Suburban Thrillers
Thursday, 19 September 2024

If you’re eagerly waiting for a copy of Liane Moriarity’s latest release, we have you covered! Check out our range of suburban thrillers that will have you on the edge of your seat until your Here one moment reservation comes in.

 

Happiness falls: a novel by Angie Kim

When Mia's father doesn't come home from a walk in the local nature reserve, she doesn't think much of it. He must've turned off his phone. Or his battery died. Or he probably stopped for an errand-but doing what exactly? Soon more questions arise, and it becomes clear to Mia and her family that he is missing. Or is he?

 

Dirt Town by Hayley Scrivenor

On a sweltering Friday afternoon, best friends Ronnie and Esther leave school together. Esther never makes it home. Ronnie's going to find her, she has a plan. Lewis will help. Their friend can't be gone, Ronnie won't believe it. Lewis can…but he can't reveal what he saw that afternoon at the creek without exposing his own secret…

 

The wife upstairs by Rachel Hawkins

New in town and broke, Jane becomes a dog-walker in Thornfield Estates - a gated community full of McMansions and bored housewives. But her luck changes when she meets the mysterious and recently widowed Eddie Rochester. But as they fall for each other, Jane is increasingly haunted by the legend of his wife, an ambitious beauty with a rags-to-riches story. How can she ever measure up? And can she win Eddie's heart before her past, or his, catches up to her? 

 

None of this is true by Lisa Jewell

Celebrating her birthday at her local pub, popular podcaster Alix Summers crosses paths with a woman called Josie Fair. A few days later, they bump into each other again. Josie has been listening to Alix's podcasts and thinks she might be an interesting subject for her series. Josie's life appears to be strange and complicated, and although Alix finds her unsettling, she can't resist the temptation. But when Josie disappears, Alix discovers she’s left a terrifying legacy in her wake. Who is Josie Fair? And what has she done?

 

The mother-in-law by Sally Hepworth

From the moment Lucy met Diana, she was kept at arm's length. Even after marrying Oliver, Lucy knew they'd never be close. But who could fault Diana? A pillar of the community, an advocate for social justice, the matriarch of a loving family. That was ten years ago. Now, Diana has been found dead. There is a suicide note, but the autopsy reveals foul play. And everyone in this family is hiding something…

 

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