Serial Killer's Family

They're saying he's a monster. And they're saying she knew. Beth and Tom Hardcastle are the envy of their neighbourhood – they have the perfect marriage, the perfect house, the perfect family. When the police knock on their door one evening, Beth panics. Tom should be back from work by now – what if he's crashed his car? She fears the worst. But the worst is beyond imagining. As the interrogation begins, Beth will find herself questioning everything she believed about her husband. They're husband and wife – till death do them part… • A key debut launch for Summer 2021, this will be a word-of-mouth thriller about trust and deception that sparks conversations. How well can you really know the person you love the most? • True crime meets domestic suspense – the perfect read for crime and thriller fans who are hooked in by a clear, intriguing concept and commercial cover, but will also appeal to anyone who devours true crime documentaries on Netflix and found themselves gripped by TV series such as YOU and Liar. • A fresh hook: the question here is not whether Tom is a serial killer or not – we know he is – but instead, whether the wife was involved, and how. • Author is the real deal when it comes to understanding the minds of criminals. She has a background in psychology and worked in the prison system for many years as a rehabilitation officer, working with men serving sentences for first-degree crimes such as rape and murder. Competition: My Lovely Wife;The Innocent Wife;Blood Orange;I Made a Mistake;The Wife Between Us;The Perfect Couple;The Couple Next Door;The Silent Patient;You. Samantha Downing;Amy Lloyd;Harriet Tyce;Jane Corry;Green Hendricks;Sarah Pekkanen;Jackie Kabler;Shari Lapena;Alex Michaelides;Caroline Kepnes

She thought she’d left her past behind. She was wrong… Despite a childhood in the care system, Anna Price has beaten the odds and built for herself the perfect life, complete with beautiful seaside home, devoted husband and a job she loves. Then a policeman appears at Anna’s door: her estranged brother Henry is a wanted serial killer, and the police need Anna’s help to catch him before he strikes again. When an envelope turns up on her doorstep, Anna suddenly finds herself caught in a sick game. One that she remembers all too well from childhood–one that, this time, she must win at all costs…