Tag: psychological thriller
Watch Your Back by Emma Christie
Your past is right behind you . . . Jo has always kept her head down and surrounded herself with strangers who know nothing about her mum’s murder. But fifteen years after the killing she receives a box of unopened letters addressed to her – sent from the prison.But before she can read them, they’re stolen, and soon Jo realises that someone must have … Read More Watch Your Back by Emma Christie
Behind A Locked Door by Sarah A Denzil
She opened the wrong door. Now her life will never be the same. When Lucy Foster visits her old friend, she doesn’t expect to hear a baby crying behind a locked cellar door. But what she finds shatters everything she thought she a terrified teenage girl and a newborn, hidden away like a secret shame. As Lucy’s quiet life spirals into a media frenzy, … Read More Behind A Locked Door by Sarah A Denzil
+ fiction, grief, loss, marriage, mental health, motherhood, Psychological fiction, revenge, review, thriller
The Therapy Room by OMJ Ryan
She shared her darkest secrets. Now someone is using them to destroy her. New mother Shelly should be enjoying the happiest time of her life. She’s just given birth to a beautiful baby boy, Alfie. But Alfie’s arrival has triggered something deep inside Shelly and now she finds herself at the mercy of crippling OCD and violent intrusive thoughts that terrify her. Desperate for … Read More The Therapy Room by OMJ Ryan
The Empathist by Alex Franklyn readalong
To the outside world, Amy has it all—her own home, a thriving career, and a seemingly perfect life. But behind the façade, she’s running from a past she doesn’t remember… a past that’s been locked away for years. Medication has kept the memories buried, numbing the pain with a side effect she’s come to embrace. But when her father’s death triggers a series of … Read More The Empathist by Alex Franklyn readalong
The Return of Frankie Whittle by Caroline England
Once you enter the gates, will they ever let you leave? Frankie Whittle has it all: a career in the City, a gorgeous husband and a baby on the way. It’s the perfect life, but it’s built on sand. In one terrifying night, everything she has worked so hard for unravels. She needs a fresh start. When she discovers the very place she was … Read More The Return of Frankie Whittle by Caroline England
Killing Lily by Jillian Gardner
Demons of the past aren’t easily left behind… At Sunnyside, women serve in silence. Mae—an outspoken, rebellious outcast—has a penchant for getting in trouble. Her only ally is Lily, the perfect follower. When their husband dies and the cult’s new leader claims Lily as his bride, the facade of peace crumbles. Mysterious deaths haunt the commune, and Mae’s attempts to protect Lily only get her banished … Read More Killing Lily by Jillian Gardner
Eight Years of Lies by Lisa Hall
I get a call from the school. My husband hasn’t picked up our 7-year-old daughter. This is the day my life changes for ever. Earlier, I was scrolling through Facebook when something caught my eye. A photograph. The caption beneath: PLEASE CAN ANYONE HELP ME? HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN? #EightYearsOfLies X(Twitter) @LisaHallAuthor @JoffeBooks @ZooloosBT #ZooloosBookTours #blogtour #booktwitterInstagram @lisahallauthor @zooloosbooktours @joffebooks #bookstagram It’s my husband and our daughter. The man I married eight … Read More Eight Years of Lies by Lisa Hall
Killing Lily by Jillian Gardner Publication Day
Demons of the past aren’t easily left behind… At Sunnyside, women serve in silence. Mae—an outspoken, rebellious outcast—has a penchant for getting in trouble. Her only ally is Lily, the perfect follower. When their husband dies and the cult’s new leader claims Lily as his bride, the facade of peace crumbles. Mysterious deaths haunt the commune, and Mae’s attempts to protect Lily only get her banished … Read More Killing Lily by Jillian Gardner Publication Day
Killing Lily by Jillian Gardner Cover Reveal
Demons of the past aren’t easily left behind… At Sunnyside, women serve in silence. Mae—an outspoken, rebellious outcast—has a penchant for getting in trouble. Her only ally is Lily, the perfect follower. When their husband dies and the cult’s new leader claims Lily as his bride, the facade of peace crumbles. Mysterious deaths haunt the commune, and Mae’s attempts to protect Lily only get her banished … Read More Killing Lily by Jillian Gardner Cover Reveal
The Family Next Door by Charlotte Stevenson
Perfect Neighbours, Perfect Lies… When Viola’s new neighbours move into Number 33, everything seems picture-perfect. But behind the manicured lawn and polite smiles, dark secrets lurk in the shadows. As Viola, a quiet retiree, digs deeper into the strange behaviour of the family next door, she uncovers a disturbing web of lies. The father, Rhys, is hostile. The mother, Wendy, seems to be losing … Read More The Family Next Door by Charlotte Stevenson
The Housekeeper by Sadie Ryan
My name is Linda. Most of my friends, not that I have many left, call me Lindy. I work as a housekeeper in a local hotel. I had the world at my feet once. Not any more. The first time I saw Mia was in the car park. She came over to help when my shopping bag split. There’s something about her delicate femininity … Read More The Housekeeper by Sadie Ryan
+ abuse, alcoholism, child abuse, childhood, dark humour, female friendship, fiction, murder, Psychological fiction, revenge, review, secrets, thriller, twins
Don’t Tell A Soul by Jessica Huntley
She thinks she’s safe. She couldn’t be more wrong. Elle, desperate to escape her abusive home, runs away to a seemingly cute small town where she gets a job as a waitress. And meets Vera, who offers her an attic room in her large house. For the first time in years, Elle feels something like contentment as she bonds with Vera who becomes almost … Read More Don’t Tell A Soul by Jessica Huntley