Camilla Way – författare

IN ONE MOMENT THE HORROR BECOMES YOUR LIFE. IT’S NOT JUST IN THE PAPERS ANYMORE, IT’S ON YOUR HANDS.Seven years ago when she was called Anita, Kyle and DEnis were her friends. They hadn’t been at first, perhaps she shouldn’t have pushed it, but Denis, bespectacled in thick NHS frames and Kyle, permanently clad in his anorak – were the only takers.Let out of their south-London comprehensive they spent the long, sticky summer days smoking cigarettes, messing about in the Thames tunnels waiting for something to happen.And then something did.The Dead of Summer is a chilling and brilliant story that asks where evil lurks, and what form it takes.

Three identities, no known name – and an obsessed pursuer from the past.It took one second to snatch the child. One silent, unseen moment to pluck her from the world. In a click of a finger, a blink of an eye, she was gone. As if, like a bird, she had just flown away.Kate never speaks about the past, and you would never know at first who she was. But, if you looked closely, you might see how she glances nervously over her shoulder, as if she were being followed. If you paid attention, you might hear how carefully she speaks. And if you were to search, you might find the old newspaper clippings she keeps hidden away: Kidnap Girl "Like Wild animal", The Mysterious Disappearance of "Little Bird".But these are just fragments of a long buried past – another life, another girl. Secrets left unspoken, until now…

Way’s first novel was launched to amazing reviews. Her second novel is a story of love, possession and identity, and is as compelling and addictive as her first.It took one second to snatch the child. One silent, unseen moment to pluck her from the world. In a click of a finger, a blink of an eye, she was gone. As if, like a bird, she had just flown away.Kate never speaks about the past, and you would never know at first who she was. But, if you looked closely, you might see how she glances nervously over her shoulder, as if she were being followed. If you paid attention, you might hear how carefully she speaks. And if you were to search, you might find the old newspaper clippings she keeps hidden away: Kidnap Girl "Like Wild animal", The Mysterious Disappearance of "Little Bird".But these are just fragments of a long buried past - another life, another girl. Secrets left unspoken, until now…

IN ONE MOMENT THE HORROR BECOMES YOUR LIFE. IT’S NOT JUST IN THE PAPERS ANYMORE, IT’S ON YOUR HANDS.Seven years ago when she was called Anita, Kyle and DEnis were her friends. They hadn’t been at first, perhaps she shouldn’t have pushed it, but Denis, bespectacled in thick NHS frames and Kyle, permanently clad in his anorak – were the only takers.Let out of their south-London comprehensive they spent the long, sticky summer days smoking cigarettes, messing about in the Thames tunnels waiting for something to happen.And then something did.The Dead of Summer is a chilling and brilliant story that asks where evil lurks, and what form it takes.

A chilling psychological thriller about friendship, deception, betrayal and violence. Perfect for fans of THE GIRL ON A TRAIN and GONE GIRL.BEFOREEdie is the friend that Heather has always craved. But one night, it goes terrifyingly wrong. And what started as an innocent friendship ends in two lives being destroyed.AFTERSixteen years later, Edie is still rebuilding her life. But Heather isn’t ready to let her forget so easily. It’s no coincidence that she shows up when Edie needs her most.NOWEdie or Heather?Heather or Edie?Someone has to pay for what happened, but who will it be?'WATCHING EDIE has a clever plot, a fateful friendship, a callous betrayal, and an ending that is as twisty as it is inevitable'–ALEXANDRA BURT, international bestselling author of LITTLE GIRL GONE

'Compelling, dark and intense, this story of a friendship gone wrong will keep you guessing until the end'–B.A. PARIS, No.1 bestselling author of BEHIND CLOSED DOORSTHERE ARE SOME FRIENDS YOU’LL NEVER FORGET…NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU TRYBEFOREEdie is the friend that Heather has always craved. But one night, it goes terrifyingly wrong. And what started as an innocent friendship ends in two lives being destroyed.AFTERSixteen years later, Edie is still rebuilding her life. But Heather isn’t ready to let her forget so easily. It’s no coincidence that she shows up when Edie needs her most.NOWEdie or Heather?Heather or Edie?Someone has to pay for what happened, but who will it be?

''Compelling, dark and intense, this story of a friendship gone wrong will keep you guessing until the end''–B.A. PARIS, No.1 bestselling author of BEHIND CLOSED DOORSTHERE ARE SOME FRIENDS YOU’LL NEVER FORGET…NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU TRYBEFOREEdie is the friend that Heather has always craved. But one night, it goes terrifyingly wrong. And what started as an innocent friendship ends in two lives being destroyed.AFTERSixteen years later, Edie is still rebuilding her life. But Heather isn’t ready to let her forget so easily. It’s no coincidence that she shows up when Edie needs her most.NOWEdie or Heather?Heather or Edie?Someone has to pay for what happened, but who will it be?WATCHING EDIE has a clever plot, a fateful friendship, a callous betrayal, and an ending that is as twisty as it is inevitable’–ALEXANDRA BURT, international bestselling author of LITTLE GIRL GONE

Do you promise not to tell? A DAUGHTER Beth has always known there was something strange about her daughter, Hannah. The lack of emotion, the disturbing behaviour, the apparent delight in hurting others… sometimes Beth is scared of her, and what she could be capable of. A SON Luke comes from the perfect family, with the perfect parents. But one day, he disappears without trace, and his girlfriend Clara is left desperate to discover what has happened to him. A LIFE BUILT ON LIES As Clara digs into the past, she realizes that no family is truly perfect, and uncovers a link between Luke’s long-lost sister and a strange girl named Hannah. Now Luke’s life is in danger because of the lies once told and the secrets once kept. Can she find him before it’s too late?What readers are saying about The Lies We Told ‘A must-read psychological thriller for everyone who loves good twists and gasp-out-loud moments!’ ★★★★★‘A truly gripping book with many twists and turns’ ★★★★★‘Gripping from start to end’ ★★★★★‘Literally one if the best thrillers I have ever read!!’ ★★★★★‘Kept me guessing to the end’ ★★★★★‘Don’t read this book going to bed – I lost sleep because I couldn’t stop reading it!!‘★★★★★‘Had me intrigued from the very beginning and could not put it down’ ★★★★★‘Excellent book, very chilling and absorbing’ ★★★★★‘Left me with goosebumps as I finally closed this brilliant book with the urge to go back to the start and read the whole thing AGAIN!!’ ★★★★★‘What a deliciously twisted psychological thriller’ ★★★★★‘An addictive, clever read that is filled with tension, leading up to a totally unexpected finale’ ★★★★★

Do you promise not to tell?A DAUGHTERBeth has always known there was something strange about her daughter, Hannah. The lack of emotion, the disturbing behaviour, the apparent delight in hurting others… sometimes Beth is scared of her, and what she could be capable of.A SONLuke comes from the perfect family, with the perfect parents. But one day, he disappears without trace, and his girlfriend Clara is left desperate to discover what has happened to him.A LIFE BUILT ON LIESAs Clara digs into the past, she realizes that no family is truly perfect, and uncovers a link between Luke’s long-lost sister and a strange girl named Hannah. Now Luke’s life is in danger because of the lies once told and the secrets once kept. Can she find him before it’s too late?What readers are saying about The Lies We Told ‘A must-read psychological thriller for everyone who loves good twists and gasp-out-loud moments!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A truly gripping book with many twists and turns’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Gripping from start to end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Literally one if the best thrillers I have ever read!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Kept me guessing to the end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Don’t read this book going to bed – I lost sleep because I couldn’t stop reading it!!‘⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Had me intrigued from the very beginning and could not put it down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Excellent book, very chilling and absorbing’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Left me with goosebumps as I finally closed this brilliant book with the urge to go back to the start and read the whole thing AGAIN!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘What a deliciously twisted psychological thriller’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘An addictive, clever read that is filled with tension, leading up to a totally unexpected finale’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Gripping psychological suspense’ Fiona Barton, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Child ‘Keeps you guessing till the very end’ Cara Hunter, author of All The Rage You never know what’s going on behind closed doors…If you passed it on the street, you’d see an ordinary London townhouse. You might wonder about the people who live there, assume they’re just like you.But inside a family is trapped in a nightmare. In the kitchen, a man lies dead on the blood-soaked floor. Soon the police will come, and they’ll want answers.Perhaps they'll believe the family’s version of events – that this man is a murderer who deserved to die. But would that be the truth? Perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh, Cara Hunter and Ruth Ware Praise for Camilla Way: ‘An original page turner’ Sun ‘A top class psychological thriller, smartly crafted and oozing tension’ Sunday Mirror ‘Adds pace and suspense in a way that’s refreshing for even the most jaded of readers’ Stylist

‘Gripping psychological suspense’ Fiona Barton, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Child ‘Keeps you guessing till the very end’ Cara Hunter, author of All The Rage You never know what’s going on behind closed doors…If you passed it on the street, you’d see an ordinary London townhouse. You might wonder about the people who live there, assume they’re just like you.But inside a family is trapped in a nightmare. In the kitchen, a man lies dead on the blood-soaked floor. Soon the police will come, and they’ll want answers.Perhaps they'll believe the family’s version of events – that this man is a murderer who deserved to die. But would that be the truth? Perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh, Cara Hunter and Ruth Ware Praise for Camilla Way: ‘An original page turner’ Sun ‘A top class psychological thriller, smartly crafted and oozing tension’ Sunday Mirror ‘Adds pace and suspense in a way that’s refreshing for even the most jaded of readers’ Stylist

The gripping new psychological thriller from Camilla Way, author of Watching Edie and The Lies We ToldA terrifying attack…When she was just eight years old, Viv Swift witnessed something no one should have to see. She looked on, horrified, as her beautiful teenage sister, Ruby, was brutally murdered.A dangerous killer behind bars…When Viv was found, hiding in a wardrobe, all she would say was a single word – ‘Jack’. Her testimony of that shocking day helped put Ruby’s boyfriend, Jack, behind bars.A past that refuses to stay buried…In the years since, Viv has tried to move on and provide a stable life for her and her daughter. But someone is convinced Viv lied about what really happened that day. And they’re determined that now, she will pay the ultimate price…Perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh, Cara Hunter and Ruth Ware

The highly acclaimed author of Watching Edie returns with a new novel of dark psychological suspense that explores how those closest to us have the most to hide...When Clara''s boyfriend, Luke, disappears, everyone believes that he''s left her, but Clara thinks she knows the truth. Recent evidence suggests that Luke had a stalker, and Clara worries that he''s been kidnapped. Then Luke''s older sister, Emma, who vanished twenty years ago, suddenly reappears.Emma wants to help Clara with her search for Luke, but she refuses to talk about what happened--even though it nearly destroyed her family when she vanished. And the deeper Clara digs into Luke''s mysterious disappearance, the more convinced she is that the two incidents are connected.

For fans of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train: A dazzling work of psychological suspense that weaves together the past and present of two women’s twisted friendship.   Beautiful, creative, a little wild… Edie was the kind of girl who immediately caused a stir when she walked into your life. And she had dreams back then—but it didn’t take long for her to learn that things don’t always turn out the way you want them to.   Now, at thirty-three, Edie is working as a waitress, pregnant and alone. And when she becomes overwhelmed by the needs of her new baby and sinks into a bleak despair, she thinks that there’s no one to turn to…   But someone’s been watching Edie, waiting for the chance to prove once again what a perfect friend she can be. It’s no coincidence that Heather shows up on Edie’s doorstep, just when Edie needs her the most. So much has passed between them—so much envy, longing, and betrayal. And Edie’s about to learn a new lesson: those who have hurt us deeply—or who we have hurt—never let us go, not entirely…

Keine Gnade, kein Entkommen: Dieser Psychothriller verursacht Gänsehaut!   Vergessen Sie alles, was Sie über Psychopathen wissen. »Das Böse in ihr« stellt das Rachemotiv in ein neues, dunkles Licht. Claras Freund Luke verschwindet spurlos. Die Polizei findet schnell heraus, dass er eine Affäre hatte und Zielscheibe einer Stalkerin war. Doch es kommt noch viel schlimmer. Bei ihren eigenen Nachforschungen stolpert Clara über das Mädchen Hannah. Und die ist ein wahres Teufelskind. Was hat sie mit Luke zu tun, und gibt es noch eine Chance auf Erlösung? »Kein Buch für schwache Nerven. Es ist sehr spannend, sehr packend.« – Niederbayern TV »Bücherecke«  Der Durst nach Rache lauert auf jeder Seite, bis er in einem zwingenden, unbarmherzigen Finale eskaliert: Wer Psychothriller verschlingt, findet in »Das Böse in ihr« einen Garanten für Gänsehaut, in dem nichts ist, wie es auf den ersten Blick scheint.   Ein ultimativer Thriller für alle Fans von Sophie McKenzie und Harlan Coben  »Perfekt packende Lektüre, bei der man die eigene Haltestelle vergisst, um 2 Uhr morgens noch wach ist und nicht bemerkt, dass das Badewasser längst kalt ist. Dieser Psychothriller reißt selbst die abgebrühtesten Leser mit.« – THE STYLIST  Auch in ihrem neuen Thriller »Sie beobachtet dich« gelingt es der Autorin wieder eine düstere, unheilvolle Atmosphäre zu erschaffen.

Da war es wieder! Dieses Gesicht in der Menge, das Edie jedes Mal erschrocken und zitternd zurückließ. Sie blickte genauer zu der Frau, doch es war nicht Heather. War es nie. Und trotzdem fuhr ihr der Schreck in alle Glieder. Zurück in ihrer Londoner Wohnung dachte Edie wieder mal an die Zeit, als sie noch jung und voller Träume war. Bis zu dem Tag, als alles sich änderte und dunkler wurde. Plötzlich klingelt es an der Tür. Als Edie öffnet, muss sie sich am Türrahmen festklammern. Das kann nicht sein! »Hallo, Edie«, sagt Heather lächelnd und betritt die Wohnung.

Elodie ist zwei Jahre alt, als ein stummer Mann sie in der Normandie entführt. Mit ihm lebt sie im Wald, fernab der Zivilisation – bis zu seinem Tod. Als ein Spaziergänger das Mädchen findet, stürzt sich die Presse auf den Fall: Denn die Zwölfjährige spricht nicht, kann nur Vogelstimmen imitieren. Man vertraut Elodie einer berühmten amerikanischen Linguistin an. Sie verschafft «Little Bird» eine neue Heimat, eine neue Sprache – und eine neue Identität. Doch nach einem tragisch endenden Streit flieht Elodie.Sie landet in London, nennt sich Kate und will das Geschehene für immer vergessen. Erst recht, als sie sich in Frank verliebt. Aber die Vergangenheit lässt sich nicht einfach ablegen: Ein hartnäckiger Verfolger aus ihrem früheren Leben taucht plötzlich auf. Und er will Kate töten.«Brillant – es ist einfach unmöglich, dieses Buch aus der Hand zu legen.» (Cosmopolitan).«Eindringlich schön und berührend authentisch.» (Marie Claire)«Großartiges Tempo, ein dramatischer Plot und ständig wechselnde Schauplätze deuten es an: Das wird ein Sommer-Hit!» (Elle)