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‘This book is not only gripping, but it ends with a gasp-out-loud twist’ Closer‘Tense, convincing … kept me guessing’ Caz Frear, bestselling author of Sweet Little Lies A teenage girl is missing. Is your daughter involved, or is she next? When Karen Finch’s seventeen-year-old daughter Sophie arrives home after a night out, drunk and accompanied by police officers, no one is smiling the morning after. But Sophie remembers nothing about how she got into such a state.Twelve hours later, Sophie’s friend Amy has still not returned home. Then the body of a young woman is found.Karen is sure that Sophie knows more than she is letting on. But Karen has her own demons to fight. She struggles to go beyond her own door without a panic attack.As she becomes convinced that Sophie is not only involved but also in danger, Karen must confront her own anxieties to stop whoever killed one young girl moving on to another – Sophie.A taut psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Laura Marshall and Cara Hunter. Praise for Sam Carrington: ‘A gripping exploration of twisted family secrets’ Cass Green, author of The Woman Next Door‘Saving Sophie is a twisted rollercoaster of a debut . . . Sam Carrington is definitely one to watch out for’ Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me‘A tense, pacy read. This story’s enough to put you off social media!’ Isabel Ashdown, author of Beautiful Liars‘I was hooked … I devoured this story in one sitting. Louise Jensen, author of The Sister

‘This book is not only gripping, but it ends with a gasp-out-loud twist’ Closer‘Tense, convincing … kept me guessing’ Caz Frear, bestselling author of Sweet Little Lies A teenage girl is missing. Is your daughter involved, or is she next? When Karen Finch’s seventeen-year-old daughter Sophie arrives home after a night out, drunk and accompanied by police officers, no one is smiling the morning after. But Sophie remembers nothing about how she got into such a state.Twelve hours later, Sophie’s friend Amy has still not returned home. Then the body of a young woman is found.Karen is sure that Sophie knows more than she is letting on. But Karen has her own demons to fight. She struggles to go beyond her own door without a panic attack.As she becomes convinced that Sophie is not only involved but also in danger, Karen must confront her own anxieties to stop whoever killed one young girl moving on to another – Sophie.A taut psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Laura Marshall and Cara Hunter. Praise for Sam Carrington: ‘A gripping exploration of twisted family secrets’ Cass Green, author of The Woman Next Door‘Saving Sophie is a twisted rollercoaster of a debut . . . Sam Carrington is definitely one to watch out for’ Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me‘A tense, pacy read. This story’s enough to put you off social media!’ Isabel Ashdown, author of Beautiful Liars‘I was hooked … I devoured this story in one sitting. Louise Jensen, author of The Sister

‘Keeps you guessing right to the end' Sue Fortin‘A gripping exploration of twisted family secrets’ Cass Green Then When flames rip through their family home, only teenager Stephanie and her younger brother escape unhurt. Brett always liked to play with fire, but now their dad is dead and someone has to pay the price. Now Psychologist Connie Summers wants to help Stephanie rebuild her life. She has a new name, a young son and everything to live for. But when Stephanie receives a letter from someone she’d hoped would never find her, Connie is forced to question what really happened that night. But some truths are better left alone . . . Gripping, tense and impossible to put down, Bad Sister will have fans of Sue Fortin, B A Paris and Linda Green hooked till the final page. Praise for SAM CARRINGTON:‘LOVED Bad Sister by Sam Carrington. Tense, convincing and complex, kept me guessing (wrongly!)’ Caz Frear, author of SWEET LITTLE LIES‘This book is not only gripping, but it explores the mother/daughter relationship perfectly, and ends with a gasp-out-loud twist’ Closer‘I DEVOURED THIS STORY IN ONE SITTING’ Louise Jensen, author of THE SISTER

‘Keeps you guessing right to the end' Sue Fortin‘A gripping exploration of twisted family secrets’ Cass Green Then When flames rip through their family home, only teenager Stephanie and her younger brother escape unhurt. Brett always liked to play with fire, but now their dad is dead and someone has to pay the price. Now Psychologist Connie Summers wants to help Stephanie rebuild her life. She has a new name, a young son and everything to live for. But when Stephanie receives a letter from someone she’d hoped would never find her, Connie is forced to question what really happened that night. But some truths are better left alone . . . Gripping, tense and impossible to put down, Bad Sister will have fans of Sue Fortin, B A Paris and Linda Green hooked till the final page. Praise for SAM CARRINGTON‘LOVED Bad Sister by Sam Carrington. Tense, convincing and complex, kept me guessing (wrongly!)’ Caz Frear, author of SWEET LITTLE LIES‘This book is not only gripping, but it explores the mother/daughter relationship perfectly, and ends with a gasp-out-loud twist’ Closer‘I DEVOURED THIS STORY IN ONE SITTING’ Louise Jensen, author of THE SISTER

‘I DEVOURED THIS STORY IN ONE SITTING’ Louise Jensen, author of The SisterA teenage girl is missing. Is your daughter involved, or is she next?Your daughter is in danger. But can you trust her?When Karen Finch’s seventeen-year-old daughter Sophie arrives home after a night out, drunk and accompanied by police officers, no one is smiling the morning after. But Sophie remembers nothing about how she got into such a state.Twelve hours later, Sophie’s friend Amy has still not returned home. Then the body of a young woman is found.Karen is sure that Sophie knows more than she is letting on. But Karen has her own demons to fight. She struggles to go beyond her own door without a panic attack.As she becomes convinced that Sophie is not only involved but also in danger, Karen must confront her own anxieties to stop whoever killed one young girl moving on to another – Sophie.A taut psychological thriller, perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train and I Let You Go.

You think you know those closest to you. You are wrong… A sleep-deprived new mother approaching her fortieth birthday, the very last thing Louisa wants to do is celebrate.But when her friend Tiff organises a surprise party, inviting the entire list of Louisa’s Facebook friends, Louisa is faced with a room full of people she hasn’t spoken to in years – including someone she never expected to see again: her ex-boyfriend, Oliver Dunmore.When Oliver’s wife Melissa goes missing after the party, everyone remembers the night differently. Someone knows what happened to Melissa, and Louisa is determined to find them. But the truth could be closer, and the deception more devastating, than she’d ever imagined… A gripping psychological suspense novel, perfect for fans of My Lovely Wife, The Couple Next Door, The Woman in the Window, and The Wife Between Us. ** READERS LOVE THE MISSING WIFE ** ‘A top-notch thriller that grips from the start and will leave readers on the edge of their seats … A book that redefines the word unputdownable as once you start reading it, you simply will not be able to stop!! Reader review‘I loved this book. I finished it in two hours… I couldn't put it down… best book I've read so far this year’ Reader review‘A brilliant,twisted ending!’ Reader review‘There’s so much I can relate to with Louisa. A first rate psychological thriller.’ Reader review‘Fantastic storyline and completely gripping!’ Reader review‘A pacy read, packed with surprises. Will keep you on your toes.’ Jane Corry, Sunday Times bestselling author of I Looked Away‘The Missing Wife is superb: one of those books that keeps you guessing … I was riveted.’ Alex Lake, bestselling author of After Anna

''How do you support victims of crime when you live with unresolved mysteries of your own? Psychologist Connie Summers is a fascinatingly flesh-and-blood guide through this twisty thriller.'' Louise Candlish‘Keeps you guessing right to the end'' Sue Fortin‘A gripping exploration of twisted family secrets’ Cass GreenThenWhen flames rip through their family home, only teenager Stephanie and her younger brother escape unhurt. Brett always liked to play with fire, but now their dad is dead and someone has to pay the price.NowPsychologist Connie Summers wants to help Stephanie rebuild her life. She has a new name, a young son and everything to live for. But when Stephanie receives a letter from someone she’d hoped would never find her, Connie is forced to question what really happened that night. But some truths are better left alone . . .Gripping, tense and impossible to put down, Bad Sister will have fans of Sue Fortin, B A Paris and Linda Green hooked till the final page.Praise for SAM CARRINGTON‘LOVED Bad Sister by Sam Carrington. Tense, convincing and complex, kept me guessing (wrongly!)’ Caz Frear, author of SWEET LITTLE LIES‘This book is not only gripping, but it explores the mother/daughter relationship perfectly, and ends with a gasp-out-loud twist’ Closer‘I DEVOURED THIS STORY IN ONE SITTING’ Louise Jensen, author of THE SISTER

‘My name is Alice. And my son is a murderer.’ Deborah’s son was killed four years ago. Alice’s son is in prison for committing that crime.Deborah would give anything to have her boy back, and Alice would do anything to right her son’s wrongs.Driven by guilt and the need for redemption, Alice has started a support group for parents with troubled children. But as the network begins to grow, she soon finds out just how easy it is for one little lie to spiral out of control…They call it mother’s intuition, but can you ever really know your own child? Deeply psychological and suspenseful, One Little Lie is a twisty and unnerving story about the price of motherhood and the unthinkable things we do to protect our children. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Cara Hunter. Readers LOVE One Little Lie:‘So compelling… this is a dark and at times shocking read… With plentiful twists and unforgettable characters, it's an insightful and unnerving read.’ Caroline Mitchell ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘[Sam] has excelled herself this time with a great twist that I didn’t see coming , one that had me flicking back through the pages of my of my kindle to work out how and why I had missed the clues!… I’m already impatient to see what Sam Carrington has up her sleeve for us next!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Jaw dropping… a cracking, psychologically twisted, engaging, and intense novel which had my brain close to popping like a balloon. Carrington’s story telling is one of a kind.’ The Writing Garnet ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was gripped… and I read the book in the same afternoon… Five stars from me.’ Donna’s Book Blog ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘OMG! I've just finished this… What a bloody great read. From start to finish I was hooked.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘AMAZING… I couldn't put this book down!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Fantastic book, if I could give more then 5 stars I would.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘My name is Alice. And my son is a murderer.’Deborah’s son was killed four years ago. Alice’s son is in prison for committing that crime.Deborah would give anything to have her boy back, and Alice would do anything to right her son’s wrongs.Driven by guilt and the need for redemption, Alice has started a support group for parents with troubled children. But as the network begins to grow, she soon finds out just how easy it is for one little lie to spiral out of control…They call it mother’s intuition, but can you ever really know your own child?Deeply psychological and suspenseful, One Little Lie is a twisty and unnerving story about the price of motherhood and the unthinkable things we do to protect our children. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Cara Hunter.Readers LOVE One Little Lie:‘So compelling… this is a dark and at times shocking read… With plentiful twists and unforgettable characters, it''s an insightful and unnerving read.’ Caroline Mitchell ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘[Sam] has excelled herself this time with a great twist that I didn’t see coming , one that had me flicking back through the pages of my of my kindle to work out how and why I had missed the clues!… I’m already impatient to see what Sam Carrington has up her sleeve for us next!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Jaw dropping… a cracking, psychologically twisted, engaging, and intense novel which had my brain close to popping like a balloon. Carrington’s story telling is one of a kind.’ The Writing Garnet ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was gripped… and I read the book in the same afternoon… Five stars from me.’ Donna’s Book Blog ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘OMG! I''ve just finished this… What a bloody great read. From start to finish I was hooked.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘AMAZING… I couldn''t put this book down!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Fantastic book, if I could give more then 5 stars I would.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

You think you know those closest to you. You are wrong… A sleep-deprived new mother approaching her fortieth birthday, the very last thing Louisa wants to do is celebrate.But when her friend Tiff organises a surprise party, inviting the entire list of Louisa’s Facebook friends, Louisa is faced with a room full of people she hasn’t spoken to in years – including someone she never expected to see again: her ex-boyfriend, Oliver Dunmore.When Oliver’s wife Melissa goes missing after the party, everyone remembers the night differently. Someone knows what happened to Melissa, and Louisa is determined to find them. But the truth could be closer, and the deception more devastating, than she’d ever imagined… A gripping psychological suspense novel, perfect for fans of My Lovely Wife, The Couple Next Door, The Woman in the Window, and The Wife Between Us. ** READERS LOVE THE MISSING WIFE ** ‘A top-notch thriller that grips from the start and will leave readers on the edge of their seats … A book that redefines the word unputdownable as once you start reading it, you simply will not be able to stop!! Reader review‘I loved this book. I finished it in two hours… I couldn't put it down… best book I've read so far this year’ Reader review‘A brilliant,twisted ending!’ Reader review‘There’s so much I can relate to with Louisa. A first rate psychological thriller.’ Reader review‘Fantastic storyline and completely gripping!’ Reader review‘A pacy read, packed with surprises. Will keep you on your toes.’ Jane Corry, Sunday Times bestselling author of I Looked Away‘The Missing Wife is superb: one of those books that keeps you guessing … I was riveted.’ Alex Lake, bestselling author of After Anna

AN INNOCENT GAME. A SHOCKING CRIME. A COMMUNITY FULL OF SECRETS. Mapledon, 1989Two little girls were out playing a game of dares. Only one returned home.The ten-year-old told police what she saw: village loner Bill ‘Creepy’ Cawley dragged her friend into his truck and disappeared.No body was found, but her testimony sent Cawley to prison for murder. An open and shut case, the right man behind bars.The village could sleep safe once again.Now…Anna thought she had left Mapledon and her nightmares behind but a distraught phone call brings her back to face her past.30 years ago, someone lied. 30 years ago, the man convicted wasn’t the only guilty party.Now he’s out of prison and looking for revenge. The question is, who will he start with?Praise for Sam Carrington:‘A kick-ass page turner … I was knocked senseless by the awesome twist.’ John Marrs, author of The One and When You Disappeared‘Engrossing psychological suspense … it had me hooked!’ Emma Curtis, author of The Night You Left‘Expertly written … with plentiful twists and unforgettable characters.’ Caroline Mitchell, author of Silent Victim and The Secret Child‘A pacy read, packed with surprises. Will keep you on your toes.’ Jane Corry, author of I Looked Away and My Husband’s Wife‘A gripping read which moved at a head-spinning pace … I simply couldn't put this book down.’ Claire Allan, author of Her Name was Rose

AN INNOCENT GAME. A SHOCKING CRIME. A COMMUNITY FULL OF SECRETS.Mapledon, 1989Two little girls were out playing a game of dares. Only one returned home.The ten-year-old told police what she saw: village loner Bill ‘Creepy’ Cawley dragged her friend into his truck and disappeared.No body was found, but her testimony sent Cawley to prison for murder. An open and shut case, the right man behind bars.The village could sleep safe once again.Now…Anna thought she had left Mapledon and her nightmares behind but a distraught phone call brings her back to face her past.30 years ago, someone lied. 30 years ago, the man convicted wasn’t the only guilty party.Now he’s out of prison and looking for revenge. The question is, who will he start with?Praise for Sam Carrington:‘A kick-ass page turner … I was knocked senseless by the awesome twist.’ John Marrs, author of The One and When You Disappeared‘Engrossing psychological suspense … it had me hooked!’ Emma Curtis, author of The Night You Left‘Expertly written … with plentiful twists and unforgettable characters.’ Caroline Mitchell, author of Silent Victim and The Secret Child‘A pacy read, packed with surprises. Will keep you on your toes.’ Jane Corry, author of I Looked Away and My Husband’s Wife‘A gripping read which moved at a head-spinning pace … I simply couldn't put this book down.’ Claire Allan, author of Her Name was Rose

‘Oh my goodness… There were so many twists and turns… I wish I could award it more than five stars.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everyone’s welcome. But not everyone leaves… Nick and Amber Miller are splitting up and selling their Devon home. But despite the desirable location, the house isn’t moving. Not a single viewing so far.When their estate agent suggests an open house event, Amber agrees, even as she worries about their gossiping neighbours attending and snooping around their home.But Amber has more to worry about than nosy neighbours. Because thirteen people enter her house that afternoon, and only twelve leave. Someone doesn't want the house to sell, and is willing to do anything to stop it… From bestselling author Sam Carrington, who also writes as Alice Hunter, comes a gripping, twisty page-turner about secrets, lies and relationships. Perfect for fans of Date Night, Gone Girl and The Woman in the Window. What readers are saying about The Open House…‘Holy smokes, this was a fantastic book! Never would have guessed the ending!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow… I devoured this book in one sitting. So much going on it's just crazy wonderful. Great to the very end.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Holy s***, this book is crazy good… I made the mistake of starting to read it at bedtime… An impressive mystery, with twists and turns you will never see coming up until the last page.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow, Sam Carrington you really went to the park with this one… the suspense was killing me… had me on the edge of my seat guessing who it was, who done it, what was going to happen. An excellent thriller!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘OMG, I'm blown away…! Absolutely brilliant, gripping, chilling, creepy & left you thinking right til the very end.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Well I certainly will not be planning any open houses in my future… A truly gripping, spine-chilling, compelling read that was a definite page-turner with it's shocking twists and turns. HIGHLY recommend this one!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Oh my goodness… There were so many twists and turns… I wish I could award it more than five stars.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everyone’s welcome. But not everyone leaves… Nick and Amber Miller are splitting up and selling their Devon home. But despite the desirable location, the house isn’t moving. Not a single viewing so far.When their estate agent suggests an open house event, Amber agrees, even as she worries about their gossiping neighbours attending and snooping around their home.But Amber has more to worry about than nosy neighbours. Because thirteen people enter her house that afternoon, and only twelve leave. Someone doesn't want the house to sell, and is willing to do anything to stop it… From bestselling author Sam Carrington, who also writes as Alice Hunter, comes a gripping, twisty page-turner about secrets, lies and relationships. Perfect for fans of Date Night, Gone Girl and The Woman in the Window. What readers are saying about The Open House…‘Holy smokes, this was a fantastic book! Never would have guessed the ending!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow… I devoured this book in one sitting. So much going on it's just crazy wonderful. Great to the very end.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Holy s***, this book is crazy good… I made the mistake of starting to read it at bedtime… An impressive mystery, with twists and turns you will never see coming up until the last page.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow, Sam Carrington you really went to the park with this one… the suspense was killing me… had me on the edge of my seat guessing who it was, who done it, what was going to happen. An excellent thriller!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘OMG, I'm blown away…! Absolutely brilliant, gripping, chilling, creepy & left you thinking right til the very end.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Well I certainly will not be planning any open houses in my future… A truly gripping, spine-chilling, compelling read that was a definite page-turner with it's shocking twists and turns. HIGHLY recommend this one!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

You think you know those closest to you. You are wrong…A sleep-deprived new mother approaching her fortieth birthday, the very last thing Louisa wants to do is celebrate.But when her friend Tiff organises a surprise party, inviting the entire list of Louisa’s Facebook friends, Louisa is faced with a room full of people she hasn’t spoken to in years – including someone she never expected to see again: her ex-boyfriend, Oliver Dunmore.When Oliver’s wife Melissa goes missing after the party, everyone remembers the night differently. Someone knows what happened to Melissa, and Louisa is determined to find them. But the truth could be closer, and the deception more devastating, than she’d ever imagined…A gripping psychological suspense novel, perfect for fans of Samantha Downing’s My Lovely Wife, Lucy Clarke’s You Let Me In and Linda Green’s The Last Thing She Told Me.** PRAISE FOR THE MISSING WIFE **‘A pacy read, packed with surprises. Will keep you on your toes.’ Jane Corry, Sunday Times bestselling author of My Husband’s Wife‘The Missing Wife is superb: one of those books that keeps you guessing and keeps you turning the pages. I was riveted.’ Alex Lake, bestselling author of After Anna‘A gourmet read from start to finish – I couldn''t put it down. Captivating. Exquisitely written. Exquisitely televisual.’ Amanda Robson, Sunday Times bestselling author of Envy

AN INNOCENT GAME. A SHOCKING CRIME. A COMMUNITY FULL OF SECRETS.Mapledon, 1989Two little girls were out playing a game of dares. Only one returned home.The ten-year-old told police what she saw: village loner Bill ‘Creepy’ Cawley dragged her friend into his truck and disappeared.No body was found, but her testimony sent Cawley to prison for murder. An open and shut case, the right man behind bars.The village could sleep safe once again.Now…Anna thought she had left Mapledon and her nightmares behind but a distraught phone call brings her back to face her past.30 years ago, someone lied. 30 years ago, the man convicted wasn’t the only guilty party.Now he’s out of prison and looking for revenge. The question is, who will he start with?Praise for Sam Carrington from your favourite authors!‘A kick-ass page turner … I was knocked senseless by the awesome twist.’ John Marrs, author of The One and When You Disappeared‘Engrossing psychological suspense … it had me hooked!’ Emma Curtis, author of The Night You Left‘Expertly written … with plentiful twists and unforgettable characters.’ Caroline Mitchell, author of Silent Victim and The Secret Child‘A pacy read, packed with surprises. Will keep you on your toes.’ Jane Corry, author of I Looked Away and My Husband’s Wife‘A gripping read which moved at a head-spinning pace … I simply couldn''t put this book down.’ Claire Allan, author of Her Name was Rose

‘Oh my goodness… There were so many twists and turns… I wish I could award it more than five stars.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Everyone’s welcome. But not everyone leaves…Nick and Amber Miller are splitting up and selling their Devon home. But despite the desirable location, the house isn’t moving. Not a single viewing so far.When their estate agent suggests an open house event, Amber agrees, even as she worries about their gossiping neighbours attending and snooping around their home.But Amber has more to worry about than nosy neighbours. Because thirteen people enter her house that afternoon, and only twelve leave.Someone doesn''t want the house to sell, and is willing to do anything to stop it…From bestselling author Sam Carrington, who also writes as Alice Hunter, comes a gripping, twisty page-turner about secrets, lies and relationships. Perfect for fans of Date Night, Gone Girl and The Woman in the Window.What readers are saying about The Open House…‘Holy smokes, this was a fantastic book! Never would have guessed the ending!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow… I devoured this book in one sitting. So much going on it''s just crazy wonderful. Great to the very end.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Holy s***, this book is crazy good… I made the mistake of starting to read it at bedtime… An impressive mystery, with twists and turns you will never see coming up until the last page.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow, Sam Carrington you really went to the park with this one… the suspense was killing me… had me on the edge of my seat guessing who it was, who done it, what was going to happen. An excellent thriller!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘OMG, I''m blown away…! Absolutely brilliant, gripping, chilling, creepy & left you thinking right til the very end.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Well I certainly will not be planning any open houses in my future… A truly gripping, spine-chilling, compelling read that was a definite page-turner with it''s shocking twists and turns. HIGHLY recommend this one!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'YES SAM CARRINGTON, YES. This is how you write a thriller… I read this in one three-hour sitting and I regret nothing.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From bestselling author Sam Carrington who also writes as Alice Hunter comes another nail-biting thriller. You never really know what goes on behind closed doors… When Isla McKenzie is brutally mugged, it’s her boyfriend Zach who’s there for her, who moves in to look after her when she can barely bring herself to leave the house.But then something else happens, right on their doorstep. And it’s almost like someone’s out to get her…Can Isla and Zach find out the truth before it’s too late? …Or at least before the secrets they’re hiding from each other surface? Because those may be even deadlier… From the USA Today bestselling author Sam Carrington comes an absolutely compelling psychological thriller that will make you question how well you know those closest to you—and how safe you ever are. Perfect for fans of Behind Closed Doors,The Girl on the Train, and Gillian Flynn. Readers love The Couple on Maple Drive:‘Phew! This is a real edge of your seat gripping story. My heart was pounding and I was screaming!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘WOW!!… Incredible, from the prologue to the end. I was hooked… and the twist at the end!! O M G – I did not see that coming… Guys, This is a MUST read!!!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Amazing. I could not put the book down for even a minute… mind blowing… I spent the whole day telling my sister about it.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I can't speak highly enough of this… It kept me up reading til the early hours.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I devoured this… One of the best books I’ve read this year.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A fantastic page turner… just all round amazing… Had me feeling every single moment of fear, unease, and creepiness. One thriller you won't want to miss!’ Rubie_reads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow!… fantastic… I loved it so much!…so addictive…It felt as though I was watching a movie.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'YES SAM CARRINGTON, YES. This is how you write a thriller… I read this in one three-hour sitting and I regret nothing.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From bestselling author Sam Carrington who also writes as Alice Hunter comes another nail-biting thriller. You never really know what goes on behind closed doors… When Isla McKenzie is brutally mugged, it’s her boyfriend Zach who’s there for her, who moves in to look after her when she can barely bring herself to leave the house.But then something else happens, right on their doorstep. And it’s almost like someone’s out to get her…Can Isla and Zach find out the truth before it’s too late? …Or at least before the secrets they’re hiding from each other surface? Because those may be even deadlier… From the USA Today bestselling author Sam Carrington comes an absolutely compelling psychological thriller that will make you question how well you know those closest to you—and how safe you ever are. Perfect for fans of Behind Closed Doors,The Girl on the Train, and Gillian Flynn. Readers love The Couple on Maple Drive:‘Phew! This is a real edge of your seat gripping story. My heart was pounding and I was screaming!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘WOW!!… Incredible, from the prologue to the end. I was hooked… and the twist at the end!! O M G – I did not see that coming… Guys, This is a MUST read!!!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Amazing. I could not put the book down for even a minute… mind blowing… I spent the whole day telling my sister about it.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I can't speak highly enough of this… It kept me up reading til the early hours.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I devoured this… One of the best books I’ve read this year.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A fantastic page turner… just all round amazing… Had me feeling every single moment of fear, unease, and creepiness. One thriller you won't want to miss!’ Rubie_reads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow!… fantastic… I loved it so much!…so addictive…It felt as though I was watching a movie.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

From bestselling author Sam Carrington who also writes as Alice Hunter comes another nail-biting thriller.You never really know what goes on behind closed doors…***An exclusive podcast episode included with its very own twisty ending! Get it now!!!***When Isla McKenzie is brutally mugged, it’s her boyfriend Zach who’s there for her, who moves in to look after her when she can barely bring herself to leave the house.But then something else happens, right on their doorstep. And it’s almost like someone’s out to get her…Can Isla and Zach find out the truth before it’s too late? …Or at least before the secrets they’re hiding from each other surface?Because those may be even deadlier…From the USA Today bestselling author Sam Carrington comes an absolutely compelling psychological thriller that will make you question how well you know those closest to you—and how safe you ever are. Perfect for fans of Behind Closed Doors,The Girl on the Train, and Gillian Flynn.Readers love The Couple on Maple Drive:‘Phew! This is a real edge of your seat gripping story. My heart was pounding and I was screaming!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘WOW!!… Incredible, from the prologue to the end. I was hooked… and the twist at the end!! O M G – I did not see that coming… Guys, This is a MUST read!!!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Amazing. I could not put the book down for even a minute… mind blowing… I spent the whole day telling my sister about it.'' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I can''t speak highly enough of this… It kept me up reading til the early hours.'' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I devoured this… One of the best books I’ve read this year.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A fantastic page turner… just all round amazing… Had me feeling every single moment of fear, unease, and creepiness. One thriller you won''t want to miss!’ Rubie_reads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow!… fantastic… I loved it so much!…so addictive…It felt as though I was watching a movie.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘WHAT DID I JUST READ…What a jaw dropping twist!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Her child is missing. And she’d do anything to find her… Every Friday Mercy Hamilton goes to the same supermarket. She doesn’t go to buy groceries, instead, she shows a fading photo of a little girl to anyone who’ll look – begging for help to find her daughter.One Friday, Erica Fielding comes across Mercy, and touched by her story, Erica agrees to help.As Erica is drawn deeper and deeper into Mercy’s life, she discovers there is no record of Mercy’s daughter. In fact, there’s no record of a child at all.But who is the girl in the photo if not Mercy’s missing daughter? And what danger will Erica find herself in by pursuing the truth? The pulse pounding psychological thriller that will leave you totally breathless. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena. Readers LOVE Sam Carrington:'YES SAM CARRINGTON, YES. This is how you write a thriller… I read this in one three-hour sitting and I regret nothing.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Phew! This is a real edge of your seat gripping story. My heart was pounding and I was screaming!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘WOW!!… Incredible, from the prologue to the end. I was hooked… and the twist at the end!! O M G – I did not see that coming… Guys, This is a MUST read!!!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Amazing. I could not put the book down for even a minute… mind blowing.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I can't speak highly enough of this… It kept me up reading til the early hours.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I devoured this… One of the best books I’ve read this year.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘WHAT DID I JUST READ…What a jaw dropping twist!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Her child is missing. And she’d do anything to find her… Every Friday Mercy Hamilton goes to the same supermarket. She doesn’t go to buy groceries, instead, she shows a fading photo of a little girl to anyone who’ll look – begging for help to find her daughter.One Friday, Erica Fielding comes across Mercy, and touched by her story, Erica agrees to help.As Erica is drawn deeper and deeper into Mercy’s life, she discovers there is no record of Mercy’s daughter. In fact, there’s no record of a child at all.But who is the girl in the photo if not Mercy’s missing daughter? And what danger will Erica find herself in by pursuing the truth? The pulse pounding psychological thriller that will leave you totally breathless. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena. Readers LOVE Sam Carrington:'YES SAM CARRINGTON, YES. This is how you write a thriller… I read this in one three-hour sitting and I regret nothing.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Phew! This is a real edge of your seat gripping story. My heart was pounding and I was screaming!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘WOW!!… Incredible, from the prologue to the end. I was hooked… and the twist at the end!! O M G – I did not see that coming… Guys, This is a MUST read!!!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Amazing. I could not put the book down for even a minute… mind blowing.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I can't speak highly enough of this… It kept me up reading til the early hours.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I devoured this… One of the best books I’ve read this year.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘WHAT DID I JUST READ…What a jaw dropping twist!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Her child is missing. And she’d do anything to find her…Every Friday Mercy Hamilton goes to the same supermarket. She doesn’t go to buy groceries, instead, she shows a fading photo of a little girl to anyone who’ll look – begging for help to find her daughter.One Friday, Erica Fielding comes across Mercy, and touched by her story, Erica agrees to help.As Erica is drawn deeper and deeper into Mercy’s life, she discovers there is no record of Mercy’s daughter. In fact, there’s no record of a child at all.But who is the girl in the photo if not Mercy’s missing daughter? And what danger will Erica find herself in by pursuing the truth?The pulse pounding psychological thriller that will leave you totally breathless. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena.Readers LOVE Sam Carrington:''YES SAM CARRINGTON, YES. This is how you write a thriller… I read this in one three-hour sitting and I regret nothing.'' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Phew! This is a real edge of your seat gripping story. My heart was pounding and I was screaming!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘WOW!!… Incredible, from the prologue to the end. I was hooked… and the twist at the end!! O M G – I did not see that coming… Guys, This is a MUST read!!!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Amazing. I could not put the book down for even a minute… mind blowing.'' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I can''t speak highly enough of this… It kept me up reading til the early hours.'' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I devoured this… One of the best books I’ve read this year.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐