The Baby Group

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What to expect

Pre-order Five Days Missing now! The gripping new thriller from the bestselling author Caroline Corcoran, coming February 2022.

‘Deliciously twisted’ RED
‘Addictive’ STYLIST
‘Atmospheric’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

Includes exclusive audio story I Didn’t Deserve This, read by the author.

Her life was perfect. Until the video.

Scarlett’s golden life suddenly unravels when someone sends a shocking video of her to everyone she knows. The only people who claim they haven’t seen it are the friends in her new mothers’ group: Cora, Emma and Asha.

Scarlett is forced to delve into her past to discover who is out to get her. But as her circle of trust gathers around her, she has to ask – are her friends as innocent as they seem?

A gripping read about motherhood, secrets and lies, perfect for fans of Heidi Perks and B.A. Paris.

‘One of the most gripping, mind-bending books I've read in years. I can't recommend this thriller enough.’ LUCY VINE

‘A haunting exploration of the way we are expected to perform our lives and the way that jealousy distorts everything.’ DAISY BUCHANAN

Critics Review

  • PRAISE FOR THE BABY GROUP:

    ‘With its steady beat of tension, perfectly judged portrayal of the maternal guilt and the familiar sense of dread women tend to live with, this kept me turning pages throughout.’ HARRIET WALKER

    ‘Fast paced, twisty and moving’ VIKKI PATIS

    ‘A thought-provoking and utterly gripping story’ NICOLA RAYNER

    ‘A brilliant and smart thriller’ STYLIST

    ‘A fiendishly addictive read that you won’t be able to put down’ HEAT

    ​ ‘Twisty and oh-so compelling’ FABULOUS

    ‘We couldn’t put this thriller down’ BELLA

    The Baby Group is one of the most gripping, mind-bending books I’ve read in years.’ LUCY VINE

    The Baby Group is a haunting exploration of the way we are expected to perform our lives’ DAISY BUCHANAN

    ‘Loved the ending – bittersweet!’ WOMAN’S WAY

    PRAISE FOR CAROLINE CORCORAN:

    ‘A rival to Gone Girl for its addictive, twisted plot.’ STYLIST

    ‘[A] successful foray into Girl on the Train territory, replete with jealousy, stalking, gaslighting and control-freakery.’ THE GUARDIAN

    ‘A deliciously twisted thriller.’ RED

    ‘this atmospheric read really ramps up the pace as it nears its chilling end.’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

    ‘Corcoran maintains suspense throughout and is brave enough not to opt for a fairytale ending.’ DAILY MAIL

    ‘A well- paced, insightful but ultimately twisted look at modern life.’ THE SUN

    ‘The narrative flows effortlessly as the tension ramps up.’ MY WEEKLY

    ‘A fantastically written, deeply dark story that raises important issues.’ THE COURIER

    ‘A claustrophobic, creepy read.’ WRITING.IE

    ‘Gripped me from the very first page’ CASS GREEN, bestselling author of In a Cottage In a Wood

    ‘Bursting with tension and an impending sense of doom.’ CLAIRE ALLAN

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