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I tread quietly up the plush carpeted stairs. There's no-one here to see me as Cassie and Jon's bedroom door creaks gently open. I've watched them from afar for so long. Now I'm finally in their house. But there's no time to waste. I'm here for a reason, and I'm going to get what I came for, whatever the cost...I open the front door and there's Amy, smiling sweetly and ready to help. She's been a lifesaver since Jon and I moved here - from walking the dog to picking up my little son Teddy from nursery last minute. I'm so lucky we met in the playground the first day we arrived. Amy is more than just a good friend. My only friend, really.Whenever Amy and Jon exchange glances I'm sure it seems like they've met before, even though Jon swears they haven't. But then again Jon recognises lots of people from his childhood round here without truly knowing them. I've put it out of my mind. Just like my fear of being watched. I need to remember I'm safe now.But today, when I turn up at Teddy's nursery, I learn I was so, so wrong. The teacher tells me Amy picked him up an hour ago. Now they have both disappeared.I am frantic. I will do anything to get my son back. I should have known I can't trust anyone. Then the phone rings, and I know what I have to do...An utterly absorbing and shocking psychological thriller with the most unexpected of twists, this novel is perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Mark Edwards and The Woman in the Window.What readers are saying about Maria Frankland: 'Electrifying... filled with unexpected twists and turns... This gripping tale of deception, trust, and the lengths one goes to protect their family is a must-read... Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions and a finale that will leave you questioning everything.'NetGalley reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved this book The twists, the turns, and the unexpected The paranoia that Cassie was feeling was so relatable We have all heard those creepy sounds from inside the house and it just gave me a real feel of that nervousness. I couldn't put this book down ' @emily_readsalot,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The doorbell cuts through the sound of the howling wind outside. Snowflakes from the freezing December air whirl into the house as I open the front door to the police. The look on their faces says everything. My husband is dead. Did one of my family kill him?Only a few hours ago we were all celebrating by the fire, Christmas lights twinkling on the tree. Now my husband is gone forever. I'll never get the chance to say I'm sorry our last words were so angry. And as I sob into my mother's arms I have to face the terrible truth. We're not the loving family we seem.My younger sister has always been difficult. Why won't she look me in the eye?My brothers-in-law never liked my husband. Would they have taken it that far?And my older sister's drinking is out of control. But can she really not remember anything from last night? As devastating accusations are thrown my world falls apart in front of my eyes. Because everyone in my family - everyone I trusted - has been hiding secrets. Are we also hiding a killer? And how far will I have to go, to discover the truth about what happened to my husband?Perfect for fans of Daniel Hurst, Mark Edwards and K.L. Slater, this is an utterly absorbing psychological thriller with the most unexpected of twists.What readers are saying about Maria Frankland: 'Wow what a book This is the perfect whodunnit ... full of suspense and many twists and turns ... One of the best domestic thrillers I have ever read It had it all, love, hate, tension, remorse, sadness. I loved every minute... ' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Captivating... A riveting tale of murder and mayhem... Brace yourselves for a genuine page-turner ... A thrilling ride from start to finish... Gripping ' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A page-turning psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat... Simply put, wow... fantastic... a must-read...' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A brilliantly written and addictive read. I need to let my nails grow back... eek Very much recommended.' Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow, wow, wow What an excellent, gripping read this is One of my favourite books this year.' Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I started reading this after my tea, big mistake I couldn't go to bed until I had discovered everything ... I almost inhaled this book - the story was that good. And the twists ...' Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

My wife is dead. No one believes that I'm innocent - and honestly, if I were them, I wouldn't either. Everything you ever read, anything that makes the news? It's always the husband.Beautiful, bright-eyed Michelle Jackson, a loving wife and mother, has been killed. Her husband Paul is accused of murdering her. Their little girl Emily, numb with grief, is refusing to speak. You'll hate Paul for what he's done.Everyone said they were the perfect couple, always holding hands. They did everything together. But when you hear about their whispered arguments and the terrible lies they both told, you'll be certain Paul is guilty.But everything you think you know is wrong. After all, behind closed doors every marriage has secrets. And some are deadlier than others...This book was previously published as The Man Behind Closed Doors.Perfect for fans of Daniel Hurst, Andrea Mara and The Guilty Couple, this is a completely absorbing and shocking domestic thriller with an utterly unexpected twist.Read what everyone's saying about The Married Couple: 'Absolutely amazing... It had me captivated throughout... page turning... 5 stars' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this book... Honestly I found this book so powerful and incredibly important ... ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️... remarkable ... engrossing, intense and gripping' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'BREATHTAKING... unexpected twist and turns... absolutely incredible. I was not able to put the book down... I would 100% recommend this book.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely loved this book ... Edge of the seat stuff... Highly recommend ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Brilliantly written... Would I recommend it? You bet I would.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'What an absolute rollercoaster of a book. I experienced every form of emotion whilst reading this story. This is a book that I just couldn't put down.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Omg yes loved it. Twists and turns to the end. Like literally the last page.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Absolutely wicked read. Got me hooked from the start and needed to finish it... brilliant.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'What an amazing book, highly addictive read.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fantastic. Kept me gripped from start to finish. Well written and a great twist at the end.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Kindle 5*... gripping page turner...' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The moment she sees Caitlyn, wearing her 'bride-to-be' sash and brimming with excitement, it hits her. She hates Caitlyn. She knows who she is - what she's really hiding. And the temptation to do something about it is too strong to resist...It sickens me, the way they all think she's so perfect. I plaster a fake smile on my face - all I have to do is pretend I'm enjoying the next few days. It shouldn't be so hard. After all, I've been lying for years.But I hadn't counted on the secrets that everyone else has been keeping for so long. None of these women are what they seem: sisters, in-laws, friends and bridesmaids. Especially not the bride.One of us won't survive the trip. And one of us, will become a killer...Perfect for fans of The Perfect Marriage, Lucinda Berry and Freida McFadden, this is an utterly compelling and shocking psychological thriller with amazingly unexpected twists.What readers are saying about The Hen Party: 'Absolutely amazing... I was totally gripped from the beginning... The twists the turns were just like a rollercoaster... fantastic... A must read. Absolutely outstanding' Gary's Book World, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Must read Wow... What a great story... a twist came out of nowhere that blew me away.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Brilliant... I raced through this book in just over a day... I would never have predicted the twist at the end... I loved it ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh wow... One of the best psychological thrillers I have ever read... Such a brilliant read.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'OMG I loved this book. I love how it ended... Very hard to put down.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'What a story... It was such a great book, I read into the night, I finished this in 1 day... You have got to read this book.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow ... stunning It will grip you from beginning to end. You will not want to put it down.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book has instantly become one of my top reads... Amazing... brilliantly twisty.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Exciting and full of suspense.... I was on the edge, right until the end of the book.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Brilliant... I was utterly unable to put it down. I read it in a handful of days.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I just loved this book, it kept me guessing right to the end.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It was all happy families. Until she arrived... As the car pulls up to my husband Dominic's family home the night before Christmas, I suppress a shudder. I've never felt welcome here. His parents make it clear I'm a poor comparison to his perfect first wife, Carla. But I'm determined to lean into the festive cheer. Until Dominic's mother bustles into our bedroom and blindsides me: 'You won't mind, will you. Carla is coming for the holidays. She's still one of the family, and she can't get home because of the storm.' My eyes widen - did she and Carla plan this on purpose? I know Dominic won't stand up to his parents. Apart from marrying me, I guess - with my past, I wasn't exactly what his family wanted. But then I see the smallest hint of satisfaction cross his face. Did he know about this too? When Carla arrives, arms laden with presents, her beautiful smile doesn't fool me. And with the howling snowstorm promising days of ice-white isolation, we're stuck here. And it's quickly clear that not only does she want Dominic back, she wants me gone. Forever... But while we sip mulled wine and unwrap our gifts, carols merrily playing in the background, I hide a secret smile. None of them know that I'm far, far tougher than they give me credit for. I've survived before. And if I have to, I would kill to survive again, even if it is Christmas... This tense, twisted and utterly gripping festive psychological thriller is filled with deadly family secrets hiding in plain sight. Perfect for fans of Daniel Hurst, The Housemaid and Lisa Jewell. *Previously published as His Ex-Wife* What readers are saying about The Night Before Christmas: '⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐+⭐... Holy cow I mean Oh Wow My heart was pounding so hard that I could hear it Seriously, this is a must-read BOOM ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'BOOM... Spectacular... I grew more and more addicted and absolutely struggled to pull myself away... Completely gripping.' Jessica's Book Biz, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely brilliant... I binge read this book within 2 days... I didn't want it to end... Had me gripped... WOW. Fabulous... Huge 5 star book.' Smiths BookWorms, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An absolute corker... I loved it ... Everything you could possibly want in one book... So many twists... I could not put this book down... Finished it in the early hours as I had to know how it was going to end.' Dee Groocock, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Oh my goodness what a book it is ... Had me gripped until the very last page - I was very reluctant to put it down... Kept me up til the early hours... Cancel any plans you may have before you start this bookis all I'll say 5 stars from me.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐