Rachel Abbott Books

One Dark Secret. One act of revenge. When Emma Joseph met her husband David, he was a man shattered by grief. His first wife had been killed outright when her car veered off the road. Just as tragically, their six-year-old daughter mysteriously vanished from the scene of the accident. Now, six years later, Emma believes the painful years are behind them. She and David have built a new life together and have a beautiful baby son, Ollie. Then a stranger walks into their lives, and their world tilts on its axis. Emma's life no longer feels secure. Does she know what really happened all those years ago? And why does she feel so frightened for herself and for her baby? When a desperate Emma reaches out to her old friend DCI Tom Douglas for help, she puts all their lives in jeopardy. Before long, a web of deceit is revealed that shocks both Emma and Tom to the core. They say you should never trust a stranger. Maybe they're right.

A DCI Tom Douglas thriller. A young woman is accused of murder. She's running for her life, but no matter where she goes, her past will catch up with her.

THE TRUTH HURTS. BUT LIES ARE DEADLY. The new DCI Tom Douglas thriller from bestseller Rachel Abbott.

Rachel Abbott captivates readers with her masterful storytelling, weaving intricate plots and compelling characters that keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Her narratives often explore deep psychological themes and the complexities of human relationships, drawing readers into suspenseful and thought-provoking scenarios. Abbott's ability to create tension and evoke emotion makes her work a standout in contemporary fiction, appealing to fans of thrillers and mysteries alike.

'A truly compelling, twisty, enthralling and satisfying read... Absolutely AMAZING!' Angela Marsons, #1 bestselling author of Silent Scream When I met Mark, I knew I had to make him mine. Thoughtful and sensitive, Mark lived in the most breath-taking house I'd ever seen - all glass and perched on the clifftop, with mesmerizing views across the waves below. It was where his first wife had died tragically, but it would be our promising new start. When our gorgeous daughter Lulu was born, our perfect life was complete. But then I started having accidents at home. A broken hand... a black eye... Mark's sister thought I was doing it for attention, but she had no idea how scared I was of who I had become. If I told you what my life with Mark has turned into, I doubt you would believe it. But I need you to listen because you're the only hope Lulu and I have left. And if I can make you see the truth, then maybe there's a chance I can save my precious daughter... A book so twisty you won't be able to put it down. From the four-million-copy bestselling author, And So It Begins is an absolutely gripping read for fans of The Girl on the Train and The Woman in the Window.

When Maggie Taylor accepts a new job in Manchester, she is sure it is the right move for her family. The children have settled well although her husband, Duncan, doesn't appear to be so convinced. But nothing prepared her for the shock of coming home from work one night to find that Duncan has disappeared, leaving their young children alone. His phone is dead, and she has no idea where he has gone, or why. And then she discovers she's not the only one looking for him. When a woman who looks just like Maggie is brutally murdered and DCI Tom Douglas is brought in to investigate, Maggie realizes how little she knows about Duncan's past. Is he the man she loves? Who is he running from? She doesn't have long to decide whether to trust him or betray him. Because one thing has been made clear to Maggie--another woman will die soon, and it might be her.

WIFE, MOTHER, TEACHER, LIAR. The new psychological thriller from best-selling author Rachel Abbott

From the multi-million bestselling author of THE SIXTH WINDOW and SLEEP TIGHT, comes a dark, tense and creepy psychological thriller about manipulation, entrapment and the struggle for the truth.

How far would you go to hold on to the people you love?When Olivia Brookes calls the police to report that her husband and children are missing, she believes she will never see them again. She has reason to fear the worst; this isn’t the first tragedy that Olivia has experienced. Now, two years later, Detective Chief Inspector Tom Douglas is called in to investigate this family again, but this time it’s Olivia who has disappeared. All the evidence suggests that she was here, in the family home, that morning. But her car is in the garage, and her purse is in her handbag – on the kitchen table. The police want to issue a national appeal, but for some reason every single picture of this family has been removed from albums, from phones, from computers. And then they find the blood… Has the past caught up with Olivia?Sleep Tight – if you can. You never know who’s watching.

And So It Begins is a darkly compulsive psychological thriller with all the hallmarks of a Rachel Abbott bestseller - a provocative dilemma, richly- layered mystery, knife-edge tension, and brilliant characterization. Perfect for fans of Clare Mackintosh and Lisa Jewell.