The Girl Next Door

'Skilfully plotted and with a twist I never saw coming...a terrific read!' Cass Green, bestselling author of In a Cottage in a WoodOne little lie just became deadly... Perfect mother. Perfect wife. Jane Goodwin has spent years building her picture-perfect life in the quiet town of Ashdon. So when the girl next door, sixteen-year-old Clare Edwards, is found murdered, Jane knows she must first protect her family. Every marriage has a few white lies and hers is no exception. Jane's worked hard to cover up her dark secret from all those years ago - and she'll do anything to keep it hidden... Praise for The Girl Next Door: 'A compelling page-turner about the nature of suspicion, hidden secrets, and claustrophobic local communities.' Fiona Cummins, author of Rattle and The Collector'Skilfully plotted and with a twist I never saw coming...a terrific read!' Cass Green, author of In a Cottage in a Wood'A compelling plot which keeps the reader captivated until the final twist.' Jane Corry, Sunday Times bestselling author'Absolutely loved it. So claustrophobic and unsettling!' Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me'Domestic noir and police procedural served up in one delicious helping.' Rachel Sergeant, author of The Perfect Neighbours'Utterly absorbing, I couldn't put this thrilling whodunnit down.' C. L. Taylor'Gripping, manipulative and thrilling. I couldn't put it down.' Claire Allan, author of Her Name Was Rose'Unsettling...I read this with a growing sense of dread.' Louise Jensen, author of The Sister'A beautifully written and pacy tale which crackles with twists and turns.' Amanda Jennings, author of The Cliff House'An enthralling, sharply observed thriller...impossible to put down!' Isabel Ashdown, author of Little Sister'Kept me guessing until its chilling conclusion.' Lucy Clarke, author of You Let Me In'So clever and I didn't guess the ending at all!' Laura Marshall, author of Friend Request