USA Today bestselling author of The Girl Who Lied and Sister Sister Dear Carys, Zoe and Andrea Come and join me for my fortieth birthday adventure weekend, full of mysteries and surprises the like of which you can’t imagine.

Until the girl went missing, we thought it was the perfect place to live... When we move into the exclusive Westford Park housing estate, we feel safe at last. More like a country club, it has everything we might need – beautiful houses with big gardens, a pool, a boating lake, extensive grounds. It’s also got 24/7 security. Our new neighbours are lovely too. We start to make friendships that feel like they could last a lifetime. It feels like nothing could possibly go wrong here. It’s like our secrets haven’t followed us here. Or that’s what we think at first... A completely gripping and unmissable psychological suspense novel, that fans of KL Slater, Lisa Jewell and Freida McFadden will find unputdownable. Praise for Natasha Boydell: ‘Wow! What a brilliant book!! Is it crazy to say this might be my favourite read of 2024 even though it’s only January? The suspense, the doubt, THE PLOT TWISTS!! I absolutely loved the characters, loved the story, loved everything about this book. This was my first by Natasha Boydell and now I am running to read more by her! 5 stars!!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book blew me away. I love books that grab you from the beginning and hold on so tightly that you cannot put the book down... The ending was explosive and was not predictable at all. I love, love, love this author and cannot wait for more.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Literally picked this book up in the morning and began to read it and before I knew it I was finishing it later that evening. It’s that addicting, honestly I found this so hard to put down. Every page that went past, I was frightened, I was dreading what was coming next. I could never have predicted the outcome. I’m still in shock, it’s crazy. The suspense oh my god!... This book is incredible... I would definitely say this has got to be one of my favourite books ever!!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing... it’s an addictive read, it has it all the shocks and twists... A page turner of a book... Who do you believe and who do you trust? I so recommend this book – a twisty read!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A gripping masterpiece that masterfully combines elements of mystery and suspense. Boydell’s narrative unfolds like a carefully crafted puzzle, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The sense of suspense is palpable, making it nearly impossible to put the book down. As the intricate plot weaves its web of intrigue, the anticipation builds, creating a thrilling reading experience.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This morning, I was packing up lunches, ironing, putting on the laundry I should have done last night. Now my precious daughter is accused of murder. When ten-year-old cousins Maddy and Brianna are arrested for a terrible crime, Maddy’s mother Juliet cannot believe it. How could her bright, joyful daughter be capable of such a thing? As the small village community recoils in horror, the pressure of the tragedy blows Juliet and her sister’s lives apart. And things get even worse when their daughters retreat into a self-imposed silence. Can anyone reach Maddy and discover the truth before her fate is sealed? Juliet is crushed. Nothing will ever be the same for her darling girl. But she knows that to find out what really happened that day, she and her sister must unlock the secrets of their own terrible past, a past they swore never to speak about again… The most unputdownable psychological thriller you’ll read this year from the bestselling author K.L. Slater. If you love The Wife Between Us or Gone Girl, you’ll be totally hooked on The Silent Ones. What everyone is saying about The Silent Ones: ‘OH, WOW, WOW, WOW… KL Slater does it again… I’m absolutely dumbfounded and flabbergasted… A story full of lies, twisted family values, sibling rivalry… A perfect psychological thriller that you will not want to put down… Outstanding.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘Amazing!! One of the best thrillers I have read this year. I have enjoyed all of this author’s books and I think the author is highly underrated. This book should be at the top of the best sellers list. A must read!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘If I could give this book 6 stars I would, that's how good it is… A finale with more twists and turns than a labyrinth… The author builds up the tension and anticipation leading to a shocking climax. Absolutely brilliant.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘This book was SO GOOD! I couldn’t put it down! The twists, the family drama, the sibling wars, it was a total page-turner! This is by far the best psychological thriller I've read in a long time, and highly recommend it!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘WOW. This is an outstanding story. I was totally gripped from the beginning and on the edge of my seat throughout. Twists, turns, it has it all. AMAZING.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘Woah! What a story and a half this one is!!!... I am a huge fan of this author’s and have to say, hands down, this is her best book to date and that is high praise indeed as her other books are fab also. Dark, twisted, brilliant!’ By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars ‘I absolutely could not put this book down! I read this book on one super hot day, and enjoyed every last bit. The book is full of suspense and keeps you guessing all the time. Just when you think that you know what is going on you are surprised yet again… Riveting.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘If you suffer from a pre-existing heart condition check with your doctor before reading!... I didn’t have a clue where the story was leading and I loved it.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘I devoured this book as it twisted and turned… If I had been standing up I would have been hopping from foot to foot as the surprises kept coming… An exciting psychological family thriller... The ending is breath-taking... I LOVED it, enjoyed every page.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘This book was AMAZING… There were seriously like four twists at the end, all of which left me with my jaw on the floor…If you like psychological thrillers PLEASE read this. I'm begging. It was AMAZING. 5 stars!!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘WOW!!!… Will keep you on the edge of your seat to the final stunning ending!!… To say I loved this book is an understatement! This book is why I read thrillers! Kept me so captivated… A stunner!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why would you pretend your life is a dream when you’re living a nightmare? I thought my sister was happy. I thought what we all thought: that Annie and Dom led perfect lives in a lovely cottage in a quiet village by the sea, with flowers at the front gate and an apple tree in the garden. Everyone knew them: generous, loving Dom, creative, joyful Annie. But I never saw Annie as she sat waiting for Dom well into the night. I didn’t see her smiling through her tears. I didn’t know what the perfect couple were hiding. So when sirens break the silence of the night and flames rise against the dark sky, and I get the call I never expected, I’m left with a simple burning question: who was to blame? A brilliantly twisty tale of family secrets and the darkness that can lie behind closed doors, Her Sister’s Secret will keep you turning the pages till the final devastating revelation. Fans of Lisa Jewell, Gillian Flynn and Louise Candlish will love it. See what everyone’s saying about Her Sister’s Secret: ‘AMAZING… Susie Lynes is the one to blame for the bags under my eyes, for me being unable to focus on work because all I want to do is get back to reading… and for the palpitations in my heart as once again she spun her magical writing web and trapped me inside the pages!… Totally off the scale star rating for me!’ Chapter in my Life, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Incredible… Will stay with me for a loooooong time. Fantastic, Intense, Gripping, Phenomenal!!!!!!!… I loved it.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Suspense, secrets, loss, lies and a shocking ending!!!… Absolutely gripping… I LOVED it’ Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! Just wow… Grabbed me by the throat from the outset and didn't relinquish its grip until the very end… Will have you gasping (I did literally scream out loud at one point).’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Delicious prose, well rounded characters and mind-bending plot twists… Read it. Devour it. Share it!’ Jenny O’Brien, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘S.E. Lynes does it again!… I didn’t see the final twist coming AT ALL!’ @elizabethsbooks, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A total thriller that will grab you at page one and keep you locked in until you finish… Kept me up way past my bedtime to find out what happened – it is THAT good!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow!… Kept me guessing until the reveal almost at the very end! Fantastic!’ Girl Who Reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I couldn’t put it down because I so needed to know what was going on!… A twisty plot with one hell of a good finish, a real didn’t-see-that-coming ending… Compelling and compulsive… Completely blowing my mind’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely stunning… Twisty and thrilling… The kind of novel that you can’t put down, but you don’t want to finish. I absolutely loved it.’ Motherhood for Slackers, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow!… Refreshingly brilliant… A killer twist which you will not predict… I absolutely love it… you are completely engrossed and invested.’ @iheartbooks1991, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Do not pick up this book unless you devote time to read it because once you start… there’s no going back… Will shock you and definitely leave you breathless!’ Two Girls and a Book Obsession, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The fortune teller said if I chose love, then I’d lose everything... ‘If you want everyone you love to stay safe, you must walk away...’ The fortune teller told me my fate. But I ignored her. I married the man of my dreams. We made a family. A life that’s beautiful, safe and happy. I’ve tried to forget that hazy, sunny afternoon in the park, where we spotted a funfair setting up, and my best friends and I dared each other to go into the fortune teller’s tent... I’ve pushed it to the back of my mind: what she said about the tragedy that lay ahead for me. I want to believe that we are in charge of our own fate. Looking at my two perfect, beautiful children, I refuse to believe things could go wrong for us. But as strange things begin to happen, I begin to wonder... could there be any truth behind what the fortune teller told me that day? And if not, who could want me to be scared for my life? And how do I protect my beloved family from the worst fate imaginable? A totally gripping psychological thriller that fans of Gone Girl, The Housemaid and K.L. Slater will be utterly hooked by. Readers are loving The Fortune Teller: ‘Wow! What a brilliant book!! Is it crazy to say this might be my favourite read of 2024 even though it’s only January? The suspense, the doubt, THE PLOT TWISTS!! I absolutely loved the characters, loved the story, loved everything about this book. This was my first by Natasha Boydell and now I am running to read more by her! 5 stars!!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book blew me away. I love books that grab you from the beginning and hold on so tightly that you cannot put the book down... The ending was explosive and was not predictable at all. I love, love, love this author and cannot wait for more.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Literally picked this book up in the morning and began to read it and before I knew it I was finishing it later that evening. It’s that addicting, honestly I found this so hard to put down. Every page that went past, I was frightened, I was dreading what was coming next. I could never have predicted the outcome. I’m still in shock, it’s crazy. The suspense oh my god!... This book is incredible... I would definitely say this has got to be one of my favourite books ever!!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing... it’s an addictive read, it has it all the shocks and twists... A page turner of a book... Who do you believe and who do you trust? I so recommend this book – a twisty read!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A gripping masterpiece that masterfully combines elements of mystery and suspense. Boydell’s narrative unfolds like a carefully crafted puzzle, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The sense of suspense is palpable, making it nearly impossible to put the book down. As the intricate plot weaves its web of intrigue, the anticipation builds, creating a thrilling reading experience.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Fascinating, flawed characters, an intriguing plot, a steamy heatwave setting and ooh - that ending! Loved it.' Jackie Kabler Even the best liar can't hide the truth Marnie thought she’d left behind her days of writing celebrity tell-all memoirs, but she has her own reasons for wanting to meet this client. Blythe Hopper. A reclusive former Hollywood star who recently murdered her husband. Dark secrets lurk at the Hoppers’ palatial London home and Marnie is determined to unearth them. At any price. Because this isn’t just about Blythe’s past. It’s about Marnie’s too. A dark and mesmerising tale of deception, lies, and marital secrets, from the bestselling author of Close to Me, now a major TV series. _ _ 'In this creepy, addictive page-turner, Amanda Reynolds plays with the toxicity of fame, and has you looking over your shoulder until the very last page.' Jane Bailey '...a clever and timely tale of ambition and revenge, with complex but compelling characters... Amanda Reynolds is such a vivid and visual writer, I am sure this will make it onto our screens.' Jo Callaghan 'A luxurious mansion falling into disrepair, a glamorous Hollywood star facing a murder charge, and an ambitious writer with secrets of her own ... the perfect set-up for a completely gripping, deliciously dark thriller.' Phoebe Locke 'I was totally hooked from the first chapter ... Amanda Reynolds really had my eyes glued to the page' netgalley reviewer 'a compelling examination of the human psyche, showcasing Reynolds’ ability to delve into the complexities of her characters' netgalley reviewer 'An entertaining story with twists and a range of unforgettable characters.' netgalley reviewer 'an engrossing novel that had me hooked until the very end.' netgalley reviewer - Previously published as The Screenwriter

'An addictive new talent' Helen Fields ONLY A MOTHER . . . Erica Wright hasn't needed to scrub 'MURDERER' off her house in over a year. Life is almost quiet again. Then her son, Craig, is released from prison, and she knows the quiet is going to be broken. COULD BELIEVE HIM Erica has always believed Craig was innocent - despite the lies she told for him years ago - but when he arrives home, she notices the changes in him. She doesn't recognise her son anymore. COULD LIE FOR HIM So, when another girl goes missing, she starts to question everything. But how can a mother turn her back on her son? And, if she won't, then how far will she go to protect him? COULD BURY THE TRUTH Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Louise Jensen, Katerina Diamond, Helen Fields and CL Taylor - a hard-hitting psychological thriller told from the fresh perspective of a killer's mother. Readers LOVE Elisabeth Carpenter . . . 'I LOVED 99 Red Balloons. What a rollercoaster of a read! I swear, you could almost SEE the moment when everything clicked into place in my head! A brilliant, tense, pacy read' Lisa Hall, bestselling author of Between Me and You 'Breathtaking' . . . 'Kept me enthralled from start to finish' . . . 'I was hooked from the beginning