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In this chilling story from the bestselling author of The Secret Mother, it’s the wedding day of Alice’s dreams. Until it becomes a nightmare…Alice and Seth are a perfect love story: the handsome doctor and his beautiful fiancée. They’re wealthy, well liked and made for each other—the envy of all their friends. Alice can’t wait for the day of their dream wedding. But when she arrives at the altar, she doesn’t recognise the man waiting to marry her.When this stranger insists he’s Seth, her husband-to-be, the entire congregation seems to agree. Even her parents try to persuade Alice to go through with the wedding.As panic sets in, Alice’s world comes apart. Where is the real Seth, and why have all traces of him disappeared from her life? Fearing she’s losing her mind, she sets out to uncover the truth and escape the nightmare she’s living in. But with everyone around her convinced by the fake Seth, how can she ever hope to find the man she loves?

From the bestselling author of The Secret Mother, a chilling tale about revisiting the past—and digging up secrets you’d rather forget.The invitation to her school reunion couldn’t have come at a better time for Chloe Flynn. Divorced, broke and bored at work, she’s living a life her teenage self would hate. Turning the clock back fifteen years might be just what she needs to wipe the slate clean and start again. And then there’s the chance she’ll bump into Nathan Blake, the one she still regrets letting get away…Back at her elite private school, Chloe sparkles as she reunites with old friends and long-forgotten love interests. And then, just as she’d hoped, there’s Nathan, more handsome than ever before. Even better, he’s single too, and seems to be just as keen to make up for lost time…But as the evening progresses, Chloe can’t help feeling that something’s not quite right—that she’s not the only one who’s come here for more than just a party. When the secrets of the past start to emerge and the reunion takes a sinister turn, it’s clear that nothing is what it seems—and nothing will be the same again.

It was the perfect romantic honeymoon. Until her husband disappeared.It was supposed to be the happiest time of their lives. But for newlywed Stella, the dream honeymoon has turned into a nightmare overnight. Her perfect husband, Austin, has vanished without a trace.Alone in Venice, Stella frantically searches for him. But as fear turns into confusion, she finds herself questioning everything she knows about the man she married. Has Austin really abandoned her, or has someone from his past finally caught up with him—the business partner he threatened to sue? The obsessive ex-girlfriend who refuses to let go? When Stella becomes convinced someone is following her, panic sets in.As hours turn into days and clues start to unravel dark secrets, a terrified Stella can’t help but ask herself: is her husband who she thought he was at all?

A party. A nightmare. A child gone without a trace.It started out as a party: six little girls gliding and giggling at the ice rink to celebrate Natalie’s daughter’s eighth birthday.But by Natalie’s next head count, it’s turned into a crime scene. Six children went onto the ice—and now there are just five. Nobody saw her niece, Elle, being taken. Nobody saw the person in a cartoon costume lure her quietly away.Traumatised by what happened on her watch, Natalie spends the next decade supporting her sister, Jo, as the years since Elle’s abduction tick by. But as the tenth anniversary approaches, Jo becomes convinced that someone is stalking her—someone who knows the truth about that day on the ice.As long-buried secrets start to surface, the sisters must relive the horror of losing Elle—and watch the world as they know it shatter before their eyes.

'Thrilling, intense. Readers of The Girl on the Train and Gone Girl will love Shalini Boland.' Red Adept 'Don't take my baby.' Kirstie Rawlings is jolted awake by a child crying. Racing upstairs to check on her new-born, she is plunged into every parents' worst nightmare. She hears an unknown voice in the baby monitor, saying: 'Let's take the child - and go.' Is someone trying to steal her little girl? In the bedroom, her daughter is safe asleep in her cot. Is the voice coming from a nearby house? But there aren't any other children living on her quiet country road... The police don't believe her. And neither does her husband. Kirstie knows something isn't right. She thought she could trust her neighbours, now she isn't sure.As she unravels the secrets of the people living on her street, Kirstie's perfect life begins to fall apart. Because someone is hiding a terrible lie. And they will do anything to stop Kirstie uncovering the truth. But is the danger closer to home than she thinks? From the top ten bestselling author of The Secret Mother, this completely gripping psychological thriller will make you wonder what really goes on behind closed doors. And will keep you guessing from the first page until the final shocking twist. What readers are saying about Shalini Boland: 'Absolutely addictive and brilliant with an end I didn't see coming. This is one book you have to read and it gets 5 huge stars from me ' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Wow, wow, wow What a fantastic book The book starts with a bang... from page one and believe me, it doesn't let up throughout... keeps you gripped until the very end ' Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars 'Oh yes, yes, yes, yes this was my kind of read, I really have taken this and added it to my top 10 this year, it's a screaming from the rooftops fantastic read, if you love a good thriller... if you love to stay up all night reading because you simply can't switch your mind off from a book, this is it, you found it, don't look any further... so fast paced it leaves your breathless. One of the best psychological thrillers that I have read that has shocked me, left me dribbling for me and wanting more from this author.' Read Along With Sue, 5 stars 'OMG. What a phenomenal book I read this book in 24 hours because I could not put it down.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

'Mummy, she's gone...' Gemma Ballantine is getting ready for work one morning when her eldest child comes running down the stairs, saying the words every mother dreads. The front door is open. And her six-year-old daughter has disappeared. Frantic with fear, Gemma starts a nail-biting search for her little girl. After what feels like forever, her mother-in-law Diane finds Katie wandering lost a few streets away. Relieved to have her youngest child back in her arms, breathing in the sweet scent of her hair, Gemma thinks the nightmare is over. But then her perfect family starts to fall apart. And she realises it's only just beginning... From the top ten bestselling author of The Secret Mother and The Child Next Door, this completely addictive psychological thriller of secrets, lies and betrayal will make you gasp out loud at the heart-stopping final twist. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Sister this book is for you. Why readers are gripped by The Perfect Family: 'OMG The queen of killer twists has done it again ... had me tearing through the pages and oh my goodness, that tension ... electrifying and my heart was pounding. The story delivers lots of thrills right up until the last page... an exhilarating page turner of a read. A story that will take you by surprise and have you hooked until the very last word.' By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars 'I literally had to pick my jaw up off the floor... This is a book that messes with your head (as I told a friend earlier )... a perfect psychological thriller ... to say you're going to thoroughly enjoy this one is an understatement... Hold onto your hats, you're in for a hell of a ride ' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'ALL the stars ... A super crazy page turner... I finished this in less than a day because It had my heart pounding with all its WTF moments ... I just love Shalini Boland's writing.... pulls you in and sets you right smack dab in the middle of the plot where you literally feel your palms sweating and heart racing along with the characters... a 5 star winner Gripping and fast paced and OH THAT ending ' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'One heck of a ride ... started with an absolute heart stopping bang... The plot took a deep swerve and landed where I least expected... the story kept me gripped from start to finish. I hardly took time to breathe.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

'Absolutely brilliant I loved it and the ending left me speechless It blew my mind One of my favourites for 2018 This is a must read ' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'You don't deserve a sister...' Lizzy Beresford is at home alone when she hears a strange noise. Running downstairs to check, she discovers a disturbing letter addressed to her. But who sent it? As Lizzy receives more unsettling messages, she begins to doubt those closest to her - her boyfriend, her neighbours, her friends. Because the mystery sender seems to know everything about her. And they want to destroy her perfect life. Desperate for answers, Lizzy reaches out to her sister, Emma. She used to be her best friend. But they haven't spoken in years... Surrounded by secrets and lies, Lizzy doesn't know if she should trust her sister. Is the truth more shocking than Lizzy ever imagined? From the bestselling author of The Secret Mother and The Child Next Door, this absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller will keep you reading late into the night. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Sister, this book is for you. Why readers are gripped by The Silent Sister: 'Wow and wow again... a nail biting, fast paced roller coaster ride that is packed full of so many twists and turns... jaw dropping... it's worth far more than five stars.' Nicki's Life of Crime, 5 stars '5 star read ... absolutely amazing... Thrilling. Shocking, tense, and taught The ending will make your head spin again and again ' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'I flew through... a suspenseful and thrilling read that had me hooked and turning those pages. A deliciously dark and twisted read. Shalini Boland is without a doubt the queen of twists.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Wow, what a knockout book by Shalini Boland The Silent Sister is tense, gripping, and utterly addictive. I devoured this book in one sitting.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'I loved this book... twists and shocks throughout to keep you sitting on the edge of your seat. I found the pages were turning themselves ... A lot of thrills and chills... fantastic... I highly recommend it ' Books on the Bookshelf 'Loved it, I literally could not put it down... finished in less than 24 hours, it draws you in from the very first chapter... WOW did not see that coming whatsoever And just when you think that's it, book is over with only two chapters to go, BAM...' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

Nine years ago her daughter was taken. And now she's back. Two-and-a-half-year-old Holly is playing happily in a pink plastic playhouse, while her mother Rachel sips coffee and chats with a friend nearby. It should be an ordinary day for all of them. But, in the blink of an eye, it turns into every family's worst nightmare. Holly is taken by a stranger and never found. Nine years later, Rachel is living a quiet life in Dorset. She's tried to keep things together since the traumatic day when she lost her eldest daughter. She has a new family, a loving partner and her secrets are locked away in her painful past. Until one afternoon when Rachel meets a new school parent Kate and her teenage daughter Bella. Rachel's world is instantly turned upside down - she's seen Bella before. She'd recognise that face anywhere - it's her missing child. And she will stop at nothing to get her back... From the million-copy-bestselling author of The Secret Mother and The Perfect Family, this utterly gripping psychological thriller will have you up all night reading. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Sister this book is for you. Why readers are completely gripped by The Other Daughter 'Wow WOW wow... can't say enough good things about this book ... unputdownable... read it in one sitting. This author never seems to disappoint ' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'OMG this book was one of the best I have ever read. Now I know what it means when someone says they couldn't put a book down... amazing... Excellent writing. Fabulous plot... Ten stars once again ' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'I really love Shalini Boland books... extremely well written, tightly plotted, page turners... would have given it far more than five stars if I could. Very very highly recommended.' Nicki's Life of Crime, 5 stars 'Oh wow What. A. Book. It left me breathless ... full of suspense, cliff hangers and twists. I read this in one sitting as after that start there was no way I could put it down... will recommend this book to everyone I know. Deserves more than 5 stars.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Just blew me away. From the first chapter I couldn't put it down... her best novel yet. I wish I could give it 6 stars.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Ohh my god this was simply AMAZING That ending just completely blew my mind ... a masterpiece... absolutely captivating read ' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

'Daddy has been lying.' Faye Townsend has planned the perfect summer trip for her family. But returning to the small seaside town her husband grew up in does not go to plan, the rain pours and the long days become stifling. And then the unthinkable happens... Her husband Jake and her six-year-old son Dylan go for an early morning walk along the beautiful, windswept clifftops. They don't come back. As the hours tick by, Dylan's red baseball cap is found on the beach and Faye finds herself being questioned by the police. They want to know everything about the man she married - is Faye ready to face her husband's dark past? Or will she have to confront her own secrets first? And just how far will a mother go to save her only child? From the million-copy-bestselling author of The Secret Mother and The Perfect Family, this utterly gripping psychological thriller will make you gasp out loud as you race towards the unforgettable twist. If you loved The Girl on the Train and The Wife Before You this book is for you. Why readers are totally gripped by The Marriage Betrayal: 'Wow, wow, wow, wow Shalini Boland is one hell of a story teller. I think I may still be in shock after reading this. I really don't know how she does it but yet again she has totally knocked my socks off... I loved the build-up of suspense... The Marriage Betrayal is a gripping story that will send your heart racing... Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant ' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'All the stars Such a great book from beginning to end. Twists then more twists... loved it Can't recommend it enough. Pick it up today and read it if you haven't. This author never seems to disappoint ' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Oh my soul what a twisted web Shalini Boland weaves.... I literally could not stop reading. Ms Boland cleverly moves her characters around so the reader has no inkling what is really going on... Exciting and spellbinding. If you like to read psychological thrillers, don't miss this one ' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'An addictive and gripping psychological thriller, full of twists and turns that you will never see coming... a dark and twisty tale that will keep you up late into the night, but the ending is well worth any sleep deprivation you might endure. Highly recommended.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Wow this must be Shalini Boland's best work yet. I'm a big fan of her novels and this one left me breathless. The plot is gripping and I literally couldn't put the book down and the twists kept pouring in. The story is alternating between the past and the present and Boland beautifully builds the tension until the brilliant ending which I didn't expect at all.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'A perfect domestic psychological thriller and it's not to be missed I really enjoyed flying through these pages... Loved it ' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'A totally gripping read, and an absolute page-turner A brilliant read, with a fantastic twist in the end, that I didn't see coming.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

'I can't remember anything. Not even my own name.' When Mia James is washed up on a beautiful, sun-drenched beach she has no idea who she is or what happened to her. She doesn't even recognise her own face - until her boyfriend, Piers, comes forward, providing her with an identity. Piers is handsome and attentive, Mia's home is huge and stylish, and her friends are eager to help her fill in the blanks. As Mia steps into the perfect life she was living before her accident, she should feel lucky to be alive. But she struggles to adjust, lost for words around people she is meant to know and love, grasping for clues about who she really is. And as her memories slowly return, Mia realises something is very wrong. Her neighbours are avoiding her, her emails have all been wiped, and she is haunted by the face of a woman standing by the water. Too many things just don't seem to add up and she begins to question those closest to her... What if nearly drowning didn't happen by accident? How does she know who to trust, when she's not even sure she can trust herself? From the million-copy-bestselling author of The Secret Mother and The Perfect Family, this completely addictive psychological thriller will have you racing through the pages until the final jaw-dropping twist. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Wife Between Us this book is for you. Why readers are totally gripped by The Girl From The Sea: 'Wow, wow, wow Absolutely hooked from the first page and read in a matter of hours... I really could not put it down last night Brilliant... Would give more than 5 stars if I could Amazing read ' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'5 huge stars This book was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G ... I was shocked by the ending... I didn't see it coming ' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'This book had me ready to dive in head first from page one... I LOVED, LOVED this book. It had twists, turns, crazy and drama all in one. This one will make your head spin... 10 stars ' Goodreads, 5 stars'I devoured this book... there was no way I could sleep until I'd finished it I was hooked from the start and the story has enough twists to keep you guessing. And that twist at the end oh boy I did NOT see that coming Fantastic ' 'What can I say? Just wow. I'm usually never surprised by an ending, but this one blew me away. I am totally in shock and think I'll have a hangover from this book for a while. A great read that keeps you on your toes until the very last word.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'One of the best thrillers I've ever read... I love it when a book keeps me guessing... I adored the ending... one almighty kick to the gut which sends you reeling, jaw smashing into the floor. The last chapter is incredible... I cannot wait to read the author's next book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Zoe fainted on her wedding day, and she never knew why. She's always felt sure something bad happened. Ten years later, she's going to find out what... It was supposed to be the happiest day of her life. Zoe was sitting in her hotel room, in her perfect white dress, looking forward to the moment when she would make kind, handsome Toby her husband. Then, there was a blank. They said she must have fainted, overcome with emotion. But nothing felt quite right afterwards. Did something happen in that missing time? Now, Toby and Zoe have two beautiful children and a perfect life. They're planning their ten-year anniversary party for their family and friends. The invitations have been sent, the food ordered. They're going back to the grand hotel where they got married. But as the anniversary gets closer, it becomes clear not everyone is looking forward to celebrating. Zoe catches Toby lying about where he's been. One of her best friends seems to be ignoring her. And someone is spreading stories that might stop the party from happening at all. Zoe is increasingly sure that she doesn't have the full story. But does she want to know the truth, if it will destroy everything? From the million-copy bestselling author, this totally gripping psychological thriller will have you hooked from the first page to the last jaw-dropping twist. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl and The Wife Between Us. See what readers are saying about The Wife 'WHAT A THRILLER ... This one caused me sleepless nights because I couldn't put it down ' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Oh my Wow Let's all hail Queen Shalini because this is another absolutely FANTASTIC book... A truly brilliant masterpiece... Definitely a five-star read' Little Miss Book Lover 87, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Boy this Shalini Boland woman sure knows how to write a book ... That ending, wow Shalini is the queen of shock. I really thought I knew where the end was taking me but I was dead wrong.' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow Shalini has done it again ... Read it in one glorious afternoon sitting Fast paced, it kept you guessing throughout and the surprises just kept coming ... Totally captivating and brilliant.' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely loved this domestic thriller Shalini Boland does it again Loved the twists and turns and wow what an ending... Did not see it coming at all.' NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow ... Tense and captivating... Full of twists and turns and shocks I loved every word of this book and raced through it, eager to find out the ending - which was just brilliant ' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow, what an amazing read. Absolutely raced through this ... SO many twists that my head was spinning That ending So so good ' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Tia never harmed anyone. So why does someone want to destroy her? Tia is walking home with her children, along the lakeside of their quiet, safe town, when she realises something is wrong with her five-year-old daughter, Rosie. She seems troubled, not at all her usual happy self. But when Tia finally coaxes Rosie to open up, she wishes she hadn't. Because her sweet daughter asks a question Tia never thought she'd hear. 'Why did you kill someone' Tia knows how rumours spread around her small town. She just can't understand who would have shared such a horrible story. Or why. It can't have anything to do with what happened. Only her two best friends really remember that... Tia thought she could trust Fiona and Kelly with her life. They've been through so much together. But when she's sent photos of herself that could tear her whole world apart, she starts to wonder. Someone is determined to punish her. But who? And will her friends stand by her, or will the past destroy all of their lives? From the million-copy-bestselling author of The Secret Mother and The Perfect Family, this absolutely addictive psychological thriller is guaranteed to make you gasp. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and Big Little Lies this book is for you. See what readers are saying about One of Us Is Lying 'Totally mesmerizing I literally had to pick my jaw up off the floor... had my heart pounding so hard I thought it would burst Totally amazing and brilliant ... a definite must-read author ' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fantastic, suspenseful... so, so good. I really didn't want to put the book down and finished it in one day.' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'That ending, wow ... couldn't get the book out of my head. I wanted more... 5 Hearts ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Shalini Boland is a fantastic author She captivates you from the beginning and yes, it was another late, late night But so worth it ' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another stunner... 5 stars all the way from beginning which hooked me to the very last page... I already want more ' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow... thrilling... worth each and every minute' NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Shalini Boland fires out another top read ... unputdownable... What more can I say but - RECOMMEND ' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'WOW ... addictive... it takes off like a rocket I didn't just read this mesmerizing book, I inhabited it.' Bookpreneur, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Two marriages. Three little lies. Someone's going to die... I hold my breath as my handsome husband walks through the door. I've planned the perfect surprise birthday party for him. Our friends are gathered and the champagne is flowing. But when I catch the look in his deep brown eyes, I realise I've got this horribly wrong. Then I see her. Danielle Baines. She's the sort of ultra-polished woman who demands to be the centre of attention, with her salon-styled hair and diamonds glittering on her ring finger. I've never liked her. I know the feeling is mutual. So why is she here?All evening my stomach is churning. I'm desperate to smooth things over with Aiden as I can't face another argument. I don't understand how our relationship got to this point. And I notice how careful he is to avoid Danielle...Now it's the end of the party and the man I love is confessing a secret that shocks me to the core. But it's not what I was afraid of. It's much worse. He says we're in danger. He tells me we have to leave with our son. Turn our backs on the life we've built here and start again.I thought I knew everything about my husband. But suddenly he feels like a stranger. Should I trust him? From the million-copy bestselling author, this totally gripping psychological thriller will have you guessing until the last jaw-dropping twist. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl and The Wife Between Us.Why readers love Shalini Boland: 'I gasped out loud... my jaw definitely dropped firmly to the floor... tremendous and tense... so binge-worthy...This fast-paced and shockingly addictive page-turner held my attention perfectly, keeping me guessing until that final twist was laid bare and giving me chills. Absolutely loved it ' Rubie Reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I literally could not put this book down, every spare second I was squeezing in as much as I could and staying up late to find out what would happen next... And OMG I was not expecting that final twist at the end.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Are you my mummy?' Tessa Markham returns home to find a child in her kitchen. He thinks she's his mother. But Tessa doesn't have any children. Not anymore. She doesn't know who the little boy is or how he got there. After contacting the police, Tessa is suspected of taking the mystery child. Her whole life is turned upside down. And then her husband reveals a secret of his own... Tessa isn't sure what to believe or who to trust. Because someone is lying. To find out who, she must confront her painful past. But is the truth more dangerous than Tessa realises? An absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller with a twist that will make you wonder if you can ever trust anyone again. An absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller with a twist that will make you wonder if you can ever trust anyone again. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Sister this book will have you hooked.What readers are saying about The Secret Mother:'Wow, wow, wow! What a fantastic book! The book starts with a bang... from page one and believe me, it doesn't let up throughout the book and keeps you gripped until the very end!' Stardust Book Reviews, ?????'Oh yes, yes, yes, yes this was my kind of read, I really have taken this and added it to my top 10 this year, it's a screaming from the rooftops fantastic read, if you love a good thriller... if you love to stay up all night reading because you simply can't switch your mind off from a book, this is it, you found it, don't look any further... so fast paced it leaves your breathless. One of the best psychological thrillers that I have read that has shocked me, left me dribbling for me and wanting more from this author.' Read Along With Sue, ?????'Wow, wow and wow! What a read! Gripping from start to end and a very clever plot that keeps you guessing all the way. I loved this book... didn't want it to finish.' Nicki's Book Blog, ?????'Utterly gripping to the last page and full of twists and turns to keep the reader guessing. A fantastic thriller!' Sarah A. Denzil, author of #1 bestseller Silent Child'Another five-star winner from this author... Kept me gripped from the very first page... An absolute must read... Wish I could have given it more than just 5 stars!' Bookseller Review, ?????'I was on the edge of my seat... This has to be one of the most suspenseful books I have ever read! I felt the hairs on the back of my neck go up and my heart raced a mile a minute.' Touch My Spine, ?????'An absolutely brilliant story, I was so hooked, loved every minute of it, I couldn't put my kindle down as I needed to know the ending, and what a brilliant ending it was!!!' Goodreads reviewer, ?????'Wow! What a thrilling ride! Enough twists to keep me guessing until the very end, this one took the idea of a curve-ball and brought it to a whole new level. The end was incredible. I've read some fantastic psychological thrillers lately, but The Secret Mother blew them all out of the water. Really, honestly, pick up this one.' Goodreads reviewer, ?????'When a book captures you from the very first page and doesn't let go to the very last, you read it in one sitting as you can't put it down and then feel very satisfied when you have finished it then you know it is a special book. This is one of those books!... I totally recommend. 5 big shiny stars.' Goodreads reviewer, ?????'Absolutely loved this amazing book!... One of the best psychological thrillers I have read!' Renita D'Silva, ?????

Es-tu ma maman ? Tessa Markham rentre chez elle et trouve un enfant dans sa cuisine. Il pense qu'elle est sa m re. Or Tessa n'a pas d'enfant.Elle n'en a plus.Elle ne sait pas qui est ce petit gar on ni comment il est arriv l .Apr s avoir contact la police, Tessa est soup onn e d'avoir enlev l'enfant myst rieux. Toute sa vie s'en trouve boulevers e. C'est alors que son mari r v le un secret qui la concerne...Tessa ne sait plus que croire ni qui faire confiance. Car quelqu'un ment. Pour le d couvrir, elle doit affronter son pass douloureux. Mais la v rit est-elle plus dangereuse que Tessa ne le pense ?Un thriller psychologique absolument incontournable avec un rebondissement qui vous fera vous demander si vous pourrez nouveau faire confiance quelqu'un. Si vous avez aim Gone Girl ou La Fille du train, ce livre vous rendra accro.

The clearing has begun. Children across the country are disappearing. And I'm the only one who can stop it...There was a time when our world was open and free. Those days seem like something out of a dream. Now, I live in a walled community, protected by guards from the wilderness beyond. Everything felt safe, until the last few years. That's when the rumours started. And then I saw with my own eyes they were true...Children are being taken all over the country. Snatched from their homes, never to be seen again. As I look up at the stormy sky beyond the Perimeter wall, I realise I have to do something. I may only be seventeen, but I know where all those children are.James Grey and his terrifying followers are hiding the missing ones in an old fortress. They've been training them to fight, creating an army that's growing stronger day by day. My best friend Luc is by my side. Everything seems strange between us, since the night we kissed, but he's pledged to help me in my quest to stop this madness.Although fighting to end the clearing means returning to the last place on earth I ever want to go. It means allowing the chilling hooded figures to take us too. Luc and I are willing to sacrifice our own freedom in order to save so many others... but will we succeed?From USA Today bestselling author Shalini Boland comes a totally addictive dystopian fiction novel of the fight between good and evil that will have you glued to the pages until the very end. Perfect for fans of Veronica Roth, The Hunger Games and Kiera Cass.What readers are saying about the Outside series: 'Wow. Just wow... Oh. my gawd... An epic story of love, life, survival and family... you will be glued to the pages reading... A proper dystopian read of five-star proportions One I won't be forgetting anytime soon. I absolutely love it ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'WOW... fantastic... I couldn't put it down and I certainly didn't want it to end... Had me sitting on the edge of my seat.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'AMAZING ... I just couldn't put it down... Fast paced from the very beginning... I would read late at night desperate to know what was going to happen... Brilliant ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Brilliant... a fast-paced, intriguing read that pulls you in and hangs on until the very end... a very believable and gripping read ... Shalini Boland literally blew my mind ... A dystopian high in grit and reality, love it ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'From the first page I could not put it down... There were lots of twists and turns and nonstop action... this book will keep you guessing right up to the last page... ranks right up there with my all-time favourite books... five big stars.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The old world is gone forever. And this is our last chance to create a new one...Sixteen years ago, the old world collapsed, and I was born into a time of chaos. I've been one of the lucky ones, living safely behind the thick walls of the Perimeter. But now an evil force is threatening to tear down everything we've built here. Our existence is hanging in the balance.Cold, calculating James Gray and his army are trying to destroy the peaceful community we've worked so hard to create. We can't run from it. We must confront it. This will be the final battle, the final chance to save our world - and ourselves.Standing on top of one of the lookout posts, I take a deep breath and brace myself for what is to come. I wish I'd told Luc how much I love him, because now it might be too late.Will we both make it out of this alive? And will our world be changed for the better, or fractured forever?From USA Today bestselling author Shalini Boland comes a page-turning dystopian adventure of danger, love and courage that will have you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Veronica Roth, The Hunger Games and Kiera Cass.What readers are saying about the Outside series: 'Wow. Just wow... Oh. my gawd... An epic story of love, life, survival and family... you will be glued to the pages reading... A proper dystopian read of five-star proportions One I won't be forgetting anytime soon. I absolutely love it ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'WOW... fantastic... I couldn't put it down and I certainly didn't want it to end... Had me sitting on the edge of my seat.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'AMAZING ... I just couldn't put it down... Fast paced from the very beginning... I would read late at night desperate to know what was going to happen... Brilliant ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Brilliant... a fast-paced, intriguing read that pulls you in and hangs on until the very end... a very believable and gripping read ... Shalini Boland literally blew my mind ... A dystopian high in grit and reality, love it ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'From the first page I could not put it down... There were lots of twists and turns and nonstop action... this book will keep you guessing right up to the last page... ranks right up there with my all-time favourite books... five big stars.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow... An epic read, part dystopian, part crime novel, this book kept me on my toes... I love a good twist in a book and that was exactly what I got.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐