Little Rumours

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What to expect

'Simply superb.' NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Excellent from beginning to end.' NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A bone-chilling thriller.' NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘WARNING: do not start reading this if you have things to do. It’s a page-turner you won’t be able to stop thinking about.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It started with a rumour. But rumours can be deadly…

In a small town, three mothers wave goodbye to their children at the school gates.

Naomi has lived in Exton Cross since she was born, and she knows everything there is to know about everyone.

Aleema hates it here. It’s been three years and she’s yet to make a single friend. And she’s sure the other mums whisper about her behind her back.

Kelly is an outsider. New to the town, she arrives with nothing but her son – and a dark secret.

By the end of the school day, one of their children will be missing. And rumours will swirl that one of them is responsible…

Secrets and lies will come to light with devastating consequences in this dark and twisty psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Big Little Lies and Adele Parks.

Readers LOVE Little Rumours:

‘Holy heck! I LOVED this book. So many twists and turns!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I loved everything about this book. You need to read it!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Five stars all the way! A rollercoaster ride.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An unstoppable read! You’ll be on the edge of your seat!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This book grabbed me from the very first chapter and didn’t let go… absolutely knocked my socks off!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Gripping from the very start. I couldn’t read this book fast enough!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Pacy, gripping, twisty. I’d give it more than five stars if I could’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow! What a ride! A psychological thriller at its best.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Gripping, chilling, intense, thrilling, absorbing. Five stars!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I promise you’ve never read a book like this. The ending had me shook.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I loved this one. Fast-paced, believable and gave me chills.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Phenomenal writing and plotting. Enjoyable, twisty, amazing characters. What more can I ask for? Perfect!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Critics Review

Praise for Bryony Pearce:

‘Such an accomplished thriller debut; I felt I was living Bridget’s nightmare alongside her. Twisty, emotionally charged and with an ending I didn’t see coming!’ Jackie Kabler, bestselling author of The Perfect Couple

‘Bryony Pearce’s compelling narrative pulls the reader through to the final heart pounding and haunting conclusion. A magnificent debut! ‘ Samantha Lee Howe, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Stranger in Our Bed

‘Dark, twisty and highly entertaining’ Cass Green, bestselling author of In a Cottage in a Wood

‘An addictive heart-pounding read’ Reviewer

‘WOW! WOW! WOW! This is the fastest book I have ever read in my life – in parts, my mouth went dry, my heart was hammering out of my chest, and I was rooted to the spot!’ Reviewer

‘This book doesn’t let you go. It stays with you for a long time.’
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‘Serious The Girl on the Train and Gone Girl vibes, but still uniquely captivating.’ Reviewer

‘This was a heartbreaking, chilling psychological thriller that I found difficult to put down.’ Reviewer

‘This is going to be this years hard to top thriller.’ Reviewer

‘Time to get your heart pumping! This is the thriller that will make your pulse race.’ Reviewer

‘Now this was a thriller! From start to finish I was hooked.’ Reviewer

‘I would give this more than 5 stars if I could!’ Reviewer

‘This book has everything needed for a perfect psychological thriller. The ending blew me away and brought the whole plot together. Definitely a 5+++ star novel.’ Reviewer

‘An extremely unsettling and chilling novel that fans of crime and psychological thrillers will not want to miss. It won’t be a surprise if this one day gets turned into a film!’ Reviewer

‘If you are drawn to a thrilling premise, a masterfully executed plot that does not let up, and a narrator whose reliability remains in a constant state of flux, bump this one to the very top of your list.’ Reviewer

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