From βa writer to watchβ (Booklist), this gripping psychological thriller follows a young woman who uncovers a terrible secret in her idyllic suburban neighborhoodβbut who will believe her?
Hannah Riley and her musician husband, Will, hope that a move to the Suffolk countryside will promise a fresh start.
Hannah, a human rights worker, is desperate for a child and she hopes that this new life will realise her dream.
Yet when the snow comes, Will is working in London and Hannah is cut off in their remote village. Life in Tornley turns out to be far from idyllic, who are the threatening figures who lurk near their property at night? And why is her neighbour so keen to see them leave? Plus Will's, behaviour is severely testing the bonds of her trust.
Hannah has spent her professional life doing the right thing for other people. But as she starts to unbury a terrible crime, she realises she can no longer do that without putting everything she's ever wanted at risk.
But if she does nothing, the next victim could be her...
Review
'Millar is a genius at capturing the complicated emotions of parenthood, and her taut, suspenseful plot makes this an unputdownable read' -Marie Claire
'Like the best thrillers, it is quietly creepy and expertly crafted. Add it to your book club reading list now' -Stylist
'A well-paced psychological thriller with more than a hint of Minette Walters about it' --Sunday Express
'A thought provoking, taut and suspenseful thriller that you won't forget in a hurry' -Easy Living
About the Author
Louise Millar began her journalism career in various music and film magazines and spent seven years at Marie Claire as senior editor and contributing editor. She has written for Mojo , Marie Claire , Red ,Psychologies , The Independent ,Glamour ,__ and The Guardian , among others. She lives in London with her husband and daughters.