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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 garden next door. 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.

When Abby and Sienna swap husbands for a night, it sets into motion a series of events that may destroy everything. It's a perfect evening on the night that throws a wrecking ball into Abby's life. Bored of her daily routine and loosened up by wine at a dinner party, Abby finds herself going along with best friend Sienna's plan for their husbands to swap homes for the night. "How funny would it be--just for fun. Just to live a different life for a few hours. That's all " But when something happens that night with Sienna's husband, Greg--something that neither Abby nor Greg can take back--Abby is desperate to tell her husband and Sienna the truth. But with Greg holding a huge secret over her head, she finds herself silenced. Then the unthinkable happens...Greg suddenly disappears. Is he simply running from his secrets? Or has Abby done something terrible, in order to protect her own? 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. Praise for Kathryn Croft and The Other Husband "Intelligently written." --Jane Cory, author of The Lies We Tell"A well-written, enjoyable thriller." --Lesley Sanderson, author of The Birthday Weekend

Mia Hamilton lived the perfect life with her husband, university teacher Zach, and their two-year-old daughter. But everything changed when Zach committed suicide on the same night one of his students vanished. Five years later, just when Mia is beginning to heal, stranger Alison walks into her life, saying her husband didn't kill himself. Fragile Alison leads Mia on a path into Zach's past, and Mia begins to think she never really knew her own husband. As the secrets revealed get darker, Alison becomes harder to read, and Mia starts to wonder - why is Alison so keen to help? And then a piece of the puzzle appears in an impossible place, and Mia has to ask, is she losing her mind, or should she be afraid for her life? An absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller about obsession and buried secrets, with a brilliant twist. Fans of The Girl on the Train, Behind Closed Doors, and Gone Girl will be hooked from the very first page. Read what everyone is saying about Kathryn Croft: 'Had me gripped from the first few pages, and at no point does the story disappoint. Love a good twist? This is the ULTIMATE thriller.' The Bookshelf Blog 'A very clever, dangerous and twist-filled thriller.' Book Addict Shaun 'The fear and dread Kathryn Croft] generates is what makes her one of THE best thriller writers. The shocks just keep coming and the ending is just how I wanted to it to be. It's just perfect.'Postcard Reviews 'A full on twisted thriller which had me hooked from the first page...I quite honestly whizzed through this in one evening as once I had started I didn't want to stop reading.' Jen Med's Book Reviews 'Hypnotizing from the very first page ... so intense, that you are left reeling. I found myself flipping through the pages as quickly as I could read so I could find out what was happening.' Clues and Reviews 'Wow This book grabbed me from the very beginning ...To say this book is a page-turner would be an understatement ...Just brilliant ' Chat About Books

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 The Girl on the Train, and Gone Girl will be hooked from the very first page. See what readers are saying about The Warning: '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 '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... can't wait to see what she comes up with next ' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'My 1st book from this author and I loved it... a page-turner... the twist is explosive... Read it in two days... very gripping and emotional... will be reading more from this author... if you like twists look no further for your next read.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Kept me on the edge of my seat... A story of secrets and lies with many twists and turns. A very enjoyable read that I read in one day as I couldn't put it down.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'This book kept me on the edge of my seat. 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 Keep them coming Kathryn Croft ' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

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 consequence…The 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 again…A 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

My family said he killed my mother. They lied... I was just a little girl, fast asleep in my stroller, the day my mother was killed. I don't remember anything about the sunny day that turned so dark. She'd be so happy for me now, twenty years later, with my dream job as a photographer, and I'm sure she'd love my new boyfriend, Gabriel. But all my happiness vanishes in a heartbeat when the man from our past walks towards me, his eyes on me for just a fraction too long. I recognise his face from the picture in the papers. He killed my mother. I try to run but he wants me to listen. He says that he is innocent, and that my family have been lying to me for years. My father and sister tell me to stay away. They remind me that because of him my mother never got to tuck me in at night or ease me through my first heartbreak. Gabriel says he could be dangerous. But when he is found dead, I am shaken to my core. Who needed to keep him quiet? I won't feel safe until I find out what he wanted to tell me. But when I find that my father has lied about the past and Gabriel has hidden photos of my mother under his bed, I realise I can't trust anyone. I want the truth. But if I find it, will my life be in danger? An absolutely addictive read that will have you racing through the pages and questioning everything you thought you knew about your family. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena Read what everyone's saying about The Suspect: 'OMG, loved ... I couldn't put this down for the life of me. I had to find out what was going to happen next otherwise I would have never gotten any sleep that night... It had everything that I look for in a great book... it had a shocking ending I never saw coming. I couldn't ask for a better book... it was fun finding out all those secrets.' Blue Moon Blogger, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'So many lies, twists, and edge-of-seat moments... for me everyone was the suspect, except the real one. My jaw hit the floor. Kept me going to the very last page.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Love love loved it This book has a palpable tension that keeps the pages turning... simply brilliant... I had to finish this marvelous thriller in one sitting Taut and incredibly suspenseful, every moment is perfectly crafted to keep me wanting more. An engrossing, spine-tingling read ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Epic ... A great plot and superbly written. A novel I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Brilliant... Kathryn Croft you have done it again. So many twists in this book everyone at some stage has become the suspect... a keep-you-guessing thriller.'Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Her daughter died. Did she take mine? A year ago, my best friend Rachel's daughter died. Ever since then I have held my own beautiful little girl tighter. I watch Luna shriek with laughter as she tips her toys all over the floor and I look anxiously at Rachel, sipping her tea. But Rachel reassures me that being near Luna helps fill the gaping hole of her grief, just a little. And when I face my own worst nightmare when Luna is snatched from her bed in the middle of the night, it is Rachel who holds me tightly as I wail. She looks at the blue and white police tape crisscrossing my little girl's bedroom and promises me they will find Luna. What happened to her daughter was different. And Rachel is right. Two days later I'm holding my precious girl in my arms after she is found in a nearby park. But my joy is short-lived. Rachel's husband reports her missing. And when the police find Luna's cuddly lamb in Rachel's house, I am forced to face the shocking truth. Did my best friend take my daughter? Or did someone want Rachel out of the way, to frame a vulnerable, grieving woman? When I receive an anonymous note telling me to stop asking questions, I am certain I don't know everything. Who is in the most danger - my best friend, my child, or me? And if I make one wrong move, what will I lose?A gripping and jaw-dropping page-turner with twists to die for. If you love Lisa Jewell, K.L. Slater and Claire Douglas you'll love Two Mothers. What everyone is saying about Two Mothers: 'What a suspenseful, twisty plot, it had me gripped to my kindle and I devoured it in one sitting I was on the edge of my seat throughout ... Another fantastic book by Kathryn Croft she is the queen of twists OMG what an ending I literally couldn't believe it I was lost of words ' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I literally read it all night until I finished it because it was THAT good... This has so many twists and turns and surprises it had me on the edge of my seat trying to piece together what was going on... I give this book a straight 5 stars because any book that holds my attention in one sitting, start to end, is worthy of 5 stars... I'm definitely a fan Read this book ' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I look at the wedding photo on the wall and my heart freezes as I recognise the groom. I spent the night with him, just a few days ago. I had no idea he was married. And now he is dead... I feel my new friend Harper's eyes on me as I try and make myself comfortable in her living room while our little boys play together. But when she leaves the room to get cupcakes out of the oven, I let out the breath I've been holding. Does Harper know who I am? That I'm the woman who spent the night with her husband? The last person to see him alive? She was so excited to invite me and my son Dex over. I thought it was because of our boys. But now I wonder... How much does she know about me and my past? How long have I been in her sights? And did she plan for me to meet her husband, the night he was murdered? An addictive and totally unputdownable read from this Amazon number 1 bestselling author. Fans of Lisa Jewell and The Housemaid will be glued to the pages of The Last One to See Him. What everyone is saying about The Last One to See Him: 'Oh boy, what a book It was really a wild ride... There was twist after twist, making me want to bite my nails and read just one more chapter...This was my first book by Kathryn Croft, but I feel like it surely will not be my last ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Oh my goodness... had me tied up in knots from the beginning to the end... I read the book in two sittings as I just couldn't put it down... just brilliant. Already I feel it could be one of my top books from 2025.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow... had me up all night... knocked me off my feet... brilliant.' Bookloversanonuk, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fantastic... I could not put down...I loved everything about this... I could not predict how it was going to end... I can't praise this book enough... amazing... had me hooked... I can't wait to recommend it to everyone... Fantastic.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Oh my god this book has me lost for words. I expected a twist but what I did not expect was the amount of twists... absolutely fantastic... so many times I was surprised, I thought to myself wow I didn't expect that... a rollercoaster full of twists and turns... will definitely have you gripped from that first chapter.' Jessica's Book Biz, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was HOOKED from only 3% into this book. The amount of anxiety this book instilled in me was through the roof ' I Eat Pages for Breakfast, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A true page-turner. I picked this book up to read a few pages and could not put it down... read late into the night. So many twists and turns... an edge-of-your-seat thriller.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I'm lying to the man I'm about to marry. I'm not the woman he thinks I am. But my secret's safe. Isn't it?I feel like the perfect bride as I drift across the beach towards my handsome new husband, the sand warm between my toes, my ivory slip wedding dress showing off my suntan. Today is the beginning of my new life. My dark past can no longer touch me.When I reach my husband, we kiss against the perfect backdrop of the shimmering turquoise sea. The congregation clap and I turn to smile at them.Then my smile freezes. I see him. Sitting there amongst my loved ones. An uninvited guest who knows the truth about me and the terrible thing that happened ten years ago. The man who won't ever let me be happy.And as he steps forward, asking for everyone's attention, my legs buckle. I know he wants to destroy my perfect new life.But how can I stop someone who will never let me go? And how far will I go to keep my secrets?A gripping and jaw-dropping page-turner with twists to die for. If you love Lisa Jewell, K.L. Slater and Daniel Hurst, you'll love The Wedding Guest.What everyone is saying about The Wedding Guest: 'Wow what a gripping, twist-filled book that kept me on my toes and turning the pages ... Kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat the entire book. Just when I thought I knew where things were going another exciting twist was presented I loved that I had no clue about what was going to happen next this is a perfect psychological thriller This book kept me reading well into the night from the very beginning to the very last page, this was a thrilling page-turner ... Another cracking book by Kathryn Croft ' Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was brilliant. Very hard to put down indeed with some clever twists and turns along the way. I always look forward to this authors books and this one didn't disappoint.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book did not disappoint. Everytime I had it figured out what was going to happen next something completely different happened and I was literally on the edge of my seat. I was gripped, honestly, I was in shock at what was happening, it was scary but extremely thrilling. The best part about this book is that no matter how you try you cannot predict the ending, like you will not see it coming ' Jessica's Books Biz, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Excellent psychological thriller which had me gripped throughout. It had so many crazy twists and turns with a jaw dropping ending which I did not see coming.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I found this a creepy addictive read with an intriguing mystery running throughout... Readers are in for a treat with the explosive ending. Highly recommended.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A fantastic thriller that keeps you turning the pages. Full of twists and turns and shocks, a great read.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

My husband was the last person to see the girl in room 12. But did he kill her?Our gorgeous house on our quiet tree-lined street is completely safe, the perfect place to raise our little girl. Or so I thought. Because my heart beats out of my chest when I hear the news tonight. A beautiful young woman has been killed in the River Walk Hotel, barely five minutes away. How can something so awful happen here? I try to block the shocking story out as I kiss my sweet daughter goodnight, her blonde curls fanning out onto the pillow. I just want my husband Max to come home - I don't feel safe. I start to tidy up the house, the only way to distract myself from my swirling thoughts. And that's when I find it. It's unmistakable. A key card for room 12 at the River Walk Hotel. Where that poor girl has just been found dead. It must be a coincidence. Right? My hand starts to shake as I think back over the last few days. I know Max has been a bit distracted, arriving home late at night. I've started to become paranoid that he could be having an affair. But never something like this. I tell myself that Max couldn't kill anyone. He's a family man now, different to who he was before. Even so, I should go to the police right away. But I can't. Because if I do, I'm scared they'll start to suspect me. How much do I really know about the girl in room 12? And if the truth comes out, how far will I go to protect my precious family? A completely gripping thriller from bestselling author Kathryn Croft that will leave you breathless as you turn the pages. Fans of Lisa Jewell, K.L. Slater and Freida McFadden will be captivated by The Girl in Room 12. What everyone is saying about The Girl in Room 12: 'OH MY GOD This book is outstanding ... From the minute I picked this book up I struggled to pull myself away from it and put it down. I was hooked There was SO many twists and turns. Every one of them was unexpected and I definitely didn't see them coming The characters were amazing Honestly my heart was pounding throughout Absolutely FANTASTIC ' Jessica's Book Biz, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely loved this book This is going to be a huge hit I loved how it was super fast-paced from the first page. I stayed up late to finish this I was obsessed It's thrilling, captivating and you just can't wait to read more, and that final twist was shocking I love books where you don't know who to trust and this just hit that spot Loved loved loved ' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Loved I stayed up all night reading this one. I just couldn't put it down. I had to find out what happened next and why otherwise I couldn't go to sleep. I would've been up all night thinking about it... I did not see that ending coming not in a million years. I was so shocked... When I found out I was left totally speechless... It kept me entertained and not knowing who or what to trust. I love that.' Blue Moon Blogger, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐