Laura Elliot

One evening as the sun is setting, Amelia Madison's car slides into the sea off Mason's Pier. Her body is never found. Two years later, Elena Langdon meets Nicholas Madison. She is grieving the loss of her mother, he is grieving for his wife. Together they can help each other. Now Elena is living with Nicholas. But Elena doesn't really know him. She doesn't know what he is capable of. And she doesn't know what really happened to Amelia. Until the day she discovers the torn page of a letter and the words she reads chill her to the bone. Elena must find the person who wrote these letters if she is to save herself. A totally breathtaking page-turner about the darker side of love and what really goes on behind closed doors. This book will have you gripped from the very first page until the dramatic final twist.

The Wife Before Me

‘I was gripped from the first few pages and found myself hooked on a rollercoaster ride up to the last few pages … I read it in pretty much one sitting, I just needed to know how the book was going to end’ Donna’s Book Blog It begins with a phone call. It ends with a missing child. On a warm summer’s morning, thirteen-year-old school girl Constance Lawson is reported missing. A few days later, Constance’s uncle, Karl Lawson, suddenly finds himself swept up in a media frenzy created by journalist Amanda Bowe implying that he is the prime suspect. Six years later … Karl’s life is in ruins. His marriage is over, his family destroyed. But the woman who took everything away from him is thriving. With a successful career, husband and a gorgeous baby boy, Amanda’s world is complete. Until the day she receives a phone call and in a heartbeat, she is plunged into every mother’s worst nightmare. An utterly compelling psychological thriller that will keep you guessing to the very last page. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl and Sarah A. Denzil’s Silent Child. Read what everyone is saying about Guilty: ‘Guilty was such a great book. It was filled with so many twists and turns…It was well written and definitely made you wanting more with every page turn.’ Oh My Lit ‘Guilty is one gripping psychological thriller with a well-constructed plot and realistic and believable characters…Incredibly thought-provoking, it'll make you question everything.’ Novel Deelights ‘A mesmerizing psychological thriller…and will leave you completely fulfilled with a flawless ending. Guilty is the first novel I have read by Laura Elliot and it will NOT be my last. I found Guilty to be impossible to put down, the characters are intoxicating, and the story compulsively addictive.’ Books and Smiles ‘A great thriller that is full of suspense and tension.’ Goodreads Reviewer ‘This book is a raw, edge-of-the-seat page-turner. The story is told in four parts, all of which lead into each other beautifully.’ Goodreads Reviewer ‘This tense psychological thriller grips you tight from the prologue and adds layers of tension with each page you turn…Laura Elliot has skillfully crafted an excellent novel. Her writing style keeps you flipping pages at a frantic pace.' Goodreads reviewer ‘This is a very well written psychological thriller.’ Strong Reviews

A gripping psychological thriller that will have you hooked

Guilty

On a cool April evening, fifteen-year-old Marianne lays out a rug on the stone floor of an abandoned cottage and waits for her boyfriend Shane. Her mother does not know she is missing. Shane will never arrive, and by the end of the night, Marianne’s life will be shattered into a million pieces. Years later, in a dimly lit attic, Adele stumbles across the secret diary of the mother she has never met, and a shocking account of a crime committed twenty-five years ago. Returning to the last place her mother was seen alive, Adele’s arrival and the diary spread like wildfire amongst the small close-knit community. Old memories are stirring up fresh wounds. No-one wants the truth of what happened that cool Spring evening ever to be told. And the deeper Adele digs, the more lies she uncovers. Adele knows Shane is innocent. The question is, can she find those responsible before they silence her? A heart-stopping, intense and emotionally engrossing read that will keep you compulsively turning the pages late into the night. If you read one book this year, make it The Thorn Girl. This book was previously published as In My Mother’s Name. Read what everyone is saying about The Thorn Girl: ‘This is a compelling and gripping read that I didn’t want to put down. I devoured this book in one sitting. Laura Elliott pulled me in from the very start. I highly recommend.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing book! Kept me on the edge of my seat. Tons of suspense and twists and turns. Just when I thought I had it figured out, I was wrong. Can’t wait to read more from this author.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book is one of my favorites of the year. I finished it in two days. I could not put this book down. This book keeps you guessing and keeps you so hooked on the story… Stop whatever you are doing and pick up a copy of this book. You will not be disappointed.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A powerful emotional rollercoaster.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is brilliantly written, you feel as if you were in the room with her mother…a really, really wonderful book that I will be thinking about for quite a while.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A really powerful story… handled superbly. A sterling read and one I won’t forget.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A totally addictive and emotional psychological thriller

The Thorn Girl

When Carla Kelly and Robert Gardner marry, they seem destined for happiness. But tragedy strikes when their two-day-old baby, Isobel, is stolen. Isobel's whereabouts remains a mystery for 16 years. As hope of finding her fades, their marriage disintegrates under the strain and they divorce.

Stolen Child

Elliot Laura

Fragile Lies

After the Wedding

Prodigal Sister

‘Wow. What a book … a roller coaster ride of emotions ...’ Goodreads Reviewer Two childhoods destroyed. One story they will never tell. Until now. Beth ran away from her family when she was a teenager. She left behind a terrible evil that took her innocence. She also left behind her sister, Sara. When Beth returns home, she is shocked to discover her terrible secret is not just hers alone…she shares it with Sara. Under the shadow of a remote headland, the sisters make an oath they promise never to break. Eva’s birth is a mystery that remains unsolved. Years later with her marriage in ruins, and her future uncertain, she realizes that to move forward with her life, she must first understand her past. But while Eva is drawing closer to the truth about her roots, Beth and Sara’s lives are falling apart, crushed under the weight of the secret they carry. They must confront the past and face the darkness once more. But this time, their story will be heard. From the bestselling author of The Betrayal, Stolen Child and Fragile Lies, comes a breathtakingly tense and emotional story of the fierce bond between sisters, and a family destroyed by a disturbing secret. ‘Breathtakingly emotional … I really felt for Beth, Sara and Eva and feel privileged to have read the book.’ Donna’s Book Blog 'An absorbing, compelling family saga...very well-written, captivating and at times very emotive …Once I started it, I couldn't stop.' Relax and Read Book Reviews ‘A hard hitting story… there is a sense of justice and resolution.’ For the Love of Books ‘A good tale around a dark subject.’ Books from the Comfort of my Sofa Note: Previously published as ‘When the Bough Breaks.’ This is a new extended version.

A page-turning novel of psychological suspense

Sleep Sister

In the small hours of a cold winter morning, charcoal grey clouds gather in the sky over Hyland Hall where a young teenage girl is about to make an emergency call to say her life is in danger … With her marriage in pieces and desperate to find work and a new home for her and daughters, Isobel and Julie, Sophy accepts a job as a live-in nurse for Jack Hyland. Once a magnificent house, Hyland Hall has fallen into disrepair and its owner, Jack, disfigured in a terrible fire that broke out on the property years ago, is now a recluse. As Sophy’s daughters struggle to adjust to their new surroundings, exploring every forbidden corner of the house, Sophy does her best to care for Jack and her broken family. But Jack has secrets of his own and Sophy’s arrival is about to set in motion a chain of events that will uncover the devastating truth of Hyland Hall’s past. A truth that will put her daughters in harm’s way. An intense and emotionally engrossing read that will keep you compulsively turning the pages late into the night. If you read one book this year, make it The Silent House. Read what everyone is saying about The Silent House ‘Laura Elliot is completely binge worthy! … With Imaginative details and eerie character building … Elliot plays on a slow burn writing style to engross the reader right to the very end.’ Boundlessly Bookish ‘A gripping psychological thriller that'll keep you guessing as you turn the page. I honestly didn't see that kind of ending coming but it kept me reading until the wee hours of the night to find out what would happen next … it's definitely a creepy read.’ Genuine Jenn ‘…Captivating and all-consuming...reminiscent of V.C. Andrews with all the twisted creepiness of a Ruth Ware thriller, I was reminded of both as I devoured this atmospheric tale. A page-turning atmospheric thriller with twists and reveals…An addictive read that will appeal to both fans of spooky reads and psychological thrillers.’ Confessions of a Bookaholic ‘… absorbing, gripping, dark, highly addictive and will just take you over and consume you… had me torn between trying to savour each word, and racing through to see how it was going to all unfold…I finished reading it in one sitting. I was just so captivated and caught up its spell, I couldn’t let go until I got to that last page…’ Once Upon A Time Book Blog ‘Absolutely adored this book. I have literally been unable to put this one down and have completely devoured this entire book in just one sitting. …This is definitely a page-turner which keeps you on the edge of your seat. …completely unique to anything I have read previously. There is no way I saw the ending coming and have been left completely shocked by this one…’ Littlemissbooklover ‘I had a hard time putting this book down! This book will keep you guessing till the very end. Talk about an intense read!!!! This is it!’ Goodreads reviewer … This book took me by surprise from the very first chapter… So much so, this turned into a single-sitting read!… I very rapidly became invested in Sophy and Isobel …The plot…felt so original in its execution. I felt the shock and fear as each piece of the puzzle was slotted in to place but was kept on the edge of my seat as more questions were raised. … I really would recommend this to anyone who enjoys great thriller/mysteries with an emotional twist. Pink in Ink ‘Twisty and Creepy. … I loved the characters of Sophy and Jack… a must-read psychological thriller.’ NetGalley reviewer

A gripping, emotional page-turner

The Silent House

Can a black sheep ever return to the flock?

The prodigal sister

Orphaned at the age of eight, 15-year-old Cathy Lambert runs away from home in Ireland. Pregnant and destitute, she arrives in London and gives birth to a son. They settle in New Zealand where she builds a successful life for herself and Conor. 16 years later, she is getting married and is anxious to make peace with her three sisters.

The Prodigal Sister

‘I was astounded at how the book ended! Not many books make me say wow at the end, but this one has me repeating it. It is an ending that you won't see coming in a million years.' Kelly's Book Corner A perfect divorce. A new flame. And a deadly obsession. Nadine and Jake Saunders were married as teens. Tied to one another by a night of passion that resulted in a pregnancy neither could turn away from. Now, years later, their children have all flown the nest and the pact they made as teenagers – to give one another the freedom to pursue their own dreams – has resurfaced. But freedom comes at a price … While Nadine and Jake begin to untangle their lives from one another, Jake embarks on a passionate affair with a beautiful woman, Karin Moylan. What he doesn’t know is the dark history Karin shares with Nadine. As lust spirals into dangerous obsession, Jake must break free from Karin. But he must also ask himself how well he ever really knew Nadine. What secret is she hiding? The truth, when it is revealed, could destroy them all. If you devoured Girl on the Train, The Husband’s Secret and Gone Girl then make sure THIS is the book you pick up next. ‘The Betrayal certainly makes for a tense read that had me at times literally on the edge of my seat.’ By The Letter Book Reviews ‘The story is beautifully descriptive…one of those truly unforgettable stories which you just want to tell everyone to read for themselves.’ Jaffa Reads Too ‘I was desperate to find out what was going to happen next, terrified of what was to come. A psychological thriller with many twists and turns…a definite page turner that once started was very difficult to put down.’ Cal’s Blog ‘I was astounded at how the book ended! Not many books make me say wow at the end, but this one has me repeating it. It is an ending that you won't see coming in a million years. The Betrayal is utterly compelling and gripping. It will get into your head and you will become immersed in the story from the very first page.’ Kelly’s Book Corner ‘Laura Elliot builds up the tension and sense of intrigue right from the first few pages…I just couldn’t put it down once I started!’ Portobello Book Blog

A gripping novel of psychological suspense

The Betrayal

Two childhoods destroyed. One story they will never tell. Until now. Beth ran away from her family when she was a teenager. She left behind a terrible evil that took her innocence. She also left behind her sister, Sara. When Beth returns home, she is shocked to discover her terrible secret is not just hers alone...she shares it with Sara. Under the shadow of a remote headland, the sisters make an oath they promise never to break. Eva's birth is a mystery that remains unsolved. Years later with her marriage in ruins, and her future uncertain, she realizes that to move forward with her life, she must first understand her past. But while Eva is drawing closer to the truth about her roots, Beth and Sara's lives are falling apart, crushed under the weight of the secret they carry. They must confront the past and face the darkness once more. But this time, their story will be heard. From the bestselling author of The Betrayal, Stolen Child and Fragile Lies, comes a breathtakingly tense and emotional story of the fierce bond between sisters, and a family destroyed by a disturbing secret. Note: Previously published as 'When the Bough Breaks' Read what everyone is saying about Laura Elliot's books: 'My emotions were in overdrive...absolutely gripping - one of my best reads of the year so far.' Literary Lightbox 'Entertaining and highly thought-provoking.' Closer Magazine 'This page-turner is gripping, all the more because it presents the dilemmas of betrayal with brutal honesty.' Irish Independent 'The Betrayal certainly makes for a tense read that had me at times literally on the edge of my seat.' By The Letter Book Reviews 'This well-crafted and compelling story traces the deceits which begin unnoticed but end in the destruction of friendships and lives.' The Irish Times

In the small hours of a cold winter morning, charcoal grey clouds gather in the sky over Hyland Hall where a young teenage girl is about to make an emergency call to say her life is in danger ... With her marriage in pieces and desperate to find work and a new home for her and daughters, Isobel and Julie, Sophy accepts a job as a live-in nurse for Jack Hyland. Once a magnificent house, Hyland Hall has fallen into disrepair and its owner, Jack, disfigured in a terrible fire that broke out on the property years ago, is now a recluse. As Sophy's daughters struggle to adjust to their new surroundings, exploring every forbidden corner of the house, Sophy does her best to care for Jack and her broken family. But Jack has secrets of his own and Sophy's arrival is about to set in motion a chain of events that will uncover the devastating truth of Hyland Hall's past. A truth that will put her daughters in harm's way. An intense and emotionally engrossing read that will keep you compulsively turning the pages late into the night. If you read one book this year, make it The Tinderbox.

A Gripping, Emotional Page-turner

The Tinderbox

A swallow flutters its wings into a dimly lit attic as Adele Foyle stumbles across the secret diary of the mother she has never met, and a shocking account of a crime committed over twenty-five years ago. With her mother's words etched in her mind and in the pages tucked into her jacket pocket, Adele delays joining her fiancé for a new life abroad and returns to Reedstown, the last place her mother, Marianne, was seen alive. She has one purpose: to find those who carried out the devastating attack on her mother. Born into a Mother and Baby home run by Gloria Thornton, Adele needs to first unlock the disturbing chain of events that led to her own birth if she is to understand what happened to her mother. But news of Adele's arrival and the diary spread like wildfire amongst the small close-knit community. Old memories are stirring up fresh wounds. No-one wants the truth to be told. The diary is just a story, they say. Yet as Adele begins to unravel the layers of deceit, the tissue paper lies begin to fragment and her own relationship starts to break down. Her mother was telling the truth. Adele just has to prove it, even if it puts her own life in terrible danger. A heart-stopping, intense and emotionally engrossing read that will keep you compulsively turning the pages late into the night. If you read one book this year, make it The Thorn Girl. Read what everyone is saying about The Thorn Girl 'This is a compelling and gripping read that I didn't want to put down. I devoured this book in one sitting. Laura Elliott pulled me in from the very start. I highly recommend.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Amazing book! Kept me on the edge of my seat. Tons of suspense and twists and turns. Just when I thought I had it figured out, I was wrong. Can't wait to read more from this author.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book is one of my favorites of the year. I finished it in two days. I could not put this book down. This book keeps you guessing and keeps you so hooked on the story... Stop whatever you are doing and pick up a copy of this book. You will not be disappointed.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A powerful emotional rollercoaster.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is brilliantly written, you feel as if you were in the room with her mother...a really, really wonderful book that I will be thinking about for quite a while.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A really powerful story... handled superbly. A sterling read and one I won't forget.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Thorn Girl: A Totally Addictive and Emotional Psychological Thriller

On a warm summer morning, thirteen-year-old school girl Constance Lawson is reported missing. A few days later, Constance's uncle, Karl Lawson, suddenly finds himself swept up in a media frenzy created by journalist Amanda Bowe implying that he is the prime suspect. Six years later, Karl's life is in ruins. His marriage is over and his family is destroyed. But the woman who took everything away from him is thriving. With a successful career, husband and son, Amanda's world is complete. Until the day she receives a phone call and in a heartbeat, she is plunged into every mother's worst nightmare.

A Gripping Psychological Thriller That Will Have You Hooked

A perfect divorce. A new flame. And a deadly obsession. Nadine and Jake Saunders were married in their teens. Tied to one another by a night of passion that resulted in a pregnancy neither could turn away from. Now, years later, their children have all flown the nest and the pact they made as teenagers - to give one another the freedom to pursue their own dreams - has resurfaced. But freedom comes at a price ... While Nadine and Jake begin to untangle their lives from one another, Jake embarks on a passionate affair with a beautiful woman, Karin Moyes. What he doesn't know is the dark history Karin shares with Nadine. As lust spirals into dangerous obsession, Jake must break free from Karin. But he must also ask himself how well he ever really knew Nadine. What secret is she hiding? The truth, when it is revealed, could destroy them all. If you devoured Girl on the Train, The Husband's Secret and Gone Girl then make sure THIS is the book you pick up next. Read what everyone is saying about Laura Elliot: 'A gripping tale of adultery and illusion.' Evening Herald 'My emotions were in overdrive...absolutely gripping - one of my best reads of the year so far.' Literary Lightbox 'The storyline had me hooked from the start... breathtaking. My emotions were all over the place and even now writing this my heart is beating ten to the dozen. An absolute must read and I will certainly be reading more by this author.' By the Letter Book Reviews 'Entertaining and highly thought-provoking.' Closer Magazine 'A psychological thriller that will draw you in and won't let you go until the end.' A Novel Mama 'Dealing with passion, adultery, deception and tragedy, and how the past has a way of creeping up on you...a really intriguing page-turner with a surprising twist.' Evening Echo

De drie Ierse zussen Rebecca, Julie en Lauren reizen met een camper door Nieuw-Zeeland. Ze zijn op weg naar de bruiloft van hun jongste zusje Cathy. Die is vijftien jaar geleden weggelopen van huis en heeft sindsdien niets meer van zich laten horen. Nu, na al die jaren heeft Cathy hen alle drie uitgenodigd voor haar huwelijksfeest en om kennis te maken met haar zoon Conor. Terwijl de vrouwen door het adembenemende landschap reizen wacht Cathy nerveus op hun komst, in de hoop dat ze haar zullen vergeven voor het grote geheim dat zij al die tijd voor hen verborgen heeft gehouden. Laura Elliot is schrijfster en journaliste. Onder haar echte naam June Considine schrijft zij voornamelijk kinderboeken en scripts voor radio en tv. Dit is haar debuutroman. Ze woont in Dublin. www.juneconsidine.com

De verloren dochter

"On a cool April evening, fifteen-year-old Marianne lays out a rug on the stone floor of an abandoned cottage and waits for her boyfriend Shane. Her mother does not know she is missing. Shane will never arrive, and by the end of the night, Marianne's life will be shattered into a million pieces. Years later, in a dimly lit attic, Adele stumbles across the secret diary of the mother she has never met, and a shocking account of a crime committed twenty-five years ago. When Adele returns to the last place her mother was seen alive, the news of her arrival and the diary spread like wildfire amongst the small close-knit community. Old memories are stirring up fresh wounds. No one wants the truth of what happened that Spring evening ever to be told. And the deeper Adele digs, the more lies she uncovers. Can she find those responsible before they silence her?"-Book cover.

Thorn Girl

Un grande thriller Arriva dai primi posti delle classifiche irlandesi il bestseller dell’anno Carla Kelly, una top model di successo, una mattina si sveglia e trova la culla della sua bambina, una neonata di soli due giorni, fredda e vuota. Sua figlia Isobel è stata rapita. Sull’orlo della disperazione, Carla chiede aiuto alle autorità e alla stampa nazionale, ma invece di ricevere aiuto viene giudicata per come si è comportata nei mesi precedenti, quando è apparsa su tutti i media con il pancione, usando la gravidanza per guadagnare visibilità e denaro. Oltre alle offese e alle critiche della gente, le indagini vanno a rilento. Non c’è nemmeno uno straccio di pista da seguire, niente che possa far sperare in una rapida soluzione del caso. Un giorno, però, Carla riceve la lettera di qualcuno che le offre un aiuto insperato. Inizia così la sua personale e disperata battaglia per ritrovare la figlia, un viaggio che la porta indietro nel tempo, a un momento della sua vita che sperava fosse sepolto, per sempre. C’è qualcuno là fuori che ha deciso di vendicarsi... «Una storia agrodolce di amore e struggimento.» Evening Echo «Un romanzo appassionante e commovente.» Closer Laura Elliotè lo pseudonimo con cui June Considine, giornalista e scrittrice di libri per bambini, firma i suoi libri per adulti. È nata a Dublino, e vive a Malahide, una città costiera sul lato nord dell’Irlanda. Ha all’attivo cinque romanzi di successo, Non parlare con gli sconosciuti è il primo tradotto in italiano.

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