Rebecca Griffiths

The young friends were unaware of the man who had followed them through the park. With his trilby pulled down, he moved stealthily through the trees. He was careful and kept to the shadows. He worried it might not have been his wisest move to join the girl on the bench but hadn’t been able to resist seeing her sitting alone like that: she was his absolute ideal. London 1949: Queenie Osbourne and her best friend Joy are walking through the bustling city streets looking forward to a bright future. The two friends have a striking beauty which draws everyone to them. Queenie dreams of making her fortune as a singer in America and Joy is engaged to wealthy bachelor Charles Gilchrist. As they prepare for the wedding, it becomes clear that there is a spark between Queenie and Charles and soon they commit the ultimate betrayal. But Queenie’s dream is shattered in an instant when she discovers she is pregnant. With nowhere else to turn, Queenie is told about a man named John Reginald Christie. He helps women like her and will keep her secret. But as she stands on the steps outside 10 Rillington Place, she feels instantly threatened. On the other side of the door, Reg Christie is waiting. Queenie doesn’t know that he has been watching her for a long time. To Reg she is perfect in every way. Now, all she has to do is knock… Inspired by the true crime story of the Rillington Place killer John Reginald Christie, this is a chilling mystery based on a fictional cast of characters. Fans of Gregg Olsen, Louise Douglas and Jess Lourey will be hooked. This novel was previously published as The Rope Chair. What readers are saying about The Girl at My Door: ‘Can I give more than 5 stars?? WOW, WOW, WOW… This book deserves major recognition. The Girl at My Door is going to be an instant hit… I am blown away with what I have just read… I absolutely loved that this was based on a true story… I did not want this book to end and I just want so much more!… You do not want to miss this one!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What an amazing read!... had you on the edge of your seat.…This title is the sort that makes you keep wanting to read on all night. This definitely is a must read. Brilliant.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘WOW, WOW, WOW. I absolutely loved this book. It completely blew my mind and I have not been able to stop thinking about it since I finished reading it! I devoured this in one sitting… Magnificent.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A page-turning thriller that will leave you breathless… The riveting and unsettling portrayal of Christie is pivotal to the book… after about five chapters, I was completely hooked. It’s a pacy read that doesn’t let you become bored. It is brutal, tense and sexy, and an absolute stunner.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘OMG what a reading this was, right from the very start it give me everything that I love in a historical thriller, dark, creepy and will make you stay in your seat just to read. I do have to say that this is my first time reading anything by this author and if this one is anything to go by, I'll be checking her other ones out when I can.’ Spooky's Maze of Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

An utterly gripping mystery thriller based on a true crime

The Girl at My Door

Haunted by her past. In danger from her present. Isolated, alone, vulnerable. Sometimes the danger is closer than you think. As a teenager, Sarah D'Villez famously escaped a man who abducted and held her hostage for eleven days. The case became notorious, with Sarah's face splashed across the front of every newspaper in the country. Now, seventeen years later, that man is about to be released from prison. Fearful of the media storm that is sure to follow, Sarah decides to flee to rural Wales under a new identity, telling nobody where she's gone. Settling into the small community she is now part of, Sarah soon realises that someone is watching her. Someone who seems to know everything about her . . .

The Primrose Path

A totally gripping mystery thriller inspired by a true story: an innocent young girl holds the key to unlocking a long-buried crime. Perfect for fans of Gregg Olsen, Catherine Ryan Howard and I’ll Be Gone in the Dark. Pulse-pounding, heart-wrenching and unforgettable. Manchester, England 1965: Little Kathy Openshaw is waiting in the car with only her toy doll for company. Whilst her mother Connie visits close friends Myra and Ian, Kathy gazes out at the surrounding moorland and dreams of a happier life. But when Connie returns to the car, Kathy has vanished. Instantly she thinks of the news reports of the children who have gone missing from the area. Parents everywhere are worried sick. Connie is struck with terror: what kind of mother leaves their child alone when a kidnapper is on the loose? Black Fell Farm, Saddleworth Moor: no one has visited Ronald’s farm in decades. But when a young couple start acting suspiciously on his land and a mysterious visitor arrives on his doorstep, Ronald feels instantly threatened. He doesn’t want any unwanted attention directed towards his farm. For on the wild and desolate moorland, Ronald has buried his own dark crime for years and if his secret is ever exposed, it will be more than just his life at stake… Completely addictive and inspired by the true crime story of the Moors murders, this stunning mystery will keep you reading long into the night. Praise for Rebecca Griffiths: ‘Can I give this more than 5 stars? WOW, WOW, WOW. I absolutely loved this book. It completely blew my mind… I have not been able to stop thinking about it… I devoured this in one sitting… Magnificent.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I can’t begin to tell you how much I loved this book… it kept me on the edge of my seat… stunning!’ Mychestnutreadingtree, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely loved this… sucked me in from the beginning and didn’t let go until I finished! Absolutely unputdownable… you won't want to miss this!’ @oh.happy.reading, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Will keep you on your toes and on the edge of your seat… gave me goosebumps.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘OMG what a reading this was, right from the very start it gave me everything that I love in a historical thriller… will make you stay in your seat just to read.’ Spooky's Maze of Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A completely unputdownable mystery thriller inspired by a true crime

The Body on the Moor

'Tense . . . stylish' Guardian 'Truly chilling' Woman * * * In a dark, dark wood In Summer 1990, Caroline and Joanna are sent to stay with their great aunt, Dora, to spend their holidays in a sunlit village near the Forest of Dean. The countryside is a welcome change from the trauma they know back home in the city; a chance to make the world a joyful playground again. But in the shadowy woods at the edge of the forest hide secrets that will bring their innocence to a distressing end and make this a summer they will never forget. There was a dark, dark house Years later, a shocking act of violence sends Joanna back to Witchwood. In her great aunt's lonely and dilapidating cottage, she will attempt to unearth the secrets of that terrifying summer and come to terms with the haunting effects it has left on her life. But in her quest to find answers, who can she trust? And will she be able to survive the impending danger from those trying to bury the truth? * * * 'Tense, intriguing, with a satisfying twist' Western Mail 'Eerie and tense' Morning Star

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