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The Birthday Party
- Author
- Teri Terry
- Narrator
- Eva Feiler, Charlotte Worthing
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 20 July 2026
- Run Time
- 8 hours 43 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
One night shattered everything. Twenty years later, the truth is coming for them all... 👀
On the night of her eighteenth birthday, Ruby’s world implodes. A car crash leaves her best friend dead and her mother in prison. Fleeing her small Devon town, Ruby disappears - leaving her family, her name, and her past behind.
Two decades later, Ruby is Keira - with a husband, a daughter, and a life built on secrets. But when an old face resurfaces asking what really happened the night of her birthday party, the past begins to close in.
As lies unravel and long-buried memories resurface, Keira realises the truth is far more dangerous than she ever imagined - and with her daughter about to turn eighteen, the ghosts of the past are closer than ever.
A gripping story of guilt, obsession, and the deadly cost of secrets - perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Gillian McAllister.
Praise for Teri Terry:
‘WOW, just wow!!… just when I thought I had figured it out – I was wrong. Teri Terry hit it out of the park with this one… If you are looking for a book that will suck you in and keep you in suspense then this is for you.’ Goodreads reviewer
‘Another corker!… And what an ending! I was glued to the page, real world forgotten, breathless until the very end. Bravo Teri Terry – I can't wait to read more!’ NetGalley reviewer
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Details
- Author
- Teri Terry
- Narrator
- Eva Feiler, Charlotte Worthing
- Duration
- 8 hours 43 minutes
- Release Date
- 20 July 2026
- ISBN
- 9781806008407
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Psychological thriller, Family life fiction, Crime and mystery fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging
Synopsis
One night shattered everything. Twenty years later, the truth is coming for them all... 👀On the night of her eighteenth birthday, Ruby’s world implodes. A car crash leaves her best friend dead and her mother in prison. Fleeing her small Devon town, Ruby disappears - leaving her family, her name, and her past behind.Two decades later, Ruby is Keira - with a husband, a daughter, and a life built on secrets. But when an old face resurfaces asking what really happened the night of her birthday party, the past begins to close in.As lies unravel and long-buried memories resurface, Keira realises the truth is far more dangerous than she ever imagined - and with her daughter about to turn eighteen, the ghosts of the past are closer than ever.A gripping story of guilt, obsession, and the deadly cost of secrets - perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Gillian McAllister.Praise for Teri Terry:‘WOW, just wow!!… just when I thought I had figured it out – I was wrong. Teri Terry hit it out of the park with this one… If you are looking for a book that will suck you in and keep you in suspense then this is for you.’ Goodreads reviewer‘Another corker!… And what an ending! I was glued to the page, real world forgotten, breathless until the very end. Bravo Teri Terry – I can't wait to read more!’ NetGalley reviewer
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