Don't Say a Word

’A fast-paced, gripping thriller.’ B A Paris, bestselling author of and 'Intense and brilliantly uncomfortable reading' Lisa Hall, bestselling author of A happy child. Every parent knows the world can be scary. Lawyer Jen Sutton knows it better than most. And she’ll go to any length to protect her son from what – and who – lies outside their front door. A loving mother. Some might say she’s being overprotective. But isn’t it a mother’s duty to protect her child from harm? A family built on a lie. Jen has kept her secrets safe. Until the postcard arrives, signed by the one person she hoped would never catch up with her… and her new case begins to feel a little too close to home. One thing is clear: Now, she faces a choice. Run, and lose everything? Or fight – and risk her son discovering the truth. Don’t Say a Word is the electrifying new psychological thriller from A.L. Bird – perfect for fans of C.L. Taylor and Sue Fortin. ‘An absolutely jaw dropper and a must read for all.’ – Karen Whittard, ‘Readers hear claim that, I am glad to say that, for once, the claim is true.’ – M Scott, ‘Kept me up all night.‘ – Kathleen Johnson, ‘The psychological tension ramps up to .’ – Avonna Kershey, ‘Wow! A well deserved 5 stars, so far!’ – Julia Beales, ‘One you get towards the end you better hope you’re not needed for anything because .’ – Tara Sheehan, ‘Impossible to put down.’ – Linda Strong, ‘A pacy, action-packed, brilliantly plotted psychological thriller with one hell of a showdown. I absolutely loved it!’ – Diane Jeffrey, author of