A. A. Chaudhuri

'Kept me furiously turning the pages. What a ride!...A dark, devious and devastatingly twisted tale.' Alice Hunter, author of The Serial Killer's Wife Her missing daughter was just the start of the nightmare Twenty years ago, Christine Donovan took a call she should have ignored while shopping. In those few seconds while her back was turned, her toddler, Heidi, was kidnapped. She’s never been seen again. Despite having two other children with husband Greg, Christine remains guilt-stricken that her neglect caused her child to be stolen, while haunted by a secret that consumes her. Just as she takes measures to finally heal, a note is posted through her door, with the words she has always longed to hear: Heidi isn’t dead. Christine might finally get the answers she craves - but what she doesn’t know is that finding her daughter will uncover dark secrets close to home. In seeking the truth, Christine might destroy everything that she loves ... so how far is she willing to go to find Heidi? With a truly jaw-dropping end twist, She’s Mine is a dark, scandalous, and gripping read from a major new talent in psychological thriller writing. For fans of Harriet Tyce, C.L. Taylor and Apple Tree Yard. Praise for She's Mine: 'Beautifully written, immaculately plotted, very clever and deliciously dark. Loved it.' Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet and The Chateau ‘Ten stars for this read!...The plot, writing, and characters all together make for a mind-blowing experience.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review 'What an absolute cracker of a debut!...Totally deserves to be a bestseller!' Lisa Hall, author of The Perfect Couple ‘The twists kept coming and even when I thought I figured it out, the last chapter blew my mind. Absolutely loved this one!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘May be the most disturbing and twisted book I've read this year... You won't want to put it down.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review 'A compelling debut from an exciting new voice in thriller writing. A. A. Chaudhuri is one to watch!' Samantha Lee Howe, author of The Stranger in Our Bed ‘This book was wildly addictive. Super twisty and twisted. I never saw the ending coming.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Five stars is not enough for this truly jaw-dropping story...This needs to be your next read!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review 'The tangled web of secrets and lies kept me turning the page...the electrifying ending left me breathless!’ Jane Isaac, author of One Good Lie ‘Achingly well-written and infused with devilish bite...Just excellent.’ Rob Parker, author of The Ben Bracken series and Blackstoke 'Dark, chilling and emotionally absorbing. This is a thriller everyone will be talking about!' Awais Khan, author of No Honour 'This book blew my mind! One of the best psychological thrillers I have read in a very long time’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review 'One hell of a dark and twisted thriller!...kept me guessing until the last page.’ Ruby Speechley, author of The Face At The Window 'Will keep the reader turning those pages, desperate to know how it ends. I absolutely loved it.' E.C. Scullion, author of Intruders 'Deeply emotive and exceptionally twisty, I defy you not to be gripped by this story.' Liz Mistry, author of Dark Memories 'Anyone who likes their child abduction stories drenched in dark and twisted sexual revenge might like this torturously twisty tale.' Tina Baker, author of Call Me Mummy

A gripping psychological thriller with a truly jaw-dropping twist

She's Mine

'The best kind of psychological thriller – compelling, accomplished and atmospheric.' M.W. Craven SIX FRIENDS. In a luxury villa set high in the hills above the glamorous town of Sorrento, southern Italy, three couples gather for the perfect 40th birthday celebration. ONE BODY. Before the week is out, one of them is dead. COUNTLESS LIES. Their perfect reunion quickly becomes the holiday from hell when one of the group starts receiving anonymous messages, threatening to expose a dark secret from their university days. As old friendships are tested to the limit, it’s clear that what happens in the dark past won’t stay buried... A heart-racing psychological thriller that will hook you from the very first page, with twist after twist that will make your jaw drop. Fans of B.A. Paris, My Husband's Killer and Lucy Foley won’t be able to put this down. If you were hooked by The White Lotus or The Watcher, you'll love this. Praise for The Final Party: 'A hugely addictive, pacy and consuming thriller...kept me guessing (and turning pages) right up to the incredible conclusion.' Gytha Lodge 'Thrilling twists, terrific characters and a setting to die for. The Final Party is a thoroughly gripping ride!' B P Walter 'A compelling page turner with a gasp around every corner. If you’re looking for a holiday read this May, then this is the perfect unravelling of a friendship built on secrets and lies' Lauren North 'Do not miss your invitation to The Final Party! Dark deeds, gorgeous Italian scenery and secrets aplenty... I was totally gripped!' Louise Mumford 'One of the best writers of crime fiction around.' Howard Linskey ‘A gripping, intricately plotted thriller about the dark side of friendship, packed with secrets and lies that will keep you hooked until the very last page.’ Lucy Martin ‘Draws you into a dark web of secrets and lies that unravel with exquisite timing in a beautiful setting.’ Sarah Clarke 'Stylish and twisty, with secrets and lies galore' Emily Freud 'The Secret History meets The Holiday, only darker, sexier and absolutely crammed full of twists and suspense. It’s a big, fat 5 stars from me.’ Lisa Hall 'A dark and twisty read full of secrets, set against a stunning Amalfi Coast background where everyone has secrets and no one can be trusted.' Catherine Cooper 'Glossy, gripping, and full of gruesome discoveries. A perfect holiday read.' Derek Farrell 'The most well plotted and expertly told thriller I've read in years...a masterpiece of deception, betrayal and murder that will astound you till the very last page.' Graham Bartlett 'The reveals kept coming at super speed, taking my breath away as I eagerly turned the pages.' Christie J Newport ‘A tense read that kept me guessing all the way to the end.’ Tariq Ashkanani 'A dark, captivating and sumptuous read.' Julie-Ann Corrigan 'A dark and addictive thriller set amidst a gorgeous Italian backdrop, it's well deserving of 5 sparkling stars. I loved it!' Jane Isaac 'A slick and twisty thriller' Jacqueline Sutherland 'A tortuous web of secrets and lies – I could not put it down’ Marion Todd 'A taut, dark thriller that is fabulously alluring and atmospheric. Utterly captivating writing!' Victoria Dowd

A Fast-paced, Twisty, Suspenseful Thriller that Will Keep You Guessing

The Final Party

‘I'm still very much in shock...I don't even know how to put into words how truly amazing this book was.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review She has your back. And may stab you in it. Wealthy, pampered Susan is living the perfect life in leafy Kingston. She’ll never let anyone see the darkness she’s concealing behind the diamonds and rosé. Grace is new to the group, seemingly the perfect wife and mum. Yet no one knows the truth of what’s happening behind closed doors. Loner Natalie hides the pain of her childhood behind a carefully ordered life. But how long can the past stay hidden? Three unlikely friends, brought together for a weekly class run by beautiful, friendly, instructor, Jade. But when Jade goes missing in mysterious circumstances, the group starts to unravel. And as their darkest secrets come to light, it seems that no one can be trusted. Even their closest friends... A heart-in-your-mouth thriller that builds twist after twist, culminating in an unforgettable ending. This shocking, tense and gripping read will delight fans of T.M. Logan, B.A. Paris and Big Little Lies. ‘An intriguing and intricately plotted crime story, with so many twists and turns. I defy you to work out the ending.’ Howard Linskey ‘Revelations and twists abound, and the characters evoke, by turns, empathy and disgust... with friends like these, who needs enemies?’ Vaseem Khan Readers are loving The Loyal Friend: ‘This is now one of my best reads of 2022 so far– I was hooked from the beginning!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'Every time I thought I had everything worked out, the plot took another twist, and the ending blew me away.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘One of the best psychological thrillers ever written.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘I sailed through this suspense-packed thriller...And the ending? Wow!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘WOW. The plot twists were amazing and the ending was superb.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘Secrets, secrets, and more secrets! My mouth hung open at several reveals' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review ‘This is an absolute blockbuster thriller! I was on the edge of my seat the entire book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'Definitely a book to keep you up reading late, so many twists and turns.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 'A novel full of twists, pace, and betrayal, The Loyal Friend asks just how well can you leave your past behind before it catches up with you.' L.V. Matthews, author of The Twins 'A dark, twisty tale of toxic friendship where no one can be trusted – a great read.' Catherine Cooper, author of The Chateau 'Gripping, bold and incisive...will stay with you long after you've turned the final page' Awais Khan, author of No Honour 'An absolutely thrilling ride...and the twist! I thought I had it all figured out, but I was so wrong...' Lisa Hall, author of The Woman in the Woods 'Suburban jealousies, rivalries and dysfunctional relationships keeping you turning the pages long into the night... the perfect summer read.' Derek Farrell, author of The Danny Bird Mysteries 'A tense, riveting read, packed to the rafters with twists and turns that kept me guessing to the final page!' Jane Isaac, author of One Fatal Secret

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