The Happy Family: The gripping new 2021 psychological crime thriller from the bestselling author of The Perfect Couple

The brand new thriller from the Kindle & USA Today bestselling author! A mother who disappeared... When Beth was 10 years old, her beautiful, wild mother Alice walked out and never came back. Beth's life since hasn't always been smooth sailing, but now she is happy and settled, with a successful career, a loving family and a beautiful home. An unexpected visitor... Then one day there's a knock at the door. Alice has returned. Overjoyed to have the chance to rebuild their relationship, Beth invites her mother to move in. A life that comes crashing down... At first, everything seems wonderful. But then Beth's friends begin to drift away, strange things start to happen at home, and rumours begin to circle about her past. As the mysterious events around Beth become darker and more dangerous, she is forced to question everything. Is somebody in her life trying to destroy her happiness? And how far will they go? Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, C. L. Taylor and Lisa Jewell Praise for Jackie Kabler 'An intriguing and gripping psychological thriller that keeps you guessing as you frantically turn the pages' Sunday Times bestselling author C. L. Taylor 'This is a psychological thriller that has everything: intrigue, mystery and constant twists and turns. I couldn't put it down!' Alex Lake, bestselling author of Seven Days 'There is no let-up in this twisty-turny thriller...Just when you think you've cracked its secrets, your expectations are upended again' Kate Riordan, author of The Heatwave The brand new thriller from the No.1 Kindle bestselling author of The Perfect Couple and Am I Guilty? "Filled with suspense, intrigue and a cast of engaging characters. Fabulous!"Lucy Clarke, author of The Castaways "Suspicion, secrets and shocking reveals!"Sarah Linley, author of The Trip My family has just been reunited. So who is trying to tear it apart? A mother who disappeared... When Beth was 10 years old, her beautiful, wild mother Alice disappeared. Beth's life since hasn't always been easy, but now she's settled, with a successful career, a loving family and a beautiful home. An unexpected visitor...Then one day there's a knock at the door. Alice has returned. Desperate to rebuild their relationship, Beth invites her mother to move in. A life that comes crashing down...At first, everything is wonderful. But then Beth's friends start to drift away, strange things happen at home, and rumours about Beth begin to circle. Someone is out to destroy Beth's newfound happiness. But who? And how far will they go? Perfect for fans of T. M. Logan, C. L. Taylor and Lisa Jewell What readers are saying about The Happy Family 'Found myself second guessing every thought I had' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A compelling and addictive read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'You know a book is pretty amazing when you actually exclaim WTAF in full out loud' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Tense, twisty themes lead us to a very surprising ending!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I flew through this and couldn't get enough' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I would recommend to anyone that loves a good gripping, suspenseful thriller' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'So many twists and turns' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It kept me guessing and truly touched my heart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Once I started I could not put it down until I finished it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A mother who disappeared... When Beth was 10 years old, her beautiful, wild mother Alice walked out and never came back. Beth's life since hasn't always been smooth sailing, but now she is happy and settled, with a successful career, a loving family and a beautiful home. An unexpected visitor... Then one day there's a knock at the door. Alice has returned. Overjoyed to have the chance to rebuild their relationship, Beth invites her mother to move in. A life that comes crashing down... At first, everything seems wonderful. But then Beth's friends begin to drift away, strange things start to happen at home, and rumours begin to circle about her past. As the mysterious events around Beth become darker and more dangerous, she is forced to question everything. Is somebody in her life trying to destroy her happiness? And how far will they go?"--Provided by publisher My family has just been reunited. So who is trying to tear it apart? A mother who disappeared... When Beth was 10 years old, her beautiful, wild mother Alice disappeared. Beth’s life since hasn’t always been easy, but now she’s settled, with a successful career, a loving family and a beautiful home. An unexpected visitor... Then one day there’s a knock at the door. Alice has returned. Desperate to rebuild their relationship, Beth invites her mother to move in. A life that comes crashing down... At first, everything is wonderful. But then Beth’s friends start to drift away, strange things happen at home, and rumours about Beth begin to circle. Someone is out to destroy Beth’s newfound happiness. But who? And how far will they go? Genre: Fiction > Mystery/Thriller "When Beth was 10 years old, her beautiful, wild mother Alice disappeared. Beth's life since hasn't always been easy, but now she's settled, with a successful career, a loving family and a beautiful home. Then one day there's a knock at the door. Alice has returned. Desperate to rebuild their relationship, Beth invites her mother to move in. At first, everything is wonderful. But then Beth's friends start to drift away, strange things happen at home, and rumours about Beth begin to circle. Someone is out to destroy Beth's life. But who? And how far will they go?"--Provided by publisher -- An unexpected visitor...Then one day there's a knock at the door. Alice has returned. Desperate to rebuild their relationship, Beth invites her mother to move in. -- Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, C. L. Taylor and Lisa Jewell Praise for Jackie Kabler 'An intriguing and gripping psychological thriller that keeps you guessing as you frantically turn the pages' Sunday TimesSeven DaysKate Riordan, author of The Heatwave