Book Description

'A nail biting, claustrophobic thriller with a plot that will give you shivers, and a twist that will blow your mind.’ Sarah Clarke, author of The Ski TripIt seems too good to be true…When struggling writer Sebastian finds a room to let in a palatial Hampstead residence he cannot believe his luck. The rent is ridiculously cheap and he immediately feels a connection with his beautiful widowed landlady, Adriana.It is.Things take a dark turn when he finds out what happened to the last lodger. Could this be why the house is a fortress of security, and why Adriana seems so fragile? Adriana doesn’t want to talk about the death and sadness that seem to follow her wherever she goes and Sebastian has secrets of his own.Now someone is watching their every move and there is nowhere to hide.This house of light becomes a dark nightmare as the threat ramps up - what does the watcher want? And how far will they go to get it?A gripping, twisty thriller perfect for fans of B.A. Paris, Shari Lapena and Lucy Foley. If you were hooked by Netflix series You or The Watcher then you will love this.‘The brilliant A.A. Chaudhuri with another thrilling read. This one is her best yet. Taut and intricately plotted with such exquisite writing. Characters that jump off the page. And a smouldering read. You know something is going to get you. You just don’t know what.’ Imran Mahmood‘Another spectacular triumph for A.A. Chaudhuri - creepy, sinister, compelling - this is a taut, gripping page-turner with an unguessable twist.’ Lucy MartinPraise for A.A. Chaudhuri'A hugely addictive, pacy and consuming thriller...kept me guessing (and turning pages) right up to the incredible conclusion.' Gytha Lodge'Thrilling twists, terrific characters and a setting to die for...a thoroughly gripping ride!' B P Walter'A compelling page turner with a gasp around every corner... a perfect unravelling of a friendship built on secrets and lies' Lauren North'One of the best writers of crime fiction around.' Howard Linskey'The most well plotted and expertly told thriller I've read in years...a masterpiece of deception, betrayal and murder that will astound you till the very last page.' Graham Bartlett'The reveals kept coming at super speed, taking my breath away as I eagerly turned the pages.' Christie J Newport'Stylish and twisty, with secrets and lies galore' Emily Freud