J A Baker

A shocking psychological thriller from bestselling author, J.A. Baker! Three troubled women. One deadly secret. Lissy and her daughter, Rosie, live a quiet life and keep themselves to themselves. But when shocking events at Rosie’s school are revealed, their peaceful existence is shattered. Meanwhile, middle-aged women Erica and Beverley appear to have perfect lives, but behind closed doors, things are not all as they seem. All three women are tied together by a terrible secret from their past – the murder of a child. And one of the women is to blame. But is the person responsible the same person who was blamed all those years ago? As the truth slowly begins to surface, it becomes clear that one of the women has revenge in their sights.... Perfect for fans of Sue Watson, Valerie Keogh and K.L. Slater. What people are saying about J.A. Baker... 'Superbly written with a cast of crazy characters who will make you look differently at your co-workers from now on.’ Bestselling author Valerie Keogh 'Fast-paced, riveting thriller. Gripped until the last page!' Bestselling author Diana Wilkinson 'I read this story in a single day. Once you begin, it's difficult to put it down. 5 stars from me!' Bestselling author L.H. Stacey 'A twisty, creepy story, expertly told. Perfect for reading on dark winter evenings...with the doors double-locked and bolted. Highly recommended!' Bestselling author Amanda James Please note this is a reissue of The Other Mother by J.A. Baker.

A completely addictive psychological thriller from J.A. Baker for summer 2023

The Other Mother

A long-ago trauma and a family mystery may shed light on her troubled sleep-or pull her into the darkness once and for all...

When She Sleeps

Missing without trace... When local woman Deborah goes missing, her colleagues Adrian, Yvonne and Merriel are all left in shock. Gossip around the office begins to swirl – what could have happened to Deborah? Is she dead or alive? And who could be responsible for her disappearance? Everyone is terrified that they could be next...except the one person who has all the answers. The last person people expect. Because Deborah is being held captive by a monster, a psychopath. But not a stranger... it’s someone she knows all too well... Don't miss the brand-new thriller by J.A. Baker! Perfect for fans of Sue Watson, Valerie Keogh and K.L. Slater. What people are saying about J.A. Baker... 'Superbly written with a cast of crazy characters who will make you look differently at your co-workers from now on.’ Bestselling author Valerie Keogh 'Fast-paced, riveting thriller. Gripped until the last page!' Bestselling author Diana Wilkinson 'A twisty, creepy story, expertly told. Perfect for reading on dark winter evenings...with the doors double-locked and bolted. Highly recommended!' Bestselling author Amanda James

Local Girl Missing

The gripping psychological thriller from bestseller J. A. Baker What happens when the past and the present collide? Dominic Rose, a teacher and a recluse, lives in an old cottage at the edge of the woods with his frail, bedridden mother. A loner, Dominic has spent decades pining after the love of his life, Clara who vanished while staying with her grandparents. And rumours about Dominic persist.... When Kate Winston and her family move to North Yorkshire, it should have been a fresh start. But when Kate's son, Alexander, makes friends with a local boy who has a reputation for being difficult, a chain of events is set in place that will alter the lives of those involved forever. Soon Alexander is being led astray and then the two boys turn their attentions to their fragile teacher Dominic. But the boys are going to learn that actions have consequences...and sometimes they can be deadly. Please Note: This book was previously published as The Face of Clara Morgan 'Engaging characters, a chilling tale - Baker at her best!' Bestselling author Valerie Keogh 'A dark and twisting thrill ride that asks the question: how well do you really know your parents? It kept me hooked until the final page!' Bestselling author M.A. Hunter 'A dark and twisty thriller that keep you guessing at the truth, The Perfect Parents is an addictive read!' Bestselling author Alison Stockham 'This captivating pacy thriller sucks you in from the first page and spits you out at the last! I thought I'd worked it out, but no... the twists kept coming and the final reveal is a heartbreaker

The Guilty Teacher

The BRAND NEW psychological thriller from the bestselling author of The Perfect Parents, J A Baker! A must-read for fans of Claire Douglas, Freida McFadden and Lisa Jewell ⚠️ She will have her day of reckoning 🩸 Penny Collins always tried to be a good daughter. Until the night she was brutally attacked as she lay in her bed... The assault, from a man she knew all too well, traumatised Penny. Worse still, after her family refused to believe her initial fears about being watched, she told nobody, afraid her family would be convinced she was making the whole thing up... Now, twenty years later, Penny cares for her elderly mother whose memory is fading daily. Still a good daughter, she tries not to think about the past, but her mother seems more insistent to talk about what happened that night... to drag up painful memories. So when Penny comes face to face with her attacker again, she knows it’s time for her to take action and get answers for them all. This time he's in the dock where he belongs, accused of the same terrible crime. And Penny, a good daughter and now a good citizen, sits on the jury — his fate finally in her hands... If only she can convince the others of his guilt... 👀 Praise for J A Baker: "Engaging characters, a chilling tale - Baker at her best!" Bestselling author Valerie Keogh "A dark and twisting thrill ride that asks the question: how well do you really know your parents? It kept me hooked until the final page!" Bestselling author M.A. Hunter "A dark and twisty thriller that keep you guessing at the truth, The Perfect Parents is an addictive read!" Bestselling author Alison Stockham "This captivating pacy thriller sucks you in from the first page and spits you out at the last! I thought I’d worked it out, but no... the twists kept coming and the final reveal is a heartbreaker 💔" Bestselling author Ruby Speechley "Intensely compelling, with so many twists I didn't see coming!' Bestselling author, Alex Stone

A gripping, addictive, psychological thriller from J A Baker for 2025

The Good Daughter

Don't miss the BRAND NEW gripping psychological thriller from the BESTSELLING author of The Perfect Parents, J. A. Baker 🏡💥 Perfect for fans of The Push by Ashley Audrain and The Daughter by T. M. Logan! 📚🩸 "Engaging characters, a chilling tale - Baker at her best!" Bestselling author Valerie Keogh ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A devoted mother Helena has always prided herself on being a good mother, a constant for her daughters, Vanessa the responsible one, and Rachel – fragile and sensitive. But as her daughters navigate adulthood, a chilling question begins to fester: has her devotion been a delusion? Now, Rachel walks the city streets, lost to addiction, while Vanessa's endless nights at work leave her children vulnerable in Helena's care – proof of their fractured family. Her worst nightmare Then the disappearances begin. Local girls, snatched from the darkness, their lives brutally extinguished. Fear consumes Helena, yet the harder she tries to protect her girls, the more her daughters push her away until a terrifying thought takes root, twisting Helena’s maternal instincts into icy suspicion. What if the danger isn't lurking in the shadows...but has been much closer to home all along? 👀 Praise for J. A. Baker: "A dark and twisting thrill ride that asks the question: how well do you really know your parents? It kept me hooked until the final page!" Bestselling author M.A. Hunter ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "A dark and twisty thriller that keep you guessing at the truth, The Perfect Parents is an addictive read!" Bestselling author Alison Stockham ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This captivating pacy thriller sucks you in from the first page and spits you out at the last! I thought I’d worked it out, but no... the twists kept coming and the final reveal is a heartbreaker 💔" Bestselling author Ruby Speechley ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Intensely compelling, with so many twists I didn't see coming!' Bestselling author, Alex Stone ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A BRAND NEW gripping, addictive, psychological thriller from J A Baker for 2025

Mother Knows Best

A brilliant psychological thriller by bestselling author J.A. Baker... After spending her childhood in care, Eva is desperate to find her birth parents and to get some closure on her difficult past. And so she finishes her relationship with boyfriend Gareth, leaves her home in London, and heads to Whitby in search of the family she has never known. But Eva’s close friend, Celia is worried. Eva has stopped answering her calls and when Celia travels to London to speak to her she realises Eva has moved without telling anyone. Both women have been badly damaged by their childhoods, and Celia makes the decision to follow Eva to Whitby, concerned that Eva is unravelling.... Gareth, furious that Eva ended things the way she did also decides to go in search of his missing girlfriend. But it is the start of a lethal situation. But who exactly is Eva and why is Celia so concerned about her friend? Some relationships are toxic. Others are deadly. **Perfect for fans of Sue Watson, Valerie Keogh and K.L. Slater. What people are saying about J.A. Baker...** 'Superbly written with a cast of crazy characters who will make you look differently at your co-workers from now on.’ Bestselling author Valerie Keogh 'Fast-paced, riveting thriller. Gripped until the last page!' Bestselling author Diana Wilkinson 'I read this story in a single day. Once you begin, it's difficult to put it down. 5 stars from me!' Bestselling author L.H. Stacey 'A twisty, creepy story, expertly told. Perfect for reading on dark winter evenings...with the doors double-locked and bolted. Highly recommended!' Bestselling author Amanda James Please note this book was previously published as Finding Eva

A brilliant psychological thriller from J.A. Baker for 2023

The Toxic Friend

J.A. Baker is the best-selling author of multiple thrillers, including Local Girl Missing, The Last Wife and The Woman in the Woods The Stranger is a gripping psychological thriller which will appeal to fans of authors like Shalini Boland, K.L. Slater and Rachel Abbott. A village shrouded in mystery. Secrets buried deep.... When Ray moves to a new house in the village of Whitchurch, he wants nothing more than to leave the pain of his old life behind and start a better life in the countryside. The locals might be wary of him at first, but Ray soon realises that sleepy Whitchurch has its own fair share of problems. Last year, a woman’s body was found in the woods nearby. The killer was never caught. Soon, more suspicious things start to happen. Threatening letters are sent, cars are vandalised and headstones are desecrated. But who is responsible for these acts and why? As the tension in the village builds, Ray begins to feel the pressure too. Someone is out to cause trouble, and that someone might be closer to Ray than he ever imagined. What people are saying about J.A. Baker... 'Superbly written with a cast of crazy characters who will make you look differently at your co-workers from now on.’ Bestselling author Valerie Keogh 'Fast-paced, riveting thriller. Gripped until the last page!' Bestselling author Diana Wilkinson 'A twisty, creepy story expertly told. Perfect for reading on dark winter evenings...with the doors double-locked and bolted. Highly recommended!' Bestselling author Amanda James Please Note, this book was previously published as The Cleansing

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