Shalini Boland

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About Shalini Boland

Shalini Boland is the USA-Today bestselling author of fourteen psychological thrillers. With over two million copies sold, her titles are published by Audible, Bookouture, Grand Central Publishing and Tantor.

Shalini lives by the sea in Dorset, England with her husband, two teens and their increasingly demanding dog, Queen Jess. Before kids, she was signed to Universal Music Publishing as a singer/songwriter, but now she spends her days writing psychological thrillers (in between re-stocking the fridge and dealing with endless baskets of laundry).

She is also the author of two bestselling Young Adult series as well as a children's WWII novel with a time-travel twist.

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Thrillers in order of publication:

THE GIRL FROM THE SEA

THE BEST FRIEND

THE MILLIONAIRE'S WIFE

THE SECRET MOTHER

THE CHILD NEXT DOOR

THE SILENT SISTER

THE PERFECT FAMILY

THE MARRIAGE BETRAYAL

THE OTHER DAUGHTER

ONE OF US IS LYING

THE WIFE

MY LITTLE GIRL

THE COUPLE UPSTAIRS

A PERFECT STRANGER (Audio book)

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The Couple Upstairs: An addictive psychological thriller with a gripping twist Sep 13, 2021

by Shalini Boland

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I should never have become friends with the couple upstairs…

The first time I step inside this cosy apartment with its sash windows, just minutes from the sea, I think it would be the perfect place for me and my partner Zac to start again. A chance to leave our troubled past behind.

Chris and Vanessa, the couple upstairs, are so welcoming: smiles, flowers, a home-baked cake. It’s strange how he does all the talking, and she seems so shy, but I’m just thrilled to have new friends nearby.

But everything starts to go wrong… my business begins to crumble, I can’t ignore the whispers at our housewarming party and loud arguments from upstairs keep me awake at night. I can’t sleep, I can’t think straight and I feel like someone is watching me in my own home.

And then Zac comes home one afternoon, his face clenched with fury, and says he knows what’s going on. He knows about my secret…

He won’t listen to me. He storms out and I’m left in tears, completely devastated.

Why has my life fallen apart since we moved here? Am I going mad? Or is someone trying to destroy us?

If only I’d known what I know now.
If only I hadn’t trusted the couple upstairs.

From the USA Today bestselling author Shalini Boland comes an absolutely heart-thumping psychological thriller with a twist you won’t see coming. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl and The Wife Between Us.

Readers are gripped by The Couple Upstairs:

‘WOW!! WOW!! WOW!!... loved every word… completely gripping. I had to read in one sitting because it was impossible to put down… The ending was out of this world… mind blowing!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow!! Where to even start?!?... I started reading this book this morning and finished it in a day… I would recommend clearing your schedule!!!... Absolutely gripping storyline which I got completely sucked into… unputdownable… wasn’t even close to working out what was going on, soooo many red herrings… WELL DONE Shalini!... absolutely gripping!’ Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I have goosebumps… This book is EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!... Had I known I was in for such a wild ride I would have started reading this book earlier in the day instead of being kept all night!’ ThrillByThePage Book Blogger, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Shalini Boland is an absolute queen… completely blown away, I don’t know how this author does it but each book just gets better and better… absolutely fantastic read and one I cannot recommend enough! This is a book worthy of all the stars to show just how wonderful a read this is.

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The Secret Mother: A gripping psychological thriller that will have you hooked Nov 9, 2017

by Shalini Boland

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‘Absolutely addictive and brilliant with an end I didn't see coming. This is one book you have to read and it gets 5 huge stars from me!!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

'Are you my mummy?’

Tessa Markham returns home to find a child in her kitchen. He thinks she’s his mother. But Tessa doesn’t have any children.

Not anymore.

She doesn’t know who the little boy is or how he got there.

After contacting the police, Tessa is suspected of taking the mystery child. Her whole life is turned upside down. And then her husband reveals a secret of his own…

Tessa isn’t sure what to believe or who to trust. Because someone is lying. To find out who, she must confront her painful past. But is the truth more dangerous than Tessa realises?

An absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller with a twist that will make you wonder if you can ever trust anyone again. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Sister this book will have you hooked.

What readers are saying about The Secret Mother:

‘Wow, wow, wow! What a fantastic book! The book starts with a bang… from page one and believe me, it doesn’t let up throughout the book and keeps you gripped until the very end!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars

‘Oh yes, yes, yes, yes this was my kind of read, I really have taken this and added it to my top 10 this year, it’s a screaming from the rooftops fantastic read, if you love a good thriller… if you love to stay up all night reading because you simply can't switch your mind off from a book, this is it, you found it, don't look any further… so fast paced it leaves your breathless. One of the best psychological thrillers that I have read that has shocked me, left me dribbling for me and wanting more from this author.’ Read Along With Sue, 5 stars

‘Wow, wow and wow! What a read! Gripping from start to end and a very clever plot that keeps you guessing all the way. I loved this book ... didn’t want it to finish.’ Nicki’s Book Blog, 5 stars

‘Utterly gripping to the last page and full of twists and turns to keep the reader guessing. A fantastic thriller!' Sarah A. Denzil, author of #1 bestseller Silent Child

‘Another five-star winner from this author… Kept me gripped from the very first page… An absolute must read… Wish I could have given it more than just 5 stars!’ Bookseller Review, 5 stars

‘I was on the edge of my seat… This has to be one of the most suspenseful books I have ever read! I felt the hairs on the back of my neck go up and my heart raced a mile a minute.’ Touch My Spine, 5 stars

‘An absolutely brilliant story, I was so hooked, loved every minute of it, I couldn't put my kindle down as I needed to know the ending, and what a brilliant ending it was!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Wow! What a thrilling ride! Enough

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The Wife: An unputdownable psychological thriller with a breathtaking twist Sep 9, 2020

by Shalini Boland

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Zoe fainted on her wedding day, and she never knew why. She’s always felt sure something bad happened. Ten years later, she’s going to find out what…

It was supposed to be the happiest day of her life. Zoe was sitting in her hotel room, in her perfect white dress, looking forward to the moment when she would make kind, handsome Toby her husband.

Then, there was a blank.

They said she must have fainted, overcome with emotion. But nothing felt quite right afterwards. Did something happen in that missing time?

Now, Toby and Zoe have two beautiful children and a perfect life. They’re planning their ten-year anniversary party for their family and friends. The invitations have been sent, the food ordered. They’re going back to the grand hotel where they got married.

But as the anniversary gets closer, it becomes clear not everyone is looking forward to celebrating. Zoe catches Toby lying about where he’s been. One of her best friends seems to be ignoring her. And someone is spreading stories that might stop the party from happening at all.

Zoe is increasingly sure that she doesn’t have the full story. But does she want to know the truth, if it will destroy everything?

From the million-copy bestselling author, this totally gripping psychological thriller will have you hooked from the first page to the last jaw-dropping twist. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl and The Wife Between Us.

**See what readers are saying about The Wife:**

‘WHAT A THRILLER!!!!… This one caused me sleepless nights because I couldn't put it down!!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Oh my!!! Wow!!! Let's all hail Queen Shalini because this is another absolutely FANTASTIC book… A truly brilliant masterpiece’ Little Miss Book Lover 87, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Boy this Shalini Boland woman sure knows how to write a book!!!!!!… That ending, wow!!!!!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow!! Where to even start?!?… It kept me up most of the night!!!... I LOVED IT!!!!’ Kirsty Whitlock, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow Shalini has done it again!… Read it in one glorious afternoon sitting!… kept you guessing throughout and the surprises just kept coming!… Totally captivating and brilliant.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Amazing! Thrilling!… I was HOOKED from the first page!!… that whopper of a twist at the end!?! I LOVED it!!’ Books on the Bookshelf, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow!… Tense and captivating… Full of twists and turns and shocks!… raced through it, eager to find out the ending – which was just brilliant!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow, what an amazing read.

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The Millionaire's Wife: An absolutely gripping psychological thriller May 17, 2018

by Shalini Boland

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‘I am completely and utterly speechless… Oh wow, absolutely triple wow… literally had me on tenterhooks… I thought I was going to fall off my chair.’ Mixing Reality with Fiction

Everyone has their secrets. But this one could destroy your marriage.

When Anna Blackwell opens an email from an unknown sender, the shocking image attached shatters her perfect world. A woman has been killed. And Anna knows who did it. The past is catching up with her.

Is it her turn next?

To protect herself and her husband Will, she must tell him the terrible truth about her first love. But as the secrets of her life unravel, Anna begins to realise that she is not the only one who has been living a lie.

Anna doesn’t know who to turn to: her best friend, her parents, her husband. But she knows that her ex-lover is dangerous and she must stop him, before it’s too late…

From the bestselling author of The Secret Mother and The Child Next Door, this utterly unputdownable psychological thriller will have you gasping at every twist. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Sister this book is for you.

What readers are saying about Shalini Boland:

‘Completely and utterly speechless… there are just no words to explain how amazing and gripping this book is… Oh wow, absolutely triple wow… a truly magnificent read, loved it from start to finish… leaves you with bated breath right to the very end… that ending… I thought I was going to fall off my chair. It was so darn good…’ Mixing Reality with Fiction

‘A nail biting, edge of your seat read. I couldn't sit still… thrilling and exciting you to the max… I loved it.’ By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars

‘So many tense moments… compelling…I was eagerly turning pages… a fast-paced, captivating, suspenseful psychological thriller… amazing.’ A Haven for Book Lovers

‘Absolutely addictive and brilliant with an end I didn't see coming. This is one book you have to read and it gets 5 huge stars from me!!!!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘Amazing... Get ready to edge closer to the tip of your seat, bite the very last bit of nails you have left, and scream a not so silent scream when this story unravels!... We LOVED this book!’ Two Girls and a Book Obsession, 5 stars

‘Oh my. A captivating unputdownable evocative emotional twisted thriller. Oh that ending... OMG that ending did NOT expect that. It blew me away…’ Read Along With Sue, 5 stars

‘Wow, wow, wow! What a fantastic book! The book starts with a bang… from page one and believe me, it doesn’t let up throughout the book and keeps you gripped until the very end!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars

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My Little Girl: A totally gripping psychological thriller full of shocking twists Apr 22, 2021

by Shalini Boland

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Your daughter is missing. Did someone close to you take her?

She was meant to be with your husband.

He didn’t tell you about the change of plans.

Your mother-in-law says she never took her eyes off her. But the moment little Bea disappeared, she was on the phone to your husband’s ex-wife.

Things like this happen to other people. Careless people. Not you.

But now you have to ask: your husband, your mother-in-law, the ex-wife – could one of them have taken your little girl?

**Why readers are gripped by My Little Girl:**

‘Brilliant… so addictive that once I had started I couldn’t put it down and couldn’t go to bed till it was finished in the early hours.’ Fiction Café, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Another masterpiece from the queen of psychological thrillers. A rollercoaster of a read… gripping and completely tense from the very first chapter… 100% recommend this book! Five stars does not do this book justice.’ Little Miss Book Lover 87, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘So gripping… a mind-blowing addictive story that is unputdownable… Absolutely brilliant with so many massive twists.’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow! A gripping, twisty-turny rollercoaster ride!... Will certainly have you shouting at your kindle as you frantically the turn the pages… addictive and unputdownable. Fabulous!’ My Chestnut Reading Tree, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Shalini Boland has knocked this one out of the park… thrilling… Every twist left me with my jaw dropped and my mouth wide open. Like really that didn't just happen...Oh, but it DID! OMG!! Loved it all!’ The Secret Book Sleuth, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A gripping and twisty page-turner from the queen of psychological thrillers!... With twists galore… hugely addictive read. I really love it when a book keeps you guessing and this one does just that. An awesome thriller…compelling… nail-biting, action-packed.’ Life’s a Book, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘5 HUGE stars… Shalini Boland does a masterful job at keeping you guessing until the end! I will ALWAYS pick up a Shalini Boland book because I am never disappointed!’ Two Girls and a Book Obsession, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow!! Absolutely gripping… unputdownable… addictive and shocking page turner.’ Bookworm 86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A fast thrilling read full of plot twists that will definitely keep you reading "just one more chapter"!!! Fantastic book 5 stars!’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Brilliant…

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The Best Friend: An utterly gripping psychological thriller with a breathtaking twist Dec 18, 2018

by Shalini Boland

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‘I can tell we’re going to be the best of friends…’When Louisa Sullivan takes her little boy to his first playdate at a new friend’s house she doesn’t realise life is about to change for her family. Because she’s about to meet Darcy Lane.Darcy is a woman who has everything – a dream house, a powerful husband and enviable wealth.She’s the perfect wife. The perfect friend. The perfect liar. From the top ten bestselling author of The Secret Mother and The Child Next Door, this utterly gripping psychological thriller will have you up all night reading. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Wife Between Us this book is for you.Why readers are hooked by The Best Friend:‘Absolutely Brilliant!... grabbed me right from the very first page and kept my interest throughout… one of the most intense thrillers I have read… I cannot even get over the level of craziness!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars‘All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!! This book had me holding my breath… So many emotions and frustrations rolled into one!!!... a fantastic psychological thriller.... I give it a huge 5 stars!!!!... goes right up to my top 5 books this year!!!!!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars‘Just electrifying. I could hardly sit still… wonderful twists that had me gasping in shock... I absolutely love it… a gripping page turner of a read that you just have to read in one sitting. I could feel my heart literally pounding… Definitely one that will have you on the edge of your seat… Loved, loved, loved it!’ By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars‘WOW – this one of the most tense and gripping psychological thrillers I've read. From the first page I was absorbed… really has you on the edge of your seat… totally engrossing.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars‘Shocking, Stunning, Unbelievably fascinating… a wonderful read and will definitely keep you on your toes!... Wow factor is phenomenal!... this book pulled me into every twist… You stayed glued to the pages until the very last.’ Nook Books and More, 5 stars‘I could not put this down! 5 star book all the way. Gripping, addictive, wriggle in your seat kind of book! … It’s brilliant! I loved the ending too. You will not be disappointed!!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars‘OMG what a read. Absolutely fantastic read… had me on the edge of my seat. Can't wait to read more from this author. Highly recommended. 5 stars.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

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The Other Daughter: An addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist Nov 5, 2019

by Shalini Boland

( 4,128 )

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Nine years ago her daughter was taken. And now she’s back.

Two-and-a-half-year-old Holly is playing happily in a pink plastic playhouse, while her mother Rachel sips coffee and chats with a friend nearby. It should be an ordinary day for all of them. But, in the blink of an eye, it turns into every family’s worst nightmare.

Holly is taken by a stranger and never found.

Nine years later, Rachel is doing her best, living a quiet life in Dorset. She’s tried to forget the traumatic day when she lost her daughter, hide her broken heart and put everything into her new family and loving partner, who know none of the secrets in her painful past.

Until one afternoon when Rachel meets a new school parent and her beautiful teenage daughter. Rachel’s world is instantly turned upside down. She’d recognise that face anywhere – it’s her missing child.

Rachel is overwhelmed with joy – and fear. Has the woman who abducted Holly followed her? How will her partner react when he learns about the trauma she has hidden for so many years? And given how much time has passed, what if no one believes her?

But Rachel knows it’s Holly. And she will stop at nothing to get her back…

From the million-copy-bestselling author of The Secret Mother and The Perfect Family, this utterly gripping psychological thriller will have you up all night reading. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Sister this book is for you.

**What readers are saying about The Other Daughter:**

‘I read this book in a day! I enjoyed it so much I wanted to cancel plans just to read it!… Loved it loved it loved it!!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow WOW wow... can't say enough good things about this book!!... unputdownable... read it in one sitting. This author never seems to disappoint!!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Oh my goodness, wow wow wow. I have just finished this 5-star whopper of a book and my brain is still digesting it as I type. I absolutely loved this book… The twists and turns were fantastic and I absolutely did not see any of it coming. Brilliant.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘OMG this book was one of the best I have ever read… amazing… Ten stars once again!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Just blew me away. From the first chapter I couldn't put it down… her best novel yet. I wish I could give it 6 stars.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Ohh my god this was simply AMAZING!! That ending just completely blew my mind!... a masterpiece… absolutely captivating read!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘BOOM BOOM BOOM the twist happens… didn’t see it coming a

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The Girl From The Sea: A gripping psychological thriller with a heart-pounding twist Mar 20, 2019

by Shalini Boland

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‘I can’t remember anything. Not even my own name.’

When Mia James is washed up on a beautiful, sun-drenched beach she has no idea who she is or what happened to her. She doesn’t even recognise her own face – until her boyfriend, Piers, comes forward, providing her with an identity.

Piers is handsome and attentive, Mia’s home is huge and stylish, and her friends are eager to help her fill in the blanks. As Mia steps into the perfect life she was living before her accident, she should feel lucky to be alive. But she struggles to adjust, lost for words around people she is meant to know and love, grasping for clues about who she really is.

And as her memories slowly return, Mia realises something is very wrong. Her neighbours are avoiding her, her emails have all been wiped, and she is haunted by the face of a woman standing by the water. Too many things just don’t seem to add up and she begins to question those closest to her…

What if nearly drowning didn’t happen by accident?
How does she know who to trust, when she’s not even sure she can trust herself?

From the million-copy-bestselling author of The Secret Mother and The Perfect Family, this completely addictive psychological thriller will have you racing through the pages until the final jaw-dropping twist. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Wife Between Us this book is for you.

Why readers are totally gripped by The Girl From The Sea:

‘Wow, wow, wow! Absolutely hooked from the first page and read in a matter of hours… I really could not put it down last night! Brilliant… Would give more than 5 stars if I could! Amazing read!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘5 huge stars! This book was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!… I was shocked by the ending… I didn't see it coming!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘This book had me ready to dive in head first from page one… I LOVED, LOVED this book. It had twists, turns, crazy and drama all in one. This one will make your head spin… 10 stars!!!!!!’ Goodreads, 5 stars

‘I devoured this book… there was no way I could sleep until I'd finished it! I was hooked from the start and the story has enough twists to keep you guessing. And that twist at the end oh boy I did NOT see that coming! Fantastic!’

‘What can I say? Just wow. I'm usually never surprised by an ending, but this one blew me away. I am totally in shock and think I'll have a hangover from this book for a while. A great read that keeps you on your toes until the very last word.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘One of the best thrillers I’ve ever read… I love it when a book keeps me guessing… I adored the ending… one almighty kick to the gut which sends you reeling, jaw smashing into the floor. The last chapter is incredible… I cannot wait to read the author’s next book.

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The Silent Sister: A gripping psychological thriller with a nailbiting twist Jul 16, 2018

by Shalini Boland

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‘I literally could not put it down… I finished in less than 24 hours, it draws you in from the very first chapter… WOW… And just when you think that’s it… BAM.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘You don't deserve a sister…’

Lizzy Beresford is at home alone when she finds a chilling letter in her kitchen. Someone has been into her home – someone who wishes Lizzy harm.

In her little country cottage, with her doting boyfriend, not far from the close-knit village, Lizzy can’t imagine who might want to hurt her. But when the threatening letters keep coming, she starts to suspect everyone around her.

Desperate, Lizzy reaches out to her sister, Emma. They haven’t spoken in years, not since the argument that tore them apart.

But what Emma says shocks her to the core:

‘I’ve been receiving letters too...’

From the bestselling author of The Secret Mother and The Child Next Door, this absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller will keep you guessing with every heart-stopping twist. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Sister, this book is for you.

Why readers are gripped by The Silent Sister:

‘Absolutely brilliant!!! I loved it and the ending left me speechless!! It blew my mind!! One of my favourites for 2018!!! This is a must read!!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘Wow and wow again… a nail biting, fast paced roller coaster ride that is packed full of so many twists and turns… jaw dropping… it's worth far more than five stars.’ Nicki’s Life of Crime, 5 stars

‘5 star read!... absolutely amazing… Thrilling. Shocking, tense, and taught! The ending will make your head spin again and again!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘I flew through… a suspenseful and thrilling read that had me hooked and turning those pages. A deliciously dark and twisted read. Shalini Boland is without a doubt the queen of twists.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘Wow, what a knockout book by Shalini Boland! The Silent Sister is tense, gripping, and utterly addictive. I devoured this book in one sitting.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘I loved this book… twists and shocks throughout to keep you sitting on the edge of your seat. I found the pages were turning themselves … A lot of thrills and chills… fantastic… I highly recommend it!’ Books on the Bookshelf

‘Loved it… tense and gripping and had the hairs standing on the back of my neck pretty much the whole way through… put me right off staying at home on my own...

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One of Us Is Lying: A totally gripping psychological thriller with a brilliant twist Apr 3, 2020

by Shalini Boland

( 2,401 )

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‘Totally mesmerizing! I literally had to pick my jaw up off the floor… had my heart pounding so hard I thought it would burst! Totally amazing and brilliant!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Tia is walking home with her children, along the lakeside of their quiet, safe town, when she realises something is wrong with her five-year-old daughter, Rosie. She seems troubled, not at all her usual happy self.

But when Tia finally coaxes Rosie to open up, she wishes she hadn’t. Because her sweet daughter asks a question Tia never thought she’d hear.

‘Why did you kill someone?’

Tia knows how rumours spread around her small town. She just can’t understand who would have shared such a horrible story. Or why.

It can’t have anything to do with what happened. Only her two best friends really remember that…

Tia thought she could trust Fiona and Kelly with her life. They’ve been through so much together. But when she’s sent photos of herself that could tear her whole world apart, she starts to wonder. Someone is determined to punish her. But who? And will her friends stand by her, or will the past destroy all of their lives?

From the million-copy-bestselling author of The Secret Mother and The Perfect Family, this absolutely addictive psychological thriller is guaranteed to make you gasp. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and Big Little Lies this book is for you.

See what readers are saying about One of Us Is Lying:

‘Oh I have adored this book! Most definitely five stars. I literally haven't been able to put this one down… kept on the edge of my seat’ Little Miss Book Lover 87, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Fantastic, suspenseful… so, so good. I really didn’t want to put the book down and finished it in one day.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘That ending, wow!!!!!… couldn’t get the book out of my head. I wanted more… 5 Hearts ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Shalini Boland is a fantastic author! She captivates you from the beginning and yes, it was another late, late night! But so worth it!!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Another stunner… 5 stars all the way from beginning which hooked me to the very last page… I already want more!!!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Read this novel and prepare to be blown away!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Shalini Boland fires out another top read!… unputdownable… What more can I say but – RECOMMEND!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘WOW!… addictive… it takes off like a rocket! I didn’t

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The Child Next Door: An unputdownable psychological thriller with a brilliant twist Mar 29, 2018

by Shalini Boland

( 2,071 )

$3.99

‘Oh my. A captivating unputdownable evocative emotional twisted thriller. Oh that ending... OMG that ending did NOT expect that. It blew me away…’ Read Along With Sue, 5 stars

‘Don’t take my baby.’

Kirstie Rawlings is jolted awake by a child crying. Racing upstairs to check on her new-born, she is plunged into every parents’ worst nightmare. She hears an unknown voice in the baby monitor, saying: ‘Let’s take the child – and go.’

Is someone trying to steal her little girl?

In the bedroom, her daughter is safe asleep in her cot. Is the voice coming from a nearby house? But there aren’t any other children living on her quiet country road…

The police don't believe her. And neither does her husband.

Kirstie knows something isn’t right. She thought she could trust her neighbours, now she isn’t sure. As she unravels the secrets of the people living on her street, Kirstie’s perfect life begins to fall apart.

Because someone is hiding a terrible lie. And they will do anything to stop Kirstie uncovering the truth. But is the danger closer to home than she thinks?

From the top ten bestselling author of The Secret Mother, this completely gripping psychological thriller will make you wonder what really goes on behind closed doors. And will keep you guessing from the first page until the final shocking twist.

Why readers are gripped by The Child Next Door:

‘Hooked from the very first page... I finished The Child Next Door in less than a day!… I was left staring open-mouthed at the last page because I just couldn't believe what I just read… left me both speechless and wanting for more.' It's All About Books, 5 stars

‘OMG. What a phenomenal book! I read this book in 24 hours because I could not put it down.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘WOW... captivating... I could not put it down… worth more than 5 stars and has to be one of the best psychological thrillers I have read so far.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘5 Brilliant Stars. Wow what an ending! This book pulled me in from the very first paragraph... I just finished this and I am still shock... fabulous from first paragraph to last!' Audio Killed the Bookmark, 5 stars

‘OMG!!! The story grabbed me from the first chapter, and instantly set my teeth on edge! Don’t forget to read to the very last word though because that ending… WOW, completely unexpected!!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars

‘Gripping, exciting… it had me hooked immediately and didn’t let up until the epilogue, which I guarantee will make you gasp and shiver. LOVED this book. 5 stars.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘Wow! The ending blew me away… shocking, mind blowing, creepy and intense… the sort of book that you can't put down… I loved this book… it definitely deserves

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The Perfect Family: An unputdownable psychological thriller with a heartstopping twist Nov 6, 2018

by Shalini Boland

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$3.99

‘Mummy, she’s gone…’

Gemma Ballantine is getting ready for work one morning when her eldest child comes running down the stairs, saying the words every mother dreads.

The front door is open. And her six-year-old daughter has disappeared. Frantic with fear, Gemma starts a nail-biting search for her little girl.

After what feels like forever, her mother-in-law Diane finds Katie wandering lost a few streets away. Relieved to have her youngest child back in her arms, breathing in the sweet scent of her hair, Gemma thinks the nightmare is over.

But then her perfect family starts to fall apart.

And she realises it’s only just beginning…

From the top ten bestselling author of The Secret Mother and The Child Next Door, this completely addictive psychological thriller of secrets, lies and betrayal will make you gasp out loud at the heart-stopping final twist. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Sister this book is for you.

Why readers are gripped by The Perfect Family:

‘Completely and utterly mesmerising!... I read it until the early hours… I literally couldn’t put it down!!… had my heart beating so fast I thought it would burst! The suspense and tension was amazing.’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars

‘Without a doubt one of the best books I have read this year… truly a rollercoaster of a book that I couldn't put down… full of twists and turns until the very last page… superb.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

‘Wow what a brilliant book… Deliciously dark and totally compelling it grips you from page one and then just messes with your head until the final pages… certainly a thrill of a ride with its twists and turns… Excellent.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

‘The perfect psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end… I could feel the tension building… I felt myself wanting to scream… a twisted story that will leave your mouth hanging open. Oh that ending, you just wait for that ending!’ It’s All About the Thrill, 5 stars

‘OMG The queen of killer twists has done it again!!... had me tearing through the pages… my heart was pounding. The story delivers lots of thrills right up until the last page… an exhilarating page turner of a read… will take you by surprise and have you hooked until the very last word.’ By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars

‘I literally had to pick my jaw up off the floor…!!!! This is a book that messes with your head (as I told a friend earlier!)… a perfect psychological thriller!!!... to say you’re going to thoroughly enjoy this one is an understatement... Hold onto your hats, you’re in for a hell of a ride!!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘ALL the stars!!!...

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