food are empty and the recycling is overflowing with empty wine bottles.
As Erin mingles with groups of family and friends, surrounded by love and laughter, she feels like the luckiest woman alive. She has no idea what fate has in store…
Then a little red envelope lands on the doormat and everything changes.
Inside is a birthday card from somebody she never dreamed would get in touch. Its message is a chilling reminder of the dark past that Erin has worked so hard to bury, a past that could put her precious family in terrible danger…
A gripping, spine-chilling read brimming with secrets and lies. If you loved The Girl on the Train or The Woman in the Window, then this dark, twisting psychological thriller from bestselling author Jess Ryder is guaranteed to have you gripped.
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The Dream House
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When I first set eyes on Westhill House with its breath-taking views of the sea I knew it was the perfect place for a fresh start.
The place may be falling apart, but it can be fixed with some tender loving care. And as Jack and I work to repair this beautiful building, maybe we can repair our relationship too. Maybe we can make Westhill House a refuge from all the tragedies that came before.
Lori has come to Westhill House for shelter too. She says it used to be a place where women went for safety. How can I turn her away, when violence waits for her outside these high walls?
But the longer Lori stays, the more time Jack spends away. And the more she helps me restore the house, the more secrets start to be revealed.
Like the children’s drawings under the wallpaper in the back bedroom.
The hidden papers underneath the floorboards in the turret room.
But why does Lori know so much about Westhill House, if she’s never been here before?
What does she really need protection from?
And now I’ve invited her into my dream house, is there any escape for either of us?
A gripping, spine-chilling read brimming with secrets and lies. If you loved The Girl on the Train, The Wife Between Us or The Woman in the Window then this dark, twisting psychological thriller from Amazon chart bestseller Jess Ryder is guaranteed to have you gripped.
What readers are saying about The Dream House:
‘Wow, what an amazing thrilling, chilling book that sunk its claws into me from page one and didn’t let go until the very end… Ryder will be on my top list of authors… full of thrills, chills, hearts aches, and twist and turns! Will be highly recommending.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘I think this may be one of the best psychological thrillers I’ve read in a long, long time. I was hooked! Every time I thought I knew where the plot was going something else would happened and I’d be asking more questions. The twists and turns were gripping and I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. Seriously get yourself a copy… you won’t regret it!’ Goodreads Reviewer
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The Good Sister
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There are two sides to every secret.
She is staring back at me with exactly my expression – a mixture of wonder, bewilderment and horror. It’s like looking in a dark, cracked mirror.
‘Who are you?’ she whispers.
When her beloved father dies, Josie is devastated to uncover a secret life he has led with another family: a half-sister, Valentina, born in the same week, in the same hospital. They look so physically alike they could be mistaken for twins. But the similarities end there.
As an unlikely bond begins to form between them, Josie finds herself drawn into Valentina’s complex world; a world where Josie no longer has to be the good girl her father raised her to be. Could the same reckless, self-destructive streak that runs through Valentina’s blood, be running through her own?
Could Josie be capable of more than she had ever imagined? Could she be capable of murder? One of them is.
A tense and claustrophobic read that will keep you turning pages into the night. Perfect for fans of Louise Jensen, Claire Douglas and Sue Fortin.
What readers are saying about Jess Ryder:
‘I was hooked in from the very first page of this gripping, fast-paced story of secrets, relationships and betrayals. I really enjoyed this thrilling debut and would have given it more than five stars if I could.’ Nicki’s Life of Crime
‘This is without a doubt the best psychological thriller I have read this year… OMG this book is so damn good!… Just one more chapter I kept telling myself, then before I knew it I had devoured it in one day. If you are looking for a fast-paced engaging read this is the book I highly recommend giving it 5 massive stars.’ Chelle’s Book Reviews, 5 stars
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Lie to Me
‘I was hooked in from the very first page of this gripping, fast-paced story of secrets, relationships and betrayals.’ Nicki’s Life of Crime
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Three minutes. That’s all it takes for Meredith’s entire world to fall apart when she watches the videotape of her four-year-old self with Becca, the mother who abandoned her.
Meredith can’t believe what her eyes have seen. Yet what if her memory has locked away the painful reality of her childhood? Can there be any truth in the strange and dangerous story her mother forced her to tell on camera?
The search for answers leads Meredith to Darkwater Pool, the scene of the murder of a young woman, Cara, over 30 years ago. What could possibly be the link between her mother and the victim?
To find the truth Meredith must search through a past that is not her own. The problem is, she’s not the only one looking…
A dark, compulsive psychological thriller that will keep you up all night. Perfect for fans of Paula Hawkins and Louise Jensen.
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Acknowledgements
I would like to thank the following people who have helped me in the writing of this novel:
Brenda Page, for her help with research and proofreading and for her unfailing support, both moral and literary. Her feedback on early drafts of the story is always really helpful. Her willingness to read the book several times over is also much appreciated!
The detective who gave me time out of a very busy schedule to explain how the police would respond to the abduction of a child, and how social media can affect an investigation – for better and worse.
My literary agent, Rowan Lawton at The Soho Agency, who is always there for me with her support, insights and understanding. I can hardly believe we have already published six books, and I’m looking forward to the next exciting phase of our working together. Also, Christine Glover, my media agent at Casarotto Ramsay & Associates, who handles the film and TV side of my writing career and who has enthusiastically embraced my psychological thrillers. More news on that soon!
Very importantly, my wonderful editor Lydia Vassar-Smith. We have a great working relationship and I’m looking forward to more brainstorming over coffee for the next two books!
Everyone on the Bookouture team. They work incredibly hard for their authors and I really appreciate it.
And finally, as ever, my husband David. Life would be a damn sight harder and less fun without him.
Published by Bookouture in 2020
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