Lauren North Bücher

What if you left your child alone, and something terrible happened? Anna James is an anxious mother. So when she has to leave eleven-year-old Harrie home alone one evening, she can't stop worrying about her daughter. But nothing bad ever happens in the sleepy village of Barton St Martin. Except something goes wrong that night, and Anna returns to find Harrie with bruises she won't explain. The next morning a local businessman is reported missing and the village is sparking with gossip. Anna is convinced there's a connection and that Harrie is in trouble. But how can she protect her daughter if she doesn't know where the danger is coming from?

If your best friend was in danger, you'd try to save her...wouldn't you? Are you ready to play? Best friends Cleo and Rachel spend their evenings pretending to be people they're not, inventing elaborate stories to escape the monotony of their real lives. It's all harmless fun - until they play the game on the wrong person... It's your move now. Five years later, Cleo is still struggling to come to terms with the night that destroyed her friendship with Rachel and almost cost them their lives. And then she receives a text- Rachel is missing. Have you seen her? There's only one person to blame. Wracked with guilt for failing Rachel the last time they were in danger, Cleo races to find her friend. But could the past be repeating itself? Only this time, they're caught up in a far darker game. The rules don't matter when the goal is revenge. ________ Praise for Lauren North- 'A wonderfully dark, addictive, intriguing and twisty read' Karen Hamilton, author of The Perfect Girlfriend 'A chilling thriller, perfect for a long weekend.' Daily Express 'A deliciously gripping thriller; the twists blew my mind!' Emma Curtis, author of Invite Me In

'A captivating, suspenseful thriller that draws you in - with a twist that will take your breath away.' TM Logan, bestselling author of LiesAfter the sudden death of her husband, Tess is drowning in grief.

A woman pushed to the breaking point by a stalker develops an obsession of her own in this shocking new novel of psychological suspense from the acclaimed author of The Perfect Son. Jenna is a wife, a mother, a doctor. She’s also the victim of a stalker. Frightening "gifts" are left on her doorstep, her home is broken in to, and when she leaves her house to take her children to school, he’s waiting. She feels powerless, and the police are unable to help. Then her stalker is brought into the emergency room after a terrible accident, and Jenna has to treat the man who’s been tormenting her for months. With her stalker in a coma, Jenna is desperate to understand the life of this seemingly normal man. When she finds startling images on his phone, she is consumed by her need for answers--and her own obsession leads her down a twisting path of destruction. Just how far is Jenna willing to go to take back control of her life?

The story unfolds on a seemingly ordinary Friday afternoon when Mrs. Walker, a cherished teacher, and her young son mysteriously vanish after leaving the school playground. Their sudden disappearance sets off a gripping exploration of the community's response, the impact on those who loved them, and the search for answers. As tensions rise, the narrative delves into themes of loss, fear, and the resilience of those left behind, creating a suspenseful atmosphere that keeps readers engaged.

A mother is confronted with a shocking claim when a seventeen-year-old girl walks into a police station, insisting she is her long-lost daughter, abducted fourteen years ago. Initially overwhelmed with hope, the mother soon grows suspicious as inconsistencies in the girl's story emerge. As she grapples with the possibility that this girl may not be who she claims, tension escalates, leading to a gripping psychological thriller filled with unexpected twists and an explosive conclusion that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.