The Darkest Secret

A genuinely shocking thriller where nothing is what it seems. So good I wish I'd written it myself. - Val McDermid, Sunday Times Number 1 Bestseller A chilling thriller with a deftly woven plot: this is Marwood's best yet. - Clare Mackintosh, Number 1 Kindle Bestseller Oh my god, it is SO good. A work of genius. I'm in awe - Mark Edwards, Number 1 Kindle Bestseller Alex Marwood's The Darkest Secret is a feast of a novel, a modern Greek tragedy with believable characters, a heart stopping plot and a brilliant triple jump of an ending that left me clutching the book. I haven't read anything so satisfying in a long time. I loved The Wicked Girls, but this is even better - Jenny Eclair With the psychological acuity of Kate Atkinson and a dark wit all her own, Alex Marwood draws us into The Darkest Secret with utter narrative cunning, then surprises with its emotional wallop, its deeper resonances. In so doing, she demonstrates, without a doubt, that she is one of crime fiction's brightest stars. Not to be missed. - Megan Abbott Simply tremendous, so tense and packed with pathos. I loved every page of it. - Sarah Hilary I made the mistake of thinking I could read a couple of pages and then spend the weekend writing. Well, that was not the case. A few pages was not enough, in fact, nothing was enough until I had finished it. I think it is taut storytelling at its best and by the end I was breathless. I actually didn't realise I was holding my breath until I turned that very last page. - Angela Marsons, Number 1 Kindle Bestseller A taut, claustrophobic look into toxic relationships and family secrets. I couldn't put it down as more and more layers were revealed, with suspense and intrigue creating a tense and satisfying read. - Mel Sherratt