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The Girls of Maple Close
- Author
- Amanda Brittany
- Narrator
- Tamsin Kennard
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 13 April 2026
- Run Time
- 8 hours 27 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
Eleven years ago, Maple Close was scarred by a horrific crime.
Three teenage girls who lived on the secluded cul-de-sac were mutilated and killed in what became known as The Wise Monkey Murders. Their neighbour, seventeen-year-old Zara, was found guilty. Incarcerated in a psychiatric facility, she hasn’t spoken since.
Now, true-crime podcaster Daisy retreats to her grandfather’s home on the close, following a brutal attack. But she can’t lie low for long. Zara’s mother has never believed her daughter capable of such violent crimes, and wants Daisy’s help.
Reluctantly, Daisy begins to dig into the dark history of Maple Close and its residents for a new podcast series... and soon uncovers secrets that were buried for a reason.
Someone is watching her. Someone knows she’s getting too close.
And someone will do anything for revenge.
Because in Maple Close, the past isn’t finished with Daisy.
And neither is the killer...
PRAISE FOR AMANDA BRITTANY:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Twisty and heart-stopping - Amanda Brittany's thrillers keep me gripped!' Valerie Keogh
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A whirlwind of a read. Just brilliant!' Diane Jeffrey
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Addictive and fast-paced. A brilliant thriller.' Phoebe Morgan
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Wow, what a thrill-fest of a read this is! A fantastic locked-room story, with an ominous setting and an oddball cast of characters who do nothing but surprise you as a reader.' Rona Halsall
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Brilliant, pacey, and will leave you suspecting everyone is involved!' Darren O’Sullivan
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Amanda Brittany is one of the best psychological thriller writers currently around. This was a fantastic read and I highly recommend.' Keri Beevis
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Eerie and dramatic, it's a carefully crafted mystery.' Woman's Weekly
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A fabulous whodunnit which is fast paced, with a surprising twist at the end… I thoroughly recommend this book. I found it hard to put down.' 5 star Reader Review
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Details
- Author
- Amanda Brittany
- Narrator
- Tamsin Kennard
- Duration
- 8 hours 27 minutes
- Release Date
- 13 April 2026
- ISBN
- 9781836171928
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
Synopsis
A BRAND NEW chilling, pulse-pounding psychological thriller from BESTSELLER Amanda Brittany 🏘️🩸😯 'Twisty and heart-stopping' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Valerie Keogh Eleven years ago, Maple Close was scarred by a horrific crime.Three teenage girls who lived on the secluded cul-de-sac were mutilated and killed in what became known as The Wise Monkey Murders. Their neighbour, seventeen-year-old Zara, was found guilty. Incarcerated in a psychiatric facility, she hasn’t spoken since.Now, true-crime podcaster Daisy retreats to her grandfather’s home on the close, following a brutal attack. But she can’t lie low for long. Zara’s mother has never believed her daughter capable of such violent crimes, and wants Daisy’s help.Reluctantly, Daisy begins to dig into the dark history of Maple Close and its residents for a new podcast series... and soon uncovers secrets that were buried for a reason.Someone is watching her. Someone knows she’s getting too close.And someone will do anything for revenge.Because in Maple Close, the past isn’t finished with Daisy.And neither is the killer...PRAISE FOR AMANDA BRITTANY:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Twisty and heart-stopping - Amanda Brittany's thrillers keep me gripped!' Valerie Keogh⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A whirlwind of a read. Just brilliant!' Diane Jeffrey⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Addictive and fast-paced. A brilliant thriller.' Phoebe Morgan⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Wow, what a thrill-fest of a read this is! A fantastic locked-room story, with an ominous setting and an oddball cast of characters who do nothing but surprise you as a reader.' Rona Halsall⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Brilliant, pacey, and will leave you suspecting everyone is involved!' Darren O’Sullivan⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Amanda Brittany is one of the best psychological thriller writers currently around. This was a fantastic read and I highly recommend.' Keri Beevis⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Eerie and dramatic, it's a carefully crafted mystery.' Woman's Weekly⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A fabulous whodunnit which is fast paced, with a surprising twist at the end… I thoroughly recommend this book. I found it hard to put down.' 5 star Reader Review
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