Megan Abbott and Margaret Millar in its hypnotic prose and mesmerizing characters. Readers will not forget Vivian Parry - and they won't want to -- Alex Segura, bestselling author of Secret IdentitySoloski does not disappoint in either her sharp-eyed and unflinching portrait of an unravelling critic, or in her delicious upending of genre. Hitchcock meets a slippery metatheatrics of power, performance, desire, and escape. This is a novel and a protagonist who moves with a precarious velocity, constantly choosing the most dangerous move and bringing us careening after -- Jen Silverman, author of We Play OurselvesHere in the Dark lives up to its title and is indeed a dark tale; it’s also hilarious, addictive, elegantly constructed, and composed. It’s ultimately a book about art and the love of art, but it's cleverly disguised as a thrill ride, a jolt of pulp and a shot of noir. It became a New York classic to me the minute I read the last sentence -- Michael Imperioli, actor, writer, and musicianFrom its very first page to its final revelation, Here in the Dark will possess you with a mix of acerbic wit and Highsmithian invention. I blazed through this book, delighting equally in the cleverness of its plot and the delicious wickedness of Vivian Parry - a woman you can’t look away from even for a second. And why would you, when there’s a life-or-death mystery, dialogue that feels beamed in from a classic noir, and a ballet about rabies on offer? Even if you’ve never seen a play, you’ll be thrilled by the ways author Alexis Soloski takes the novel of suspense and turns it into a meditation on seeing and being seen, knowing and being known, judging and being judged -- Isaac Butler, author of The Method: How the Twentieth Century Learned to ACT

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Book SynopsisLiar. Bad mother. Murderer? You decide…Ex-journalist Mercer Hennessey can’t think of a good reason to get up in the morning. Since losing her husband and her little girl in a car crash, she’s living in what she secretly calls the darkness. But when her editor asked her to write an instant true crime book on the murder trial of Ashlyn Bryant, Mercer finds a new purpose.On trial for the murder of her baby, Ashlyn is currently the most hated person in America. If Mercer can write the story of her conviction, she might just have a bestseller on her hands, as well as achieving justice for a little girl. And Ashlyn is so obviously the villain of the story: a party girl, man-crazy, ambitious and unrepentant. She’s clearly never been a good mother. But is she a killer…?“Ryan raises the bar sky-high - I knew she was good, but I had no idea she was this good.” Lee Child

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Book Synopsis'A psychological thriller of superior style and plotting. At once compelling and intriguing, it is also entirely unpredictable. I loved this twisty head spinning thriller in which the pace never flags for a second. Riveting!' LIZ NUGENTMY PATIENT'S JUST CONFESSED - TO THE MURDER I COMMITTED ...'A nerve-shredding and masterful thriller from one of the best in the business. Top class stuff' DOUG JOHNSTONETHE THERAPISTSara seems to have it all - a thriving practice as a trauma counsellor, a comfortable home, a loving husband and two children. A world away from her troubled past. She's the only one who knows that her entire life is built on a lie.THE PATIENTUntil a new patient confesses to a crime that hits too close to home. Sara is thrown into a quest to hide the truth: from her family, her co-workers, and most importantly, the police.THE CONFESSIONHow can this person know about Sara's past? And how can Sara silence her before it's too late? One thing is certain: she will do anything to keep her family safe. 'Absolutely loved it! Twisty and super smart, it's everything you want in a compelling psychological thriller. I genuinely didn't want it to end' JOHN MARRS 'A stunning domestic noir that grips from the first page until the brutal conclusion' ED JAMESTrade ReviewPraise for You Never Said GoodbyeGrips 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. TaylorA truly pulse-pounding thriller. The relentless tension is leavened only by its heart-rending emotion -- Christopher BrookmyreA barnstorming, rocket-paced thriller about an ordinary man thrown into an extraordinary situation. Fans of John Connolly and Linwood Barclay will love it -- Mark EdwardsAn absolutely gripping and immersive thrill ride from start to finish. A white-knuckle rollercoaster that's also full of heart and soul -- Doug JohnstoneBoth a heartfelt and emotional tale of family love and betrayal, and a pulse-pounding thriller. I've been a fan of Luca Veste's books since the beginning and this is his best yet. Totally gripping! -- C.M. EwanYou Never Said Goodbye is the complete package: a breakneck paced, twisted thriller that delivers a real emotional punch. A stunning book. I loved it! -- Miranda DickinsonThis 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 *

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Book Synopsis THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!'Bristling with suspense and crammed with false clues, it would make a fine Hitchcock film' Daily Mail'Engrossing' The Times (Book of the Month)'Thoroughly absorbing - not only because of its tantalizing plot and deft pacing, but also because of its unexpected poignancy and its satisfying, if bittersweet, resolution. The characters get under your skin' New York Times'Absolutely sensational!' Jo Spain'I couldn't put it down' has never been more true! Crying out to be turned into a Netflix series' Prima Claire and Eva lead very different lives, but they have one thing in common - they are both in huge danger and need to disappear.A chance encounter at the airport presents the two women with a simple but crazy solution: switch places then drop off the grid when they land.But one woman will never reach her destination.The Flight has been highly acclaimed across the world and delivers a smart, tense and twisting narrative that will have you hooked from the first page to the last. It's the perfect escapism, wherever you are!Reviews from Netgalley:* 'This wasn't like any book I've read before. (...) It was emotional, page turning, well written, believable, relatable, and every other emotion in between.'* 'Loved this book - was a real page -turner, fast paced well plotted and I was hooked from the start. I can highly recommend - you won't be disappointed!'* 'Fast moving, fully entertaining suspense with well drawn characters and a engaging plot. Ideal escapism.'* 'Overall, a terrific suspense thriller which is extremely well written, keeps your focus throughout with characters you invest in. Highly recommended.'Trade ReviewEverything you want in a book: a gripping story of suspense; haunting, vulnerable characters; and a chilling and surprising ending that stays with you long after the last page. -- Aimee Molloy, New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect MotherThe Flight lived up to the hype and then some. Clark starts with a bang then keeps the pace at full throttle . . . The perfect combination of beautiful prose and high suspense, and an ending that I guarantee will catch you off guard. -- Kimberly Belle, internationally bestselling author of Dear Wife and The Marriage LieStrong women take center stage in this Breaking Bad meets Sleeping with the Enemy thriller. The Flight has it all - original characters, fast pacing, and clever twists, all in one explosive package. -- Wendy Walker, bestselling author of The Night BeforeJulie Clark's The Flight is a stunner: both a compelling, intricately woven tale of suspense and a thoughtful, nuanced portrayal of two very different women, each at a dangerous crossroads in her life. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough! * Kathleen Barber, author of TRUTH BE TOLD *The moral dilemmas that the multifaceted, realistic characters face in their quest for survival lend weight to this pulse-pounding tale of suspense. Clark is definitely a writer to watch. * Publishers Weekly *THE FLIGHT is a wild ride: One part Strangers on a Train, one part Breaking Bad, with more twists than an amusement park roller coaster! Julie Clark is a devilishly inventive storyteller. * Janelle Brown, New York Times bestselling author of WATCH ME DISAPPEAR *Propulsive prose drives Clark's tale of the intersecting lives of these two smart and resourceful women, and emphasis is placed on the importance of female friendship and support. Readers will surely find themselves hopelessly invested in Claire's and Eva's ultimate fates. A tense and engaging womancentric thriller. * Kirkus Reviews *Absolutely incredible! Gripping, heart-stopping and full of feisty women * Jo Spain, bestselling author of The Confession *I was gripped from the start and the ending was a perfect final twist * Julie Corbin *It's hard to become engrossed in a book just now, with so much noise crackling inside and outside of our heads, but 'The Flight' is thoroughly absorbing - not only because of its tantalizing plot and deft pacing, but also because of its unexpected poignancy and its satisfying, if bittersweet, resolution. The characters get under your skin * New York Times *'I couldn't put it down' has never been more true! Crying out to be turned into a Netflix series * Prima *Bristling with suspense and crammed with false clues, it would make a fine Hitchcock film * Daily Mail *engrossing * The Times (Book of the Month) *gritty, realistic, and worthy of an open mouth when you read the ending * Woman’s Way Mag *

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Book SynopsisWhat REALLY happened at Turtle Lake? You think you know. Think again.California, 2003A thirteen-year-old girl disappears from a party at Carlsbad's Turtle Lake. Discovered on the trunk of a nearby cottonwood tree is the word 'LIAR' graffitied in blood.What you know . . . Three teenagers went to the lake that night but only two came back. Later, they confess to murdering their friend.. . . is only part of the storyBut did they really kill her? And if not, why say they did?Told across two timelines and tapping into a horrific crime, All the Little Liars is a novel about sisterly love and toxic friendship that asks: how much would you sacrifice to belong?PRAISE FOR ALL THE LITTLE LIARS:'A jaw-dropping twist' ABIGAIL DEAN'Heathers meets Charles Manson in this tale of good girls gone bad. I loved it' IAN RANKIN'I couldn't put it down' SHARI LAPENA'Incredible characters, amazing story and a twist that blew my mind' 5* READER REVIEW'A hands down five-star triumph' JANICE HALLETT'What a read!' 5* READER REVIEW 'Fantastically addictive' JOHN MARRS'A proper page turner!' 5* READER REVIEW'Heady and haunting' LIZZY BARBERTrade ReviewHeathers meets Charles Manson in this tale of good girls gone bad. I loved it! * Ian Rankin *All the Little Liars is a thriller with a jaw-dropping twist and real heart. Victoria Selman uncannily captures the terror and isolation of being a teenage girl -- and just like with Truly, Darkly, Deeply, she'll keep you on your toes until the very last page * Abigail Dean *I couldn't put it down * Shari Lapena *Two sisters, three friends, one murder . . . this is a thousand cuts above your average killer thriller. Selman aims straight for the twisted humanity at the core of a crime and finds the heart behind the headlines. Brilliantly written with an insight as sharp as cut glass. A hands down five star triumph! * Janice Hallett *With All The Little Liars Victoria Selman deftly follows up her psychological thriller hit Truly, Darkly, Deeply. When a teenage girl vanishes from a small town lake party, the resulting trauma casts its shadow over multiple lives and across the span of years. Told with twisty, narrative sleights-of-hand, this is another darkly evocative thriller * Vaseem Khan *Flew through it in 24 hours. Fantastically addictive, the absolute definition of bingeable. Emma Cline's The Girls meets Gillian Flynn's Dark Places in a heady mix of deception and whodunit. Loved it even more than Truly, Darkly, Deeply * John Marrs *Victoria Selman has woven the darkest of tales in All The Little Liars. Knockout twist just when you think you're on solid ground and great pace. Brava! * Fiona Barton *All the Little Liars hooks its talons into you and won't let go. A heady and haunting thriller about sisterhood, friendship and that desperate teenage need to belong. Victoria Selman is a force to be reckoned with * Lizzy Barber *A rich masterpiece . . . There's a reason that Victoria is a bestseller. She's aced it. Again * James Delargy *A tantalising take on toxic friendships, and just how far people will go for those they love. You'll want to clear your diary for this one * Robert Scragg *An exquisitely crafted and haunting tale of killer teenage angst * Sarah Sultoon *Atmospheric and disturbing, All the Little Liars follows the case of a teenage girl murdered at a lakeside party. Her friends confess to her killing but are they telling the whole truth? Selman immerses you in a shocking crime and just when you think you have your bearings, everything alters. Dark, absorbing and utterly brilliant * Heather Critchlow *All The Little Liars has it all: friendships, lies and paranoia. If you are a fan of psychological suspense, this one is for you! * Mari Hannah *Spellbindingly tense * Financial Times *All the Little Liars is a first-rate thriller. Spellbinding, taut and brilliantly constructed. Once you start, you won't be able to stop * B. P. Walter *Gripping, terrifying and just that little bit creepy to keep you on edge, it's thriller writing as it should be. A true triumph * Jonathan Whitelaw *Fans of the author's previous creepy thriller, Truly, Darkly, Deeply, will love it * Woman & Home *This is a clever and compassionate novel * Literary Review *I was gripped * Prima *Creepy and compelling * Mail on Sunday *A nifty blend of cold-case thriller and psychological thriller * Sunday Times *Easily one of my favourite thrillers of the year * Culture Fly *[Selman] has a knack for disturbing and emotional states of mind * Crime Time *Impossible to put down * Daily Mail *A first-rate thriller with an unforgettable twist -- Editor's Pick * Yours *If you loved the shock ending of the author's previous creepy thriller, Truly, Darkly, Deeply, you'll enjoy the slick twist in the middle of this one * Woman's Weekly *A rollercoaster ride * Sunday Post *A proper mind-boggling thriller * Sun *If you loved Big Little Lies and Gone Girl, dive into this dark and disturbing story of toxic relationships * Peterborough Telegraph *[A] thriller version of What Maisie Knew * Irish Times *

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Book Synopsis'One of Britain's finest horror writers' DAILY MAIL In a city wreathed in fog, a satanic killer stalks the streets... Enter Lieutenant Foggia who, assisted by a spiritualist medium, must discover the reason for the slayings. But the truth he unearths is beyond anything he's encountered in the real world. For the killings are paving the way for a force so powerful that the lives of a few innocents will appear unimportant in comparison... Packed with twists, and laced with spiritualism, witchcraft and demonology, Black Angel moves at a break-neck pace from its stomach-churning opening to the explosive final confrontation between man and demon. 'One of the most original and frightening storytellers of our time' PETER JAMES 'A true master of horror' JAMES HERBERT 'God, he's good' STEPHEN KINGTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR GRAHAM MASTERTON: 'A true master of horror' James Herbert. 'One of the most original and frightening storytellers of our time' -- Peter James

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Book Synopsis***THE No.1 BESTSELLING SENSATION!***'Activate your '"do not disturb" because you will NOT be able to stop reading until you turn the last page' Tammy CohenThree women. Three secrets.Claudia's life imploded ten years ago when she was convicted of the murder of her child. Now she has done the unthinkable and confessed to manslaughter in order to be granted parole - her only hope of finding out what really happened to Tilly.Sara is married to Joe, Claudia's ex-husband, and they have a young child together. She finally has everything she ever wanted, but Claudia's release threatens the perfect life she has created. Anna was the babysitter who let Claudia and Joe down on day their daughter disappeared. Married with a child of her own, Claudia's reappearance in her quiet cul-de-sac is an unwelcome surprise. These three women are tied together in more ways than they realize. But only one of them is capable of killing.'A one-sitting read' Andrea Mara'Layer upon layer of chilling suspense' Gilly Macmillan'The tension doesn't let up' Claire Douglas'Had me riveted' Jane CorryTrade ReviewThis is my favourite Emma Curtis book yet. The Babysitter has a killer hook and the tension doesn't let up in this tightly plotted, twist-filled suspense thriller. I loved every minute -- Claire DouglasThe Babysitter is every mother's nightmare. Emma Curtis skilfully builds layer upon layer of chilling suspense in this story of misplaced trust and damaging suspicion. A compulsive read that'll get under your skin and keep you guessing. -- Gilly MacmillanGripping * Bella *Creepy and addictive. Activate your "do not disturb" because you will NOT be able to stop reading until you turn the last page -- Tammy CohenA propulsive, stand-out thriller - a one-sitting read -- Andrea MaraLike a fast-paced ITV drama ... a perceptive and engaging account of the powerful forces unleashed by motherhood * Daily Mail *A seductive, well-written story ... had me riveted -- Jane CorryA highly propulsive thriller- it was impossible to predict the outcome and the twists kept coming to the end! -- Jane ShemiltA tense thriller * Woman's Own *Full of secrets, lies, and the dark side of suburbia * Heat *A compulsive read ... I zoomed through this book' * Observer *I literally couldn't put it down. I read the whole thing in one sitting. A compulsive and propulsive read, a brilliant book of unforgettable characters harbouring unforgivable secrets. -- Amy McCullochThis book! It has made me late, made me skip work, made me trip over because I was reading it walking round the house, eyeballs glued to the page. Tightly structured, crack-cocaine addictive and totally brilliant. Brava! -- S E LynesTense and horrifying, a true page-turner. I loved it. -- Catherine CooperA powerhouse of a novel in which character, motive and murder are deftly woven into a tense and compelling psychological drama. It's clever and it haunts. -- Elizabeth BuchanEffectively tugs at the reader's sympathies * Literary reveiw *Absolutely outstanding - tautly written and brilliantly plotted. Maintains the tension all the way through to a very emotionally satisfying ending. A masterclass in psych suspense writing. -- Nicola RaynerI was gripped from the heartstopping prologue to the very last page. This is deft, assured storytelling and an absolute banger of a story. -- Clare EmpsonCaptivating, original, and full of chilling twists! -- Lauren North

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Book SynopsisSOON TO BE A MAJOR DISNEY+ TV SERIES! It was meant to be your daughter's first sleepover. Now it's an abduction. Lucia Blix went home from school for a playdate with her new friend Josie. Later that evening, her mother Elisa dropped her overnight things round and shared a glass of wine with Josie's mother. Then she kissed her little girl goodnight and drove home. That was the last time she saw her daughter. The next morning, the house was empty. No furniture, no family, no Lucia. In Playdate, Alex Dahl puts a microscope on a seemingly average, seemingly happy family plunged into a life-altering situation. Who has taken their daughter, and why? 'Quickly exerts a grip' Financial Times 'A tense thriller that felt utterly real' Jane Shemilt 'Fast-paced and unsettling' Guardian 'I couldn't put it down' Rachael BlokTrade ReviewDeceptively simple and extremely clever, Playdate is a tense thriller that felt utterly real, with complex, flawed and relatable characters facing underlying fears and horrific possibilities -- Jane ShemiltA tense, exhilarating read that explores every mother's greatest fear – and the consequences of desire. I couldn't put it down -- Rachael BlokThe storytelling is crisp [and] there's a terrifying simplicity about the ordinariness of the plot but particularly interesting are the very different responses of the two parents to their daughter's disappearance * Daily Mail *Quickly exerts a grip... This is proof that Dahl is a writer to watch' * Financial Times *Dahl plays with a scenario that is every parent's nightmare as she slowly reveals the truth in this fast-paced and unsettling read * Guardian, Thrillers of the Month *A story with real heart, surprising and chilling but the novel is more than an entertainment. As the story unfolds Dahl's exploration of her characters allows readers to go deep into their psyche, an empathetic tale becomes a very compassionate one – who you have compassion for may surprise you – we can't condone what happens but can feel like we understand it and that is very satisfying... Atmospheric... An engaging and emotionally draining read, a superb psychological thriller' * NB Magazine *A wonderfully creepy twisty tale that kept me guessing until the solution was under my nose -- Lesley Thomson[It will] have your nerves jangling and your emotions twisting... A tough read for those of a nervous disposition and an outright scary one for parents for whom the fear of child abduction is always at the back of their minds' * Weekend Sport *A lively page turner. And the real skill of the book is not so much in the twists of the story as the manner in which our sympathies for the key characters are shifted quite dramatically * Irish Examiner *Harrowing and gripping * Heat *Terrifying * Sunday Post *Fast-paced, [a] very unsettling psychological thriller * Woman *

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Book Synopsis'Riveting, twisty, page-turning stuff' GuardianA 'best books of 2020' pick for BBC Radio 4 Open Book, the Guardian, the Telegraph and Good Housekeeping'The page turner you've been looking for. Sly, witty and gripping . . . I devoured it' Naomi Alderman'An utter joy . . . wonderfully skilled' Sarah Perry'Beguiling, brilliantly creepy, and an utterly compelling read' Claire Fuller'Tender, creepy and gripping' Sunday Times'Spellbinding and spooky . . . a dazzling high wire act, superbly absorbing' Sunday MirrorWhen the eight-year-old daughter of an Oxford College Master vanishes in the middle of the night, police turn to the Scottish nanny, Dee, for answers.As Dee looks back over her time in the Master's Lodging - an eerie and ancient house - a picture of a high achieving but dysfunctional family emerges: Nick, the fiercely intelligent and powerful father; his beautiful Danish wife Mariah, pregnant with their child; and the lost little girl, Felicity, almost mute, seeing ghosts, grieving her dead mother.But is Dee telling the whole story? Is her growing friendship with the eccentric house historian, Linklater, any cause for concern? And most of all, why is Felicity silent?Roaming Oxford's secret passages and hidden graveyards, Magpie Lane explores the true meaning of family - and what it is to be denied one.'Enthralling . . . creepy and compelling' The Times'Deliciously dark' Alexandra Shulman'A gorgeously satisfying triumph' Lucy Mangan'A rare thing . . . simply stunning' Daily Express'I was gripped . . . highly original' Alex Clark'Creepy, suspenseful' Independent'One of the most intriguing narrators since Notes on a Scandal' Sara Collins'Grown-up and cleverly written . . . a dizzying sense of uncertainty' Literary Review'Keeps you guessing . . . a real sense of menace' Good Housekeeping'Wholly beguiling' Mick Herron'Dazzlingly good' Diane Setterfield'Beautiful writing' Polly Samson'Clever, tense and twisty' Amanda Craig'Highly intelligent' Sarah Vaughan'Simply brilliant!' JP Delaney'Darkly atmospheric' Jane Fallon'Clever and creepy' Erin Kelly'Highly recommended' Louise CandlishTrade ReviewIt is a long time since I have enjoyed a book as thoroughly as I enjoyed Magpie Lane, which reminded me variously of Iris Murdoch, Ruth Rendell, Donna Tartt and Daphne du Maurier. I adored the narrator, and it was an utter joy to relish Atkins's wonderfully skilled and unobtrusive writing and lose myself in the mystery * Sarah Perry *The page turner you've been looking for. Sly, witty and gripping . . . I loved it * Naomi Alderman *The word-of-mouth success of lockdown, this riveting exploration of emotional damage is set against the dysfunctional world of Oxford academia . . . It is twisty, page-turning stuff, but Atkins also excels at characterisation: the deliciously horrid master and his new wife, the eccentric scholar writing a history of their creepy house, the closed-off nanny with her own secrets and the girl at the centre of it all. * Guardian *Tender, creepy and gripping * Sunday Times *With graceful writing, sharply observed characters including the city itself, and a withering look at the hidebound ways of dusty-gowned academia, this wonderfully atmospheric tale is, at its core, about the true meaning of family * Guardian *A creepy, suspenseful thriller set against the dreaming spires of Oxford * Independent *Deliciously enjoyable * Sunday Mirror *I fell hard for the beautiful writing and ghostly mood of Magpie Lane. Dee, a riveting Russian doll of a character, had me in her thrall from start to finish. Highly recommended * Louise Candlish *Clever and creepy, twisty yet tender: Magpie Lane will have you hearing footsteps overhead in an empty house. I loved it * Erin Kelly *'Full of hidden chambers, and some of them are haunted . . . part thriller, part love story, wholly beguiling. I was glued to every page' * Mick Herron *'Lucy Atkins excels at creating highly intelligent, slightly eccentric outsiders. I was completely immersed . . . and preoccupied, and appalled, by such credible characters. I loved it!' * Sarah Vaughan *'The most sublime book I've read since Apple Tree Yard . . . masterful writing from an experienced hand. I'll be gushing about this for a while' * Jo Spain *One of the most intriguing narrators since Notes on a Scandal - I loved it! * Sara Collins *Darkly atmospheric, Magpie Lane will grip you from the first page and refuse to let you go * Jane Fallon, author of QUEEN BEE *'So clever and different. I raced through for the reveal but also the spookiness, the characters and the wonderful love story' * Sabine Durrant *'A brilliant feat - a creepy, chilling, page-turning tale that also made me laugh out loud. I can think of no other writer who pulls that off' * Kate Hamer *'Intricate, intelligent, and immensely satisfying, and with a deliciously spooky edge. It really is first-class Oxford intrigue' * Cara Hunter *'That rare thing: a thriller that warms your heart even as it chills your spine. I adored it on so many levels - the page-turning tension, the emotional depth of the central relationship. Simply brilliant!' * JP Delaney *Beguiling, brilliantly creepy, and an utterly compelling read. Lucy Atkins has created such a complex character in Dee: I rooted for her, and yet was suspicious of her; swept along by her love story, but worried for her. A wonderful story * Claire Fuller *A sinewy, supple and gorgeously satisfying triumph * Lucy Mangan *'Dark, twisted, and gloriously rich, and I loved every word' * Amanda Jennings *'The most deliciously unreliable narrator, dysfunctional relationships, spooky goings-on, and a missing child - all set against the rarefied world of Oxford academia. So clever and compelling' * Hannah Beckerman *Spellbindingly brilliant. I was engrossed from start to finish, and fell in love with the wonderful cast. Lucy Atkins is an extraordinary writer, who draws us into her world and keeps us there; I shall be thinking about this story for a long time. A contender for my Book of the Year * Sarah Hilary *Magpie Lane is stunning, with an unforgettable narrative voice, brilliant evocation of the setting and a chilling, totally gripping story. It is everything I love in a novel and utterly compelling - you will not want to put it down * Jane Casey *Immersive, unsettling and hugely addictive. I loved all the Oxford detail. Superb * Will Dean *The investigation at the heart of Lucy Atkins's clever thriller is 'what makes a family unhappy?' The suspense builds inexorably until Magpie Lane has you by your throat * Susie Steiner *As nuanced a study of loneliness and longing as you could hope to meet in contemporary fiction * Sarah Franklin *I couldn't have loved this book more. Creepy, dark, compelling so clever. Every time you scratch off one layer to get to the truth, there is another one underneath. Lucy Atkins is a quiet genius * Tammy Cohen *Wow. I put my life on hold whilst I read this novel. An eerie and compelling story, beautifully crafted and darkly atmospheric with characters who infiltrate your every thought. I couldn't put it down and I'm buying it for everyone I know * Freya North *Magpie Lane is deliciously dark and keeps flipping your certainties on their head from start to finish * Alexandra Shulman *It's taken many false starts to find a book to properly carry me away during this lockdown and this was it. Gripping as well as beautifully written. Thank you, Lucy Atkins, it was such a relief to be lost in your pages * Polly Samson *It's been a while since I've been as sucked in by a thriller as I was with this one * Good Housekeeping *Lucy Atkins brilliantly ratchets up the tension, leaving a few red herrings in her wake * Sussex Express *Clever, tense and as twisty as an Oxford backstreet * Amanda Craig, author of THE LIE OF THE LAND *This chilling and twisty tale will have you hooked * Living North *

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Book SynopsisSuspicion is cast on two successful crime writers, when their seven-year-old son goes missing. Are they trying to show that they can commit the perfect crime? A mesmerisingly twisty, dark thriller from number-one bestselling New Zealand author Paul Cleave…‘You may think you know where it’s going, but you couldn’t be more wrong. A true page-turner filled with dread, rage, doubt and more twists than the Remutaka Pass’ Linwood Barclay‘Paul Cleave is an automatic must-read for me, and The Quiet People shows why – it grabbed me by the throat, shook me around, and left me breathing hard. Fantastic, and highly recommended’ Lee Child ‘A true page-turner, with an intriguing premise, a rollercoaster plot and a cast of believably flawed characters’ Guardian ‘An absolute BELTER of a book … I’d forgotten how good Paul Cleave is!’ Sarah Pinborough ________________________Can two crime writers get away with murder?Cameron and Lisa Murdoch are successful New Zealand crime writers, happily married and topping bestseller lists worldwide. They have been on the promotional circuit for years, joking that no one knows how to get away with crime like they do. After all, they write about it for a living.So when their challenging seven-year-old son Zach disappears, the police and the public naturally wonder if they have finally decided to prove what they have been saying all this time… Are they trying to show how they can commit the perfect crime?Electrifying, taut and immaculately plotted, The Quiet People is a chilling, tantalisingly twisted thriller that will keep you gripped and guessing to the last explosive page._________________________**Best Indie Novel: Crime Fiction Lover Awards**** 2021 INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist** ‘The psychological depth of the leads bolsters the complex plot. This merits comparison with the work of Patricia Highsmith’ Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW ‘What is really compelling about The Quiet People is neither its neat twists nor the topical examination of mob rule, but Cleave’s portrait of Cameron as he goes rogue under pressure and tries to use his writer’s skills to save his son’ The Times‘Gripping from the first page and full of deliciously dark twists and turns. You can’t be a true fan of crime fiction if you’re not reading Cleave’s books’ Tom Wood‘The sense of dread builds unstoppably in this gripping page-turner … an intense, chilling read’ Gilly Macmillan‘I don't think I breathed from about halfway through to the end. A masterpiece from a crime genius’ Susi Holliday ‘His best book yet … by the end, readers will find themselves holding their breath’ Bolo Books‘Uses words as lethal weapons’ New York Times‘What starts out as a slow burn, quickly ratchets up the tension and the twists, sending you spiralling down a hill of depravity and desperation’ Kirsten McKenzie‘A cinematic, raging, rollercoaster of a plot … wildly entertaining, and will keep you guessing right to the end’ New Zealand Herald‘Cleave has become one of my go-to authors for a chilling slice of cleverly crafted crime’ LoveReading ‘Super-clever and properly gripping’ The Sun‘A superb novel from a champion storyteller’ Crime WatchPraise for Paul Cleave‘Cleave writes the kind of dark, intense thrillers that I never want to end. Do yourself a favour and check him out’ Simon Kernick‘Tense, thrilling, touching. Paul Cleave is very good indeed’ John Connolly‘Compelling, dark, and perfectly paced’ Booklist‘Relentlessly gripping, deliciously twisted’ Mark Billingham‘An intense adrenaline rush from start to finish’ S J Watson‘A riveting and all too realistic thriller’ Tess Gerritsen‘A gripping thriller …I couldn’t put it down’ Meg Gardiner‘This very clever novel did my head in time and again’ Michael Robotham ‘Cleave’s whirligig plot mesmerises’ People ‘This thriller is one to remember’ New York Journal of Book

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Book SynopsisA pulse-pounding thriller from the bestselling author of Richard & Judy Book Club selections, ORPHAN X and YOU''RE NEXT.From the eleventh storey of a Los Angeles high-rise, Nate looks out on the city - the traffic, the trees, the beach beyond. He breathes deeply. And then he moves one foot off the ledge and into thin air.But before he can jump, gunshots ring out from within the building. A robbery is in progress. And Nate, with nothing to lose but the life he was about to give up, decides to intervene.What happens next plunges Nate into mortal danger . . . and reunites him with the family he hasn''t known for years - a family he will do anything to protect.Packed with twists and suspense, hurtling forward at relentless speed, The Survivor is a gripping, unforgettable story of sacrifice, redemption and heroism - a thriller to rival the very best of Linwood Barclay and Harlan Coben.Trade ReviewPulse-stopping stuff...remarkably moving * The Times *Hurwitz creates vivid and detailed scenes, but still manages to keep his stories fast-paced and gripping * Essentials *Once again Hurwitz delivers the goods * Good Book Guide *

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Book Synopsis*The thrilling new novel from Lucy Clarke, THE HIKE, is available to buy now*Impossible to put down'' Clare MackintoshSeven years ago, two boys went missing at sea and only one was brought to shore. The Sandbank, a remote stretch of coast dotted with beach huts, was scarred forever.Sarah's son survived, but on the anniversary of the accident, he disappears without trace. As new secrets begin to surface, The Sandbank hums with tension and unanswered questions. Sarah's search grows more desperate and she starts to mistrust everyone she knows and she's right to.Someone saw everything on that fateful day seven years ago. And they'll do anything to keep the truth buried.Last Seen is a gripping, twisty psychological thriller that begs you to keep turning the pages._________________________________________________________________Readers love getting swept away with Lucy Clarke's destination thrillers:Had me on the edge of my seat' ?????Brilliant . . . kept me guessing the whole way through'Trade Review‘Exquisitely written and impossible to put down' Clare Mackintosh, bestselling author of I LET YOU GO and I SEE YOU ‘Beautiful, sad and gripping…I couldn’t put it down’ Claire Douglas, bestselling author of LOCAL GIRL MISSING ‘With twists, turns, secrets and lies aplenty, you’ll have no choice but to devour it in one’ HEAT ‘A super, intriguing, gripping book with wonderfully vivid flawed characters’ Liz Nugent, bestselling author of LYING IN WAIT ‘A thrilling read’ FABULOUS magazine ‘Such an intriguing mystery in a beach hut setting so vivid that you’ll feel the sand between your (increasingly fearful) toes!’ Lucy Atkins ‘You’ll be held captive until the end’ SUN ‘Feel the sand beneath your feet in this fast-paced seaside story where tragic consequences unravel after a drowning at sea’ Lisa Ballantyne, R&J author of THE GUILTY ONE ‘Twist coming upon twist’ Emylia Hall

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Book SynopsisThe inspiration for THE UNDOING -- a major new HBO TV series in 2020, starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant, from the producer of Big Little Lies.''A great psychological thriller ... I couldn''t put it down.'' Daisy Goodwin''A plot that thrills all the way to the end. It kept me up far too late!'' Lucie WhitehouseA New York Times bestsellerGrace Sachs, a happily married therapist with a young son, thinks she knows everything about women, men and marriage. She is about to publish a book called You Should Have Known, based on her pet theory: women don''t value their intuition about what men are really like, leading to serious trouble later on.But how well does Grace know her own husband? She is about to find out, and in the place of what she thought she knew, there will be a violent death, a missing husband, and a chain of terrible revelations. Left behind in the wake of a very public disaster, a

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Book SynopsisFROM THE WRITER OF BBC SMASH HIT DRAMA CROSSFIRESHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA NOVEL AWARDLONGLISTED FOT THE WOMEN''S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2011Whatever You Love, from Louise Doughty - the bestselling author of Apple Tree Yard, now a major BBC 1 series - is a heart-wrenching psychological thriller about bereavement and revenge, desire and infidelity.Two police officers knock on Laura''s door and her life changes forever. They tell her that her nine-year old daughter Betty has been hit by a car and killed. When justice is slow to arrive, Laura decides to take her own revenge and begins to track down the man responsible. Laura''s grief also re-opens old wounds and she is thrown back to the story of her passionate love affair with Betty''s father David, their marriage and his subsequent affair with another woman. Haunted by her past, and driven to breaking point by her desire for retribution, Laura discoveTrade ReviewDoughty creates a haunting, heart-wrenching portrait. Psychologies The opening chapter is electrifyingly painful. From then on the reader is spellbound ... the book is hauntingly believable ... so powerful is the evocation of raw emotion that, the day after i finished it, I woke up with that same feeling. It was some minutes before I realised I was still inside Doughty's book. -- A N Wilson Readers Digest It is an extraordinarly opening, written with such taut understatement that the mother's grief is given a visceral power: we empathise with it immediately ... Whatever You Love is a masterfully constructed novel, at once gripping and tender ... The emotional power of Doughty's prose is such that the reader is complicit in Laura's journey from loss to retribution. Doughty forces us to confront the darkness that lies beneath the skin. The result is a brilliant and brutal novel that continues to unsettle long after the final page has been turned. Observer Absorbing Grazia A stunning tale of grief and the lengths to which a woman must go to come to terms with it. Woman and Home Brilliant, disturbing, heart-wrenching. Daily Mirror

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Book Synopsis From 'master of clever misdirection' (Kirkus Reviews) Aimee Molloy, author of the New York Times bestseller The Perfect Mother, comes an irresistible psychological thriller featuring a newly married woman whose life is turned upside down when her husband goes missing.'Aimee Molloy is a master of deception and Goodnight Beautiful is a thrill-ride packed with twists. Enthralling, sharp, and clever, this book will keep you guessing' SAMANTHA DOWNING, bestselling author of MY LOVELY WIFE'Goodnight Beautiful isn't only the most suspenseful novel you'll read this year; it's likely to be the funniest, too. I wish that every book, in every genre, were as deeply imagined and fully inhabited as this one' A. J. FINN, bestselling author of THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW'Aimee Molloy is a magician. With Goodnight Beautiful, she will artfully deceive you while holding you firmly in her grasp...What begins as a sexy, smart domestic thriller turns out to be so much more. If you think you've figured this one out, think again: Molloy will be three steps ahead of you all the way through' CRISTINA ALGER'Psychological thriller fans won't want to miss this one' - PUBLISHER'S WEEKLYA HANDSOME PSYCHOTHERAPIST, HIS LONELY WIFE, AND IN HIS HOME OFFICE, A CEILING VENT. . . YOU'D LISTEN TOO, WOULDN'T YOU?Newlyweds, Sam Statler and Annie Potter are ready to begin their lives together in a small town in upstate New York. Whilst Annie spends most of her time alone, Sam, her therapist husband, works long hours in his home office, tending to the egos of his mostly female clientele.Little does Sam know that through a vent in the ceiling, every word of his sessions can be heard from the room upstairs. The pharmacist's wife, contemplating a divorce. The well-known painter whose boyfriend doesn't satisfy her in bed. Who could resist eavesdropping?Everything is fine until the French girl in the green Mini Cooper shows up, and Sam disappears into thin air, throwing a wrench into Sam and Annie's happily ever after.This is a brilliant story of a whirlwind marriage in which untold secrets and games threaten to destroy them both.READERS LOVE GOODNIGHT, BEAUTIFUL . . .'This kept me gripped and desperate to keep reading''I loved this book, brilliantly crafted and an immersive plot that was full of surprises''Definitely one of the best books I've read recently. An absolute corker that justly deserves five stars''An exciting domestic thriller that started of as a literal rollercoaster and never slowed down''An entertaining read with a very original and clever plot''This book was fabulous! It was dark and super twisty and absolutely addicting. I read it in less than 24 hours and didn't want to put it down to sleep!''If you love a story full of twists and mystery then this is the one for you!''At last, a book that does live up to the hype - fun, interesting, if not altogether reliable, characters. Brilliant, crazy, plotting, and sparky dialogue'Trade ReviewAimee Molloy is a master of deception and Goodnight Beautiful is a thrill-ride packed with twists. Enthralling, sharp, and clever, this book will keep you guessing * Samantha Downing, author of My Lovely Wife *We live and read in an age when publishers bill every other novel as "psychological suspense." Most of these are neither psychological nor suspenseful; some tick both boxes without much finesse; and rarely - so rarely! - a writer like Aimee Molloy favors us with a thriller like Goodnight Beautiful. It's cunning, for sure, constructed with house-of-cards precision, and the story surges forward as though powered by outboard motor. But Molloy proves particularly skilled in the elusive arts of character and dialogue. Goodnight Beautiful isn't only the most suspenseful novel you'll read this year; it's likely to be the funniest, too. I wish that every book, in every genre, were as deeply imagined and fully inhabited as this one * AJ Finn, author of Woman in the Window *Aimee Molloy is a magician. With Goodnight Beautiful, she will artfully deceive you while holding you firmly in her grasp...What begins as a sexy, smart domestic thriller turns out to be so much more. If you think you've figured this one out, think again: Molloy will be three steps ahead of you all the way through * Cristina Alger, author of Girls Like Us *A remarkable and groundbreaking thriller. Molloy grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go until the final mind-bending, utterly astounding twist * Liv Constantine, author of The Last Mrs. Parrish *Along with a rip-roaring suspense plot, Molloy adds depth with critiques of gender conventions that causes readers to investigate the assumptions they bring to the text. She breathes new life into the unreliable narrator thriller genre in a book everyone will be talking about * Library Journal, starred review *

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Book SynopsisA chilling, thrilling collection of 13 haunting tales. From supernaturalthrillers, to contemporary horror; creepy ancient legends,to murders gone wrong - this insatiable anthology is impossibleto put down, and even more difficult to forget. This must-have collectionwill keep you awake and inhabit your darkest dreams.

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Book SynopsisI was gripped immediately' Katerina Diamond, Sunday Times bestsellerHow much do you know about the couple next door?When Emily and Ben move in next door to Dr Burman and his wife Alisha, they are keen to get to know their new neighbours. Outgoing and sociable, Emily tries to befriend the doctor's wife, but Alisha is strangely subdued, barely leaving the house, and terrified of answering the phone.When Emily goes missing a few weeks later, Ben is plunged into a panic. His wife has left him a note, but can she really have abandoned him for another man? Or has Emily's curiosity about the couple next door led her straight into danger?A gripping, sinister thriller with a twist you won't see coming from the international bestseller Lisa Stone.Trade Review Praise for Lisa Stone ‘This is a cracking good read that had me hooked from the beginning until the end. Full of murders, spiritualistic intrigue and just a hint of romance. It is quick paced, extremely thought provoking and full of twists and turns. I didn't want to put this book down.’ Amazon reviewer ‘Fantastic book, couldn’t turn the pages quickly enough!’ Amazon reviewer ‘A well-written and extremely addictive novel that will stick in your head long after putting it down.’ Amazon reviewer ‘I flew through The Darkness Within; it maintained a dark and gritty atmosphere whilst covering some rather disturbing subject matters. But despite there being some very emotive and hard to read scenes described, I raced through the pages desperate to know how it would end and I certainly wasn’t disappointed.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘A unique plot and storyline – I enjoyed the book immensely. It really makes you think.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘What a powerful novel. I have read all of most of Cathy Glass’s books and here she is writing under a new name Lisa Stone. I love the fact she has branched into crime thriller and I think she has done it really well.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘I really enjoyed this. Interesting and captivating story line, great characters and easy to read – not the subject matter which is difficult, dark and pretty violent, but the style of writing. A gripping thriller.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘The Darkness Within is certainly a dark and gripping read and one that will win over new fans as well as old.’ Goodreads reviewer

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Book SynopsisLAUREN BAILEY HAS DISAPPEARED.As her friends and the police search for answers, Matt Barker begins to dream of trees and black skies and something drawing closer.Through fragments of journals, blog posts and messages, a sinister, slender figure emerges and all divisions between fiction and delusion, between nightmare and reality, begin to fall.The urban legend of the Slender Man has inspired short fiction, viral videos, and a feature film. Gathered from onlinewhispers, Matt's story reveals the true power of the internet's most terrifying creation.

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Book SynopsisDead Wrongis that rare thing: a book that is both procedurally accurate whilst brimming with pace. Unputdownable' M. W. Craven, CWA Gold Dagger Award-winning author of The Puppet ShowThe serial killer is behind bars. But the murders are just beginningDC Maggie Jamieson''s past comes back to haunt her in this dark and gripping serial killer thriller.Three missing women running out of timeThey were abducted years ago. Notorious serial killer Bill Raven admitted to killing them and was sentenced to life.The case was closed at least DC Maggie Jamieson thought it wasBut now one of them has been found, dismembered and dumped in a bin bag in town.Forensics reveal that she died just two days ago, when Raven was behind bars, so Maggie has a second killer to find.Because even if the other missing women are still alive, one thing's for certain: they don't have long left to livePraise for Dead Wrong:I absolutely adored this book Highly recommended and an easy 5 stars' Angela Marsons, bestselling Trade Review‘I absolutely adored this book and used it as my reward for my own chapter count. Only problem was that when I wasn’t reading it I was thinking about it and wanted to just gobble it up and devour it… Highly recommended and an easy 5 stars from me’ Angela Marsons, bestselling author of the DI Kim Stone series ‘There’s an authenticity to Noelle Holten’s crime novels that the majority of her contemporaries cannot compete with. Dead Wrong is that rare thing: a book that is both procedurally accurate whilst brimming with pace. Unputdownable.’ M. W. Craven ‘Not only did it live up to the first, it managed to surpass it… The ending leaves you breathlessly out on a ledge. I'll be first in line to read the next one’ M.M. Chouinard, USA Today bestselling author of the Jo Fournier series ‘I raced through Dead Wrong in a matter of hours, unable to turn the pages quick enough. Make no mistake – Noelle Holten has done it again!’ Rob Parker, author of the Ben Bracken series ‘Another brilliant instalment in the DC Maggie Jamieson series. This book was such a treat to read, and I became thoroughly engrossed in the characters, who were so real that they leapt off the page… A gripping, unputdownable read’ Caroline Mitchell, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the DI Amy Winter series ‘Every bit as tense as the first. I whizzed through the pages, hooked by the brilliant puzzle Holten sets up, and the characters in the book… made my skin crawl… I knew from the first chapter that I’d want to read the next in the series’ Clare Chase, author of the Eve Mallow mystery series ‘[Holten] drags you into the story by the scruff of the neck and makes you stay there… Compelling storytelling and tension by the bucketload’ Rona Halsall, author of Her Mother’s Lies

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Book SynopsisI flew through this book in a day! I loved it. It really had me desperate to know more' NetGalley Reviewer, ?????To unlock her secret, you must tell yours.Holly Mayhewhas the perfect family. But when she notices her seven-year-old daughter, Marley, becoming withdrawn and secretive, she sets up a solution. Holly creates a worry box, where Marley can post her innermost thoughts.But as the worry box fills up, Marley's notes threaten everything Holly thought she knew about her daughter.What is Marley not telling her, and why is she so scared?Holly's past is shrouded in a mystery of its own, and she must confront her own secrets secrets kept locked away for years if she's to help her daughter.Once the truth is out there's no going back.Would you keep a secret to protect the family you love? Discover family secrets, little white lies, and buried pasts in this utterly gripping and emotional page-turner! Fans of Susan Lewis, Kerry Fisher and Diane Chamberlain will love The Secret Keeper's DaTrade Review‘I loved The Secret Keeper’s Daughter and couldn’t put it down… A brilliantly compelling read to put on the top of your TBR!’ Sarah Pearse, author of The Sanatorium ‘Kept me guessing until the end. Tense and compelling with a brilliantly original narrative.’ B.A. Paris, best-selling author of Behind Closed Doors ‘An engaging and suspenseful domestic drama packed with skilfully revealed family secrets… A compelling page-turner!’ USA Today best-selling author Sam Carrington ‘It is, quite simply, brilliant. And deeply unsettling.’ Amanda Lees ‘Completely gripping and so tense I have to remember to breathe. Brilliant!’ Alex Brown, best-selling author of A Postcard from Italy ‘Evocative, engaging & gripping from the very first page.’ Cath Weeks, author of Friends Don’t Lie ‘A dizzying web of lies and secrets! A truly engrossing book. Loved it.’ Emma Curtis, author of One Little Mistake ‘A great family drama, full of secrets, twists and turns. All the right ingredients for a psychological thriller!’ Diane Jeffrey, author of The Silent Friend ‘I absolutely loved it. Gripping, pacy and full of suspense, I couldn’t put it down! Sam is so talented, she really knows how to weave a spell with her stories.’ Lisa Hall, author of Between You And Me ‘Gripping, heartbreaking, and powerfully insightful… Put The Secret Keeper’s Daughter at the top of your TBR list!’ Karen Dionne, author of The Marsh King’s Daughter

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Book SynopsisA page-turner nothing less than magical' ObserverAn extraordinary slice of suburban noir' Daily MailFrom one of America's most renowned storytellers comes a novel about love and deceit, and lust and redemption, against a background of child abductions in the affluent suburbs of Detroit.In the waning days of the turbulent 1970s, in the wake of unsolved killings that have shocked Detroit, the lives of several residents are drawn together, with tragic consequences. There is Hannah, wife of a prominent local businessman, who has begun an affair with a darkly charismatic stranger whose identity remains elusive; Mikey, a canny street hustler who finds himself on an unexpected mission to rectify injustice; and the serial killer known as Babysitter, an enigmatic and terrifying figure at the periphery of elite Detroit. As Babysitter continues his rampage of killings, these individuals intersect with one another in startling and unexpected ways.Suspenseful, brilliantly orchestrated and engrossiTrade Review Praise for Babysitter ‘A page-turner . . . the result is nothing less than magical, a piece of work that is light yet dense, frenzied in its detail yet somehow also cool, measured and abstract . . . Definitely one of Oates’s finest achievements to date’ Julie Myerson, Observer ‘[Oates] proves once again her unerring grasp on America’s worst fears and desires in Babysitter, an extraordinary slice of suburban noir’ Daily Mail ‘This pitch-dark pageturner blows you away with brutal vigour’ Mail on Sunday ‘A searing work of slow-burning domestic noir . . . Oates paints an unflinching portrait of 1970s upper-middle-class America, touching on issues of racism, classism, and institutional abuse while exploring society’s tendency to value women solely in relation to the role they fill – be it wife, mother, or sexual object’ Kirkus

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Book SynopsisSECRETS, DESIRE, BLOOD... It all comes out in the wash''A twisty tale of love gone wrong'' Joshilyn Jackson, Mother May I''Lethal, entertaining with characters you''ll love to hate'' Darby Kane, Pretty Little Wife-------------Keep your friends close and your neighbours closer...Ciara has it all - a loving husband, well-behaved children and an immaculate home. But behind the filters, her reality is far from what it seems.Mishti is stuck in a loveless marriage, raising her daughter in a country that is too cold, among children who look nothing like her.Lauren is mostly happy, despite being judged for letting her kids run naked, wild and free.Then Ciara is found murdered in her pristine home and suddenly everyone is a suspect.Hushed whispers, secret rendezvous and bloody betrayals . . .Everyone has their dirty laundry, but this goes beyond gossip.This is all-out war.A deliciously scandalous page-turner about the dark side of suburbia that peels back the layers of Ciara''s insta-perfect life to reveal friendships gone rotten, manipulation masquerading as love and families riddled with lies . . .-------------''Bose masterfully creates deeply drawn and utterly human characters in this powerful suspense debut'' Liv Constantine, The Last Mrs Parrish''A delicious take on people behaving badly'' Darby Kane, Pretty Little Wife''With deep dark secrets and twisted webs of lies, Dirty Laundry is everything I want in a book - Desperate Housewives in a small-town setting, each turn in the story even better than the last'' Andrea Mara, All Her Fault''A riveting debut, and Bose is a writer to watch'' Joshilyn Jackson, Mother May I''Extraordinary! Absolutely compelling, original and intriguing. Domestic noir at its very finest'' Liz Nugent, Unraveling Oliver''Disha writes stunning prose and her characters jump off the page. A devastating examination of what lies beneath, and how we can never truly leave our past behind'' Nikki Smith, Look What You Made Me Do''Real Housewives fans will devour this debut that simmers with discontent and deceit'' Liz Alterman, The Perfect NeighborhoodTrade ReviewA twisty tale of love gone wrong -- Joshilyn Jackson, Mother May ILethal, entertaining with characters you'll love to hate. A delicious take on people behaving badly -- Darby Kane, Pretty Little WifeBose masterfully creates deeply drawn and utterly human characters in this powerful suspense debut -- Liv Constantine, The Last Mrs ParrishWith characters that jump off the page, deep dark secrets and twisted webs of lies, Dirty Laundry is everything I want in a book - Desperate Housewives in a small-town setting, each turn in the story even better than the last -- Andrea Mara, All Her Fault

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Book SynopsisFamilies can be pressure cookers of secrets and tensions, as psychologist Alex Delaware knows all too well. When the lid blows, violence is the result in BLOOD TEST, a taut thriller from New York Times No. 1 bestseller Jonathan Kellerman, author of KILLER, MOTIVE and BREAKDOWN. ''A tour de force'' (New York Times) perfect for fans of David Baldacci and Harlan Coben.Doctors believe that they can successfully treat five-year-old cancer patient, Woody Swope. But Woody''s parents, members of a cult called ''The Touchers'', are not only refusing the treatment, they''re also threatening to remove him from the hospital. Psychologist Alex Delaware, is called in to talk the parents round. But before he can, the Swopes are gone and so is Woody. All that remains is a savagely ransacked and bloodied motel room, their teenage daughter, Nona, and an increasingly sinister case to solve.Trade Review'Exciting...a tour de force' * New York Times *

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Book Synopsis'Sinister and compelling' My Weekly'An outstanding thriller with an ending we didn't see coming' BellaYou are inside. With your husband and baby. Your life warm and calm and untroubled.  I am outside. Alone. Looking in. Watching you.                                                You have all I ever wanted.  Now it's time for you to share.'A gripping blend of creepy psychological suspense and powerful domestic drama. Elliot Wright uses her insight into human nature and her storytelling skills to thrilling effect.' T J Emerson, author of The Perfect HolidTrade ReviewPraise for Susan Elliot Wright ‘Dark and compelling, a slow-motion collapse; I read it in 24 hours with my heart in my mouth. So good!’ Julie Cohen, author of Together 'Passionate, intriguing and beautifully written... deserves to stand on the shelf next to Maggie O'Farrell's books. A powerful and talented new voice' Rachel Hore, bestselling author of The Love Child 'A brave and moving story about how much can be lost and what happens next' Alison Moore, author of Booker-shortlisted The Lighthouse 'Exquisite storytelling, full to the brim with authentic characters, family secrets and emotional weight' Isabel Ashdown ‘As heart-breaking as it is captivating, [...] you’re left with no choice but to put life on hold while you race to the end’ Woman and Home 'Dark, tragic … at once heartbreaking and compelling’ Daily Express

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Book SynopsisA major film from the makers of Normal People and Room, starring Florence Pugh and streaming on Netflix.An eleven-year-old girl stops eating, but remains miraculously alive and well. A nurse, sent to investigate whether she is a fraud, meets a journalist hungry for a story . . .Set in the Irish Midlands in the 1850s, Emma Donoghue's The Wonder – inspired by numerous cases of 'fasting girls' between the sixteenth century and the twentieth – is a psychological thriller about a child's murder threatening to happen in slow motion before our eyes. Pitting all the seductions of fundamentalism against sense and love, it is a searing examination of what nourishes us, body and soul.Trade ReviewEmma Donoghue's writing is superb alchemy, changing innocence into horror and horror into tenderness -- Audrey Niffenegger, author of The Time Traveler's WifeDonoghue mines material that on the face of it appears intractably bleak and surfaces with a powerful, compulsively readable work of fiction * Irish Times *Vivid, tender . . . Her contemporary thriller Room made the author an international bestseller, but this gripping tale offers a welcome reminder that her historical fiction is equally fine. * Kirkus, Starred Review *Fans of Emma Donoghue's first novel Room will not be disappointed with The Wonder . . . a tale of claustrophobic suspense and the intense relationship between a woman and a child . . . Donoghue's masterful way with words and imagery has the reader sharing Lib's scepticism and disdain for Anna and her family's naïve religious fervour. And it's Donoghue's skill in building The Wonder up into an increasingly tense thriller - is Anna a fake or a saint and will she live or die? - until a heart-thumping, palm-sweating dramatic denouement. * Red Magazine *

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Book SynopsisFrom Trisha Sakhlecha, Can You See Me Now? is a gripping psychological suspense thriller about a young Indian woman, now a government minister, whose past secrets are about to reverberate into the present and shatter her life. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Erin Kelly.'Deceptively clever' – Sunday Times'Stunningly original . . . The ending will astound you'– Lesley Kara, author of The RumourFifteen years ago, three sixteen-year-old girls meet at Wescott, an exclusive private school in India. Two, Sabah and Noor, are the most popular girls in their year. One, Alia, is a new arrival from England, who feels her happiness depends on their acceptance.Before she knows it, Sabah and Noor’s intoxicating world of privilege and intimacy opens up to Alia and, for the first time, after years of neglect from her parents, she feels she is exactly where, and with whom, she belongs.But with intimacy comes jealousy, and with privilege, resentment, and Alia finds that it only takes one night for her bright new world to shatter around her.Now Alia, a cabinet minister in the Indian government, is about to find her secrets have no intention of staying buried . . .Trade ReviewA spellbinding and stunningly original portrait of friendship, secrets and family, set against the turbulent background of Indian politics. The ending will astound you -- Lesley Kara, author of The DareCan You See Me Now? is so well written and compulsive, a sophisticated page turner. I was enthralled by the dual timelines, the political setting and the way the dynamics from the women’s past played out in the present. It’s very well done. -- Harriet Tyce, Author of Blood OrangeSakhlecha is excellent at creating atmospheres, whether its dark, gossipy, rivalry...or the raw power play of Indian politics . . . that permeates this moving tale * Daily Mail *Loved Trisha Sakhlecha's latest psychological thriller. It has everything; a friendship with secrets, a devastating crime, jealousy, politics and reputation. A multi-layered story. Whizzed through it! -- Emma Curtis, author of One Little MistakeStylishly executed thriller...Sheer class * WI Magazine *An evocative exploration of female friendships and politics, intimacyand intrigue. -- Rachel Edwards, Author of DarlingIntricately plotted and righteously angry, Can You See Me Now? is a thought-provoking tale of female friendship struggling to survive in a patriarchal society. Nothing is quite what it seems in this tautly written psych suspense... -- Nicola Rayner, author of The Girl Before YouReally enjoyed this new thriller...I was gripped by the twisty plot and loved learning more about Delhi culture. -- Neema Shah, author of Kololo Hilla deft exploration of power, misogyny, responsibility . . . It’s also a seriously gripping read. I loved every plot twist, found myself completely drawn in by the blend of idealism, glamour and ruthlessness in the world in which it takes place . . . -- Naomi Ishiguro, Author of Escape RoutesI loved it! Full of tension and intrigue that will keep you turning the pages right to the very end. The setting draws you into a world of teenage girls, women and secrets, lies and power. My heart didn’t stop racing. -- Lauren North, Author of The Perfect BetrayalCan You See Me Now is a highly literary novel, but one with all the page-turning compulsion of an unputdownable thriller. It is a book about India that can stand proudly beside Salman Rushdie’s Midnight’s Children. But it is...also about friendship, ambition, betrayal and growing up. A great read and one of my books of the year. Trisha Sakhlecha is a novelist to watch. * Edward Wilson, Author of The Envoy *A deliciously dark and original debut about love, loss and lies, with an ending that is impossible to predict -- Alice Feeney on Your Truth or Mine?Well written, with plenty of twists and an excellent sense of place -- Guardian on Your Truth or Mine?Original and evocative, I was completely hooked by the longing, love and envy simmering sometimes unseen, yet ever-present. With an ending I couldn’t predict, this debut is one to savour -- Karen Hamilton on Your Truth or Mine?Your Truth or Mine? is a book that you’ll want to read again as soon as you’ve finished it, to look for clues, wondering how you’d missed them the first time around. I thought I had it all figured out, so was ‘Wait . . . What?’ when the reveal came. The sucker punch came from nowhere and lifted me off my feet – the sign of a great book -- Sandie Jones, author of The Other Woman

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Book Synopsis'The darkness dwells, the desperation grows between the characters and the walls close in until you're caught in the trap.' - Lars KeplerA breathless page-turner from an international master of suspense, The Woman Inside by M. T. Edvardsson is a story about dependency, justice, and the sometimes fine line between right and wrong. Three young people.Bill, a widower and single dad, is in a financial mess with bills to pay when he rents out a room in his apartment to Karla.Karla left home to study law and to earn some money begins working as a cleaner at the palatial home of Steven and Regina Rytter. But inside their house it is clear that something is wrong with the doctor and his wife, who never leaves her bedroom.Jennica is single and careerless when she meets Steven on Tinder. But just as she thinks her luck is changing, it soon becomes clear that Steven is hiding secrets of his own . . .Two murders.By the end of the summer Steven and Regina Rytter will be found dead in their home and the questions will begin . . .One truth.Ordinary people will do things they never thought possible when faced with extraordinary circumstances, and the truth is that the woman inside may hold the key to it all . . .Praise for A Nearly Normal Family:‘Deceptive and riveting’ - Karin Slaughter, bestselling author of Girl, Forgotten‘Taut page-turner *****’ - The Sun‘A cracking read!’ - T. M. Logan, bestselling author of The Vacation‘A compulsively readable tour de force’ - Wall Street Journal‘A canny, intensely suspenseful legal thriller’ - Scott Turow, author of Presumed InnocentTrade ReviewA super well-composed chamber drama, where the darkness dwells, the desperation grows between the characters and the walls are closing in until you're caught in the trap. -- Lars Kepler, #1 internationally bestselling author of The SandmanA deceptive and riveting novel. A Nearly Normal Family will make you question everything you know about those closest to you -- Karin Slaughter on A Nearly Normal FamilyTore through this in a matter of days! Deadly secrets, divided loyalties and a dysfunctional family under unbearable strain as layers of deceit are peeled away one by one. A cracking read! -- T M Logan on A Nearly Normal FamilyAn utterly compelling premise with wonderful writing. The characters . . . are so achingly real that one holds one’s breath with them. This is a layered, intelligent novel that will force any parent to consider exactly how far they would go to protect their child -- Fiona Cummins on A Nearly Normal FamilyA canny, intensely suspenseful legal thriller -- Scott Turow on A Nearly Normal FamilyAny parent . . . and every teenager . . . will be gripped by this book. I couldn't put it down and the author skillfully keeps you guessing until the very last line -- Michelle Frances on A Nearly Normal FamilyPage-turner . . . peels away the compromises we make with ourselves to be the people we believe our beloveds expect, revealing just how flimsy those pretenses can be - one of the top seven thrillers for the summer -- The New York Times on A Nearly Normal Family

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Book SynopsisThe Favour is a chilling domestic-suspense debut from Nora Murphy.‘Taut, compelling and deliciously dark’ – B. A. Paris bestselling author of Behind Closed DoorsLeah Dawson and McKenna Hawkins had a lot in common, but they had never met.They are smart, professional women living in the same sunny, prosperous neighbourhood in lovely houses with picket fences and beautiful gardens. And they were both married to successful, good-looking men who both seem bent on having ‘the perfect wife’.They don’t – ever – find themselves in the same train carriage or meet accidentally at the gym or in the coffee shop. And they don’t – ever – discuss their problems and find common ground.But they do cross paths. And they see something each recognizes in the other.That they are living in hell.Neither narrator is unreliable. They always tell us the truth. And their truth hurts. A lot. Because these two attractive, intelligent professional women are living in a hell of their husband’s making. And there is no way to get out of hell. Is there?'A thrilling debut – I couldn’t put it down!' – Shari Lapena, author of The Couple Next DoorTrade ReviewTaut, compelling and deliciously dark, I tore through The Favour -- B. A. Paris, Sunday Times bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors Dark, unsettling, brave and compassionate -- Victoria SelmanA beautifully written yet chilling glimpse behind the curtain of relationships gone badly wrong, and the terrifying consequences of what happens when wronged women fight back. Absolutely brilliant -- Fiona CumminsI loved following the parallel lives of Leah and McKenna, two strangers whose actions tie them together forever. The Favour is a page-turning debut that will have you questioning the lengths you’d go to save someone else, even though it’s you that needs saving. -- Sandie Jones, bestselling author of The Other WomanA thrilling debut – I couldn’t put it down! -- Shari Lapena, author of multi-million copy international bestseller The Couple Next DoorA brilliant, gripping, dark and superbly written debut. I was transfixed by Leah and McKenna and the deftly woven plot that connects them. Nora Murphy is one to watch -- Gilly MacmillanA beautifully written yet chilling glimpse behind the curtain of relationships gone badly wrong, and the terrifying consequences of what happens when wronged women fight back. Absolutely brilliant -- Fiona CumminsDark, unsettling, brave and compassionate -- Victoria SelmanA brilliantly tense tale – you will long for Leah and McKenna to find happiness * The Sun *

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Book SynopsisCAUTION: THIS BOOK IS ADDICTIVE . . .'A brilliant, brilliant novel. Incredbily gripping and scary!' Susanna Reid, Good Morning Britain'Had me gripped from start to finish.' Jane Fallon'Creepy, paranoid and shocking.' Alex Michaelides'Twisty, insightful and completely absorbing.' Celia Walden'Everyone needs to buy and read it.' Rob Rinder_____________How well do you know the people next door?You've moved to your dream home: a gorgeous honey-coloured house in the country.It's a new beginning: your chance to put the terrible truth of what happened to you in the city behind you.But your new neighbours have secrets of their own.Terrifying secrets. Unimaginable secrets.And when you learn about the previously happy family who lived - and died - in your house, you start to wonder how safe you really are . . .______________'Tony Parsons strikes again with a new epic thriller... It's a nail-biter until the end!' That's Life'A brilliant page-turning thriller.' Piers Morgan'As elegant and vivid as ever' Daily Mail'Builds like a Hitchcock classic' Peterborough Telegraph'This one will keep you guessing' Heat'The sort of thriller you could read again and again' Belfast Telegraph'A creepy tale of a couple whose move to the country, to what they'd hoped was their little corner of paradise, turns into a nightmare' Choice_____________Readers are loving The People Next Door ...***** 'There's just no words really to describe how much I LOVED this book.'***** 'Great storytelling, tension-filled and very enjoyable.'***** 'Tony Parsons hooked me from the first few chapters, and I found it really hard to put down, I'd highly recommend it to any thriller lovers.'***** 'This book really twists and turns in a way that I love. I really enjoyed this book and would not hesitate to recommend it!'***** 'I couldn't leave the book for a minute until I'd discovered how it would all end ... A brilliant book.'

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Book Synopsis'A creeping sense of dread builds to a shocking revelation in this assured mystery novel' Brian McGilloway'A cat-and-mouse psychological thriller' Sunday IndependentCAROLINE HAS A GOOD LIFE - a job she likes as a journalist at the local paper, and a daughter she'd do anything for. As the festive season begins, she's looking ahead, excited about spending quality time with her loved ones over the holidays.Until, when gift-shopping, she spots a frighteningly familiar figure in the crowd - a man she hasn't laid eyes onin more than twenty years. Suddenly she is jolted back to the secret past she hoped she'd put behind her forever.And this man does not want to stay forgotten.As Christmas nudges closer, she feels him closing in and decides to come up with a plan to keep him away from her family. But just how far will one woman go to protect a good life? And how far will one man go to destroy it?

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Book SynopsisYou escaped. But he will never let you go.NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES: A page-turning thriller perfect for fans of Room and Gone GirlA windowless shack in the woods. Lena's life and that of her two children follows the rules set by their captor, the father: meals, bathroom visits, study time are strictly scheduled and meticulously observed. He protects his family from the dangers lurking in the outside world and makes sure that his children will always have a mother to look after them.One day Lena manages to flee - but the nightmare continues. It seems as if her tormentor wants to get back what belongs to him. And then there is the question whether she really is the woman called 'Lena', who disappeared without a trace over thirteen years ago. The police and Lena's family are all desperately trying to piece together a puzzle that doesn't quite seem to fit.'Chilling, original and mesmerising. Hausmann is a force to be reckoned with' David Baldacci'A peerless exercise in suspense' Financial Times'Will haunt you long after the last page' Alice Feeney'Keeps you guessing' Sunday Express'Intelligent and original' Sunday Independent'Outstanding' Publishers Weekly'Claustrophobic, terrifying and fiercely compelling' Daily Mail'Disturbingly good' Lesley Kara'Gripping, suspenseful and beautifully written' Jo SpainTrade ReviewA chilling, original and mesmerizing work. Hausmann is a force to be reckoned with. You can't stop reading * David Baldacci *A peerless exercise in suspense . . . Whether treated as a study in trauma and identity or a dark, well-crafted crime narrative from multiple perspectives, it is a nail-biting fare * Barry Forshaw, Financial Times *Claustrophobic, terrifying and fiercely compelling, this is heartbreaking * Daily Mail *Dear Child is an accomplished thriller, beautifully written, intriguing and very compelling * Peter James *I read Dear Child in one sitting, holding my breath. Such a gripping, suspenseful and beautifully written debut. I loved it! * Jo Spain, author of The Confession *Hausmann makes you care about her characters even while they keep you guessing * Sunday Express *Told from multiple viewpoints which gives a satisfying complexity . . . An intelligent and original book * Sunday Independent *Equal parts mystery, thriller and family story . . . [A] tantalizingly disturbing debut . . . the overall experience is as enthralling as it is thought-provoking. Hausmann creates a dark solar system studded with twinkling stars . . . At the core of Dear Child is the constant hope that characters will be drawn back to people who mean the most to them, no matter how far apart they've been pulled. That glint of optimism is the light guiding readers as they fly through this book * New York Times *German bestseller Dear Child by Romy Hausmann is tipped to be one of the UK's must-reads of the summer * S Magazine *Nothing is quite what it seems in this mesmerising debut * Daily Express *One of the best thrillers I've read this year. Flawlessly plotted with a pace that refuses to let the reader come up for air - not that you'd want to * Stephanie Wrobel, author of The Recovery of Rose Gold *Wow! Such a disturbingly good read. Romy's knack of getting under a character's skin is impressive. I loved it * Lesley Kara, author of The Rumour *If you read only one thriller this year, choose this one. Room meets Gone Girl in this gripping novel, which will haunt you long after the last page * Alice Feeney, author of Sometimes I Lie *Outstanding . . . The multiple points of view and numerous plot twists sustain the breakneck pacing, but the book's real power lies in the author's insightful and sensitive portrayal of the characters involved in the tragedy. This darkly disturbing thriller definitely marks Hausmann as a writer to watch. * Publishers Weekly *A mesmerising and flawlessly plotted debut * Sunday Express S Magazine *

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Book SynopsisIn this dystopian vision of London, public safety is in private hands—and nobody is beyond the reach of the ‘law’. The constant threat of terrorism has left London under round-the-clock surveillance and in the tightening grip of privatised security firms. Journalist Antonia Conti suspects one such organisation—GRM—not only of being behind several women’s disappearances, but of financing the widespread violence it claims to fight. When a gang of hitmen use rampant state surveillance to track Antonia down, she narrowly escapes with her life. But then one of them turns up dead—covered in her DNA—and Antonia finds herself the prime suspect in his murder. DS Russell Chapman needs to bring her in. But evidence that Antonia has been framed quickly stacks up and when a personal grudge between her and GRM’s shadowy head of security is revealed, he begins an uncomfortable partnership with her. Together, the pair delve beneath the surface of the corporate machine and soon find themselves embroiled in a dark and violent underworld even they had barely dared imagine. Will they find the evidence to bring GRM down? And can they keep Antonia’s name off the list of missing women?Trade Review“Fans of not-quite-superhuman heroes will eagerly embrace this series kickoff. Pow!” —Kirkus Reviews “A heartstopping thriller that will take your breath away.” —The Sun “A Long Shadow is a fast, thrilling ride through a world we can almost, but not quite, recognize.” —LoveReading “A Long Shadow is a terrific, high-octane crime thriller with a frighteningly plausible plot. Antonia Conti is a superb creation—fierce, dogged and loyal—and I can’t wait to see what she gets up to next.” —M. W. Craven, author of the Washington Poe series “All too plausible, with complex characters and breakneck action.” —Antony Johnston, author of Atomic Blonde “A gripping thriller that presents an all too plausible vision of a dystopian future. A Long Shadow by David Beckler is a propulsive and thought-provoking read.” —Adam Hamdy, author of Black 13

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Book SynopsisTHEIR DREAM HOUSE WILL BECOME HER WORST NIGHTMARE'Ruth Ware just gets better and better’ Lisa Jewell, bestselling author of The Family Upstairs‘The queen of creepy crime’ MetroWhen Rowan comes across the advert, it seems too good to be true: a live-in nanny position, with an extremely generous salary.What she doesn't know is that she's stepping into a nightmare – one that will end with her in a cell awaiting trial for murder.She knows she's made mistakes.But she's not guilty – at least not of murder.Which means someone else is...THE TURN OF THE KEY IS:‘Eerie and Tense’ Prima‘Dark and dramatic’ AJ Finn, bestselling author of The Woman in the Window‘Deliciously dark and spooky’ Sunday Mirror‘Powerfully atmospheric, unguessably twisty’ Louise Candlish, bestselling author of Our HouseTrade ReviewSo clever and original . . . Pure suspense, from the first gripping page to the last shocking twist -- Erin KellyWare tells a cracking tale and, as in her breakout novel In a Dark, Dark Wood, the house itself plays a hugely menacing part in proceedings. * Guardian *Ware tells a cracking tale and, as in her breakout novel In a Dark, Dark Wood, the house itself plays a hugely menacing part in proceedings. * Guardian *An ingenious suspense narrative...Ware pulls out a stunner on the penultimate page that radically alters how we interpret everything that’s come before. I daresay even Henry James would be impressed. * Washington Post *A ghost story for the twenty-first century, a propulsive gothic thriller with characters you’ll really care about. With this book, Ruth Ware proves she’s the true heir to Wilkie Collins. Creepy, engrossing, and oh-so-hard to put down -- JP Delaney

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Book SynopsisISN'T PARENTHOOD ALL ABOUT SACRIFICE?'Sharp, original, wickedly astute' Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Push'Deliciously dark, Baker's novel exposes all the little horrors of motherhood.' Kirsten Miller, author of The Change Darby, Mary Beth, and Rhea are on personal quests to reclaim aspects of their identities subsumed by motherhood - their careers, their sex lives, their bodies. Their children, though, disrupt these plans when an unsettling medical condition begins to go around the Little Academy preschool: the kids are craving blood. Then a young teacher is found murdered, and the only witnesses are ten adorable four-year-olds. But as the police draw closer to the truth, it soon becomes clear that the children aren't just witnesses, they're suspects . . . and so are their mothers.Part murder mystery, part motherhood manifesto, CUTTING TEETH explores the standards society holds mothers to - along with the ones to which we hold ourselves - and the things no one tells you about becoming a parent.***READERS LOVE CUTTING TEETH'The plot is insanely genius and the descriptions are riveting' 'Original and unexpected' 'This story has real BITE to it' Trade ReviewWith devourable writing and pitch-perfect humor, Cutting Teeth is a sharp, original, wickedly astute look at the sting of modern motherhood. -- Ashley Audrain, author of THE PUSHDeliciously dark, Baker's novel exposes all the little horrors of motherhood. Cutting Teeth will make you question what's expected of the "perfect" mom-and have you wondering just how much you're willing to give. -- Kirsten Miller, author of Good Morning America Book Club pick THE CHANGEBestseller Baker takes readers on a stomach-dropping emotional roller coaster in this suspenseful and darkly comic tale of motherhood and murder... Baker's descriptions of the joys and trials of raising children bolster the mystery at the book's core. With winning cynicism, she delivers a wicked thriller that doubles as a glimpse at motherhood's dark underbelly. * Publishers Weekly *Cutting Teeth may be Chandler Baker's boldest book yet. A razor-sharp, biting social commentary on motherhood that is equal parts scary and satirical, thrilling and thought-provoking, that begs the question: how far is too far when it comes to taking care of your kids? You'll sink your teeth into it * Stacy Willingham, New York Times bestselling author of A Flicker in the Dark *As brutal in its honesty as it is in its deceptions, Cutting Teeth is a viciously sinuous whodunnit . . . an incisive and fearless exploration of motherhood and the self-inflicted wounds we hide up our sleeves as we each struggle to survive it * Elle Cosimano, USA Today bestselling author of Finlay Donovan Is Killing It *

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Book Synopsis'An emotional, fast-paced thriller' Heat'One of the freshest and most exciting writers' The Sun'Exceptional' Catherine Cooper, author of The ChaletA pulse-pounding and gripping crime thriller, for fans of B A Paris and Fiona Barton ___________WHERE IS STEF CAMPBELL? AND WHO CAN BE TRUSTED TO BRING HER HOME? Paramedic Andy Campbell has a secret he can't tell anyone, not least the police. But when his missing wife's image is found at the home of a suspected killer, detectives start asking questions, and they're not the only ones . . .The race for the truth leads them far from their Edinburgh home.But who will find her first, and will they save her life or take it? ___________PRAISE FOR FIND HER FIRST: 'She's done it again! Emma Christie is a magician' – Trevor Wood'You'll be hooked from the very first page' – My Weekly'Clever and compelling' – Bella'Compelling, captivating and so clever' – Marion Todd'Christie is a master storyteller' – Penny Jenkins'A shocking end. Highly recommend!' – Andrew Greig'Clever, intriguing and full of twists' – Lauren North'Another triumph from one of the UK's brightest, freshest voices' – Jonathan Whitelaw'I became instantly obsessed with this book' – Victoria Dowd'Pulse-pounding and heartbreaking' – Phillippa East'I was utterly immersed' – L.V. Matthews'A fresh and original thriller. Emma Christie is a great new talent' – Lesley Kara'A rollercoaster of a psychological thriller' – G.R. HallidayTrade Review'She's done it again! Emma Christie is a magician' -- Trevor Wood'Exceptional' -- Catherine Cooper'You'll be hooked from the very first page' * My Weekly *'Compelling, captivarting and so clever' -- Marion Todd'Christie is a master storyteller' -- Penny Jenkins'A shocking end. Highly recommend!' -- Andrew Greig'Clever, intriguing and full of twists' -- Lauren North'Another triumph from one of the UK's brightest, freshest voices' -- Jonathan Whitelaw'I became instantly obsessed with this book' -- Victoria Dowd'Pulse-pounding and heartbreaking' -- Philippa East'I was utterly immersed' -- L.V. Matthews'A fresh and original thriller. Emma Christie is a great new talent' -- Lesley Kara'A rollercoaster of a psychological thriller' -- G.R. Halliday

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Book SynopsisShe saved her son once. Would she do the same again?Sara and her family needed a fresh start after a tragedy that ruined many lives. They have found peace since arriving at their new home in the Kielder Forest National Park twelve months ago. That is, unless you count the dark cloud that has settled over them, and the crippling tension behind closed doors. Sara tries to pretend everything is normal, but in reality she is haunted by a devastating truth about one of her children.Travis has a reputation as a counsellor skilled at helping troubled teens. He has been watching Sara. He sees her fragility, and believes that he can fix her and her eldest son. Like his mother, Scott barely speaks, and has a look in his eye that hints at unimaginable trauma. If Travis could only get close to Sara she would see that he can protect her, and put an end to their suffering.Yet below the surface, Sara is anything but weak. No matter what, she won’t give up on her child. And when she is cornered, she will go to extreme lengths to protect her most precious boy.A compulsive tale of family secrets with twists you won’t see coming. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Shalini Boland and K.L. Slater.Praise for The Other Son 'This was such a good read that I finished in one sitting... It was fast paced, twisty and unpredictable. I really enjoyed it.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Draws you in from the start. I enjoyed it immensely' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A really well written book. I thought that it was gripping and also original' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I loved this one. Very fast paced, had me turning pages as I tore through it – I had to see how it would end. The characters were well rounded and the narrative felt believable. Gave me chills. Solid five. NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Book Synopsis'A devilishly dark and compulsive read with a blinding twist and killer ending that sent shivers through me!' A.A. Chaudhuri12 girls gone. Can she save The 13th Girl?After decades in a mental health hospital, Dee knows that people find her creepy – because they tell her so. Once the reluctant star of an infamous documentary, she is trying to blend back into the outside world. But when a string of local girls disappear, only to be found dead days later, she becomes fixated on the case and decides to film her own True Crime documentary.There is a serial killer on the loose - The Righteous Wraith. Girls are being found one by one, their bodies gruesomely staged in the most innocent public spaces. With the killer taunting the police and public fear mounting, the armchair detectives begin pointing fingers at one suspect. But for Dee, something isn’t adding up.She knows what it’s like to be accused of something that you didn’t do.She resolves to prove his innocence, unmask the real killer, and save The 13th Girl.But who will believe her?A dark, inventive thriller perfect for fans of Chris Carter, Alice Feeney and C.J. Skuse.Readers are finding The 13th Girl unputdownable:‘A twisty thriller which kept my attention throughout, The 13th Girl is perfect for fans of The Maid and Strange Sally Diamond.’ J.M. Hewitt‘A dark, twisty and complicated thriller with a compelling and original central character...A really original take on the serial killer genre.’ Sheila Bugler‘Wow, what a book … I could not put it down.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Left me speechless... a fab read which I just could not put down.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘An authentic thriller ... This is definitely one hell of a book… with all those plot twists and turns.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘The conclusion left me utterly speechless …a fabulous read that had me glued to the pages.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘Claustrophobic and intense… exactly what you want from this flavour of thriller. I’ve never read anything quite like it - I thoroughly enjoyed it.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘This book is downright thrilling and I have finally caught my breath after concluding...This book has bestseller written all over it.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review'A chilling and inventive thriller that… will keep readers on the edge of their seats.’ Reader Review‘Twists and turns I did not see coming. I couldn’t put it down. I read it in a night.’ Reader Review‘Kept me guessing from start to finish.’ Reader ReviewPraise for N V Peacock:‘A twisty-turny original take on the serial killer thriller. A truly captivating and, at times, chilling read.’ C.J. Skuse, author of Sweetpea‘A twisted, chilling journey to the darkest side of human nature. I burned through Little Bones in a day.’ Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End‘An exciting new voice in thriller fiction.’ Sarah Pinborough, author of Behind Her Eyes‘Wow – this deftly plotted, twisty – and twisted – thriller got under my skin and chilled me to the bone! Excellent from the first page until the last...’ Sam Carrington, author of The Open House‘Darkly addictive and creepy as hell… lingers long after the last page.’ Jane Isaac, author of Hush Little Baby

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Book SynopsisLONGLISTED FOR THE 2022 BOOKER PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 GORDON BURN PRIZE 'A page-turning blast.' Times 'Genuinely affecting … a very funny book.' Guardian 'Burstingly alive and engaging.' Telegraph FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BOOKER PRIZE-SHORTLISTED HIS BLOODY PROJECT. 'I have decided to write down everything that happens, because I feel, I suppose, I may be putting myself in danger.' London, 1965. An unworldly young woman suspects charismatic psychotherapist Collins Braithwaite of involvement in a death in her family. Determined to find out more, she becomes a client of his under a false identity. But she soon finds herself drawn into a world in which she can no longer be certain of anything. In Case Study, Graeme Macrae Burnet presents both sides: the woman’s notes and the life of Collins Braithwaite. The result is a dazzling, page-turning and wickedly humorous meditation on the nature of sanity, identity and truth itself, by one of the most inventive novelists writing today.Trade Review'Enormous fun … a mystery and a psychological drama wrapped up in one. Case Study is a triumph.' -- Alex Preston * Observer *'Brilliant, bamboozling … Burnet captures his characters’ voices so brilliantly that what might have been just an intellectual game feels burstingly alive and engaging.' -- Jake Kerridge * Telegraph *“Sinister and cleverly done … punctures the myth-making of the period.” -- Anthony Cummins * Daily Mail *“What’s real and what’s not is beside the point in this skilful portrait of a disturbed woman and her encounters with an experimental 1960s psychotherapist … Both strands quickly become compelling … I was hooked like a fish.” -- Leyla Sanai * Spectator *'A thrilling investigation into the nature of sanity and identity' -- Alice O'Keefe * Bookseller *“Poses questions about the nature of the self and the authenticity of identity … fine comic passages … shed[s] light on the dark places of the mind … He is an uncommonly interesting and satisfying novelist.” -- Allan Massie * Scotsman *“Undoubtedly one of the best books of the year.” -- Alistair Braidwood * Scots Whay Hae *'A masterclass of diversion … blurring the lines of fiction and reality … serious and witty at once … an enthralling read.' -- Heather McDaid * The Skinny *'A novel of mind-bending brilliance. Graeme Macrae Burnet is a master of muddying the waters, of troubling ideas of truth and identity, fiction and documentary, and Case Study shows him at the height of his powers' * Hannah Kent *

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