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The Housemaid’s Wedding by Freida McFadden
Explore the thrilling world of The Housemaid’s Wedding by Freida McFadden. This novella delivers suspense, emotional depth, and character growth, making it a must-read for fans of the Housemaid series and domestic thrillers alike. The post The Housemaid’s Wedding by Freida McFadden appeared first on The Bookish Elf.
Missing Pieces [Book]
A woman uncovers earth-shattering secrets about her husband's family in this chilling page-turner Sarah Quinlan's husband, Jack, has been haunted for decades by the untimely death of his mother when he was just a teenager, her body found in the cellar of their family farm, the circumstances a mystery. For years, Jack has avoided returning home, but when his beloved aunt Julia is in an accident, Jack and Sarah are forced to confront the past that they have long evaded. Upon arriving, Sarah and Ja
The Family on Smith Street: An utterly gripping and nail-biting psychological thriller [Book]
A happy family. A picture-perfect street. A secret someone would kill for. My husband James and I love living on Smith Street, with its neat houses and friendly family barbecues. Our daughter Scarlett grew up playing outside with the other local kids - it's somewhere nothing bad could ever happen. Or so I thought... Because when I wake terrified, head pounding, in a cramped windowless room, I realise I was entirely wrong. As my eyes adjust to the dark, I see creased pictures of missing local peo
Someone You Know [Book]
Brilliant, compelling, heart-wrenching writing.' PETER JAMES SOMEONE KILLED YOUR DAUGHTER. SOMEONE YOU KNOW... Your daughter isn't answering your calls. She's not replying to your messages. You rush to her house. She's slumped in the basement, dying and alone. You desperately call for help. She whispers a single word: 'pushed'. Someone is keeping secrets. And it must be someone you know... Praise for Erin Kinsley: 'An unputdownable thriller.' ELLY GRIFFITHS 'Sensitive and moving...but with a cor
The Crash
Pre-Order-A brand new psychological thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden! The nightmare she's running from is nothing compared to where she's headed.
The Half Burnt House by Alex NorthDefault Title
ARE YOU READY TO ENTER THE HALF BURNT HOUSE?The spine-tingling new thriller from the internationally bestselling author of Richard & Judy pick THE WHISPER MAN____________It begins with the house - and a body:Alan Hobbes stabbed to death in his own bed. For years, he's lived as a recluse in the remains of aderelict mansion that once belonged to a serial killer. The police have a suspect: Christopher Shaw,observed on the premises on the night of the murder. Katie Shaw hasn't seen her brother Chris in two years. All her life, she's tried to look out for him. Even when he made it so hard. But now he's bound up in the secrets of this dark house. To save Chris, dare she follow him inside . . . ____________`North handles the complicated plot with skill while bringing his troubled characters to li
The Will : Gossip Girl meets Knives Out, the gripping, addictive new crime thriller for winter 2022Default Title
If you're a fan of the TV series Succession, you'll love this gripping story.' CloserThe Mordaunts aren't like most families . . . For one, their family home is Roxborough Hall - a magnificent, centuries-old mansion in the Norfolk countryside. For another, the house isn't passed down from parent to child - but rather to the family member deemed most worthy. Cecily Mordaunt is dead. On the evening of her funeral, her family will gather for dinner and each will be given a letter, revealing who is the next custodian of Roxborough Hall. The house is a burden, a millstone, a full-time job . . . but they all want it. And some are willing do anything to get it. One family. Eight letters. Who will get what they deserve?_________________________________Everyone is talking about The Will!'I loved th
The Happy Family by Jackie KablerDefault Title
The brand new thriller from the No.1 Kindle bestselling author of The Perfect Couple and Am I Guilty? "Filled with suspense, intrigue and a cast of engaging characters. Fabulous!"Lucy Clarke, author of The Castaways "Suspicion, secrets and shocking reveals!"Sarah Linley, author of The Trip My family has just been reunited. So who is trying to tear it apart? A mother who disappeared... When Beth was 10 years old, her beautiful, wild mother Alice disappeared. Beth's life since hasn't always been easy, but now she's settled, with a successful career, a loving family and a beautiful home. An unexpected visitor... Then one day there's a knock at the door. Alice has returned. Desperate to rebuild their relationship, Beth invites her mother to move in. A life that comes crashing down... At first,
40 New Mysteries & Thrillers To Read In 2024
It’s time to break out your magnifying glass and your sleuthing skills because these new mysteries won’t be solving themselves #books #mystery #mysteries #thrillers #mysterybooks
My Darling Daughter : the addictive, twisty thriller from the author of The Girl BeforeDefault Title
Thrilling from beginning to end - I couldn't turn the pages fast enough' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'Absorbing and fast-paced' KARIN SLAUGHTER'Excellent - domestic noir in all its darkest shades' CARA HUNTERThe child you never knewknows all your secrets . . . Out of the blue, Susie Jukes is contacted on social media by Anna, the girl she gave up for adoption fifteen years ago. But when they meet, Anna's home life sounds distinctly strange to Susie and her husband Gabe. And when Anna's adoptive parents seem to overreact to the fact she contacted them at all, Susie becomes convinced that Anna needs her help. But is Anna's own behaviour simply what you'd expect from someone recovering from a traumatic childhood? Or are there other secrets at play here - secrets Susie has also been hiding for the last fift
The Long Weekend by Gilly MacmillanDefault Title
'A tense rollercoaster' Sarah Vaughan'Brilliantly plotted' Liz Nugent'Incredibly compelling' Shari Lapena'I raced through' Claire Douglas'Packs a punch' Sarah Pearse'Wonderfully atmospheric' BA Paris'Lures you in until you can't escape' Jane Corry'Explosive' Samantha Downing'Dazzlingly clever' Chris Ewan'Ominous, absorbing and atmospheric' Christina McDonald'Upredictable and pacy' Tim Weaver'A tense page turner' Jane Shemilt'Completely absorbing' Will Dean_______________________________________________By the time you read this, I'll have killed one of your husbands. In an isolated retreat, deep in the Northumbria moors, three women arrive for a weekend getaway. Their husbands will be joining them in the morning. Or so they think. But when they get to Dark Fell Barn, the women find a devast
The Perfect Escape - by Leah Konen (Paperback)
About the Book "The perfect girls' weekend turns deadly in this twisty unforgettable thriller that is perfect for fans of Shari Lapena and Riley Sager"-- Book Synopsis The perfect girls' weekend turns deadly in this twisty unforgettable thriller that is perfect for fans of Shari Lapena and Riley Sager. A girls' weekend to die for. New friends Sam, Margaret and Diana are thrilled to be getting out of the city for a girls' weekend--they've bonded over their messy divorces, and every mil