Alison is a successful barrister with a loving family — but beneath the surface, her life is unravelling. When she takes on her first murder case, she discovers shocking parallels between her client’s story and her own. A dark, compulsive psychological thriller about secrets, betrayal, and the dangerous choices we make.
Popular on BookTok for its domestic noir vibes, unreliable narrator, and explosive ending. Perfect for fans of Paula Hawkins’s The Girl on the Train, Lisa Jewell’s Then She Was Gone, and Shari Lapena’s The Couple Next Door.
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ 3.7/5 from 40,000+ Goodreads readers — “Twisty, addictive, and impossible to put down — a chilling debut with razor-sharp tension.”
Pairs beautifully with The Lies You Told and It Ends at Midnight for fans of domestic noir.
A trade paperback (2019) in Good condition — moderate wear, some page yellowing, all pages present.
