by K. L. Slater
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Sixteen years on, Rose still blames herself for Billy’s death. How could she have failed to protect her little brother?
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Rose has never fully recovered from the trauma, and one of the few people she trusts is her neighbour Ronnie, who she has known all her life. But one day Ronnie falls ill, and Rose goes next door to help him… and what she finds in his attic room turns her world upside down.
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Rose thought she knew the truth about what happened to Billy. She thought she knew her neighbour. Now the only thing she knows is that she is in danger…
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The Mistake is a completely gripping thriller that will keep you up all night, from the top ten bestselling author of Blink, Liar and Safe with Me. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train.
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LIAR
A GRIPPING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER WITH A SHOCKING TWIST
How far would you go to protect your family?
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Single dad Ben is doing his best to raise his children alone, with the help of his devoted mother Judi. Life isn’t easy, but Judi’s family means everything to her and together, they manage.
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Then Ben meets Amber. Everyone thinks this is a perfect match for Ben but Judi isn’t sure … there’s just something about Amber that doesn’t add up.
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Ben can’t see why his mother dislikes his new girlfriend. And Amber doesn’t want Judi anywhere near her new family. Amber just wants Ben and the children.
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The further Judi delves into Amber’s personal life, the closer she gets to shocking secrets that could change everything. And Judi must make a decision that could lead to the most disastrous consequences.
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Liar is a compelling psychological thriller with a breathtaking twist that will keep you awake until the early hours. Perfect for fans of Behind Closed Doors, The Girl Before and The Sister.
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What readers are saying about K.L. Slater:
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‘Brilliant… very clever.’ B. A. Paris, author of Behind Closed Doors
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‘I want to take it and scream from the rooftops. I want to make everyone I know read a copy. I want to knock on doors and leave this book in mailboxes. If you can’t tell, I LOVED Blink by K.L. Slater. Enthralling, fast-paced and dark … I read this one into the night, I left the book open on my bed so I could try and absorb more as I slept. If you want a hair-raising thriller, then look no further. Blink is a must-read. 5 stars.’ Clues and Reviews
BLINK
A PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER WITH A KILLER TWIST YOU'LL NEVER FORGET
What if the person you love most in the world was in terrible danger… because of you?
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Three years ago, Toni’s five-year-old daughter Evie disappeared after leaving school. The police have never been able to find her. There were no witnesses, no CCTV, no trace.
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But Toni believes her daughter is alive. And as she begins to silently piece together her memories, the full story of the past begins to reveal itself, and a devastating truth.
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Toni’s mind is trapped in a world of silence, her only chance to save herself is to manage the impossible. She must find a way to make herself heard. She must find her daughter.
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A compelling, gripping thriller with a breathtaking twist that will keep you awake until the early hours. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, Behind Closed Doors and The Sister.
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What readers are saying about Blink:
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'I was excited to start reading this one and once I started I couldn't stop. I devoured it. Chomped away chapter by chapter until I have hoofed the whole damned lot and you know what? It left me hungry for more ...An absolutely stonking 5 stars from me. Jen Med's Book Reviews
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'The book had me from the very first sentence and kept hold of me until I finished it.... There are twists galore but on one occasion my jaw actually dropped open as I realised that all was not as it seemed. Fantastic writing, excellent characterisation that has left me salivating for book number three! Five stars.' Angela Marsons
SAFE WITH ME
A PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER SO TENSE IT WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY
Thirteen years ago someone did something very bad to Anna. Now it’s her turn to get even …
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Anna lives a solitary existence, taking solace in order and routine. Her only friend is the lonely old lady next door. She doesn’t like to let people to get too close – she knows how much damage they can do.
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Then one ordinary day Anna witnesses a devastating road accident and recognises the driver as Carla, the woman who ruined her life all those years ago. Now it’s Anna’s chance to set things straight but her revenge needs to be executed carefully …
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First she needs to get to know Liam, the man injured in the accident. She needs to follow the police investigation. She needs to watch Carla from the shadows…
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But as Anna’s obsession with Carla escalates, her own secrets start to unravel. Is Carla really dangerous or does Anna need to worry about someone far closer to home?
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A compelling, gripping psychological thriller, perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train and The Sister.
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What everyone's saying about SAFE WITH ME:
'Holy Hell what a jaw dropper!.....Just need a moment to lift my jaw back off the floor, what a fantastic debut!' Chelle's Book Reviews
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'A very clever psychological thriller that plays with your mind and makes you feel like you've stepped off the waltzers at the fairground!' By the Letter Books
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'A superb psychological thriller. Fast-paced and thoroughly gripping.' The Book Review Cafe
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Huge thanks to my editor, Lydia Vassar-Smith, who has been a massive support every step of the way and whose ideas and advice have, as always, made the finished book so much better.
Thanks to Camilla Wray at Darley Anderson, who is taking such good care of me and giving great advice and support while my agent Clare Wallace is on maternity leave. By the time The Secret is published, Clare’s adorable newborn son Vince will be nearly four months old!
Thanks also to the rest of the hard-working team at Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency, especially Mary Darby and Emma Winter, and to Roya Sarrafi-Gohar, Kristina Egan and Rosanna Bellingham.
Thanks to all the Bookouture team for everything they do, especially to Lauren Finger, Leodora Darlington and Kim Nash.
Thanks to Angela Marsons, such a good friend for many years now. I couldn’t wish for a better writing buddy and partner in crime on my writing journey.
Massive thanks as always go to my husband, Mac, for his love and support and for taking care of everything so I have the time to write. To my family, especially my daughter, Francesca, and to my mama, who are always there to support and encourage me in my writing.
Special thanks must also go to Henry Steadman, who has again designed such an apt and eye-catching cover that I loved on sight and to Jane Selley and Becca Allen for their eagle-eyed copyediting skills.
Thank you to the bloggers and reviewers who have done so much to help make my thrillers a success. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to post a positive review online or has taken part in my blog tour. It is always noticed and much appreciated.
Last but not least, thank you so much to my amazing readers. I love receiving all the wonderful comments and messages and I am truly grateful for each and every reader’s support.
Published by Bookouture
An imprint of StoryFire Ltd.
Carmelite House
50 Victoria Embankment
London EC4Y 0DZ
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Copyright © K.L. Slater 2018
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K.L. Slater has asserted her right to be identified as the author of this work.
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ISBN: 978-1-78681-575-0
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publishers.
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This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, organisations, places and events other than those clearly in the public domain, are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or locales is entirely coincidental.
Table of Contents
Title Page
Also by K.L. Slater
Contents
Dedication
Epigraph
Prologue
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Chapter 56
Chapter 57
Chapter 58
Chapter 59
Chapter 60
Chapter 61
Chapter 62
Chapter 63
Chapter 64
Chapter 65
Chapter 66
Chapter 67
Chapter 68
Chapter 69
The Visitor
K.L. Slater’s Email Sign-Up
Also by K.L. Slater
A Letter from Kim
The Mistake
Liar
Blink
Safe With Me
Acknowledgements
Copyright
