A. E. Gauntlett completed an MA in English Literature at King's College, London in 2010, before joining the publishing industry as a literary agent. The Stranger at the Wedding is his debut thriller, written in secret while agenting the work of numerous bestselling authors of his own.
Gauntlett is a master of misdirection * New York Times * Accomplished … a masterpiece of misdirection … the final revelation ... a stunner * Sunday Times * Sharp, shocking and twisted. The Stranger at the Wedding is darkly thrilling, clever and unsettling -- Chris Whitaker, Sunday Times bestselling author of We Begin at the End A terrific slow burn of a thriller with beautifully constructed twists -- Sarah Pekkanen, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wife Between Us A cunning, twisted mystery that will keep you second guessing who you can trust until the very last page -- Sara Ochs, author of The Dive Superbly twisty and thoroughly addictive -- Alice Clark-Platts A modern-day Talented Mr Ripley, a tale of obsession and deception, you won’t be able to put it down -- Abigail Bergstrom, author of What A Shame An elegant, chilling thriller that kept me guessing – I was gripped by this clever study of love, obsession and the myths we tell ourselves about a happy ever after -- Phoebe Locke Beautifully written and completely gripping ... a propulsive, consuming mystery -- Amy Jordan Nothing about The Stranger at the Wedding is as it seems – especially how the happy couple came to be. Surprises lurk throughout this thrilling blend of myth, suspense, and delightfully disturbing twists -- Chris Cander, author of The Weight of a Piano The Stranger at the Wedding is an eerie and intelligent meditation on how pasts shape us, subverting readers' expectations the moment you believe you've guessed the plot. A. E. Gauntlett has produced an expertly written tale whose characters possess rich and recondite interiorities and intentions, about which you'll be guessing until the last page -- Flora Collins, author of Nanny Dearest