The Girl Next Door

One little lie just became deadly… 'Utterly absorbing, I couldn't put this thrilling whodunnit down' C.L. Taylor, bestselling author of ‘A compelling page-turner’ Fiona Cummins, bestselling author of 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 : ‘A compelling page-turner about the nature of suspicion, hidden secrets, and claustrophobic local communities’ 'Utterly absorbing, I couldn't put this thrilling whodunnit down.' ‘A compelling plot which keeps the reader captivated until the final twist’ ‘Gripping, manipulative and thrilling. I couldn’t put it down’ ‘Skilfully plotted and with a twist I never saw coming…a terrific read!’ ‘Absolutely loved it. So claustrophobic and unsettling!’ ‘Domestic noir and police procedural served up in one delicious helping’ ‘Unsettling…I read this with a growing sense of dread’ ‘A beautifully written and pacy tale which crackles with twists and turns’ ‘An enthralling, sharply observed thriller…impossible to put down!’ ‘Kept me guessing until its chilling conclusion’