Valerie Keogh

Appearances can be deceptive... Molly Chatwell has a beautiful house, a handsome husband, two children and a job she likes. It all seems so perfect but when her two children leave for university, she realises her life has become dull and empty. When her husband refuses to go away with her, Molly decides to go alone. But what should have been a relaxing break turns into a nightmare. Back at home in London, Molly tries to put it all behind her but when the police arrive at her door and tell her that a body has been found with connections to her, Molly realises that her perfect life is under threat...

A Jaw-dropping Psychological Thriller

The Perfect Life

“There’s no place like home” – that’s what I tell myself as I pull another flawless meal from the oven. This perfect house on a quiet street was supposed to be my sanctuary, a place to recover. But everything changed the moment I saw that woman in the charity shop. She triggered something dark, buried deep within my memory… Now I’ve started forgetting small things, like locking the front door. And bigger things, like remembering to pick my little girl up from nursery. I feel terrified every time I pass through a particular spot in our living room. And sometimes, when I’m alone, I’m sure I can hear a baby crying… I think the woman in the shop knows what happened to me. But if I can’t trust myself to believe she’s real, who will? One of the most gripping and heart-pounding psychological thrillers you’ll ever read! If you were totally hooked by, The Wife Between Us, The Girl on the Train or The Woman in the Window you won’t be able to put this jaw-dropping thriller down until it’s finished. What readers are saying about Valerie Keogh: ‘FABULOUS! TEN STARS! The writing is wonderful, the story mesmerizing, and the characters realistic and believable. I had to rush through the final few pages at the endbecause I couldn't stand the suspense and just had to know the ending… I loved everything about this book and highly recommend it!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘This was one heck of a ride from midnight to 3am. I couldn't seem to stop reading, I tried really hard to shut down my kindle, but I had to get to the ending… An addicting ride… I literally felt like a fly stuck in a spider's web who had to keep reading to escape. The scenes caused a tidal wave of emotions to arise, it had me going OMG constantly… can be called nothing but addictive, unputdownable, and a joyride!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘WOW!!! This was a gripping psychological thriller, the twists were Unreal!!! I Absolutely could NOT put this book down, Amazing… a Phenomenal book.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘An intense, crazy awesome psychological thriller! I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it had me up most of the night reading! My husband slept soundly beside me and at times I wished he was up, the book is so SO CREEPY. It’s that uneasy feeling!... I genuinely enjoyed reading Secrets Between Us!’ Cloud of Thoughts, 5 stars ‘I would give this book more stars if I could!!!! Holy cow was this a thrilling book!… I really loved this book and recommend reading if you love a great thriller!’ Dawn Mequio, 5 stars ‘The ending is superb, brilliant even and left me with the book-hangover from hell… I still can’t get that ending out of my head.’ Jenny O’Brien Writer, 5 stars ‘I totally enjoyed the book and read it in less than 24 hours. I will definitely recommend it... Easy 5 stars.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Compelling reading and it's one of those books where you find yourself saying ‘just one more chapter’ and then the next thing you know it's impossible to put down until you've finished it… will have you gripped from the off and the build-up of mystery and suspense throughout was literally spellbinding. I couldn't tear myself away until I had got to the last page… would definitely recommend you giving this one a go.’ Bytheletterbookreviews ‘One of the best books that I’ve read in a long time! I seriously could not put it down and read it all in one day.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

A completely addictive and gripping psychological thriller

The Housewife

How well do you know your friends? When Beth, Megan and Joanne meet at university, they become inseparable friends who'd do anything for one another -- even agreeing to keep what happens one shocking night a secret. Now in their forties and outwardly successful, each of the three has dealt with what happened in their own way. But secrets and lies leave their mark. When Megan decides to tell her fiancée the truth about that night, it threatens to ruin the lives of everyone around her. And someone is prepared to do anything to stop that happening....

The Three Women

The Nurse

A young woman’s idyllic life comes apart when her past comes back to haunt her in this psychological thriller by the author of the Dublin Murder Mysteries. After working as a hospital nurse in Dubai and London, Jodie settles down in Kent. With her job at a quiet nursing home and her loving new relationship, it seems that she’s finally put her troubled past behind her. But someone from her childhood has been following her for years. And he’s decided it’s time to makes his presence felt . . . When Jodie receives a distressing call from her manager, her life takes an unexpected turn. Suddenly she’s suspended and under investigation. Then her past comes thundering back with a strange parcel tied to her front door. As everything begins to crumble around her, she wonders who she can trust.

A Jaw-Dropping Psychological Suspense Thriller

The Little Lies

How safe are your secrets? One letter a week for fifteen years. Identical white envelopes brimming with my sister’s darkest secrets. All the intimate details of a life as different to mine as could possibly be. I read each letter slowly: Ellie’s friends and enemies, her career in the city and dreams of a family, the terrible secret she’s hiding from her husband, the devastating lies she’s telling herself… So I still feel close to Ellie. Even though we haven’t seen each other her since we were children; since our parents died. But now I need help, and I know Ellie won’t fail me. My twin sister will take me in and we will never speak of why, at the end of each letter, she always scrawls: Don’t forget to burn this letter. A jaw-dropping psychological thriller that you will read in one sitting. If you loved dark, twisty thrillers like The Girl on The Train, The Couple Next Door and Friend Request, this unputdownable novel will have your heart racing long after you’ve finished reading. What readers are saying about Secrets Between Us: ‘FABULOUS! TEN STARS! The writing is wonderful, the story mesmerizing, and the characters realistic and believable. I had to rush through the final few pages at the end because I couldn't stand the suspense and just had to know the ending… I loved everything about this book and highly recommend it!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘This was one heck of a ride from midnight to 3am. I couldn't seem to stop reading, I tried really hard to shut down my kindle, but I had to get to the ending… An addicting ride… I literally felt like a fly stuck in a spider's web who had to keep reading to escape. The scenes caused a tidal wave of emotions to arise, it had me going OMG constantly… can be called nothing but addictive, unputdownable, and a joyride!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘WOW!!! This was a gripping psychological thriller, the twists were Unreal!!! I Absolutely could NOT put this book down, Amazing… a Phenomenal book.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘An intense, crazy awesome psychological thriller! I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it had me up most of the night reading! My husband slept soundly beside me and at times I wished he was up, the book so SO CREEPY. It’s that uneasy feeling!... I genuinely enjoyed reading Secrets Between Us!’ Cloud of Thoughts, 5 stars ‘I would give this book more stars if I could!!!! Holy cow was this a thrilling book! … I really loved this book and recommend reading if you love a great thriller!’ Dawn Mequio, 5 stars ‘The ending is superb, brilliant even and left me with the book-hangover from hell… I still can’t get that ending out of my head.’ Jenny O’Brien Writer, 5 stars ‘I totally enjoyed the book and read it in less than 24 hours. I will definitely recommend it... Easy 5 stars.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘Compelling reading and it's one of those books where you find yourself saying ‘just one more chapter’ and then the next thing you know it's impossible to put down until you've finished it… will have you gripped from the off and the build up of mystery and suspense throughout was literally spellbinding. I couldn't tear myself away until I had got to the last page… would definitely recommend you giving this one a go.’ Bytheletterbookreviews ‘One of the best books that I’ve read in a long time! I seriously could not put it down and read it all in one day.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

An absolutely gripping psychological thriller

Secrets Between Us

The Widow

The Trophy Wife

'Keogh is the queen of compelling narratives and twisty plots' Jenny O'Brien The brilliant new psychological thriller from bestseller Valerie Keogh. 'A wonderful book, I can't rate this one highly enough. If only there were ten stars, it's that good. Valerie Keogh is a master story-teller, and this is a masterful performance.' Bestselling author Anita Waller. His prized possession....his greatest mistake? From the moment I saw Anne, I knew she was perfect for me. Her beauty and her social connections would make my miserable life so much better. It didn't matter that I didn't love her. I would give her the lifestyle she craved, and she would give me the life I deserved... But soon my marriage vows were a noose around my neck. I longed to escape my beautiful, horrible wife. And then I saw her and I knew there was only one way out... Don't miss the brand new thriller by Valerie Keogh! Perfect for fans of Sue Watson, Shalini Boland and K.L. Slater. What people are saying about Valerie Keogh... 'This is an amazing book, just buy it, and sit back and enjoy the ride. A massive five shiny starts from me.' Bestselling author Anita Waller This book was previously published as Exit Five From Charing Cross

Pre-order the brilliant new psychological thriller from bestseller Valerie Keogh. She’s in your home... Leigh Simons can’t say for sure what made her do it. A moment of madness, perhaps, but when the young, loud and gorgeous waitress at her favorite coffee shop reveals she is homeless, Leigh offers her the empty room in her house. In your head... Gina is the perfect lodger; Leigh, lonely and frustrated with her life, becomes infatuated with the woman – her boldness, her zeal. If only Leigh could be more like Gina... And missing without trace. So when Leigh returns from a work trip she’s shocked to find Gina missing. Where could the young woman have gone...and why? Leigh fears that something terrible has happened - why else would Gina leave her? But as she sets out to find her missing lodger, what Leigh discovers changes everything she knows about Gina....and her own life, too. Don't miss the brand new thriller by Valerie Keogh! Perfect for fans of Sue Watson, Shalini Boland and K.L. Slater.

The Lodger

What if someone from your past tried to destroy your future? Someone from her past wants to destroy her future... When Melanie Scott is promoted to junior partner, she thinks she has put her past behind her and while out celebrating her promotion, she meets the handsome and charming Oliver Field. Melanie has her doubts and is haunted by her mother's critical voice, which reminds her that she's messed up before. But when Oliver invites her for dinner, she buries her feeling and accepts his invitation. She deserves the chance of happiness, doesn't she? However, the past she thought she left behind resurfaces when she receives an email containing a name; Anne Edwards. A name she thought she'd left behind. When the emails escalate, she knows she has to find out who is behind them, but at what cost? Melanie is about to learn that the past will now shape her future forever...

A Heart-Stopping Psychological Thriller

The Deadly Truth

The Mistress 

Sarah Westfield is unhappily married to perfect husband Nick. Handsome, devoted and kind, he should be the ideal man for her, but Sarah knows their marriage is the biggest mistake she’s ever made…and she wants out.

But then Nick offers her one last chance to make their marriage work – a baby.

Sarah is horrified – a baby would tie herself to this man forever…wouldn’t it? Or could it be exactly what she needs?

So Sarah agrees.

The Mother

The Librarian 

The brilliant new psychological thriller from Number ONE bestselling author, Valerie Keogh! An unwelcome guest? Still in shock after the tragic death of husband Richie, Cassie Macreddin hopes that her new home, historic Hindon House, is the place where she can heal her pain and hide her secrets. But Hindon House has secrets of its own... Cassie soon realises that not everyone is pleased at her arrival and that someone is actively trying to make her leave Hindon House....but who? And why? As events escalate, Cassie must fight to save her home...and maybe even her life. Don't miss the brand new thriller by Valerie Keogh! Perfect for fans of Sue Watson, Shalini Boland and K.L. Slater. ‘Keogh is the queen of compelling narratives and twisty plots’ Jenny O'Brien 'A wonderful book, I can’t rate this one highly enough. If only there were ten stars, it’s that good. Valerie Keogh is a master story-teller, and this is a masterful performance.' Bestselling author Anita Waller

The BRAND NEW completely addictive, unputdownable psychological thriller from bestseller Valerie Keogh

The House Keeper

All it takes is one unexpected event for things to come crashing down... On their anniversary, Keri and Nathan Metcalfe's children surprise them by having a honeymoon photo blown up to poster size and displayed around with city with the tagline, 'twenty-five years of marital bliss'. Nathan is thrilled, but Keri is worried that the man she'd been having an affair with will see it. He does. And he doesn't take it well. When he says she'll regret it, Keri grows concerned. A wreath is delivered to their home saying R.I.P, then things take a disturbing turn when an employee at Keri and Nathan's company is murdered. Is her ex-lover responsible or is someone else behind the threats? Can Nathan and Keri's marriage survive? And is it always right to tell the truth?

The Couple in the Photograph

What if someone from your past tried to destroy your future? When Melanie Scott is promoted to junior partner, she thinks she has put her past behind her and while out celebrating her promotion, she meets the handsome and charming Oliver Field. Melanie has her doubts and is haunted by her mother's critical voice, which reminds her that she's messed up before. But when Oliver invites her for dinner, she buries her feeling and accepts his invitation. She deserves the chance of happiness, doesn't she? However, the past she thought she left behind resurfaces when she receives an email containing a name; Anne Edwards. A name she thought she'd left behind. When the emails escalate, she knows she has to find out who is behind them, but at what cost? Melanie is about to learn that the past will now shape her future forever...

A Heart-stopping Psychological Thriller

The Whispers' Echo

DISCOVER YOUR NEW FAVOURITE MYSTERY SERIES - Meet Detective Garda Mike West today There are three gripping crime thrillers in this great value boxset: No Simple Death: How can you find someone who doesn’t want to be found? When Detective Garda Sergeant Mike West is called to investigate a murder in a Dublin graveyard, suspicion immediately falls on a local woman, Edel Johnson, whose husband disappeared some months before. But then she disappears. Evidence leads West to a small village in Cornwall, but when he checks in to an Inn, he finds Edel has arrived before him. Her explanation seems to make sense but as West begins to think his suspicions of her are unfounded, she disappears again. Is she guilty? West, fighting an unsuitable attraction, doesn't want to believe it. But the case against her is growing. Back in Dublin, his team uncover evidence of blackmail and illegal drugs involving Edel’s missing husband. When another man is murdered, she, once again, comes under suspicion. Finally, the case is untangled, but is it the outcome West really wants? *** This book was previously published under the title That One May Smile *** No Obvious Cause: Could you solve the mystery? A murder followed by a series of random, motiveless crimes leave Detective Garda Sergeant Mike West and his team puzzled. When Edel Johnson arrives at the scene of a crime Mike is taken aback, more so when he discovers she is now working with a victim support group. He has feelings for her, but he is the garda who investigated her husband's murder, and their relationship is complicated. With crime in Dublin’s suburbs at an all-time high, and his superiors breathing down his neck, West doesn't need the distraction. But someone wants Edel out of the way, and it's up to West to find out who... *** This book was previously published under the title Close Ranks *** No Past Forgiven: Crime and criminals keep getting in the way of Detective Garda Sergeant Mike West's personal life. The woman he loves is living in his house, in his spare bedroom. It should be simple, but it isn't. He has a solution. A romantic weekend away, in a lighthouse on Clare Island. A stunning place, a beautiful woman. What could be more perfect? When one of the islanders dies in a bizarre and a tragic accident, West is roped in to help. But it isn't an accident, and there is more than one suspect. There's also more than one secret. Can West solve the case before someone else dies? A murder mystery with a touch of romance, set in the Dublin suburbs. It's the third book in the Dublin Murder mystery series, but can easily be read as a stand-alone. It will appeal to fans of authors such as Peter James, LJ Ross and Ruth Rendall. *** This book was previously published under the title Murder on Clare Island *** The Dublin Murder Mysteries are set in the suburbs of Dublin and have a touch of romance. If you enjoy reading authors such as Joy Ellis, Peter James and LJ Ross, you'll love this enthralling series.

No Simple Death, No Obvious Cause, and No Past Forgiven

The Dublin Murder Mysteries Books One to Three

An innocent anniversary gift may lead to the end of a marriage—and the end of a life—in this suspenseful tale by the author of the Dublin Murder Mysteries. On their anniversary, Keri and Nathan Metcalfe’s children surprise them by having a honeymoon photo blown up to poster size and displayed around the city, captioned “Twenty-five years of marital bliss.” Nathan is thrilled—but Keri is worried that the man she’d been having an affair with will see it . . . He does. And he doesn’t take it well. When he says she’ll regret it, Keri grows concerned. A funeral wreath is delivered to their home—and then an employee at Keri and Nathan’s company is murdered. Now Keri is faced with some pressing questions: Is her ex-lover responsible or is someone else behind the threats? Can her marriage survive? And is it always right to tell the truth?

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