In the quiet village of Helesbury, Miranda Wallace prides herself on being the most popular member of her small social circle; the perfect friend, the best mum – the queen bee.

Until one day, Verity arrives. Cool and indifferent, Verity is everything Miranda isn’t, but she threatens to shatter Miranda’s picture-perfect life.

Suddenly plagued with insecurities, Miranda is certain Verity is hiding something. And Miranda knows all about secrets and the damage they can cause, because she’s hiding some of her own.

So when Verity threatens to reveal the truth about Miranda and destroy the perfect life she’s built, Miranda knows she has to act to protect the people she loves – even if the results are deadly.

Praise for Nina Manning:

'Addictive... and beautifully written...I loved it.' Number One Bestselling author Valerie Keogh

'Heart-stopping, pacy and tension filled. Highly recommended.' Claire Allan

'Compelling and claustrophobic, Nina is an exciting new voice and definitely one to watch' Phoebe Morgan

'An addictive and compelling summer read. Manning keeps you hooked throughout and guessing until the end. The perfect book to take on holiday.' Natasha Boydell

'Chilling and creepy. An atmospheric and addictive debut.' Diane Jeffrey

'Totally addictive. I couldn't put it down!' Darren O'Sullivan

'A claustrophobic, nail-biting thriller that draws you in and doesn't let go.' Naomi Joy

‘Clever, emotionally draining and totally gripping. I absolutely loved this book!’ D E White

Nina Manning studied psychology and was a restaurant-owner and private chef (including to members of the royal family). She is the founder and co-host of Sniffing The Pages, a book review podcast. Her debut psychological thriller, The Daughter in Law, was a bestseller in the UK, US, Australia and Canada. She lives in Scotland