The Warning: A nail-biting, gripping psychological thriller

Literature & Fiction

Croft, Kathryn

Genre Fiction

SPHERE

Every decision has a consequence… Trying to pick up the pieces after the break-up of her marriage, Olivia Taylor begins to rebuild her life with her nine-year-old daughter, Ellie. But she soon finds out there is far worse to come. Meeting her new neighbour, Michael Crossman, sets in motion a chain of events with horrifying consequences, and Olivia must fight to hold her life together. Because sometimes dreams can turn to nightmares.

Behind Closed Doors

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Be careful what you wish for. On the surface, Callie Harwell has it all. Newly married to James, she finally gets the family she has longed for and becomes a mother to his two sons. So why is she arrested for murder? Things are not as Callie hoped they would be and she struggles to be accepted as part of James’ family, and to keep hidden the secrets that could destroy her future. As her life spirals out of control, setting in motion a chain of events with devastating consequences, Callie is forced to question how well we ever really know ourselves.

The Stranger Within

When Abby and Sienna swap husbands for a night, it sets into motion a series of events that may destroy everything. It's a perfect evening on the night that throws a wrecking ball&nbsp;into Abby's life. Bored of her daily routine and loosened up by&nbsp;wine at a dinner party, Abby finds&nbsp;herself going along with&nbsp;best friend Sienna's plan for their husbands to swap homes&nbsp;for the night. "How funny would it be--just for fun. Just to live&nbsp;a different life for a few hours. That's all!"&nbsp;But when something happens that night with Sienna's husband,&nbsp;Greg--something that neither Abby nor Greg can take back--Abby is&nbsp;desperate to tell her husband and Sienna the truth. But with&nbsp;Greg holding a huge secret over her head, she finds&nbsp;herself silenced. Then the&nbsp;unthinkable happens...Greg&nbsp;suddenly disappears. Is he simply running from his secrets?&nbsp;Or has Abby done something terrible, in order to protect her&nbsp;own? The most gripping and twisty psychological thriller you'll read&nbsp;this year from #1 bestseller Kathryn Croft. Perfect for readers&nbsp;who loved Gone Girl or The Girl on the Train. Praise for Kathryn Croft and&nbsp;The Other Husband! "Intelligently written." --Jane Cory, author of The Lies We Tell "A well-written, enjoyable thriller." --Lesley Sanderson, author of The Birthday Weekend

The Other Husband

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

Canelo US

You wake up to find the man beside you is dead. He is not your husband. This is not your bed. Tara Logan adores her perfect little family: husband, Noah, and two children, teenager Rosie and eleven-year-old Spencer. But her happiness is shattered when she wakes in her neighbour, Lee Jacobs’ bed, with no memory of how she got there or what happened between them. And worse – he has been stabbed to death. Convinced she didn’t kill Lee, Tara flees home and stays silent, holding her breath as the investigation grips the neighbourhood. But as her daughter spirals out of control, and her husband becomes increasingly distant, Tara starts to wonder if someone in her own life knows what really happened that night. And when the police turn their questions towards her, Tara realises she has to find out. But what will it take to uncover the real story, and can she survive the truth? A gripping, shocking psychological thriller, with a twist that will take you by surprise. Will engross fans of Between You and Me, Behind Closed Doors, andThe Girl on the Train. Praise for Kathryn Croft ‘OMG it is good, it is better than good it is mind-blowing . . . I was on the edge of my seat having palpitations . . . This is one hell of a gripping story so if you love psychological thrillers then this is a must read for 2016. I am giving this an easy 5 massive well-deserved stars.’ Chelle’s Book Reviews ‘You will be kept guessing right until the very end . . . had me gripped from the first few pages, and at no point does the story disappoint. Love a good twist? This is the ULTIMATE thriller.’ The Bookshelf Blog ‘You can't help but be totally gripped by the whole story line . . . you will not want to put it down. With twists and turns a plenty, this is one compelling read that you will not want to miss.’ By the Letter Book Reviews ‘A hell of a ride. By the time I reached the nail-biting conclusion I was a nervous wreck, the ending has left me speechless … one of my top reads of 2016. 5 stars out of 5 from me (I would rate it higher if I could).’ The Book Review Cafe ‘Oh my gosh! What a stunning story. I couldn’t put this book down and devoured it over a weekend . . . Giving a 5 star rating has never been easier.’ StefLoz Book Blog

While You Were Sleeping: A gripping psychological thriller you just can't put down

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‘Your husband didn’t kill himself.’ Five years rebuilding your life. Five words will destroy it again. Mia Hamilton lived the perfect life with her husband, university teacher Zach, and their two-year-old daughter. But everything changed when Zach committed suicide on the same night one of his students vanished. Five years later, just when Mia is beginning to heal, stranger Alison walks into her life, saying her husband didn’t kill himself. Fragile, slight Alison leads Mia on a path into Zach’s past, and Mia begins to think she never really knew her own husband. As the secrets revealed get darker, Alison becomes harder to read, and Mia starts to wonder – why is Alison so keen to help? And then a piece of the puzzle appears in an impossible place, and Mia has to ask, is she losing her mind, or should she be afraid for her life? An absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller about obsession and buried secrets, with a brilliant twist. Fans of The Girl on the Train, Behind Closed Doors, and Gone Girl will be hooked from the very first page.

Silent Lies: A gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist

My little boy’s room was empty, his bed neatly made. Alarm bells should have rung immediately. Then the knock on the door came. All I remember is a thick fog wrapping itself tightly around me. This couldn’t be happening to us.
Three years ago, nurse Zoe's son Ethan was found drowned in a muddy river by their home, along with his best friend Josh. With no witnesses, their deaths were ruled a tragic accident.
Heartbroken, Zoe and her family, move away from her home. They’re just beginning to get back to some kind of normality, when, out of the blue, Zoe receives an anonymous email: 
You need to find out the truth about what happened to your son. Don’t let this rest. Don’t believe the lie.
Shaken, Zoe starts an obsessive hunt for the truth. But why is her husband so reluctant to help?
And why is Josh’s mother so determined not to believe her?
An absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller about a mother’s desperate search for the truth. Fans of The Girl on the Train, and Gone Girl will be hooked from the very first page.
See what readers are saying about The Warning:
‘OMG Kathryn Croft has done it again!!! I devoured this book in two days!!! I absolutely loved it along with all the other books I’ve read of hers. From the beginning to end kept in suspense and shock. I really didn’t see any of it coming.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘I proudly hand over 5 twisty messed-up stars to this book!!! I loved this and all the WTF moments… It was so freakin’ cool to read! Very interesting plot(s) going on here!! Twisted, twisty, dark, sad, awesome!!! Oh let’s just say... THAT ending!... 5 Stars from me!!!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘Oh, what a great ride this book was… her best book yet! She writes a great story… keeps you guessing right to the very end! I absolutely loved this book… can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘I finished this book in one evening, something that's a bit of a rarity… absolutely cracking psychological thriller… It was so refreshing… A truly magnificent read. I was glued to it from start to finish, barely able to put it down… Kathryn Croft is a fantastic writer and I will definitely be going back and reading her previous novels because she is such a brilliant writer, she honestly kept me awake long enough to finish this book in one go… The Warning was the exact book I needed to kick my reading mojo back into gear.’ Leah Reads Books
‘My 1st book from this author and I loved it… a page-turner… the twist is explosive… Read it in two days… very gripping and emotional… will be reading more from this author… if you like twists look no further for your next read.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘Kept me on the edge of my seat… A story of secrets and lies with many twists and turns. A very enjoyable read that I read in one day as I couldn't put it down.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘This book kept me on the edge of my seat. A great psychological thriller that had me guessing until the very end… Family secrets, lies and twists made this a page turner that I didn't want to put down. 5 twisty stars from me! Keep them coming Kathryn Croft!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

The Warning: A nail biting, gripping psychological thriller

My family said he killed my mother. They lied…\nI was just a little girl, fast asleep in my stroller, the day my mother was killed. I don’t remember anything about the sunny day that turned so dark.\nShe’d be so happy for me now, twenty years later, with my dream job as a photographer, and I’m sure she’d love my new boyfriend, Gabriel. But all my happiness vanishes in a heartbeat when the man from our past walks towards me, his eyes on me for just a fraction too long.\nI recognise his face from the picture in the papers. He killed my mother.\nI try to run but he wants me to listen. He says that he is innocent, and that my family have been lying to me for years.\nMy father and sister tell me to stay away. They remind me that because of him my mother never got to tuck me in at night or ease me through my first heartbreak. Gabriel says he could be dangerous. But when he is found dead, I am shaken to my core. Who needed to keep him quiet?\nI won’t feel safe until I find out what he wanted to tell me. But when I find that my father has lied about the past and Gabriel has hidden photos of my mother under his bed, I realise I can’t trust anyone. I want the truth. But if I find it, will my life be in danger?\nAn absolutely addictive read that will have you racing through the pages and questioning everything you thought you knew about your family. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena\nRead what everyone’s saying about The Suspect:\n'OMG, loved!!!!! … I couldn’t put this down for the life of me. I had to find out what was going to happen next otherwise I would have never gotten any sleep that night… It had everything that I look for in a great book… it had a shocking ending I never saw coming. I couldn’t ask for a better book… it was fun finding out all those secrets.’ Blue Moon Blogger, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘So many lies, twists, and edge-of-seat moments… for me everyone was the suspect, except the real one. My jaw hit the floor. Kept me going to the very last page.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘Love love loved it! This book has a palpable tension that keeps the pages turning… simply brilliant… I had to finish this marvelous thriller in one sitting! Taut and incredibly suspenseful, every moment is perfectly crafted to keep me wanting more. An engrossing, spine-tingling read!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘Epic!... A great plot and superbly written. A novel I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘Brilliant… Kathryn Croft you have done it again. So many twists in this book everyone at some stage has become the suspect… a keep-you-guessing thriller.’Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘Once you start you won't want to stop… this book is so twisty… a very addictive read’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘I am still reeling from this book. This author has a way of bringing you into the world and bashes you around until you don't know which way is up. I love a good mystery and this is a belter that I would recommend to anyone.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘A brilliant thriller that keeps you turning the pages until the shocking ending. Full of twists, turns and shocks! Brilliant, much recommended!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘A cannot put down novel… a page turner… the characters come alive on the pages…it is almost like watching a movie… I cannot wait to read more from Croft.’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\n‘Wow!... Lots of secrets, lies, twists and turns. And some AHA moments of great reveals… This was a dark and creepy pleasure. Highly recommend.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Suspect: A completely addictive psychological thriller with a shocking twist

Two Mothers: A totally gripping and unputdownable psychological thriller with a shocking twist

My son said he walked his girlfriend home. But now she is missing…\nOur new home was meant to be a chance for us to start again, to make new friends and forget the past. And as I look around the barbeque we’ve thrown for our neighbours, I dare to dream that things will be all right. I watch my husband joking as he flips burgers and my daughter turning cartwheels on our sun-bleached lawn. And then my gaze falls on my son Jacob, and his new girlfriend Rose, in her light blue jeans and her green crop top. There is a worried expression clouding her beautiful eyes…\nThe next day I get a call from Rose’s mother that chills me to the bone. Rose never returned after our party.\nI wake my still-sleeping son, who walked Rose home the night before, and beg him for answers. Jacob promises he saw Rose to her front door, and I know he would never lie.\nBut when the police find Rose’s house keys hidden in our garden and a witness claims to have seen them arguing in the street, everyone insists I can’t believe what Jacob is telling me.\nI will do anything to protect my boy. But I need to find a way to make the questions stop. Because there’s something about our family that nobody can ever know. And as the search for Rose closes in, how can I keep him safe and keep our secrets hidden?\nA gripping and jaw-dropping page-turner with twists to die for. If you love Lisa Jewell, K.L. Slater and Jackie Kabler, you’ll love The Lie.\nWhat everyone is saying about The Lie:\n‘I devoured it in three days straight and was reading it at every opportunity.’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\n‘The last sentence made my jaw drop in utter surprise… unforgettable and very hard to put down.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\n‘What a wild ride! This was unputdownable. I read it in one night, who needs sleep anyway?... Kept me guessing the entire time’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\n‘Holy Smokes! This place is on fire and it ain't the damn barbeque party!!!... Wow! Kathryn Croft has done it again and blown me away!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\n‘Had me sitting in the same spot for hours burning pages. I couldn't put it down!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\n‘OMG!!!!! Loved!!!!! Her best work yet!!!!! Once I saw this author had another book coming out I just knew I had to read it. This author is by far one of my favorites of all time… I couldn’t put it down for the life of me. Each chapter left me wanting more and more… They shock me to my core and leave me speechless. This one had me on pins and needles… I was screaming OMG the whole time I was reading it. I even reread it just to be sure. For all these reasons and more I love this author’s books so much. I can’t wait for her next one.’ Blue Moon Blogger, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\n‘A thrilling book that keeps you turning the pages until the shocking ending. Full of twists and turns and shocks. Brilliant!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\n‘So gripping and thrilling. Compassionately written, with undercurrents of something menacing lurking in the background… Oh my word, what an ending! Completely unpredictable but believable! Highly recommended.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️\n‘Before you start this book, be warned that once you begin you won't be able to put it down again. Literally!... hooks you in from the start… I literally was up until 3am finishing it because I was soo hooked. And it was worth every second. This is easily one of the most perfectly written books I've read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Lie: A completely unputdownable and heart-pounding psychological thriller

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