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The gripping psychological thriller from the #2 bestselling author of The Family at No. 12!

A darkness settles on this supposedly quiet street...

When Clare becomes a widow, her response is something that shocks her – relief. All she wants to do is move on and figure out how to continue her life, alone, no matter the guilt that brings.

So when Vic, her closest friend, comes to her, showing the signs of trouble in her own marriage, she is more than supportive in helping her leave Rob.

But Vic doesn’t get the chance to do that. Because as they go over to Vic's house to collect her things, they find a body. Rob’s.

It appears someone else had an axe to grind. But for Clare, already reeling from secrets from her own late husband’s dark past, she’s about to find out this murder isn’t as straightforward as it may appear…

An addictive psychological thriller from bestselling author Anita Waller perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden.

Praise for Anita Waller:

'A great cast of characters, a riveting storyline, a nail-biting climax' Valerie Keogh

'By page 3 I was hooked. By the end I was addicted' Owen Mullen

‘Talk about red herrings! This book kept me guessing… Intrigue and mystery. Murder! This talented and gifted author has written a cannot put down novel’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘…family secrets, complex emotions and dark deeds from the past… delightful’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘This is a one-sitting read, it will have you glued!... This story had all of the great ingredients murder, revenge, mystery to name a few - a page turner at its best’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘This book once again demonstrates why Waller is one of my all time favourite authors… its twists and turns were fabulous… very gripping and entertaining’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

‘I read all in one sitting. Would strongly recommend for readers of domestic noir and relationship thrillers’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

User Reviews

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    A fairly predictable storyline with some awful writing.

    claireyp 2024-06-10

Details

Author
Anita Waller
Narrator
Lesley Harcourt
Duration
7 hours 33 minutes
Release Date
20 June 2023
ISBN
9781804153246
Format
x-book®
Publisher
Boldwood Books
Genre
Psychological thriller, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Crime and mystery: hard-boiled crime, noir fiction, Crime and mystery: women sleuths, Fiction: general and literary, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: displacement, exile, migration, Fiction: mashup
Rating
1.0(1 review)
Narration
3.0(1 review)

Synopsis

The gripping psychological thriller from the #2 bestselling author of The Family at No. 12!A darkness settles on this supposedly quiet street...When Clare becomes a widow, her response is something that shocks her – relief. All she wants to do is move on and figure out how to continue her life, alone, no matter the guilt that brings.So when Vic, her closest friend, comes to her, showing the signs of trouble in her own marriage, she is more than supportive in helping her leave Rob.But Vic doesn’t get the chance to do that. Because as they go over to Vic's house to collect her things, they find a body. Rob’s.It appears someone else had an axe to grind. But for Clare, already reeling from secrets from her own late husband’s dark past, she’s about to find out this murder isn’t as straightforward as it may appear…An addictive psychological thriller from bestselling author Anita Waller perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden.Praise for Anita Waller:'A great cast of characters, a riveting storyline, a nail-biting climax' Valerie Keogh'By page 3 I was hooked. By the end I was addicted' Owen Mullen‘Talk about red herrings! This book kept me guessing… Intrigue and mystery. Murder! This talented and gifted author has written a cannot put down novel’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘…family secrets, complex emotions and dark deeds from the past… delightful’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘This is a one-sitting read, it will have you glued!... This story had all of the great ingredients murder, revenge, mystery to name a few - a page turner at its best’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘This book once again demonstrates why Waller is one of my all time favourite authors… its twists and turns were fabulous… very gripping and entertaining’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review‘I read all in one sitting. Would strongly recommend for readers of domestic noir and relationship thrillers’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

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