Vikki Patis

You're hiding a secret that only she can see. Her name is Beth. She came into my life when I needed her the most. We lead very different lives, but she's the only person who understands me. She was the only other witness to the terrible accident on the street between our homes. The only person who saw the cracks in my perfect life before I had the chance to cover them up. It's been so long since I've had a friend. Someone to talk to, to listen to, to laugh and dream with. Beth would never do anything to hurt me. She only wants what's best for me, for my marriage. Doesn't she? An unputdownable psychological suspense thriller that will grip you until the very last page. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Couple Next Door. What readers are saying about The Girl Across the Street: 'OMG! I was addicted to this book... This is one amazing psychological thriller and I give it 5 stars across the board... I loved it!!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Utterly compulsive reading!... A tense undercurrent runs throughout as you wait to find out just how all the threads of the story will come together, and when they do... phew... what an ending!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I was completely gripped... will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions, come the end I wasn't ready to finish up... I loved it and would fully recommend it to anyone.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Holy Moly. This book was brilliant. Seriously, I had to read it front to back. What a wild ride. Not a book to just read... you have to at times remember to breathe. Best book in a long while. I never saw it coming... I was involved and connected. Just amazing.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Compulsively readable, I could not put this one down, as the tension continued to mount until the final explosive reveal.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'The story builds and builds racing to the final act... Vikki Patis is quickly becoming a favourite!' Goodreads reviewer 'Another phenomenal book... I thought I knew what would happen in the end, but how wrong I was.' Little Old Ginger Me, 5 stars 'Unputdownable. Stayed up late into the night to finish. Fantastic... Loved it!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

The Girl Across the Street: A Darkly Compelling and Absolutely Gripping Psychological Thriller

‘OMG… It’s phenomenal… I couldn't put it down – I read it in a single day!... An unmissable read!’ MoMo Book Diary, 5 stars Your sister is gone, but she left a diary. Now someone knows your secrets… Lauren has spent years running away from her home town, her childhood and the memories of her stepsister and best friend, Hannah. Until Lauren’s father begs her to return home for the tenth anniversary of Hannah’s death. It should be a quick visit, just so Lauren can pay her respects, but Hitchin is a small town and it’s not long before she’ll have to see the friends she abandoned: the beautiful, confident young girls who once meant everything to her. Just when Lauren thinks she might be getting closure, she finds Hannah’s old diary. A diary full of secrets. The terrible things Lauren did, the lies she’s told, the reason she ran away. And she receives a message: ‘I don’t know why you’re back, but I know why you left.’ But no-one else has seen the diary, and Hannah’s dead, isn’t she? A compelling and suspenseful psychological thriller about the secrets we share with the people we think we can trust. Perfect for fans of The Sister, The Girl on the Train and We Were Liars. What readers are saying about The Diary: ‘Incredible… from the very first page I knew I was going to love it. I was gripped immediately… I couldn't stop reading… You're on an emotional rollercoaster from beginning to end. Heart-breaking, stressful, dark, twisty and so secretive. Brilliant book.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘I loved this so much and couldn’t put it down!... This book was Gossip Girl, Riverdale, Pretty Little Liars and a dash of Cruel Intentions all packed into one.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘Incredible… one of my favourite reads. Yes, I will be reading this one again, and again… I could almost feel the words piercing through my heart, and hitting me right in the feels… I wanted to read more!!... You have set the bar high, now hurry up and bring out your next book!!’ Little Old Ginger Me, 5 stars ‘Ooooooh boy, this is so addictive, very, very, very… Wow… Just wow. This is really, really good… a mesmerising, very well-written debut thriller that had me hooked in from the first page.’ Nicki’s Life of Crime, 5 stars ‘A fast-paced psychological thriller that you will not want to put down, I know I didn’t!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘A mesmerizing psychological thriller with a well-constructed plot with realistic and believable characters! Will leave you completely fulfilled with a flawless ending!’ Goodreads reviewer ‘A haunting FIVE-star book! I loved this so much and couldn’t put it down! Wow, so many secrets, lies, games, deception… So dark, so deep and everyone trying to keep their secrets hidden.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘This book left me awestruck. Wow!... Twisty and taut, dark and sad, it engaged from page one to the end.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘To say this book was thrilling and addictive, would be an understatement. I read 75% of this book in one day because I just couldn't put it down… Don't be upset when your day has gone by because you won't be able to put this book down!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘An intense, fast-paced thriller with lots of mystery!... I would absolutely recommend this book.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘A real page-turner from the start. I was desperate to uncover the secrets The Diary held… the twists in the book are emotionally charged and unpredictable. I loved this book.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘As soon as I started this book I couldn't put it down! There were parts that I didn't see coming, with an ending that wowed! I would recommend The Diary to anyone who loves a good thriller!’ Goodreads reviewer ‘Hooked me right away… The pages practically turn on their own.’ All the Good Books ‘I could not put it down! The plot draws you in and keeps you guessing the whole way along. You think you see something as a clue and have an idea of what's happening and then it just doesn't unfold that way!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Heart-tugging lies and deceit… Can’t wait to read more from this author… This book made me cry.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘I absolutely fell in love with this book and all of the crazy twist and turns with each page I read. I really could not put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer

A completely addictive psychological thriller

The Diary

The harbinger, the oddball, the remaining twin... Weltanschauung seeks to open your eyes to different stories, set in different worlds and at different times, but with the same theme in mind: to make you question your worldview. This collection of short stories traverses genres, introduces a variety of characters, and shines a light on some of our deepest fears. Challenge your perceptions.

Weltanschauung

I was never missing. I just didn't want to be found. On a bright summer's day in 2013, Freya Rivers disappears, leaving twin sister Imogen behind. Did Freya leave to travel alone without telling anyone? When friend Emily also disappears three days later, Imogen knows there's something dark lurking beneath the surface. Five years later, Imogen is living in Australia, having searched the world for her sister. So, when her mother calls, she knows it's time to return home. Because Emily is back. And she has a child with her. Where has Emily been and why did she disappear? Does she know Freya's whereabouts? Imogen is desperate to uncover the truth about her twin and the truth is closer to home than she ever imagined...

Girl, Lost

You can run from your past, but you can't hide forever... Rebecca Bray has moved on from a childhood she desperately wants to forget. She has everything she's ever wanted - the perfect fiancé, a loving stepdaughter, a career she's proud of, and now the house of her dreams. But when the family move to the Cornish village where Rebecca grew up, everything she wanted to bury from those years starts to claw at the surface. Then, when her stepdaughter goes missing at a New Year's Eve party, Rebecca must finally face the ghosts of her past - or Ava might never come home safely... A haunting, atmospheric read full of twists, turns and bumps in the night - perfect for fans of Ruth Ware, Nuala Ellwood and Sophie Draper. 'Atmospheric, haunting and superbly plotted. I still have goosebumps!' Carissa Ann Lynch, USA Today bestselling author of The Secrets of Cedar Farm 'Claustrophobic, emotional, suspenseful and packed full of twists' Sarah A. Denzil, bestselling author of Little One 'Eerie, atmospheric and full of suspense. I couldn't put it down' Amanda Brittany, author of The Island House

a haunting psychological suspense thriller that will keep you gripped for 2022

Return to Blackwater House

When an inappropriate photo of a teenage girl goes viral on social media, a close-knit community comes apart in this gripping novel of domestic suspense. Izzy has always been a good girl, but lately she’s become increasingly troubled. When her mother Caitlin tries to reach her, she just pushes her away . . . until the truth comes out. A compromising picture of Izzy has been shared online. Could her boyfriend Seb be the one responsible? Liv knows that her grandson Seb would never do anything to hurt his girlfriend. But she has worried about the boy ever since his father went to prison. And when the police are called in to investigate the photo, it doesn’t look good for Seb. As tensions rise and buries secrets come to light, no one is prepared for the ripples that threaten to tear their lives apart.

A Gripping Psychological Suspense

In the Dark

When a wealthy man dies in Cornwall, dangerous family secrets are unleashed in this “spellbinding novel with characters who get under your skin” (Lesley Sanderson, author of The Orchid Girls). Funerals have a way of bringing families together. But in the case of real estate mogul Richard Asquith, this is no silver lining. After he dies in a car crash, Richard leaves behind a wife and an ex-wife, both with an ax to grind. His children weren’t fond of him either. And there are still lingering questions about the disappearance of his daughter many years ago. As the family gathers for Richard’s wake, some wonder if they can ever forgive him. Others hope their secrets died with him. And some are left with burning questions that may never be answered. Questions like: what was Richard planning as he drove to his mistress’s home that day? And how exactly did his accident happen?

An Absolutely Gripping Psychological Suspense

The Wake

‘This book was off the charts good! I was literally hooked from the very first chapter and flew through this in a day. I simply could not stand to put it down!... Right from the first page we are on an adrenaline filled ride with this one.’ It’s All About the Thriller, 5 stars You’re hiding a secret that only she can see. Her name is Beth. She came into my life when I needed her the most. We lead very different lives, but she’s the only person who understands me. She was the only other witness to the terrible accident on the street between our homes. The only person who saw the cracks in my perfect life before I had the chance to cover them up. It’s been so long since I’ve had a friend. Someone to talk to, to listen to, to laugh and dream with. Beth would never do anything to hurt me. She only wants what’s best for me, for my marriage. Doesn’t she? An unputdownable psychological suspense thriller that will grip you until the very last page. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Couple Next Door. What readers are saying about The Girl Across the Street: ‘Holy Moly. This book was brilliant. Seriously, I had to read it front to back. What a wild ride. Not a book to just read... you have to at times remember to breathe. Best book in a long while. I never saw it coming.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Absolutely phenomenal… I was totally addicted within the first chapter, I knew then I was in for a night without sleep. There was no way could I put this book down… OMG THIS is to such a high standard that the bars now been set… I am still trying to pick my jaw up of the floor.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Fantastic!!!!!... The whole book I was on edge… leaving you wanting to read just one more chapter… this was a book I could not put down and I didn’t want to either.’ Zooloo’s Book Diary, 5 stars ‘AHHHHHH!!!! This book!!!!!!!... My jaw literally hit the floor when I reached the end of the book… I thought it was absolutely brilliant!... left me questioning everything… I was hooked and left wanting more - a surefire BELTER of a read!’ The Writing Garnet, 5 stars ‘OMG! I was addicted to this book… I felt so much emotion… This is one amazing psychological thriller and I give it 5 stars across the board… I loved it!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Utterly compulsive reading!… A tense undercurrent runs throughout as you wait to find out just how all the threads of the story will come together, and when they do… phew… what an ending!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Gripping… thrilling with twists. I read it in one sitting. I just couldn't put it down until I was at the very last page. If you're looking for your next favourite thriller, you need to pick this one up.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Wow! If you’re looking for suspense and a great binge read, look no further! This was everything I was hoping for in my next read!... I could not put it down and was so surprised by the ending.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Just when I thought I had it all figured out the author would throw in a twist or turn that would have me second guessing everything and I couldn't have loved it more… OMG! You will become completely consumed with the story… I couldn't put it down and read it in one sitting.’ Shelley’s Book Nook

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