Lauren North

A disturbing and shocking debut novel of psychological suspense about a recently widowed mother, her young son, and the lengths she'll go to in order to keep him safe. When Tess Clarke wakes up in the hospital the day after her son Jamie's eighth birthday, she's sure of these things: She's been stabbed, her son is missing, her brother-in-law and her grief counselor are involved. But no one is listening to her. After her husband, Mark, died suddenly in a terrible accident a few months earlier, the only thing keeping Tess together is Jamie. As they struggle to make sense of their new life without Mark, they find joy in brief moments of normalcy like walking to school and watching television together. Life is hard without Mark, but Tess has Jamie, and that's what matters. But there in the hospital, confused and surrounded by people who won't listen, Tess's world falls apart. To save her son, she must piece together what happened between Mark's death and Jamie's birthday, but the truth might just be too much for her to bear.

The Perfect Son

A woman pushed to the breaking point by a stalker develops an obsession of her own in this shocking new novel of psychological suspense from the acclaimed author of The Perfect Son. Jenna is a wife, a mother, a doctor. She's also the victim of a stalker. Frightening "gifts" are left on her doorstep, her home is broken in to, and when she leaves her house to take her children to school, he's waiting. She feels powerless, and the police are unable to help. Then her stalker is brought into the emergency room after a terrible accident, and Jenna has to treat the man who's been tormenting her for months. With her stalker in a coma, Jenna is desperate to understand the life of this seemingly normal man. When she finds startling images on his phone, she is consumed by her need for answers--and her own obsession leads her down a twisting path of destruction. Just how far is Jenna willing to go to take back control of her life?

One Step Behind

'Addictive, tense and pacy, Safe at Home kept me constantly guessing' B A Paris, bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors What if you left your child alone, and something terrible happened? Anna James is an anxious mother. So when she has to leave eleven-year-old Harrie home alone one evening, she can't stop worrying about her daughter. But nothing bad ever happens in the sleepy village of Barton St Martin. Except something goes wrong that night, and Anna returns to find Harrie with bruises she won't explain. The next morning a local businessman is reported missing and the village is sparking with gossip. Anna is convinced there's a connection and that Harrie is in trouble. But how can she protect her daughter if she doesn't know where the danger is coming from? 'A wonderfully dark, addictive, intriguing and twisty read' Karen Hamilton, author of The Perfect Girlfriend 'A deliciously gripping thriller; the twists blew my mind!' Emma Curtis, author of Keep Her Quiet 'Razor-sharp and shocking - a breathless thriller that never lets up the pace' Charlotte Duckworth, author of The Perfect Father 'A thriller with real heart that is impossible to put down - Safe At Home is a rare treat' Trisha Sakhlecha, author of Can You See Me Now

What if you left your child alone, and something terrible happened?

Safe at Home

'A captivating, suspenseful thriller that draws you in - with a twist that will take your breath away.' TM Logan, bestselling author of The Holiday *** After the sudden death of her husband, Tess is drowning in grief. All she has left is her son, Jamie, and she’ll do anything to protect him – but she’s struggling to cope. When grief counsellor Shelley knocks on their door, everything changes. Shelley is understanding and kind, and promises she can help Tess through the hardest time of her life. But when a string of unsettling events happens and questions arise over her husband’s death, Tess starts to suspect that Shelley may have an ulterior motive. Tess knows she must do everything she can to keep Jamie safe – but she’s at her most vulnerable, and that’s a dangerous place to be . . . *** READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THE PERFECT BETRAYAL: ‘This book floored me!’ ‘I’m still holding my breath.’ ‘The ending just hit me right between the eyes.’ ‘This wasn’t just good, it was amazing . . . jaw dropping.' ‘I was still reading it at 2.30 am!’ ‘Wow - that’s the first word that comes to mind.’ ‘This is my number 1 book read this year.’ ‘Buy this for yourself, you won’t be able to put it down!’ *** 'A heart-rending evocation of grief that packs a devious punch. It left me reeling.' Lesley Kara, bestselling author of The Rumour 'As satisfyingly intriguing and page-turning as you could possibly want.' Emma Curtis, author of One Little Mistake 'The Perfect Betrayal had my head spinning 360 degrees . . . Brilliant.' Sandie Jones, author of Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick The Other Woman

The addictive thriller that will leave you reeling

The Perfect Betrayal

A disturbing and shocking debut novel of psychological suspense about a recently widowed mother, her young son, and the lengths she'll go to in order to keep him safe. When Tess Clarke wakes up in the hospital the day after her son Jamie's eighth birthday, she's sure of these things: She's been stabbed, her son is missing, her brother-in-law and her grief counselor are involved. But no one is listening to her. After her husband, Mark, died suddenly in a terrible accident a few months earlier, the only thing keeping Tess together is Jamie. As they struggle to make sense of their new life without Mark, they find joy in brief moments of normalcy like walking to school and watching television together. Life is hard without Mark, but Tess has Jamie, and that's what matters. But there in the hospital, confused and surrounded by people who won't listen, Tess’s world falls apart. To save her son, she must piece together what happened between Mark's death and Jamie's birthday, but the truth might just be too much for her to bear.

On a sunny Friday afternoon, beloved teacher Mrs. Walker and her eight-year-old son wave goodbye to their friends in the school playground. But they never make it home... It's only been a week, but the bright little faces at the picture-perfect school I've stepped into have captured my heart. Their big doe eyes, their paint-covered fingers and clinging hugs. They've been through so much, with their favourite teacher and classmate still missing... I'm doing all I can to help them adjust, but I can't avoid the swirling rumours that say Cate Walker's charismatic husband, Oliver - our headteacher - is involved in her disappearance. The thought makes me shudder. But the more I find out about Cate, the more I wonder if she was also hiding a terrible secret... I'm determined to uncover the truth about what really happened. I have to protect these other innocent children from the same fate - it's my duty as their teacher. That is, until an anonymous note turns up threatening me if I don't stop looking. Until my home is broken into while I sleep. I know the longer I stay here, the more danger I'm in. But whoever's trying to scare me doesn't know who I am - or why I'm really here. Or just how far I'll go to protect the people I love... An absolutely gripping psychological thriller, where no one is who they seem, that will get your heart pounding! Perfect for fans of addictive page-turners like The Housemaid, The Family Across the Street and The Family Upstairs. What readers are saying about The Teacher's Secret: 'Wow, just wow! How can a review do any justice to this book?... Kept me awake, far later than planned. I devoured this in just one sitting with no regrets... I was hooked... Everything I wanted and so much more... Genius... Brilliant from beginning to end.' Little Miss Book Lover 87, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I absolutely loved this book... Brilliant... Twists that made me gasp and read well into the night!... It really did keep me on the edge of my seat!... Fantastic... Will have you gripped from the very first page!... A must-read!' @arcreviews_by_m, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'An awesome awesome book!... OMG... Definitely one of the best I have read... A great great read!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I loved this book from start to finish... I trusted no one... A real page-turner... Kept me gripped the whole way through... Perfect to read curled up in this winter weather!... This will not disappoint... My favourite!' @cupofteawithagoodbook, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A Completely Unputdownable Psychological Thriller Packed with Jaw-dropping Twists

The Teacher's Secret

If your best friend was in danger, you'd try to save her...wouldn't you? Are you ready to play? Best friends Cleo and Rachel spend their evenings pretending to be people they're not, inventing elaborate stories to escape the monotony of their real lives. It's all harmless fun - until they play the game on the wrong person... It's your move now. Five years later, Cleo is still struggling to come to terms with the night that destroyed her friendship with Rachel and almost cost them their lives. And then she receives a text- Rachel is missing. Have you seen her? There's only one person to blame. Wracked with guilt for failing Rachel the last time they were in danger, Cleo races to find her friend. But could the past be repeating itself? Only this time, they're caught up in a far darker game. The rules don't matter when the goal is revenge. ________ Praise for Lauren North- 'A wonderfully dark, addictive, intriguing and twisty read' Karen Hamilton, author of The Perfect Girlfriend 'A chilling thriller, perfect for a long weekend.' Daily Express 'A deliciously gripping thriller; the twists blew my mind!' Emma Curtis, author of Invite Me In

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