Laura Marshall Books

'Can you come round?' Dad says tremulously. 'Of course. Are you OK? Is it Mum?' 'No!' He almost shouts it. 'Just come quickly. The garden...the...body... we need you, Penny.' For women of Penny's generation, being on hand for elderly parents is just part of life. But for Penny, things have become a little more serious... When she receives a frantic phone call from her parents one night, with express instructions NOT to call the police, Penny rushes over at once. But they haven't had a fall. They haven't forgotten their computer passwords. They've killed someone. And his body is lying in the garden, right next to the rose bushes. Everyone is capable of murder. They just need to meet the right person.

"On 15th June 1994, Travis Green - husband, father, upstanding citizen - walked through the streets of Hartstead and killed eleven of his neighbours. The final victim was four-year-old Cassie Colman's father. As the twenty-five year anniversary approaches, Cassie would rather forget the past - even as her mother struggles to remember it at all. Then something hidden in her mother's possessions suggests those eleven murders were not what everyone believes. Once Cassie suspects she's been lied to about the most important event of her life, she can't stop digging up the past. But someone will do anything to keep it buried..."--Publisher.

When Louise Williams receives a Facebook friend request from Maria Weston, a girl missing for over twenty-five years, her heart races. Maria was last seen on the night of a school leavers' party, and the world believes she is dead. Louise has lived with a dark secret tied to that night, and as Maria's messages intensify, she is compelled to reconnect with her old friends. In her quest to uncover the truth about Maria's disappearance, Louise realizes there are many hidden layers to the past. The only certainty is that Maria vanished that night, and now, after all these years, she seems to be reaching out. This psychological thriller captivates readers with its unexpected twists and tightly woven plot, making it a must-read for fans of gripping mysteries. Praise has poured in from various authors and reviewers, highlighting its addictive nature and the clever premise that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. With real-life scenarios and a narrative that unfolds in surprising ways, it promises to be an engaging experience from start to finish.

Sasha North has gone missing, and while everyone believes she has run away, her best friend knows otherwise. Their friendship began in their teenage years when Sasha brought vibrancy into her life, but a brutal attack changed everything. The friend is aware of the events of that fateful night and the person seeking revenge. With Sasha's disappearance, she fears she might be the next target. Readers are raving about the gripping narrative, with the Daily Mail calling it a name to watch in twisty thrillers, and the Sun praising it as superb. T. M. Logan describes it as an addictive thriller with a great twist, while Emily Elgar believes it surpasses the author’s previous work, filled with tension and surprises. CJ Tudor assures fans of the earlier book that they will be on the edge of their seats, unable to discern who to trust until the shocking truth is revealed. Jenny Quintana highlights the compelling characters and intricate plot, and Karen Hamilton found it impossible to put down. Amanda Reynolds appreciates the masterful weaving of past and present, leading to a brilliant twist. Chris Whitaker echoes the sentiment, calling it a taut, absorbing, and highly addictive thriller.