An utterly compelling psychological thriller that will keep you guessing to the very last page. Perfect for fans of Patricia Gibney and Dervla McTiernan.
Laura Elliot Books
Laura Elliot crafts compelling narratives that delve into the intricacies of family dynamics and hidden secrets. Her writing is characterized by a fluid storytelling style and a deep psychological exploration of her characters, drawing readers into the heart of the drama. Through her work, Elliot skillfully uncovers the darker aspects of human nature and the far-reaching consequences of seemingly innocent choices. Her talent for creating relatable characters and suspenseful plots makes her a celebrated voice in contemporary fiction.
Set against the backdrop of a cold winter morning, the story unfolds at Hyland Hall, where a teenage girl finds herself in a life-threatening situation. As dark clouds loom overhead, tension mounts with her urgent emergency call. The narrative promises a gripping exploration of danger, survival, and the emotional turmoil faced by the young protagonist as she confronts her fears and fights for her life.
Everyone said she was the prettiest flower girl. But now her dress lies on the floor. It's wet and torn, her shoes are lost. 'Tell us what happened to you?' her daddy sobs. Christine shakes her head. All she can remember are the red rose petals scattering like drops of blood spilling to the ground. When Christine Lewis was a little girl, she witnessed something terrible at a wedding and buried it so deep in her memory, she managed to forget it ever happened. Years later, Jessica Newman walks into the successful advertising agency Christine runs with her husband. Jessica is beautiful and excellent at her job but her presence triggers disturbing memories for Christine. Fragments of the wedding are starting to flicker in her mind and an unexplainable ball of dread begins to form in Christine's stomach. Jessica is slowly beginning to destroy Christine's marriage and her business. Why can't anyone else see it? Christine and Jessica's lives were connected long before they set eyes on one another. But in unlocking the mystery of what happened at the wedding all those years ago, is Christine prepared for the truth she's about to find? An absolutely gripping and emotional page-turner packed with suspense that will have you completely hooked. Fans of Lisa Jewell, Gillian Flynn and Sally Hepworth will be gripped by After the Wedding.
Guilty
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
An utterly compelling psychological thriller that will keep you guessing to the very last page. Perfect for fans of Close to Home and Local Girl Missing.
If you loved DAUGHTER by Jane Shemilt you will love this
The Marriage Retreat
A totally unputdownable psychological thriller with a shocking twist
- 404 pages
- 15 hours of reading
The story unfolds in Serenity Falls, where the protagonist welcomes new guests to an old house, hoping it will provide a fresh start for them. However, as she navigates her role in helping the couple, she grapples with her own unraveling life, highlighting themes of personal struggle and the challenge of supporting others while facing one's own turmoil.
Die dunklen Geheimnisse der Vergangenheit besiegen ...Cathy Lambert hat Angst. Sie ist fünfzehn Jahre alt und schwanger. Ihre Eltern sind vor Jahren gestorben, und die Beziehung zu ihrer ältesten Schwester hat sie in einem unbedachten Moment für immer zerstört. Verzweifelt flieht sie ans andere Ende der Welt – nach Neuseeland.Fünfzehn Jahre später: Cathy ist längst in Neuseeland heimisch geworden. Sie will heiraten. Ihr Sohn Conor überzeugt sie, die Schwestern einzuladen, zu denen sie seit ihrer Flucht keinen Kontakt mehr hatte. Sie will sich mit ihnen versöhnen. Aber so einfach lässt sich das Schicksal nicht betrügen ...
