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My little boy's room was empty, his bed neatly made. Alarm bells should have rung immediately. Then the knock on the door came. All I remember is a thick fog wrapping itself tightly around me. This couldn't be happening to us . . .Three years ago, nurse Zoe's son Ethan was found drowned in a muddy river by their home, along with his best friend Josh. With no witnesses, their deaths were ruled a tragic accident.Heartbroken, Zoe and her family move away from her home. They're just beginning to get back to some kind of normality, when, out of the blue, Zoe receives an anonymous email: You need to find out the truth about what happened to your son. Don't let this rest. Don't believe the lie.Shaken, Zoe starts an obsessive hunt for the truth. But why is her husband so reluctant to help?And why is Josh's mother so determined not to believe her?An absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller about a mother's desperate search for the truth. Fans of Jane Corry, Jenny Blackhurst and Rachel Abbott will be hooked from the very first page.See what readers are saying about The Warning:'Man, what a book! Can I repeat again - what a book!...a thrilling rush in each page ...a total rollercoaster ride. I loved its bumpy roads, the twists and turns churned my stomach, and I enjoyed every bit of it'. Book Reviews by Shalini'Oh my goodness! This twisty thriller keeps you on the edge of your seat all the way until the very end ...fascinating ... I could not put it down...interesting and captivating.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars.'Absolutely cracking psychological thriller... a truly magnificent read. I was glued to it from start to finish, barely able to put it down... the exact book I needed to kick my reading mojo back into gear.' Leah Reads Books'OMG Kathryn Croft has done it again!!! I devoured this book in two days!!! I absolutely loved it along with all the other books I've read of hers. From the beginning to end kept in suspense and shock. I really didn't see any of it coming.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'I proudly hand over 5 twisty messed-up stars to this book!!! I loved this and all the WTF moments... It was so freakin' cool to read! Very interesting plot(s) going on here!! Twisted, twisty, dark, sad, awesome!!! Oh let's just say... THAT ending!... 5 Stars from me!!!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

You witnessed a murder.But no one believes you.When Ria moves with her husband to Silverleaf Heights, a lavish gated community, she tries to settle in and recover from the accident that nearly took her life. On the surface, everything is perfect; the neighbours welcome her with open arms, even though she doesn't feel she belongs, and she is safe and secure with all the security cameras and the locked gate. Or is she?Late one night, Ria witnesses a woman being murdered in the communal garden. When the police go to investigate, they find the neighbours away and no sign of disturbance. But Ria knows what she saw, and is determined to find out who the woman was - even if no one else believes her.Then an anonymous WhatsApp appears on her phone - a video of another woman being murdered. When she looks closely, she quickly realises the woman is her. The message disappears, as if it never existed, but the meaning is clear: stop looking for the dead woman, or you'll be next.Readers are gripped by I Know What I Saw:'Kathryn Croft has rendered me speechless with her latest psychological thriller' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book had me accusing EVERYONE' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was a deliciously thrilling story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved every single minute of this book . . . One of my new favourite authors' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A tense, addictive thriller packed with secrets, danger, and plenty of suspense' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Loved!!!!! My mind was blown away' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book is all I look for in a thriller, fast moving, plot forward, twisty and satisfying when it all comes together in the end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Just when I thought I had it figured out . . . NOPE! This kept me guessing until the end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'You start to suspect everyone and trust no one - I finished it in one sitting!' YOU WITNESSED A MURDER. BUT NO ONE BELIEVES YOU. After an attack that nearly killed her, Ria moves with her husband to Silverleaf Heights - a luxury gated community where everything feels safe. Perfect houses, welcoming neighbours, and a locked gate to keep the danger out. Or does it? Late one night, Ria sees a woman being attacked. But when she raises the alarm, there's no evidence. No body. No crime. No one believes her. But Ria knows what she saw - and she won't let it go. Then she receives a message: a video showing a woman being murdered. As Ria watches, her blood runs cold. The woman in the footage is her. The message disappears without a trace. But its warning is clear: Stop searching. Or you'll be next. A gripping psychological thriller about paranoia, lies, and a community hiding deadly secrets. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Claire Douglas, and twisty, addictive thrillers. READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH I KNOW WHAT I SAW: 'I read this with my heart pounding, constantly second-guessing myself' 'I thought I had it figured out - I definitely didn't' 'This book had me accusing EVERYONE' 'So many twists - I couldn't stop reading' 'Every time I thought I knew . . . I was wrong'

One dinner party will destroy everything.The night that throws a wrecking ball into Abby's life starts out perfectly at first. There's still a hint of summer sun in the purple-streaked sky. Abby and her best friend, Sienna, look on fondly as their two husbands laugh under the garden gazebo. None of them know it's the last time they will be together again. What starts out as just a little fun, has devastating consequences for the couples. Alone with Sienna's husband, Greg, Abby finds him unexpectedly charming. And something happens that night that neither she nor Greg can take back.Abby is desperate to tell her husband and Sienna the truth, but can't risk Greg sharing what he knows about her. She has no choice but to keep quiet. Then Greg suddenly disappears. Is her best friend's husband simply running from his secrets? Or has someone decided they can't risk that he may share theirs?The most gripping and twisty psychological thriller you'll read this year from #1 bestseller Kathryn Croft. Perfect for readers who loved Gone Girl or The Girl on the Train.What everyone is saying about Kathryn Croft:'I loved the story-telling voice behind this intriguing domestic drama which takes you to the heart of its characters. Intelligently written.' Jane Corry, author of The Lies We Tell'An extremely twisty plot centring around the disappearance of a central character the plots twists all over the place with a final one which took me completely by surprise. A well written, enjoyable thriller.' Lesley Sanderson, author of The Birthday Weekend'OMG Kathryn Croft has done it again!!! I devoured this book in two days!!! ... From the beginning to end kept in suspense and shock. I really didn't see any of it coming.' Goodreads Reviewer'I proudly hand over 5 twisty messed-up stars to this book! I loved this and all the WTF moments. Oh let's just say... THAT ending! 5 Stars from me!!!' Goodreads Reviewer'Oh, what a great ride this book was her best book yet! She writes a great story keeps you guessing right to the very end! I absolutely loved this book!' Goodreads Reviewer'Kept me on the edge of my seat. A very enjoyable read that I read in one day as I couldn't put it down.' Goodreads Reviewer'A great psychological thriller that had me guessing until the very end. Family secrets, lies and twists made this a page turner that I didn't want to put down. 5 twisty stars from me!' Goodreads Reviewer'A very gripping read and I was shocked at the end. Unputdownable.' NetGalley review'This book had me guessing right up until the very last chapter I couldn't put it down. A perfect thriller!' NetGalley review'Wow! Wow! Wow! Kathryn Croft at her best' NetGalley review'I read it in one day The ending is also fantastic and is a real gut punch for the reader. A must-read novel!' NetGalley review'A captivating, gripping read, very very highly recommended and definitely going to be one of my favourite reads of this year.' NetGalley review

A dream come true, a nightmare that is just beginningEve wanted nothing more than to be a mother. She and her husband, Aiden, planned to have a family, but with each devastating miscarriage her hopes dwindled. When she eventually gave birth to her daughter, Kayla, it should have been the happiest time of her life. Instead, it was a waking nightmare for Eve, and one she was desperate to escape.Now, Eve has left all that behind. She pretends that she never had a child, and keeps her secrets close. But someone knows the truth. They know that Eve told a lie, and the clock is ticking before her shocking decision is revealed. Once the story comes out, there'll be no way out for Eve. If people learn about the crime she covered up, they'll never look at her the same way again. She must get her little girl back, before it's too late. If she can't, running away won't be an option. This time, Eve will face the consequences, and pay the price she should have paid years agoA heart-stopping psychological thriller with an ending you won't see coming from #1 bestseller Kathryn Croft. Perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, C. L. Taylor and K. L. Slater.What everyone is saying about Kathryn Croft'The first word that came to my mind after I read this book was OMG!!!!! Each secret did eventually come out and revealed that shocker of an ending. I was like WOW is this really happening. I had no clue that this book would take a twisted turn like that but I loved it.' Goodreads review 'A beautiful marriage of 'whodunnit' with a cracking work of psychological fiction. Don't even get me started on those awesome plot twists!!' Goodreads review 'Another very engaging suspenseful read from Kathryn Croft, this author just never disappoints me with her plots and twists.' NetGalley review 'Wow! Wow! Wow! Kathryn Croft at her best. She never disappoints. An excellent, captivating psychological thriller.' Goodreads review 'Wow, wow is all I can say. This book has a twist in every chapter. I couldn't put this book down!' Goodreads review 'I read it in one day The ending is also fantastic and is a real gut punch for the reader. Highly recommended, a must-read novel!' NetGalley review 'A great psychological thriller that had me guessing until the very end Family secrets, lies and twists made this a page turner that I didn't want to put down. 5 twisty stars from me!' Goodreads review 'Well written with a compelling storyline and well developed characters... I was gripped right from the start and couldn't put it down...twisty and unpredictable and kept me guessing until the end.' NetGalley Review 'Croft clearly has that knack of hitting you with a cracking twist at the end.' NetGalley Review 'Wow, this book is simply unputdownable! I inhaled the novel the character of Eve is so brilliantly written that I wanted to know more. I was completely immersed in both the characters and the story.' NetGalley Review

Be careful what you wish for Callie has known sadness, and sometimes doubted she would ever have the life she wanted. When she meets James, also no stranger to grief, it seems as though her luck has changed. She becomes his wife, and in the process a stepmother to his two sons. Callie has finally got what she always imagined for herself. But things don't go to plan for Callie. She tries to get things right, but at every turn she makes mistakes. If she can only show her new family just how much she cares, perhaps everything will be okay. Yet the harder she tries, the more she fails. A split-second decision leads to her spiralling out of control, and there is no way back for Callie. When the police arrest her for murder, the dark tale of Callie's shocking fall from grace slowly unfolds. But how much is Callie willing to reveal about the choices she made? If those she cares for the most learn the truth, they will hate her. Will her secrets be her undoing? Or will she tell the truth, no matter the cost?A compelling psychological thriller with an unforgettable ending from #1 bestseller Kathryn Croft. Perfect for readers who love Sheryl Browne, Alison James and Claire McGowan. *** Previously published under the title The Stranger Within. ***What everyone is saying about The Lying Wife 'A story full of twists and turns. This is an amazing thriller that will keep you engrossed until the last page.' NetGalley review 'Awesome read' NetGalley review 'Wow. A roller coaster of emotions and twists and turns. Bloody brilliant!' Goodreads review 'FREAKING AWESOME BOOK! Ms Croft had me hooked on page 1. I couldn't stop reading! A hell of a good read.' Goodreads review 'The story itself is excellent and the plot twist at the end... wow, just wow! I did not see that coming. It's so well-written and because of that twist, it's one of those books that requires a re-read, which I am going to do!' Goodreads review 'WOW! Totally unexpected! This story is not your average family drama or psychological thriller It's a fabulous novel with characters so well defined and developed that you feel they are real.' Goodreads review

Every decision has a consequenceThe break-up of Olivia's marriage is hard on all involved, but especially her nine-year-old daughter, Ellie. They attempt to build a new life, and focus on the future. But Olivia is crushingly lonely, so when her new neighbour, Michael, extends the hand of friendship, it's all she can do to stop herself clutching at it and never letting go.Olivia has no idea how the course of her life will be altered by that choice.Before long, Michael and Oliva are a couple. There are some difficulties making it work after all, both parties have emotional baggage. Doesn't everyone keep some secrets? If only Ellie could adjust, and Michael's erratic sister, Chloe, didn't keep bringing drama to their door.But Olivia doesn't listen to the warning signs before it's far, far too late. By the time she realises something is badly wrong with the man she's involved with, she cannot escape. The only way out is for the truth to explode like a bomb, shattering their lives, and ensuring no one caught in the middle will ever be the same againA compelling psychological thriller with an unforgettable ending from #1 bestseller Kathryn Croft. Perfect for readers who love Samantha Hayes, Alison James and S. E. Lynes. *** Previously published under the title Behind Closed Doors. ***Praise for The Neighbour Upstairs 'Twisty, shocking and deliciously dark! The writing is superb, a real treat to read. Definitely one of the best books I have read this year.' Reader Review'An excellent psychological thriller. I loved the dark foreboding atmosphere and the ongoing mystery It's extremely suspenseful and full of drama with an explosive climax.' Reader Review'This book has all the excitement you could possibly want. Unputdownable!' Reader Review'Kathryn Croft is brilliant! I totally loved this dark edgy thriller. This one hooked me right away and just never let go. Highly recommend.' Reader Review'I'm hooked on Kathryn Croft. Once I start one of her books I can't put it down. I was so shocked and speechless at that ending. I would definitely recommend it.' Reader Review'This is a really good book I really recommend it to anyone who loves solid mystery and thrillers!' Reader Review