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THE NO.4 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTHE RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICKGET READY FOR THE MOST GRIPPING THRILLER OF THE YEAR...You’ve won the house of your dreams. It’s about to become a nightmare…--Merri and Dev can’t believe it when they win their dream home in a national prize draw.A sprawling mansion with glass walls and lakeside views. Total escape.It was pure luck.But luck makes headlines. And Merri already had reason to fear that someone was watching her.Shadows lurking outside. Footsteps in the night. Is it just paranoia, or is someone closing in?Then a body is found in the lake, and Merri realises her dream home is about to become a nightmare...--PRAISE FOR K. L. SLATER‘Full of secrets, lies and betrayal – it will keep you guessing right to the end’ T.M. Logan'A triumph of clever plotting and sharp writing. A compelling thriller, masterfully executed' Rachel Abbott‘Brilliant, very clever . . . I absolutely recommend it’ B. A. Paris‘Just when you think you know exactly who did what, there is a twist to beat all twists’ The Times‘One of the best thrillers I have ever read’ Angela Marsons‘A gripping thriller that will make you question everything you thought you knew about marriage’ New magazine* No.4 Sunday Times bestseller 21.12.25

You’ve won the house of your dreams. It’s about to become a nightmare… The perfect thriller to keep you up late this Christmas - dark, twisty and impossible to put down!'Excellent gripping storyline...keeps you guessing right to the end' 5***** reader review'Another knockout thriller from K.L. Slater' 5***** reader review'What a compulsive read' 5***** reader reviewA gripping twist-filled thriller from the bestselling author of Message Deleted. For fans of T.M Logan, Gillian McAllister and Lisa Jewell.--When Merri and Dev buy a ticket on the last day of a national draw to win the house of their dreams, they never, in a million years, expect to win.Less than a week later, they’re receiving the keys to their new Lake District mansion.For Dev, it’s a dream come true – no more stressful rent negotiations, or waiting for the landlord to finally fix the damp. Of course he’s delighted to be interviewed about their good luck.But Merri feels a little uneasy. Dev doesn’t realise there’s a reason she’s never wanted to put down roots, always trying to run away from the memories of what happened the day her little sister died.At first it’s easy to think she’s imagining the shadowy figures in the lakefront garden. It’s silly to think that someone is watching her through the gorgeous floor-to-ceiling glass windows.And then a body is found in the lake. And Merri’s new perfect life is about to come crashing down…--PRAISE FOR K. L. SLATER ‘Full of secrets, lies and betrayal – it will keep you guessing right to the end’ T.M. Logan'A triumph of clever plotting and sharp writing. A compelling thriller, masterfully executed' Rachel Abbott ‘Brilliant, very clever . . . I absolutely recommend it’ B. A. Paris‘Just when you think you know exactly who did what, there is a twist to beat all twists’ The Times‘One of the best thrillers I have ever read’ Angela Marsons‘A gripping thriller that will make you question everything you thought you knew about marriage’ New magazine

***THE SUNDAY TIMES CRIME PICK OF THE MONTH - AUGUST 2026***How much do you trust the couple next door? Discover the gripping new twist-filled thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Message Deleted'One of the most startling denouements in recent crime fiction' Sunday Times'Absolutely brilliant. Super pacy and very clever – I couldn’t guess the twists or the ending' Ruth Kelly*****Emily is ready to leave the lies behind. Moving into a beautiful new home and finally with money in the bank, her partner Oliver has promised that they can put their life as con artists firmly in the past. They can relax, settle in, even do ordinary things like getting dinner with the couple next door.But what if the couple next door is hiding something too?Because on picture-perfect Orchard Lane, something is not right. Unsettling messages start to arrive. Emily becomes convinced someone is watching them. And then Oliver begins to behave strangely as well.She wants to trust him. She wants to believe they’re in this together — especially if someone might know their darkest secrets.But when murder comes to Orchard Lane, Emily realises she only knows one thing for sure about her husband.He’s a very good liar…PRAISE FOR K.L. SLATER‘Full of secrets, lies and betrayal – it will keep you guessing right to the end’ T.M. Logan'A triumph of clever plotting and sharp writing. A compelling thriller, masterfully executed' Rachel Abbott‘Brilliant, very clever . . . I absolutely recommend it’ B. A. Paris‘Just when you think you know exactly who did what, there is a twist to beat all twists’ The Times‘One of the best thrillers I have ever read’ Angela Marsons

What if the person you love most in the world was in terrible danger . . . because of you?Three years ago, Toni's five-year-old daughter Evie disappeared after leaving school. The police have never been able to find her. There were no witnesses, no CCTV, no trace. But Toni believes her daughter is alive. And as she begins to silently piece together her memories, the full story of the past begins to reveal itself, and a devastating truth.Toni's mind is trapped in a world of silence, her only chance to save herself is to manage the impossible. She must find a way to make herself heard. She must find her daughter. A compelling, gripping thriller with a breathtaking twist that will keep you awake until the early hours. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, Behind Closed Doors and The Sister. 'Brilliant, very clever . . . I absolutely recommend it' B. A. Paris, author of Behind Closed DoorsWhat readers are saying about Blink:'Once I started I couldn't stop. I devoured it. Chomped away chapter by chapter until I had hoofed the whole damned lot and you know what? It left me hungry for more ... An absolutely stonking 5 stars from me.' Jen Med's Book Reviews'A novel that those who liked The Girl on The Train and Behind Closed Doors won't want to miss' My Little Book Corner'I finished this book in nearly one day. I was completely unable to put this book down. Everything about this book sucks you in and doesn't let go.' Bombshell Reads'Just BRILLIANT' It's All About Books'A thrilling roller coaster of a read that will have you gripping on for dear life' By the Letter Book Reviews'The book had me from the very first sentence and kept hold of me until I finished it. There are twists galore but on one occasion my jaw actually dropped open as I realised that all was not as it seemed. Fantastic writing, excellent characterisation that has left me salivating for book number three! Five stars.' Angela Marsons'Five stars! This book had me hook line and sinker ... this author's mind is very very clever.' Sue and her Books'WOW, what a corker of a book, gripping story, believable untrustworthy characters and not just one but two totally jaw dropping unexpected twists' Nicki's Life of Crime'What a read ... The ending took me completely by surprise! In most books, I end up guessing the ending, but this book was spectacular. The book had me gripped from word 'go'. I couldn't stop reading ...a brilliant brilliant book' Any Excuse to Read'A fantastic psychological thriller and I was kept hooked throughout. Lots of twists and turns, an excellent pace and so much suspense and surprise, I didn't quite know where the book was going at times ...couldn't be anything other than five stars!' Donna's Book Blog'With bucketfuls of suspense and intrigue Blink is guaranteed to keep the most hardened psychological thriller love on the edge of their seats. Five Stars' The Book Review Cafe'Pure genius!! Blink is everything a psychological thriller should be! K L Slater is in a class of her own ... Just when you think you have it figured out, you are knocked out of the park! One of the most mind-bending twists ever, just simply stunning!' What Rachel Read Next 'The twist towards the end took me completely by surprise. I actually had to put the book down for a moment and stop before I could carry on. It really took my breath away. K. L. Slater pulled this off brilliantly!' Hooked from Page One 'K.L. Slater has done it again with her latest book, Blink. From a creepy beginning to the twisty end, this book keeps the reader on the edge of his or her seat. Hang on for the ride' Shelf Knowledge

You think you know the truth about the people you love. But one discovery can change everything . . .Eight-year-old Billy goes missing one day, out flying his kite with his sister Rose. Two days later, he is found dead. Sixteen years on, Rose still blames herself for Billy's death. How could she have failed to protect her little brother?Rose has never fully recovered from the trauma, and one of the few people she trusts is her neighbour Ronnie, who she has known all her life. But one day Ronnie falls ill, and Rose goes next door to help him... and what she finds in his attic room turns her world upside down.Rose thought she knew the truth about what happened to Billy. She thought she knew her neighbour. Now the only thing she knows is that she is in danger... 'Brilliant, very clever . . . I absolutely recommend it' B.A. Paris on BLINKFrom the top ten bestselling author of Blink, Liar and Safe with Me, The Mistake is a must-read for anyone looking for their next unputdownable thriller. Perfect for fans of The Wife Between Us, B.A. Paris and Louise Jensen.What readers are saying about The Mistake:'Oh. My. Goodness. What a book! I have read other books by this author and have enjoyed them, but this is the best one yet!' Stardust Book Reviews 'WOW! What an incredible book... A roller coaster of a ride. My first book by this author but it won't be my last.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'K L Slater has written another amazing book that kept me guessing right until the very end. Then shocked me with the end of the book.' We've Licked That Book Blog, 5 stars'I have gobbled up every book by this author but in my opinion this is definitely her best yet.' Angela Marsons'The Mistake is one of my favourite books this year... Written so well - 5 STARS! RECOMMEND!You won't know who dunnit till the end!!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Had me gripped from start to finish.' Nigel Adams Bookworm'An unputdownable thriller, and as always K.L. Slater keeps you glued to the pages... she is the queen of killer twists.' JDC Must Read Books, 5 stars

'I keep feeling like I'm being watched - dropping the boys off at school, choosing wine at the supermarket - but when I turn around there's nobody there...'When single mother Darcy's son falls from a rope bridge at a local playground, life stands still. She clutches his small, limp body, frozen, until a pair of strong hands push her aside, and she watches as George, a local doctor, saves her son's life.George is a single parent too, and with his twinkling hazel eyes, easy charm, and lack of wedding band is almost too good to be true, but coffee becomes lunch, lunch becomes dinner, and soon they can't go an evening without seeing each other. When he invites her to move into his beautiful home with its sprawling garden for her boys, Darcy doesn't hesitate.But as Darcy is settling in, she receives a bunch of flowers with a chilling message. George says they're from an obsessed ex-girlfriend, Opal, and days later Opal turns up at Darcy's son's football match. She claims to have shocking information that could threaten George's custody of his daughter.Darcy doesn't know who to trust, but she's starting to suspect that, whatever the truth, she might have put her beloved boys into terrible danger ...From the million-copy-bestselling author K.L. Slater this utterly gripping psychological thriller will make you gasp out loud as you race towards the unforgettable twist. If you loved The Girl on the Train and The Wife Between Us this book is for you.What everyone is saying about Single:'I would liken reading 'Single' to being strapped into a car with a broken axle on the Tilt-A-Whirl carnival ride. You're gonna get tossed around until you don't know which way is up. Yet, in the end, you can't deny that it was one helluva ride. All superlatives aside, this book stands out in its cleverness and execution. K.L. Slater knocked it out of the park. 5+ stars.' Goodreads Reviewer, *****'Another stunning novel from KL Slater. .Loved every twist and turn. The only negative is what to read next as it won't live up to KL Slater, fingers crossed her next novel won't take long!' Goodreads Reviewer, *****'Wow, I LOVED this book!!! 5 stars easy!! This is my first novel by K.L. Slater and most certainly will not be my last. ...This is the kind of book you cannot put down or stop thinking about. I often had chills and felt like I experiencing this story as the main character. There is no way you will be able to guess the ending.' Goodreads Reviewer, *****'Finishing Single has literally left me lost for words. I mean how am I supposed to review this story? It has blown my mind. Seriously, obliterated it. It is mind numbingly brilliant. Honestly, if you want twisted, they don't come more twisted than this.' Goodreads Reviewer, *****'WOW WOW WOW!!! What a fantastic book!! I couldn't put this one down. Just when i thought i knew what was going on , I changed my mind, and yet again. Twists twists and more twists. i love this author but this book blew me away best yet from her!' Goodreads Reviewer, *****

Ten years ago he killed my son. Today I married him.Ten years ago my darling son Jesse was murdered and our perfect family was destroyed. My strong, handsome boy, so full of life, became a memory, a photo I carried with me everywhere.But today I'm finally close to finding happiness again. My ash-blonde hair has been curled into ringlets. Carefully placed white flowers frame my delicate features. The small, drab chapel has been prettied up with white satin, and there are tiny red hearts scattered on the small table where I will soon sign the register with my new husband.The man who killed my son.My friends and family can't understand it. My neighbours whisper in the street whenever I walk past. How can I love a man like Tom?They don't really know me at all...The most unputdownable psychological thriller you'll read this year from the bestselling author K.L. Slater. If you love The Wife Between Us or Gone Girl, you'll be totally hooked on The Marriage.What everyone's saying about The Marriage:'Pulled me in from the very start and did not let go until the final page. Admittedly, I would read a shopping list if it was penned by K.L. Slater, and this latest book exceeded even my highest expectations. Brilliant.' Goodreads reviewer, FIVE STARS'I stayed up almost all night reading this book - an absolute page turner... I will definitely be reading more by this author.' The Written Blurred, FIVE STARS'The Thriller of the Year! K.L. Slater has written a rollercoaster, cold, cunning, calculating, and downright brilliant piece with characters that hop off the page and keep you on your toes... This is one you don't want to pass up. Trust me!' The Secret Book Sleuth, FIVE STARS

THE MESSAGE HAS DISAPPEARED. SO HAS YOUR BEST FRIEND . . .--You receive a text from your best friend:Can’t speak… don’t text or call… pls just comeBut as you race to her house,the message is deleted.She answers the door, insists everything’s fine.She says she never sent a message.Something’s not right, but what can you do?Six hours later, the police call.There’s blood all over your friend’s house.She’s missing.And you were the last person to see her alive . . .PRAISE FOR K. L. SLATER‘Brilliant, very clever… I absolutely recommend it’ B. A. Paris‘Just when you think you know exactly who did what, there is a twist to beat all twists’ The Times‘One of the best thrillers I have ever read’ Angela Marsons‘A gripping thriller that will make you question everything you thought you knew about marriage’ New magazineSunday Times Bestseller, December 2024.

Discover the instant Sunday Times bestseller from multi-million copy bestselling author K.L. Slater--THE MESSAGE HAS DISAPPEARED.SO HAS YOUR BEST FRIEND…You receive a text from your best friend:Can’t speak… don’t text or call… pls just comeBut as you race to her house,the message is deleted.She answers the door, insists everything’s fine.She says she never sent a message.Something’s not right, but what can you do?Six hours later, the police call.There’s blood all over your friend’s house.She’s missing.And you were the last person to see her alive . . .--PRAISE FOR K. L. SLATER‘Brilliant, very clever… I absolutely recommend it’ B. A. Paris‘Just when you think you know exactly who did what, there is a twist to beat all twists’ The Times‘One of the best thrillers I have ever read’ Angela Marsons‘A gripping thriller that will make you question everything you thought you knew about marriage’ New magazineSunday Times Bestseller, December 2024.

THE NO.4 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTHE RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK'Excellent gripping storyline...keeps you guessing right to the end' 5***** reader review--When Merri and Dev buy a ticket on the last day of a national draw to win the house of their dreams, they never, in a million years, expect to win.Less than a week later, they’re receiving the keys to their new Lake District mansion.For Dev, it’s a dream come true – no more stressful rent negotiations, or waiting for the landlord to finally fix the damp. Of course he’s delighted to be interviewed about their good luck.But Merri feels a little uneasy. Dev doesn’t realise there’s a reason she’s never wanted to put down roots, always trying to run away from the memories of what happened the day her little sister died.At first it’s easy to think she’s imagining the shadowy figures in the lakefront garden. It’s silly to think that someone is watching her through the gorgeous floor-to-ceiling glass windows.And then a body is found in the lake. And Merri’s new perfect life is about to come crashing down…--PRAISE FOR K. L. SLATER ‘Full of secrets, lies and betrayal – it will keep you guessing right to the end’ T.M. Logan'A triumph of clever plotting and sharp writing. A compelling thriller, masterfully executed' Rachel Abbott ‘Brilliant, very clever . . . I absolutely recommend it’ B. A. Paris‘Just when you think you know exactly who did what, there is a twist to beat all twists’ The Times‘One of the best thrillers I have ever read’ Angela Marsons‘A gripping thriller that will make you question everything you thought you knew about marriage’ New magazine*No.4 Sunday Times bestseller 21.12.25

Brought to you by Penguin.THE MESSAGE HAS DISAPPEARED.SO HAS YOUR BEST FRIEND . . .Get ready for the most unputdownable thriller of 2024, from no.1 bestselling author K. L. SlaterSaffy is waiting to go into a job interview when she receives a text message from her best friend, Leona:Can't speak . . . don't text or call . . . please just comeAs Saffy struggles to understand what is happening the phone screen changes:This message was deleted.Saffy races to Leona's house, but when her friend answers the door, she insists everything's fine. She doesn't know anything about the message. Saffy can tell something's not right, but after looking around the house, she can't think of anything else she can do.Six hours later, Saffy gets a knock on the door. It's the police. Leona is missing, with her young child. There's blood everywhere.And Saffy was the last one to see them alive . . .'A triumph of clever plotting and sharp writing. A compelling thriller, masterfully executed' Rachel AbbottPRAISE FOR K. L. SLATER'Brilliant, very clever... I absolutely recommend it' B. A. Paris'Just when you think you know exactly who did what, there is a twist to beat all twists' The Times'One of the best thrillers I have ever read' Angela Marsons(c)2024 K. L. Slater (P)2024 Penguin Audio

Emily is ready to leave the lies behind. With a beautiful new home and money in the bank, her partner Oliver promises their life as con artists is over. Orchard Lane seems perfect — friendly neighbours, quiet dinners, a fresh start.But something isn’t right. Unsettling messages arrive. Emily feels watched. Oliver starts acting strangely.As paranoia grows and secrets resurface, murder strikes the street. And Emily realises there’s only one thing she knows for certain about her husband:He’s a very good liar.

***THE SUNDAY TIMES CRIME PICK OF THE MONTH - AUGUST 2026***How much do you trust the couple next door? Discover the gripping new twist-filled thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Message Deleted'One of the most startling denouements in recent crime fiction' Sunday Times'Absolutely brilliant. Super pacy and very clever – I couldn’t guess the twists or the ending' Ruth Kelly*****Emily is ready to leave the lies behind. Moving into a beautiful new home and finally with money in the bank, her partner Oliver has promised that they can put their life as con artists firmly in the past. They can relax, settle in, even do ordinary things like getting dinner with the couple next door.But what if the couple next door is hiding something too?Because on picture-perfect Orchard Lane, something is not right. Unsettling messages start to arrive. Emily becomes convinced someone is watching them. And then Oliver begins to behave strangely as well.She wants to trust him. She wants to believe they’re in this together — especially if someone might know their darkest secrets.But when murder comes to Orchard Lane, Emily realises she only knows one thing for sure about her husband.He’s a very good liar…PRAISE FOR K.L. SLATER‘Full of secrets, lies and betrayal – it will keep you guessing right to the end’ T.M. Logan'A triumph of clever plotting and sharp writing. A compelling thriller, masterfully executed' Rachel Abbott‘Brilliant, very clever . . . I absolutely recommend it’ B. A. Paris‘Just when you think you know exactly who did what, there is a twist to beat all twists’ The Times‘One of the best thrillers I have ever read’ Angela Marsons

My husband was not a monster. No matter what they say...The day my husband, Michael, stepped in front of a lorry after being questioned by the police, my world fell apart. He was devoted to me and our six-year-old daughter. But they'd connected him to the disappearance of a young mother from our tiny village.Now I stand at Michael's funeral, clutching my little girl's hand, with tears in my eyes as I insist to all our friends that he died an innocent man. Yet the questions have started, and nothing I say will stop them digging for the truth.But none of them can read the secrets in my heart, or know about the phone I found hidden in his toolbox...I'm determined that my daughter will not remember her father as a monster. I will erase any hint of wrongdoing in this house whatever the cost.Because to keep my daughter safe, the last thing I need is for people to start looking at me . . .What everyone is saying about The Widow:'The Queen of twists is back. OMG! I can't believe how many twists this book revealed. It's one hell of a roller coaster ride and in parts left me gasping and holding my breath. I LOVED IT,' Goodreads reviewer, FIVE STARS'Just wow! Definitely one of my favourite books of the year! I was hooked from page one and the thrills never ceased. Awesome characters and storyline. K.L. Slater weaves her magic again . . . Huge on the creep factor and shocking twists! Wish I could give this more than a huge five stars' Netgalley reviewer, FIVE STARS'OMG Kim what a bloody fantastic gripping read . . . absolutely everything you could want from a thriller' Goodreads reviewer, FIVE STARS

It’s an opportunity she can’t refuse. The woman before her tried…Freya Miller needs a miracle. In the fallout of her husband’s betrayal, she’s about to lose her family home, and with it the security she craves for her five-year-old daughter, Skye. Adrift and alone, she’s on the verge of despair until a chance meeting with the charismatic Dr Marsden changes everything. He’s seeking a new tenant for a shockingly affordable flat in a fashionable area of London.Adder House sounds too good to be true… But Freya really can’t afford to be cynical, and Dr Marsden is adamant she and Skye will be a perfect fit with the other residents.But Adder House has secrets. Even behind a locked front door, Freya feels as if she’s being watched: objects moving, unfamiliar smells, the blinking light of a concealed camera… and it’s not long before she begins to suspect that her dream home is hiding a nightmarish reality. Was it really chance that led her here—or something unthinkably dark?As the truth about Adder House starts to unravel, can Freya and Skye get out—or will they be locked in forever?Revised edition: This edition of The Apartment includes editorial revisions.