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How far would you go to protect your child? I knew something was wrong. It's a mother's instinct. I could tell when my son started hiding things from me. He used to walk to school with a mischievous grin. Now he avoids eye contact and keeps his head down. Since I discovered he's being bullied, I've spent every day worrying, my stomach churning with anxiety from the moment he leaves the house to the second he walks back through the door. Everyone keeps telling me I'm overreacting, but I won't risk my child's safety. My husband and I try to talk to the other family, but it only makes things worse... Then our precious child is hurt. It has to stop. Even if that means taking matters into our own hands. But the question is, exactly how far will we go to get revenge?A nail-biting, page-turning psychological thriller from the number one bestselling author of The Doctor's Wife. If you love Behind Closed Doors, Gone Girl and The Housemaid, you'll be hooked on The Couple's Revenge.

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Five figures gather round a shallow grave. They had all taken turns to dig. An adult-sized hole would have taken longer. An innocent life had been taken, but the pact had been made. Their secrets would be buried, bound in blood... Years later, a headmistress is found strangled, the first in a spate of gruesome murders which shock the Black Country. But when human remains are discovered at a former children's home, disturbing secrets are also unearthed. Detective Kim Stone fast realises she's on the hunt for a twisted individual whose killing spree spans decades. As the body count rises, Kim needs to stop the murderer before they strike again. But to catch the killer, can Kim confront the demons of her own past before it's too late?An absolutely gripping, darkly compelling, and nail-bitingly tense mystery thriller that will keep you racing through the pages long into the night. A Kindle Chart #1, multi-million-copy, international bestseller, Silent Scream turns fans of Karin Slaug

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How well do you know the people next door...? Everybody wants to live on Hogarth Street, the pretty, tree-lined avenue with its white houses. The new family are a perfect fit. Katherine and John West seem so in love, with their adorable five-year-old twins. But why don't they join backyard barbecues? Why do they brush away offers to babysit? Why, when you knock at the door, do they shut you out, rather than inviting you in? On the hottest day of the year, a tragedy unfolds behind closed doors. The dawn chorus is split by the wail of sirens. And the families who tried so hard to welcome the Wests realise: Hogarth Street will never be the same again. A completely gripping, twist-packed psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Sally Hepworth and Lisa Jewell. Readers love The Family Across the Street:'OMG!!! SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!!... The most heart-racing book I've read in a long time, if not ever!!! It had me hook, line and sinker from the first page and I could

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''Are you my mummy?'' Tessa Markham returns home to find a child in her kitchen. He thinks she''s his mother. But Tessa doesn''t have any children. Not anymore. She doesn''t know who the little boy is or how he got there. After contacting the police, Tessa is suspected of taking the mystery child. Her whole life is turned upside down. And then her husband reveals a secret of his own... Tessa isn''t sure what to believe or who to trust. Because someone is lying. To find out who, she must confront her painful past. But is the truth more dangerous than Tessa realises? An absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller with a twist that will make you wonder if you can ever trust anyone again. An absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller with a twist that will make you wonder if you can ever trust anyone again. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Sister t

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Two girls go missing. Only one will return. The parents who offer the highest amount will see their daughter again. The losing parents will not. Make no mistake. One child will die. When nine-year-old best friends Charlie and Amy disappear, two families are plunged into a living nightmare. A text message confirms the unthinkable: that the girls are the victims of a terrifying kidnapping. And when a second text message pits the two families against each other for the life of their children, the clock starts ticking for Detective Kim Stone and the squad. Seemingly outwitted at every turn, Kim realises that these ruthless killers might be the deadliest she has ever faced. And that their chances of bringing the girls home alive are getting smaller by the hour... Untangling a dark web of secrets from the families' past might hold the key to solving this case. But can Kim stay alive long enough to do so? Or will one of the girls pay the ultimate price?An utterly addictive thri

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''There''s someone I want you to meet,'' Belle says, as a man draws up to her side. He''s tall with dark stubble on his square jaw. The corner of his mouth curls upwards in a smile as he slides his hand around my daughter''s waist. I grab my husband''s arm to steady myself, as the room spins around me. I stare into the man''s eyes - jet black. Nothing and everything hidden behind them. Fear prickles my skin as I remember what he did. How I only just escaped. All the lies I''ve had to tell since.''I want you to meet Jack,'' Belle says, brimming with excitement. ''He''s my fiancé.''Fear hammers in my chest. I have to stop this. My daughter''s life is in danger, and it''s all because of me...A totally gripping psychological thriller from an Amazon No1. bestseller that will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and have you gasping at the twists. Fans of The Housemaid, Gone Girl and The Girl on the Tr

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It's easier for Anna to keep her distance from everyone until she can finally leave her old life behind. That is, until chance throws her together with Gabe. His silver-blue eyes pierce right through her, and he makes her laugh in ways she never thought possible. When Gabe gets close to the real reason she goes home every night to a cold, silent apartment, she vows to never see him again. But forever is a long time... Years later. Tragedy brings Anna back to town. When Gabe wraps his strong arms around her, it's like finally finding home. But when the truth comes out, will their worlds come crashing down? And how much pain can two hearts endure, before they are torn apart forever?An absolutely unforgettable and heart-shattering romance that will make you laugh, cry with both joy and pain, and hold your loved ones tight-perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover, Lucy Score and Carley Fortune. Read what everyone's saying about It All Comes Back to You:The best book ever... I was num

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Your dream trip or your worst nightmare... The holiday is finally here - a chance to reconnect with your husband at a secluded island resort. But when he calls you from the beach, you know something is very wrong. The beautiful waitress from last night has been found dead. And the police want to question him about it. Sure, you saw him glance her way, but you know he didn't kill her. So why is he asking you to lie to the police? And where was he when he disappeared last night? He accuses you of being jealous, as always. Yes, the waitress was flirting with him, but you didn't actually wish her harm. Not really. Can you trust the man you married... or are you the one who can't be trusted?A completely gripping, utterly twisted thriller that will have you turning the pages all night long! Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Hunting Party and The Girl on the Train. What readers are saying about The Resort:'Wow! Just wow... Absolutely brilliant. I was hooked well into the first chap

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Millions of people walked into Auschwitz, but she was the first woman who escaped. This powerful novel is inspired by the true story of Mala Zimetbaum, whose fate altered the course of history... Nobody leaves Auschwitz alive. Mala, inmate 19880, understood that the moment she stepped off the cattle train into the depths of hell. As an interpreter for the SS, she uses her position to save as many lives as she can. Edward, inmate 531, is a camp veteran and a political prisoner. Crucially, he''s also part of the underground Resistance. And he has an escape plan. When Mala meets Edward, he makes her believe in the impossible: they will leave this death camp. A promise is made--they will escape together or they will die together. What follows is one of the greatest love stories in history...Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Choice, and The Orphan Train will love this breathtakingly beautiful t

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The greater the evil, the deadlier the game... When a rapist is found mutilated in a brutal attack, Detective Kim Stone and her team are called in to bring a swift resolution. But, as more vengeful killings come to light, it soon becomes clear that there is someone far more sinister at work. With the investigation quickly gathering momentum, Kim finds herself exposed to great danger and in the sights of a lethal individual undertaking their own twisted experiment. Up against a sociopath who seems to know her every weakness, each move Kim makes could be deadly. As the body count starts to mount, she will have to dig deeper than ever before to stop the killing. And this time - it's personal. Absolutely unputdownable, nail-bitingly tense and with a twist that will put your jaw on the floor. If you love Karin Slaughter, Val McDermid or Robert Dugoni, this will keep you flipping through the pages long into the night, and desperate to read the rest in this multi-million-copy, inte

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