The Other Guest

Heidi Perks

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'A fantastic sun-soaked thriller' LUCY CLARKE'Perfect to read beside the pool' OBSERVER'Whip-smart twists' CHRIS WHITAKER----------------------------------Two women. Two sides of the story. Whose do you trust?Laila and her husband arrive for a week's holiday in Greece in desperate need of a reset.As Laila sits by the pool she finds herself inexplicably drawn to the other family staying in their resort.Em has no idea who Laila is, or that she has been watching her and her teenage sons and husband so intently.Five days later their worlds will be blown apart by a horrifying event.Laila thinks she knows the truth of what happened. But in telling Em what she's seen, she stands to lose everything she holds dear.And what if she's got it wrong?____________________________Praise for THE OTHER GUEST:'A fun, compelling thriller - perfect to read beside the pool, or at home, dreaming of warmer times to come' The Observer'Heidi Perks has a gift for ratcheting up tension and suspense in her books, leaving this reader gasping for breath with the lights on in the middle of the night. Bravo!' Liz Nugent'The Other Guest is a fantastic sun-soaked thriller with a gripping mystery at its heart. It's the perfect read to take on holiday - but just keep one eye on those other guests!' Lucy Clarke'We read this brilliant story in one sitting' Closer'A twisty hot summer read in a location to die for. Literally!' Jane Corry'With its keep-you-guessing story line and holiday setting, fans of domestic thrillers will devour' Heat magazine'Pure, thrilling escapism. Whip-smart twists make this summer sizzler impossible to put down. The Other Guest is unforgettable' Chris Whitaker'A gripping mystery full of twists and secrets' MyWeekly'Another hard-to-put-down book from [Heidi Perks]. With so many layers and complex characters, the suspense will keep you gripped throughout' Woman's Weekly'A chilling exploration of loyalty, loss and longing - a perfect holiday read!' Isabel Ashdown'A taut, clever whodunnit, masterfully structured, beautifully written, with an intriguing cast and some heart-wrenching moral dilemmas' Gilly MacmillanA twisty, sun-splashed thriller. 8/10 stars' Peterborough Telegraph 'A domestic noir with a simple story that oozes nuance and fine detail. Have you dreaming of summer, despite the mystery that will occupy your attention' Crime FM____________________________Readers love Heidi's thrillers:'This is a read not to be missed!!!''Family secrets, mystery and intrigue. This is the perfect book that won't disappoint''This is one of those books that you start to read and right from the outset it becomes completely addictive.''You find yourself unable to trust anyone!''A surprising plot and lots of twists with interesting characters. I loved the writing style and the setting of the story''Easily the best thriller I've read in a long time''Lots of twists and turns, guaranteed page-turner that keeps you guessing until the end''The ending took me by surprise''Couldn't put this one down - just one more chapter became something of a mantra!''I loved the book and the fact it kept me guessing till the end'