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The BRAND NEW psychological thriller from the author of top 50 bestseller The Perfect ParentsWhen she hears the baby crying, she knows she has to do something to keep it safe. To protect it from its terrible parents...When Melissa Crawford snatches a crying baby from outside a house, she knows she's done the right thing. She can't bear to see the baby suffer one more day in that house, with those people. With her, baby Gabriel will be safe and loved.But as Melissa is making her escape, she is involved in a terrible accident which forces her into hiding. She can't believe she's been so careless - now she has to lay low and let the dust settle.Gabriel's parents won't care where he is, they'll be glad he's gone. But if she goes to prison who will care for the little baby? Who will keep him safe?But looking after Gabriel is harder than Melissa imagined. Why does he keep crying? Why won't he settle? Why does he remind her of another child she once loved...and lost?A gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Valerie Keogh, Diana Wilkinson and Keri Beevis.What people are saying about J.A.Baker'Engaging characters, a chilling tale - Baker at her best!'Bestselling author Valerie Keogh.'A dark and twisting thrill ride that asks the question: how well do you really know your parents? It kept me hooked until the final page!'Bestselling author M.A. Hunter.'A dark and twisty thriller that keep you guessing at the truth, The Perfect Parents is an addictive read!'Bestselling author Alison Stockham.'This captivating pacy thriller sucks you in from the first page and spits you out at the last! I thought I'd worked it out, but no… the twists kept coming and the final reveal is a heartbreaker 💔'Bestselling author Ruby Speechley'Intensely compelling, with so many twists I didn't see coming!'Bestselling author, Alex Stone

A gripping psychological thriller from top 50 bestselling author J. A. Baker!How well can you really know anyone?Ever since Sophia Saunders was murdered, her husband, Peter, and daughter, Lauren, have been trying to rebuild their lives. Desperate to fill the emotional void, Peter becomes involved with a woman from his grief support group – the enigmatic Alice.But as his relationship with Alice progresses, Lauren becomes unsettled. Why can't she find any trace of her dad's new love interest online? Who is Alice really, and what does she want?Lauren is right to be suspicious. But the deeper her investigation into Alice goes, the greater the danger becomes.And perhaps Alice isn't the only one keeping secrets…maybe the grieving widower is too.Please note: This book was previously published as Here Lies Alice.A gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Valerie Keogh, Diana Wilkinson and Keri Beevis.What people are saying about J.A.Baker'Engaging characters, a chilling tale - Baker at her best!'Bestselling author Valerie Keogh.'A dark and twisting thrill ride that asks the question: how well do you really know your parents? It kept me hooked until the final page!'Bestselling author M.A. Hunter.'A dark and twisty thriller that keep you guessing at the truth, The Perfect Parents is an addictive read!'Bestselling author Alison Stockham.'This captivating pacy thriller sucks you in from the first page and spits you out at the last! I thought I'd worked it out, but no… the twists kept coming and the final reveal is a heartbreaker 💔'Bestselling author Ruby Speechley'Intensely compelling, with so many twists I didn't see coming!'Bestselling author, Alex Stone

The addictive psychological thriller from top 50 bestselling author J A Baker!A long-ago trauma and a family mystery may shed light on her troubled sleep—or pull her into the darkness once and for all...As a child, Grace Cooper suffered from bouts of sleepwalking. Now, after the unexpected death of her husband, she's moved back to Woodburn Cottage, her childhood home—and the sleepwalking returns.Grace doesn't know what she does in her sleep, but it's stirring up dark memories that Grace would rather forget. Like the disappearance of her brother Simon as child and the tragic death of her father…Grace tries to settle into her new life, but with the passage of time, the sleepwalking only becomes more regular, and the blurred memories of the past only become more disturbing.Spurred on by these hazy dreamlike recollections, Grace becomes determined to find out what happened to Simon that fateful night.But digging up the past isn't always a good idea, because you never know what skeletons you might unearth...Please Note: This book was originally published as The Midniight ChildA gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Valerie Keogh, Diana Wilkinson and Keri Beevis.What people are saying about J.A.Baker'Engaging characters, a chilling tale - Baker at her best!'Bestselling author Valerie Keogh.'A dark and twisting thrill ride that asks the question: how well do you really know your parents? It kept me hooked until the final page!'Bestselling author M.A. Hunter.'A dark and twisty thriller that keep you guessing at the truth, The Perfect Parents is an addictive read!'Bestselling author Alison Stockham.'This captivating pacy thriller sucks you in from the first page and spits you out at the last! I thought I'd worked it out, but no… the twists kept coming and the final reveal is a heartbreaker 💔'Bestselling author Ruby Speechley'Intensely compelling, with so many twists I didn't see coming!'Bestselling author, Alex Stone

The gripping psychological thriller from bestselling author J.A. BakerJackson and Lydia Hemsworth are pillars of the community, feted for having the perfect marriage and three wonderful children – Florence, Jessica and Ezra.But appearances can be deceptive.Because behind closed doors Jackson Hemsworth rules his family with cruelty and control. His marriage is a sham; his children for years have cowed in fear.Until the day that Jackson and Lydia throw themselves off Newport Bridge in a joint suicide pact – the final cruel blow by Jackson to control his wife and torture his adult children.As the Hemsworth siblings return to their family home, they must try to make sense of their parents'last act. But there are many dark secrets waiting to be unearthed at Armett House.Like, why are the townsfolk so suddenly hostile towards them? And who are the strangers who arrive at Armett House unannounced? And why has their mother's body still not been found?In the aftermath of their parents'death, it becomes clear that something terrible is about to be exposed about the Hemsworths'perfect parents.A secret they may all wish had stayed hidden…A gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Valerie Keogh, Diana Wilkinson and Keri Beevis.What people are saying about J.A.Baker'Engaging characters, a chilling tale - Baker at her best!'Bestselling author Valerie Keogh.'A dark and twisting thrill ride that asks the question: how well do you really know your parents? It kept me hooked until the final page!'Bestselling author M.A. Hunter.'A dark and twisty thriller that keep you guessing at the truth, The Perfect Parents is an addictive read!'Bestselling author Alison Stockham.'This captivating pacy thriller sucks you in from the first page and spits you out at the last! I thought I'd worked it out, but no… the twists kept coming and the final reveal is a heartbreaker 💔'Bestselling author Ruby Speechley'Intensely compelling, with so many twists I didn't see coming!'Bestselling author, Alex Stone

A gripping psychological thriller from top 50 bestselling author J A Baker, guarenteed to keep you turning the pages!Everyone has their secrets...some are more deadly than others.When Leah caught the train that day, it should have been the escape she longed for. A new start, away from the terrible things she had done. She had no idea how that jounrey would change her life forever...Because when the train is involved in a terrible crash, Leah is given a moment to reassess her life. Can she make amends for what she did? Can she start again?As Leah's life spirals out of control, she goes to see therapist Will. Hopefully he can help her heal and work through her trauma. But Will is asking questions Leah doesn't want to answer. Like what led Leah to be on that train? And what exactly is she running from?Nothing is as it seems, and soon Leah will learn the heart-breaking truth…Everyone has their secrets; some are more deadly than others.Please note: This book was originially published as In The Dying Minutes.A gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Valerie Keogh, Diana Wilkinson and Keri Beevis.What people are saying about J.A.Baker'Engaging characters, a chilling tale - Baker at her best!'Bestselling author Valerie Keogh.'A dark and twisting thrill ride that asks the question: how well do you really know your parents? It kept me hooked until the final page!'Bestselling author M.A. Hunter.'A dark and twisty thriller that keep you guessing at the truth, The Perfect Parents is an addictive read!'Bestselling author Alison Stockham.'This captivating pacy thriller sucks you in from the first page and spits you out at the last! I thought I'd worked it out, but no… the twists kept coming and the final reveal is a heartbreaker 💔'Bestselling author Ruby Speechley'Intensely compelling, with so many twists I didn't see coming!'Bestselling author, Alex Stone

A gripping psychological thriller from top 50 bestselling author J A Baker!Every parent's worst nightmare...When five-year-old Leo disappears after leaving school, it sets a chain of events in motion that will change the lives of the local residents forever.Ashton committed a terrible crime as a child, but he's determined to put the past behind him and build a new life for himself – where no one knows his dark secrets.But Lynda, a stern secondary school teacher, recognises the troubled boy from all those years ago, bringing him the unwelcome attention he fears.Sarah, a bored housewife and vicious gossip, hears about Ashton's past and convinces herself he is responsible for Leo's disappearance.And meanwhile Leo remains missing. Gone without a trace…But just who took Leo and why? And will he be found before it's too late?Please note: This book is re-issue of Looking For Leo by J A BakerA gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Valerie Keogh, Diana Wilkinson and Keri Beevis.What people are saying about J.A.Baker'Engaging characters, a chilling tale - Baker at her best!'Bestselling author Valerie Keogh.'A dark and twisting thrill ride that asks the question: how well do you really know your parents? It kept me hooked until the final page!'Bestselling author M.A. Hunter.'A dark and twisty thriller that keep you guessing at the truth, The Perfect Parents is an addictive read!'Bestselling author Alison Stockham.'This captivating pacy thriller sucks you in from the first page and spits you out at the last! I thought I'd worked it out, but no… the twists kept coming and the final reveal is a heartbreaker 💔'Bestselling author Ruby Speechley'Intensely compelling, with so many twists I didn't see coming!'Bestselling author, Alex Stone

Looking for a psychological drama which will have you gripped? Then you will love the unmissable The Quiet One from best-selling author J.A. Baker!Can you ever escape the past?Stella and her partner Wade appear to have the perfect life. They have a lovely home and Stella loves her job as a teacher in a local secondary school. But when Stella starts to receive a series of threatening letters, her life takes a sinister turn.Determined to find out who is behind the threats, Stella is forced to examine her own dark past. And all evidence points to a man with whom she had a one-night stand. A man Wade knows nothing about…Deciding to confront him, Stella discovers the man knows nothing about the letters, forcing her to look even closer to home and a secret she had hoped would stay hidden.Meanwhile, the threats escalate and Stella fears her perfect life is about to come crashing down.But who is behind the campaign of hate and why?Stella is about to find out…J.A. Baker is the best-selling author of Local Girl Missing, The Last wife and The Woman in the Woods.Praise for J.A. Baker:'Superbly written with a cast of crazy characters who will make you look differently at your co-workers from now on'Valerie Keogh'Fast-paced, riveting thriller. Gripped until the last page!'Diana Wilkinson'A twisty, creepy story expertly told. Perfect for reading on dark winter evenings…with the doors double-locked and bolted. Highly recommended!'Amanda James'I read this story in a single day. Once you begin, it's difficult to put it down. 5 stars from me!'L.H. Stacey'Another gripping story from JA Baker. What a twist to get your head round and an ending that leaves you wanting more pages!'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader ReviewPlease Note, this book was previously published as The Girl I Used To Be

An unmissable psychological thriller from bestselling author J.A. BakerWhen Phoebe and her disabled husband, Martyn, move into a new house in a quiet village, they plan to lead a quiet existence, to keep themselves to themselves. It's safer that way.But their new neighbour Anna is bored of spending her days alone. She seeks friendship with Phoebe – even though she knows there is something strange about the new couple. What is Phoebe hiding and why are she and her husband so reclusive?Phoebe makes it clear to Anna that she doesn't want her friendship, that it's safer for Anna to stay away. Haunted by her past, Phoebe fears that Anna's arrival in her life may prove to be the catalyst for her undoing.Then Anna gets caught in a storm and is thrown into the river. As the waters rise, she is rescued by Phoebe…and that's when the truth about her new friend surfaces with deadly results.A gripping psychological thriller from the bestselling author of Local Girl Missing, The Last wife and The Woman in the Woods, J.A. Baker.Praise for J.A. Baker:'Superbly written with a cast of crazy characters who will make you look differently at your co-workers from now on'Valerie Keogh'Fast-paced, riveting thriller. Gripped until the last page!'Diana Wilkinson'A twisty, creepy story expertly told. Perfect for reading on dark winter evenings…with the doors double-locked and bolted. Highly recommended!'Amanda James'I read this story in a single day. Once you begin, it's difficult to put it down. 5 stars from me!'L.H. Stacey'A gripping story that I haven't been able to put down. The immense twists and turns, the deep connections between characters and the on edge plot have all been wonderous to read. A true physiological thriller'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader ReviewPlease Note, this book was previously published as Undercurrent

Prepare to be hooked by the gripping new psychological thriller by bestselling author J.A.Baker!•• I am safe here, in my cottage in the woods where no one knows me or my real name. All is peaceful and calm and the real world can't hurt me – because I know how cruel it can be.••But then I see her again. I see her pale, white face. Watching me. Taunting me. And then the notes begin to appear.I know who you really are… I know what you did…All of a sudden, the walls of my cottage feel like a prison, the peaceful woods around me a maze that will trap me forever.Who is this woman? What does she want?Does she know what happened during that boiling hot summer of 1976 when I made my terrible mistake. And if so, how?So many questions paralysing me with fear. One thing I do know.She must be stopped.Don't miss the brand-new thriller by J.A. Baker! Perfect for fans of Sue Watson, Valerie Keogh and K.L. Slater.Praise for J.A. Baker:'Superbly written with a cast of crazy characters who will make you look differently at your co-workers from now on'Valerie Keogh'Fast-paced, riveting thriller. Gripped until the last page!'Diana Wilkinson'A twisty, creepy story expertly told. Perfect for reading on dark winter evenings…with the doors double-locked and bolted. Highly recommended!'Amanda James'I read this story in a single day. Once you begin, it's difficult to put it down. 5 stars from me!'L.H. Stacey'I was gripped from the beginning till the end and I found it hard to put it down, especially as its full with great twists and turns throughout that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

A gripping thriller from best-selling author J.A. Baker!Welcome to Winters End...Winters End should have been the perfect place for me and my husband Neil to start again. To leave the terrible secrets and guilt of our past far behind us.But from the moment we arrived in the small, isolated community, it becomes clear to me that we are not welcome here. That someone wants us to leave…I'm certain that everyone knows our secrets – knows who we really are. But how can that be?Perhaps it's my mind playing tricks on me. Just like before.I know Neil thinks I'm paranoid. My thoughts spiralling. Again.If only I had someone else to talk to. Another woman to confide in.And that's when I realise something far more terrifying.I am the only wife at Winters End…and I could be the last…Don't miss the brand-new thriller by J.A. Baker! Perfect for fans of Sue Watson, Valerie Keogh and K.L. Slater.Praise for J.A. Baker:'Superbly written with a cast of crazy characters who will make you look differently at your co-workers from now on'Valerie Keogh'Fast-paced, riveting thriller. Gripped until the last page!'Diana Wilkinson'A twisty, creepy story expertly told. Perfect for reading on dark winter evenings…with the doors double-locked and bolted. Highly recommended!'Amanda James'I read this story in a single day. Once you begin, it's difficult to put it down. 5 stars from me!'L.H. Stacey'A who-done-it that speeds towards a roller coaster of a gripping finale. Excellent'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Looking for a psychological drama which will have you gripped? Then you will love the unmissable The Stranger from best-selling author J.A. BakerA village shrouded in mystery. Secrets buried deep....When Ray moves to a new house in the village of Whitchurch, he wants nothing more than to leave the pain of his old life behind and start a better life in the countryside. The locals might be wary of him at first, but Ray soon realises that sleepy Whitchurch has its own fair share of problems. Last year, a woman's body was found in the woods nearby. The killer was never caught.Soon, more suspicious things start to happen. Threatening letters are sent, cars are vandalised and headstones are desecrated. But who is responsible for these acts and why?As the tension in the village builds, Ray begins to feel the pressure too. Someone is out to cause trouble, and that someone might be closer to Ray than he ever imagined.•• J.A. Baker is the best-selling author of multiple thrillers, including Local Girl Missing, The Last Wife and The Woman in the Woods The Stranger is a gripping psychological thriller which will appeal to fans of authors like Shalini Boland, K.L. Slater and Rachel Abbott.••Praise for J.A. Baker:'Superbly written with a cast of crazy characters who will make you look differently at your co-workers from now on'Valerie Keogh'Fast-paced, riveting thriller. Gripped until the last page!'Diana Wilkinson'A twisty, creepy story expertly told. Perfect for reading on dark winter evenings…with the doors double-locked and bolted. Highly recommended!'Amanda James'I read this story in a single day. Once you begin, it's difficult to put it down. 5 stars from me!'L.H. Stacey'The twists in this book are very cleverly written and kept me guessing all the way through. I'd just think I knew who was behind all the sinister goings on when something would be thrown at me that completely shattered my thinking'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader ReviewPlease Note, this book was previously published as The Cleansing

Looking for a psychological drama which will have you gripped? Then you will love the unmissable The Intruder from best-selling author J.A. BakerA fragile woman. An unwelcome intruder. A house full of secretsFaye and her husband Hugh have had a traumatic year. Wanting to start again, the couple decides to move to Cross House, hoping to leave the past behind them.However, the tranquillity of Cross House is soon ruined when Faye begins to wake, every night, to the sound of somebody creeping around the bedroom. She tries to explain it to Hugh, frightened for the safety of their children, but Hugh dismisses her claims, thinking she is heading for another breakdown.Obsessed with finding answers, Faye uncovers secrets about the Wentworth family who lived in the house before them. But when she discovers the tragic fate of the Wentworths, Faye starts to wonder if the intruder might be closer to home than she first thought. And if so, Faye could be in mortal danger…J.A. Baker is the best-selling author of Local Girl Missing, The Last wife and The Woman in the Woods.Praise for J.A. Baker:'Superbly written with a cast of crazy characters who will make you look differently at your co-workers from now on'Valerie Keogh'Fast-paced, riveting thriller. Gripped until the last page!'Diana Wilkinson'A twisty, creepy story expertly told. Perfect for reading on dark winter evenings…with the doors double-locked and bolted. Highly recommended!'Amanda James'I read this story in a single day. Once you begin, it's difficult to put it down. 5 stars from me!'L.H. Stacey'It's a mixture of suspense and the supernatural! Fast paced and made my heart race as it neared the end!'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader ReviewPlease Note, this book was previously published as The Uninvited

Don't miss this shocking psychological thriller by best-selling author J.A. BakerMissing without trace...When local woman Deborah goes missing, her colleagues Adrian, Yvonne and Merriel are all left in shock. Gossip around the office begins to swirl – what could have happened to Deborah? Is she dead or alive? And who could be responsible for her disappearance?Everyone is terrified that they could be next…except the one person who has all the answers. The last person people expect.Because Deborah is being held captive by a monster, a psychopath. But not a stranger… it's someone she knows all too well…Perfect for fans of Sue Watson, Valerie Keogh and K.L. Slater.Praise for J.A. Baker:'Superbly written with a cast of crazy characters who will make you look differently at your co-workers from now on'Valerie Keogh'Fast-paced, riveting thriller. Gripped until the last page!'Diana Wilkinson'I read this story in a single day. Once you begin, it's difficult to put it down. 5 stars from me!'L.H. Stacey'A twisty, creepy story expertly told. Perfect for reading on dark winter evenings…with the doors double-locked and bolted. Highly recommended!'Amanda James'This book kept me guessing right up until the end with its twisted plot and great characters. A fabulous psychological who-dunnit!'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review