The Other Mothers by M.M. Chouinard
The murder of a young girl at an elementary school shocks staff, parents, and friends. Who could kill a five-year-old? And why?
Female Author
Our House by Louise Candlish
Fi Lawson arrives home to find a moving van in her driveway. At first, she thinks she’s mistaken, she and Bram certainly aren’t moving out. But there they are – another family, moving into Trinity Avenue. Moving into her home. How can this other family possibly think this house is theirs? And where is Bram?
Malice by Jennifer Jaynes
Dr. Daniel Winters is living a fairy-tale life with his beautiful new wife, lovely home, and promising career. He prides himself on being an honest and responsible man. But when his wife begins to act suspiciously, a fellow doctor and friend dies a suspicious death, and alcohol tightens its grip, everything is threatened. Can Daniel keep this life he’s always dreamed of while protecting his patients and marriage?
Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris
Grace and Jack are a seemingly perfect couple, hosting friends and neighbours for stunning dinner parties in their beautiful home. Jack Angel spends his days fighting for victims of domestic violence. His wife, Grace, spends her days tending to their house, gardening, and painting. But why is Grace never seen outside? Why is she always with her husband? And why does the bedroom have bars on the window?
The Watcher by Caroline Eriksson
Withdrawing from a broken marriage, author Elena needs something to fill her days and, with evenings plagued by insomnia, her nights. One day something catches her eye – the seemingly perfect couple across the street. Elena quickly becomes absorbed by the seemingly suspicious actions of the beautiful wife. We begin to wonder: how far will a wife go?
Whisper by Lynette Noni
Subject Six-Eight-Four has spent years in a secret underground facility, experimented on and tortured by “evaluators” and guards attempting to break her silence. After suffering at the hands of these people for months on end, she is taken aback by a new evaluator – one who treats her with kindness and concern. His approach breaks her resolve, and Subject Six-Eight-Four learns more than she ever thought possible about herself, her captors, and their facility.
You Will Know Me by Megan Abbott
Katie and Eric’s daughter, Devon Knox, is a gymnastic prodigy. Their lives revolve around Devon; her schooling, training, and competing, until a shocking death rocks the small community. As rumours and violence begin to surface, Katie begins to question how well she knows those around her – including her enigmatic and determined daughter.
Elizabeth is Missing by Emma Healey
Ageing grandmother Maud is beginning to lose her memory. One thing that she’s certain of, however, is that Elizabeth is missing. The mysterious disappearance of Elizabeth brings back memories of another disappearance; that of her sister, Sukey. Can Maud’s memory unlock the answer to Sukey’s disappearance?
The Grownup by Gillian Flynn
A young woman making her living scamming customers as a psychic meets the perfect new client. Susan Burke has just moved into a Victorian house with her husband, son, and step-son, and she’s pretty sure it’s haunted. Seeing a new business opportunity, the psychic offers to cleanse Susan’s house of its ghosts. However when she first steps in the house, the psychic begins to think Susan isn’t so crazy after all.