T. J. Emerson – författare

Can not having a child can change your life as much as having one?

Grace has returned to London after twenty years abroad to manage her dying mother’s affairs. When she receives a blank Mother’s Day card in the post, she is confused and unsettled. Who could have sent it to her and why? She isn’t a mother.

Another Mother’s Day card arrives. Then come the silent phone calls. Haunted by disturbing flashbacks, Grace starts to unravel. Someone is out to get her. Someone who knows what she has done. Someone who will make her face the past she has run from for so long.

A clever and twisty psychological thriller from the bestselling author of The Perfect Holiday that will leave fans of The Push and Girl A gripped.

Previously published as She Chose Me.

What readers are saying about T J Emerson''s books:

‘I loved the two female protagonists, particularly the brilliantly chilling anti-heroine’ Sarah J. Naughton, author of The Mothers

‘Moving, compelling and beautifully written. It deserves to fly off the shelves’ — Mel McGrath, author of Tell Me Your Secrets ‘I read this in two days. Fast-paced, dark and unsettling, this is an intelligently written, edge-of-your-seat thriller. A compelling pageturner with a satisfying ending and a late twist that I didn’t see coming’ — Susan Elliot Wright, author of All You Ever Wanted.

''Mother’s Day is a cleverly constructed, elegant page turner that will hook you from the very first line. An enormously enjoyable read’ — Louise Dean, award-winning author of Becoming Strangers

‘If you enjoy tension, suspense and surprise, Mother’s Day by T.J Emerson is your next favourite read. Emerson ratchets up the suspense from the first page and never lets it go. Dignified by deft and ingenious plotting, forensically insightful characterisation and impeccable prose, this psychological thriller delivers on all levels’ — Lesley Glaister, award-winning author of Blasted Things

''An accomplished thriller that despite being tightly plotted manages to retain a really refreshing rawness… The fast paced story kept me guessing until the end and raised many thought provoking questions about family, motherhood, rejection and mental health. I do love a story that intrigues as much as it provokes, and to this end T.J. Emerson has scored on both counts. Very well done’ — Cath Weeks, author of Mothers

‘Wow! Beautifully written with a great sense of place that contrasts so well with what is going on behind doors’ Valerie Keogh

''Tense, daring and totally addictive'' Emma Christie

''An immersive, multi-layered story that provokes and excites'' T.L. Huchu

''An unputdownable journey into the human condition asking the reader at every turn - how good are we really? How good are you?'' Louise Dean

''The last time I had this sort of reaction to a character was when I read The Talented Mr Ripley'' Mark Wightman

''A gripping, atmospheric and addictive read'' Lesley Glaister

''Original, surprising and absolutely brimming with menace'' Amanda Block

A completely addictive psychological thriller from top 50 bestseller T.J. Emerson

Perfect for fans of Lucy Clarke and T.M. Logan

Olivia and Julian are enjoying lazy days in their Spanish villa, a well deserved break from their busy lives. Especially for Julian, who after a lifetime as a carer was thrust into the public eye following the tragic murder of his first wife.

The languid heat and peace of the villa is broken only by clifftop walks, sun drenched lunches and cooling swims. Until a chance encounter with Gabriel - an attractive man, many years their junior - changes everything.

Soon their idyllic break turns into a dangerous, high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse. Will any of them get out alive?

Praise for T.J. Emerson:

‘Wow! Beautifully written with a great sense of place that contrasts so well with what is going on behind doors’ Valerie Keogh, bestselling author of The Wives

''...cold, dark and beautifully written tale of manipulation, retribution and the blurred edges of justice.'' Shari Low, bestselling author of One Midnight With You

''Tense, daring and totally addictive'' Emma Christie

''An immersive, multi-layered story that provokes and excites'' T.L. Huchu

''An unputdownable journey into the human condition asking the reader at every turn - how good are we really? How good are you?'' Louise Dean

''A gripping, atmospheric and addictive read'' Lesley Glaister

''Original, surprising and absolutely brimming with menace'' Amanda Block

''This taut, elegant thriller thrums with dark menace and dread. I couldn’t look away'' Kate Riordan, bestselling author of The Heatwave

Discover the explosive, sun-drenched thriller from bestseller T. J. Emerson

''The sunshine of the South of France is a compelling contrast to this cold, dark and beautifully written tale of manipulation, retribution and the blurred edges of justice.'' — Shari Low, author of The Catch

Three women’s lives are about to change forever...

The Daughter.

My father is innocent. He’s spent almost four years behind bars, but now he’s getting out. I gave up everything to be there for him, just like he was always there for me. It’s all going to be worth it now.

The Girlfriend.

As soon as I opened the paper that day and saw that picture of Sandy, I didn’t care about the story surrounding it. There’s no way he hurt that girl. Now he’s out, we’ll get married and I’ll finally get to meet his daughter. There’ll be no more hiding our love.

The Other Woman.

No one knows what happened all those years ago, and the life I built depends on no one finding out. Now he’s getting out, my secrets may soon see the light. I can’t let that happen.

One Loves Him.

One Needs Him.

One Wants Him DEAD.

Perfect for fans of Lucy Clarke and T.M. Logan.

Readers are hooked on T.J. Emerson:

‘Wow! Beautifully written with a great sense of place that contrasts so well with what is going on behind doors’ Valerie Keogh, bestselling author of The Wives

''An intricately plotted mystery that digs deep into a devastating crime...Loved it'' Amanda Reynolds, bestselling author of Close to Me.

''Tense, daring and totally addictive'' Emma Christie

''An immersive, multi-layered story that provokes and excites'' T.L. Huchu

''An unputdownable journey into the human condition asking the reader at every turn - how good are we really? How good are you?'' Louise Dean

''A gripping, atmospheric and addictive read'' Lesley Glaister

''Original, surprising and absolutely brimming with menace'' Amanda Block

''This taut, elegant thriller thrums with dark menace and dread. I couldn’t look away'' Kate Riordan, bestselling author of The Heatwave

''Emerson''s style of slightly exotic, darkly thrilling tales continues with The Ideal Man, an unputdownable new thriller. It will reel you in, surprise, shock and delight.'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''The more of the book that I read, the more I wanted to read and the quicker the pages seemed to turn.'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''The storyline twisted and turned and was full of unexpected circumstances. I couldn''t stop reading!'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

The unputdownable thriller from the bestselling author of The Perfect Holiday, which will have fans of Lucy Clarke and T M Logan gripped.

You’d die to stay here. But would you kill too?

As soon as you first see the house, a former hotel in a picturesque enclave of the Cypriot hills, you know this abandoned resort is the perfect home for you – with breath-taking views, a refreshing pool, and peace and quiet, away from the rest of the world. A place to recover and grow.

But paradise isn’t cheap, and as the debts mount, you could lose everything you''ve worked so hard for.

Until someone makes you an offer: to keep your home, all you have to do is take a life.

But you could never do that… could you?

Readers can''t get enough of Dying to Be Here:

''Another triumph by a truly accomplished writer who evokes setting like no other. A racy plot I couldn’t second guess kept me racing to the finish, then I was sad it was all over'' – Amanda Reynolds

''Compelling, tense and immersive. This sinister tale of secrets and suspense will make you think twice about booking a spiritual retreat'' – Kate Gray

''A brilliant, tense and unsettling read'' – Lesley Glaister

''Clever, atmospheric and brilliantly twisty, this beautifully written and thought-provoking thriller positively thrums with menace'' – Susan Elliot Wright

‘A well paced story with enough secrets, lies, and twists to satisfy the most ardent psychological thriller reader! I know I loved it!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘A definite five-star experience!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘Highly recommend this twisty story filled with multiple POV''s and peppered with police reports.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘I read this book eagerly as I wanted/needed to know what was going to happen. I was not going to finish the book last night but I couldn''t put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘This story transports you to a beautiful holistic resort with a dark side. A fun read that will keep you guessing.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️