Claire Seeber

The perfect wife. A fairytale family. Don’t believe your eyes… Jeanie and Matthew are a happily married couple who both have teenage children from previous relationships. No one said it would be easy to raise a blended family under one roof but Jeanie and Matthew are strong. They will make it work. And whilst Jeanie’s step-daughter Scarlett rejects her, Jeanie will just have to try harder to win her over. But Jeanie has a past. A terrible secret she thought she’d buried a long time ago. And now, it’s coming to the surface, threatening to destroy her new marriage. Someone is playing a terrifying game on Jeanie and she must put a stop to it once and for all. After all, a fairytale needs a happy ending…doesn’t it. A compelling, dark and twisty psychological thriller that will grip fans of Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Teacher. Readers are raving about The Stepmother: ‘It was so good I have been hiding in the toilet at work reading this on my phone as I needed to find out what happened!!…Dark and super twisty. A real page turner and I loved it.’ Consumer Reviewer ‘Loved it !!! My god the journey I went on while reading this…From beginning to end I was so hooked on this… Beyond 5 stars.’ (5 stars) Itsy Bitsy Book Bits ‘I don't believe many will be able to put this brilliant novel aside…really hooks you in on every level.’ (5 stars) Booklover Catlady ‘Tension and paranoia rides high in this gripping novel…Don’t start this late at night unless you plan on losing sleep…’ Jenny Blackhurst, author of The Foster Child ‘It's certainly a fast paced and taut thriller…which I guarantee once you start reading it you will find impossible to put down.’ (5 stars) The Book Review Café ‘An all-absorbing, chilling, psychological thriller. My husband could not prise my Kindle out of my hands the weekend I read this!’ (5 stars) Bloomin’ Brilliant Books ‘Incredible twists and turns that I didn't see coming…a great read that is full of tension that really hooks you in.’ The Coffee and Kindle ‘This one grabs you and doesn't let go... I read it in 3 hours because I simply had to find out what was happening!’ (5 stars) The Suspense is Thrilling Me ‘A clever, intense and fast-paced psychological thriller that left me on the edge of my seat until the very last page!’ Ginger Cat Blog ‘This is a terrifyingly twisted psychological thriller…a compelling read leading to a sleepless night for the reader.’ (5 stars) Strong Book Reviews ‘The Stepmother had me turning pages in a frenzy. I was desperate to find out where it was going! A cracking read.’ Cass Green – author of The Woman Next Door ‘ A dark, twisting thriller that shows all too well how you can never escape the sins of your past.’ Simon Kernick ‘An action packed fast paced psychological thriller with lots of characters with dark secrets.’ TBC on FB

A gripping psychological thriller with a killer twist

The Stepmother

Here today. Dead tomorrow? My best friend, Emily, is dead – killed last night in a hotel fire. But it was meant to be me. Now I have 24 hours to find my daughter. Before he finds out I’m still alive. 24 Hours is a fast-paced, intelligent psychological thriller that will leave you breathless. ‘24 Hours is an excellent, fast paced read that found me utterly hooked after the opening page… an excellent psychological thriller with heaps of tension, a perfect page turner.’ Reading Room with a View What reviewers are saying about 24 Hours… ‘Utterly unputdownable, read this brilliant book in 2 sittings… there was one final revelation that I just didn't see coming at all, which took my breath away… My heart is still pounding as I write this, and I was completely immersed in Laurie's race against time.’ Rachel’s Random Reads ‘24 hours is an intense psychological thriller that will pull the reader in and keep them hooked until the very last page… Throughout 24 hours you are constantly changing your opinion of who maybe trying to kill Laurie, as Claire Seeber cleverly throws in red herrings galore, she has also managed to weave a dark and suspense filled story, that will keep you reading long into the night.’ The Book Review Café ‘24 hours is all it will take to read this high-octane thriller from Claire Seeber - I couldn't put it down.’ Clare Mackintosh, author of I Let You Go ‘With such an intriguing opening and emotional trauma throughout, I found it impossible not to tear through the pages of this twisty thriller… Compelling reading, guaranteed.’ Little Bookness Lane ‘This book gripped me from the start and did not let go until the end … I honestly could not put it down’ Poppy’s Book Blog ‘Fast-paced, intriguing and psychologically astute, Claire Seeber's latest thriller will be perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train and I Let You Go.’ Steve Mosby ‘Really enjoyed 24 Hours by Claire Seeber which I read in 12 hours! Cracking domestic noir thriller’ Cath Staincliffe

An intense, suspenseful psychological thriller

24 Hours

“My heart is still pounding… I can confidently say this is one of the best psychological thrillers I’ve ever read… An easy 5 stars… The plot twists are gut wrenching. This is perfect for fans of Big Little Lies” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The other parents all seem so perfect. But it’s not long before I realise: I should have never made friends with them… I knew it wouldn’t be easy for my kids to adjust when we moved to a tiny village where they didn’t know a soul. But after the death of my husband, we needed a fresh start. Suddenly, we’re outsiders. I know the only way we’ll be accepted is if I throw myself into my new life, so when my son joins a local club, I volunteer to help along with the other parents. Before moving here, I didn’t know people like this really existed; their lives seem too perfect to be real. Although my own life couldn’t be more different, they welcome me into the fold. For the first time since my husband died, I feel like I made the right decision for my family… That is until I overhear something that tells me these other parents aren’t as perfect as they seem. Something that turns my world upside down again. My secret has already ruined my life once. I thought the truth had died with my husband… I should have known that it wouldn’t be buried for long. A completely addictive page-turner about the secrets and lies hiding beneath seemingly perfect lives. Fans of Big Little Lies, Lisa Jewell and Louise Candlish will be absolutely hooked by this pacy read with a jaw-dropping twist you just won’t see coming. Readers are utterly gripped by The Parents: “Amazing… Holy cow! This was a freaking fabulous book!... My hands were literally glued to my reader!... Held me captive!... If real life hadn't interfered, I am sure I would have finished this book in one day. A page-turner!!!... Five star read all day!” @oh.happy.reading, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is everything you want… kept me on my TOES! I could not put this one down.” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Incredible… so twisty and suspenseful and had me on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t put it down and more importantly I didn’t want to. Such a good book.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Hooked me in so much!!! I honestly loved… Fantastic.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Amazing book… Kept me engrossed for hours, I couldn't put it down.” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Addictive page turner… I read in one sitting… The story grips you from the start and keeps you hanging on till the end.” Avid reader, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I couldn’t put it down. I found myself racing to the end to find out what was going to happen.” Baker's Not So Secret Book Blog “Grabs you from the first page… compelling… edge-of-your-seat… the twists kept coming!” Alice Hunter, author of The Serial Killer’s Wife

An utterly gripping psychological suspense thriller

The Parents

The party was supposed to be the highlight of the summer. If only I’d known that night would destroy our lives… All the neighbours were laughing, drinking out of plastic glasses and getting along. I almost felt happy. Almost forgot about the terrible argument earlier and the sinister messages I’d been receiving from a strange address all week, threatening to expose the lies behind my perfect life. As we finished with the red and gold fireworks and welcomed everyone back to our house, I believed that everything would be okay. But I didn’t know who I was inviting in. I never could have imagined what would happen here, in our home, after I’d gone up to bed. Everyone saw something different. It’s my daughter’s word against the story the boy from down the road is telling. But how can I find out what really happened that night without everyone finding out the truth about me? An absolutely gripping story of the secrets you would do anything to keep hidden, with a twist you just won’t see coming. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, Big Little Lies and The Girl on the Train. Readers are gripped by Claire Seeber: ‘It was so good I have been hiding in the toilet at work reading this on my phone as I needed to find out what happened!!… Super twisty… A real page-turner… I loved it.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was so hooked… I felt like I was watching a movie instead of reading a book… Loved the twists and turns… Beyond 5 stars.’ Itsy Bitsy Book Bits, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I could not stop reading, it was that good… One of the best psychological thrillers… Don't miss this.’Booklover Catlady, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Utterly unputdownable, read this brilliant book in two sittings… Took my breath away… My heart is still pounding as I write this.’ Rachel’s Random Reads ‘Freaking awesome. A true example of a page-turner.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Grabs you and doesn't let go... I read it in three hours because I simply had to find out what was happening!’ The Suspense is Thrilling Me, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Gripped me from the start and did not let go until the end… I honestly could not put it down.’ Poppy’s Book Blog ‘Impossible not to tear through the pages of this twisty thriller… Compelling reading, guaranteed.’ Little Bookness Lane ‘A fast paced and taut thriller… I guarantee once you start reading it you will find impossible to put down.’ The Book Review Café, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An all-absorbing, chilling, psychological thriller. My husband could not prise my eReader out of my hands the weekend I read this!’ Bloomin’ Brilliant Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Incredible twists and turns that I didn't see coming… Full of tension that really hooks you in.’ The Coffee and Kindle ‘This is a terrifyingly twisted psychological thriller… A sleepless night for the reader.’ Strong Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘24 hours is all it will take to read this high-octane thriller from Claire Seeber - I couldn't put it down.’ Clare Mackintosh, author of I Let You Go ‘Had me turning pages in a frenzy. I was desperate to find out where it was going! A cracking read.’ Cass Green, author of The Woman Next Door ‘Don’t start this late at night unless you plan on losing sleep…’ Jenny Blackhurst, author of The Foster Child

An unputdownable, gripping domestic psychological thriller

The Street Party

Four friends. One dream getaway. But who will make it out alive? When the gold-rimmed invitations arrive through the doors of best friends Simone, Hannah and Vicky they’re instantly taken aback. Their ex-friend Jodie is inviting them to a lavish Mediterranean villa to celebrate her birthday. They haven’t spoken in years since she betrayed them in the worst way. So how did they make the guest list? They all have their reasons for saying yes. Stay-at-home mum Simone had her dream job snatched away. Hannah lost the love of her life. Café-owner Vicky wants the chance to help a wronged friend. Is the reunion a chance to confront Jodie and the past once and for all? Arriving at a villa that looks straight out of a movie set, the friends relax by the sumptuous pool as they wait for the other guests to arrive. But as the chilled wine is poured and the three friends reminisce, they see Jodie walking towards them with a look of shock on her face. Because Jodie didn’t invite them here. But by the end of the weekend it will become clear who did. Someone else has a reason for revenge. Who will make it out alive? An absolutely addictive and twist-filled psychological thriller that will have you reading late into the night. Perfect for fans of Big Little Lies, Lisa Jewell and T.M. Logan. What readers are saying about Claire Seeber: ‘My heart is still pounding… this is one of the best psychological thrillers I’ve ever read… An easy 5 stars… The plot twists are gut wrenching. This is perfect for fans of Big Little Lies.’Goodreads Reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing… Holy cow! This was a freaking fabulous book!… My hands were literally glued to my reader!… Held me captive!… If real life hadn't interfered, I am sure I would have finished this book in one day… Five star read all day!’ @oh.happy.reading ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is everything you want… kept me on my TOES! I could not put this one down.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Incredible… so twisty and suspenseful and had me on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t put it down and more importantly I didn’t want to.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing book… Kept me engrossed for hours, I couldn't put it down.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Grabs you from the first page… compelling… edge-of-your-seat… the twists kept coming!’ Alice Hunter, author of The Serial Killer’s Wife

A completely addictive psychological thriller packed with twists

The Birthday Reunion

‘Totally absorbing’ Closer magazine Claire Seeber’s chilling first novel explores every parent’s worst nightmare . . .

Lullaby

What should have been a happy family day out quickly becomes a nightmare! The chilling debut from a bright new talent.

A chilling debut from a bright new talent-- a masterful psychological thriller to delight fans of Nicci French and Minette Walters It's every mother's nightmare...One minute Jess Finnegan is strolling through the Tate Museum with her new husband Mickey and their 8-month old son. The next she is frantically searching for them--both have completely disappeared. As the police launch a massive manhunt, Jess discovers that the people closest to you are not always what they seem.

The perfect wife. A fairytale family. Don t believe your eyes Jeanie and Matthew are a happily married couple who both have teenage children from previous relationships. No one said it would be easy to raise a blended family under one roof but Jeanie and Matthew are strong. They will make it work. And whilst Jeanie s step-daughter Scarlett rejects her, Jeanie will just have to try harder to win her over. But Jeanie has a past. A terrible secret she thought she d buried a long time ago. And now, it s coming to the surface, threatening to destroy her new marriage. Someone is playing a terrifying game on Jeanie and she must put a stop to it once and for all. After all, a fairytale needs a happy ending doesn t it? A compelling, dark and twisty psychological thriller that will grip fans of "Behind Closed Doors," "Between You and Me" and "The Teacher." Praise for Claire Seeber A dark, twisting thriller that shows all too well how you can never escape the sins of your past. "Simon Kernick" A clever, intense and fast-paced psychological thriller that left me on the edge of my seat until the very last page! "Ginger Cat Blog" An action packed fast paced psychological thriller with lots of characters with dark secrets. Tracy Fenton, " The Book Club" If you like a book with plenty of twists you will find plenty of them in this novel. "Steph Book Blog""

Here today. Dead tomorrow? My best friend, Emily, is dead - killed last night in a hotel fire. But it was meant to be me. Now I have 24 hours to find my daughter. Before he finds out I'm still alive. 24 Hours is a fast-paced, intelligent psychological thriller that will leave you breathless. What reviewers are saying about Claire Seeber... 'A dark, twisting thriller that shows all too well how you can never escape the sins of your past.' Simon Kernick 'I read a lot of books, but I can't remember the last time I was so involved in one...why aren't more thrillers so...thrilling?' MyShelf.com 'Fans of crime writer Nicci French will enjoy this.' Closer Magazine 'An intense psychological thriller' OK! Magazine 'Fragile Lie is a good, tense read that will keep you guessing until the final pages.' Reviewing the Evidence 'An intense and surprising psychological thriller - Fragile Minds kept me turning the pages late into the night' Meg Gardiner

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Mi chiamo Laurie. Oggi sono viva. Domani potrei non esserlo più. La mia migliore amica, Emily, è morta. Uccisa la scorsa notte nell'incendio che ha devastato il nostro hotel. Ma non era lei che doveva morire. Ero io. E adesso ho solo 24 ore prima che lui scopra che sono ancora viva. Lui... qualcuno del mio passato. Il mio ex, un altro uomo... Non ho nessuna certezza. Solo questo piccolo spiraglio di speranza, ora. Quest'unica possibilità. 24 ore di completo anonimato per trovare Polly, mia figlia. Prima che mi vengano a cercare. Un thriller psicologico intelligente e dal ritmo incalzante che mantiene alta la tensione fino all'ultima pagina.

24 Hours (versione italiana)

The other parents all seem so perfect. But it's not long before I realise: I should have never made friends with them... I knew it wouldn't be easy for my kids to adjust when we moved to a tiny village where they didn't know a soul. But after the death of my husband, we needed a fresh start. Suddenly, we're outsiders. I know the only way we'll be accepted is if I throw myself into my new life, so when my son joins a local club, I volunteer to help along with the other parents. Before moving here, I didn't know people like this really existed; their lives seem too perfect to be real. Although my own life couldn't be more different, they welcome me into the fold. For the first time since my husband died, I feel like I made the right decision for my family... That is until I overhear something that tells me these other parents aren't as perfect as they seem. Something that turns my world upside down again. My secret has already ruined my life once. I thought the truth had died with my husband... I should have known that it wouldn't be buried for long. A completely addictive page-turner about the secrets and lies hiding beneath seemingly perfect lives. Fans of Big Little Lies, Lisa Jewell and Louise Candlish will be absolutely hooked by this pacey read with a jaw-dropping twist you just won't see coming. Readers are gripped by Claire Seeber: 'Holy smokes!... had me wide eyed and slack jawed - and unable to put it down. OMG!... this book blew me away.' Book Rant Reviews, 5 stars 'Oh this book was so good, I could see it as a movie before my eyes! I was sitting on the edge of my seat the whole time! WOW!' @kymamareads, 5 stars 'It was so good I have been hiding in the toilet at work reading this on my phone as I needed to find out what happened!!... Super twisty... A real page-turner... I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer 'Utterly unputdownable... My heart is still pounding as I write this.' Rachel's Random Reads

The Parents: An Utterly Gripping Psychological Suspense Thriller

A bomb explodes outside the Royal Academy of Ballet and DCI Silver is struggling to find any suspects. Still recovering after a terrible tragedy, Claudie fears that her recent black-outs mean her symptoms are returning. When her friend Tessa dies in the explosion, Claudie is gripped by the inexplicable certainty that she is involved in some way. Meanwhile, Silver discovers that one of the dancers from the academy - missing in the aftermath of the explosion - is linked to his past. Can Claudie and Silver get to the heart of what is real and what isn't before something terrifying happens again?

Fragile Minds

SHE CAN’T TRUST ANYONE . . . NOT EVEN HERSELF

The Girl with the Fragile Mind

A terrible accident. A secret discovered. An inescapable nightmare. Who needs enemies with friends like these? The unnerving new novel from the acclaimed author of LULLABY

Bad Friends

La moglie perfetta. Una famiglia da favola. Non tutto però è come sembra... Quando Jeanie incontra Matthew, crede che sia davvero l'uomo giusto e nel giro di pochi mesi lo sposa pur consapevole dei problemi che li attendono. Perché entrambi hanno figli da una precedente relazione e unire le due famiglie non sarà affatto semplice. Ma per Jeanie è l'occasione di essere finalmente felice. Così non si arrende quando la figliastra adolescente, Scarlett, la tratta con aperta ostilità. Il suo sogno di una perfetta armonia domestica si incrina definitivamente quando in casa iniziano a verificarsi inspiegabili eventi, che la portano sull'orlo della follia. E allora si rende conto che quella che sembrava una favola si è trasformata in un incubo dove non ci sarà alcun lieto fine.

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