‘The plotline is never obvious, while the fact that East is a qualified psychologist enables a skilful unpicking of the price people pay for living a “pretend perfect life”. Written with subtle intelligence and quiet menace’ Daily Mail

‘A tense, cat and mouse tale of a missing girl. Cleverly written, with many layers – a compelling read' CATHERINE COOPER , Sunday Times bestselling author of THE CHATEAU

‘Smart, fresh, beautifully written and very tense. I was caught up in the world of the book and caught out by the ending' JANE SHEMILT, author of THE PATIENT

‘Expertly plotted, another tense family drama’ LAURE VAN RENSBURG, author of, NOBODY BUT US

‘Brilliantly unsettling, with characters so deftly woven that you never quite know who – if anyone – you can trust’ GUY MORPUSS, author of BLACK LAKE MANOR

‘Wow! What a book! I couldn't read it fast enough. The tension and pace were absolute magic’ LAUREN NORTH, author of ALL THE WICKED GAMES

‘Hands down the best psychological thriller I’ve read all year’ TREVOR WOOD, author of ONE WAY STREET

‘A pitch perfect thriller! The tension builds to a stunning, electrifying conclusion. Philippa East is an absolute master of psychological suspense’ VICTORIA DOWD, author of A BOOK OF MURDER

‘Captivating, complex and insightful’ EMMA CHRISTIE, author of FIND HER FIRST

‘Philippa East has once again cleverly captured the intricacies of human nature and spun a brilliantly written, gripping tale that will have you immediately hooked and guessing throughout. Loved it!’ CHARLOTTE LEVIN, author of IF I CAN’T HAVE YOU