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Everyone Has Secrets: An utterly addictive and gripping psychological thriller with edge-of-your-seat suspense
How well do you really know the people you love the most?
The leafy village of South Langley is the sort of place where someone might kill to live. The Griffiths family has the best home of all – the climbing ivy framing their double bay windows. You can always spot Eve laughing with her husband and their sixteen-year-old-son. And Eve’s best friend Lisa and her teenage daughter Annie live in a charming cottage right across the street. Everything is perfect… Until one night something unthinkable turns the peaceful neighbourhood upside down.
Annie is found on the tiled floor of Eve’s kitchen struggling to breathe. As the blue flashing lights of police cars shatter the quiet streets, everyone is looking at the Griffiths family for answers.
With Annie’s life hanging in the balance, Eve is determined to find out what happened. But as she gets closer to the truth, she begins to question who she can really trust. Because someone is lying to her – is it her best friend, her husband or her son?
After all, we all have secrets. But how many of us would kill to keep them?
An utterly addictive and totally gripping psychological thriller filled secrets and lies from bestselling author A J McDine. Fans of Freida McFadden, Claire McGowan and Lisa Jewell will be glued until the final page!
What readers are saying about A J
‘Wow, where do I even begin?!… Gripped me from the very first page to the last!… Highly addictive… Literally impossible to put down!… I absolutely loved this!’ ARCreviews_by_m ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Brilliant… I had to finish this marvellous thriller in one sitting!… Incredibly suspenseful… spine-tingling!… absolutely gripping… Totally addictive… Will keep you racing through the pages all night long.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Oh my god! What a book!… after reading that first chapter I was hooked and that was my plans ruined… reading this whole book was my main priority… The amount of twists is insane!… Absolutely fantastic.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘WOW!... A rollercoaster, and I was fully invested in the ride!... Had me gripped from the very first words… I flew through this… Brilliant!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘OMG this was amazing… Fantastic gripping thriller. It hooked me from the first chapter until the very last, could not put it down… Wow.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Mind-blowing… Impossible to put down… Everything you think you know changes on a dime… The ending is jaw-dropping and so unexpected. I loved everything about this book.
The leafy village of South Langley is the sort of place where someone might kill to live. The Griffiths family has the best home of all – the climbing ivy framing their double bay windows. You can always spot Eve laughing with her husband and their sixteen-year-old-son. And Eve’s best friend Lisa and her teenage daughter Annie live in a charming cottage right across the street. Everything is perfect… Until one night something unthinkable turns the peaceful neighbourhood upside down.
Annie is found on the tiled floor of Eve’s kitchen struggling to breathe. As the blue flashing lights of police cars shatter the quiet streets, everyone is looking at the Griffiths family for answers.
With Annie’s life hanging in the balance, Eve is determined to find out what happened. But as she gets closer to the truth, she begins to question who she can really trust. Because someone is lying to her – is it her best friend, her husband or her son?
After all, we all have secrets. But how many of us would kill to keep them?
An utterly addictive and totally gripping psychological thriller filled secrets and lies from bestselling author A J McDine. Fans of Freida McFadden, Claire McGowan and Lisa Jewell will be glued until the final page!
What readers are saying about A J
‘Wow, where do I even begin?!… Gripped me from the very first page to the last!… Highly addictive… Literally impossible to put down!… I absolutely loved this!’ ARCreviews_by_m ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Brilliant… I had to finish this marvellous thriller in one sitting!… Incredibly suspenseful… spine-tingling!… absolutely gripping… Totally addictive… Will keep you racing through the pages all night long.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Oh my god! What a book!… after reading that first chapter I was hooked and that was my plans ruined… reading this whole book was my main priority… The amount of twists is insane!… Absolutely fantastic.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘WOW!... A rollercoaster, and I was fully invested in the ride!... Had me gripped from the very first words… I flew through this… Brilliant!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘OMG this was amazing… Fantastic gripping thriller. It hooked me from the first chapter until the very last, could not put it down… Wow.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘Mind-blowing… Impossible to put down… Everything you think you know changes on a dime… The ending is jaw-dropping and so unexpected. I loved everything about this book.
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Expected publication October 21, 2024
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September 15, 2024
...𝑰 𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝑭𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒃𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎. 𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝒂 𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒘 𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅, 𝒂 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒅𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒃𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔, 𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅...𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒔. 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔 𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒔?
Eve lives with her husband and 16-year-old son in the small village of South Langley. Her best friend Lisa lives right across the street with her teenage daughter Annie. The women share a special bond, and their children, having grown up so closely together, share one as well.
Despite some misgivings, Eve allows her son to have a small party for his birthday, and at her husband's insistence that it was time to cut the apron strings, she grudgingly agrees to spend the evening at Lisa's. But when she gets a panicked phone call from her son saying something is wrong with Annie, she berates herself for not following her instincts. But what she finds when she arrives home is worse than she ever could have imagined.
As she attempts to pick up the pieces of her shattered life, more disturbing news is waiting. Someone isn't telling the truth about what happened that night, and putting the pieces together is not as easy as you would expect.
This was so much more than a domestic thriller. It was a sobering reminder that if you're a parent, you must accept two horrible truths: first, you can never really protect your child the way that you wish, and two; no matter how close your relationship is with them, you can never really know them in the way you tell yourself so vehemently that you do. Thank you so much to Bookouture and the author for this early copy. At the time this review was written, this book was expected to publish October 21, 2024.
Eve lives with her husband and 16-year-old son in the small village of South Langley. Her best friend Lisa lives right across the street with her teenage daughter Annie. The women share a special bond, and their children, having grown up so closely together, share one as well.
Despite some misgivings, Eve allows her son to have a small party for his birthday, and at her husband's insistence that it was time to cut the apron strings, she grudgingly agrees to spend the evening at Lisa's. But when she gets a panicked phone call from her son saying something is wrong with Annie, she berates herself for not following her instincts. But what she finds when she arrives home is worse than she ever could have imagined.
As she attempts to pick up the pieces of her shattered life, more disturbing news is waiting. Someone isn't telling the truth about what happened that night, and putting the pieces together is not as easy as you would expect.
This was so much more than a domestic thriller. It was a sobering reminder that if you're a parent, you must accept two horrible truths: first, you can never really protect your child the way that you wish, and two; no matter how close your relationship is with them, you can never really know them in the way you tell yourself so vehemently that you do. Thank you so much to Bookouture and the author for this early copy. At the time this review was written, this book was expected to publish October 21, 2024.
September 15, 2024
Eve lives the perfect life in a small countryside village, with her perfect family and friends. When suddenly one night, something happens to turn her perfect life upside down. Soon Eve’s life is spiralling out of control and she is determined to find out what really happened that night. What secrets will she discover along the way?
This is my third book by this author and my third 5 star rating. I knew I had to read this straight away as soon as I saw it! Although this story seemed to follow a more traditional plot than the previous books I have read, it still managed to keep me enthralled and needing to keep turning the pages. I really enjoy the author’s writing style and she has proved that whatever she writes, it will stand out and capture attention. What I really liked about this one was that, although primarily a domestic thriller, there were some real emotional moments that evoked a range of emotions from me. I think when an author can do this it proves what a talented author they are.
The story is told by Eve, and although sometimes her personality traits were irritating, I could relate to parts of her and she felt authentic. The side characters were also done well. I really enjoyed discovering the secrets and the pacing was good; I kept telling myself one more chapter and before I knew it I had read the lot.
This is definitely another immensely entertaining read, full of drama and a surprising but satisfying epilogue. Please hurry up with the next one! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.
This is my third book by this author and my third 5 star rating. I knew I had to read this straight away as soon as I saw it! Although this story seemed to follow a more traditional plot than the previous books I have read, it still managed to keep me enthralled and needing to keep turning the pages. I really enjoy the author’s writing style and she has proved that whatever she writes, it will stand out and capture attention. What I really liked about this one was that, although primarily a domestic thriller, there were some real emotional moments that evoked a range of emotions from me. I think when an author can do this it proves what a talented author they are.
The story is told by Eve, and although sometimes her personality traits were irritating, I could relate to parts of her and she felt authentic. The side characters were also done well. I really enjoyed discovering the secrets and the pacing was good; I kept telling myself one more chapter and before I knew it I had read the lot.
This is definitely another immensely entertaining read, full of drama and a surprising but satisfying epilogue. Please hurry up with the next one! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.
September 17, 2024
Wow! This was such a great book. I couldn't put it down and read it in less than a day. This book was aptly titled as everyone in it had multiple secrets.
Eve and her family are happily living their best life until the unthinkable happens. Against her better judgment Eve allows her son Joe to have friends over for a small sixteenth birthday gathering. Her husband Noah thinks she smothers him too much and insists they leave the house during the party. Though they are right across the way at her best friend Lisa's, Eve still has a bad feeling. Sure enough her gut instinct proves correct and they race home to find Lisa's daughter Annie unresponsive on the floor, apparently from taking Ecstacy. As Annie lies in the ICU, and her son is rumored to be the one who had the drugs, Eve is on a mission to find the person responsible for bringing drugs into her home.
We all want to protect our children, but where do you draw the line. How far is too far? Eve is about to find out how far she is willing to go.
This is a fast paced story that is so easy to devour in one sitting. I will definitely be checking out more from A J McDine.
Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy
Eve and her family are happily living their best life until the unthinkable happens. Against her better judgment Eve allows her son Joe to have friends over for a small sixteenth birthday gathering. Her husband Noah thinks she smothers him too much and insists they leave the house during the party. Though they are right across the way at her best friend Lisa's, Eve still has a bad feeling. Sure enough her gut instinct proves correct and they race home to find Lisa's daughter Annie unresponsive on the floor, apparently from taking Ecstacy. As Annie lies in the ICU, and her son is rumored to be the one who had the drugs, Eve is on a mission to find the person responsible for bringing drugs into her home.
We all want to protect our children, but where do you draw the line. How far is too far? Eve is about to find out how far she is willing to go.
This is a fast paced story that is so easy to devour in one sitting. I will definitely be checking out more from A J McDine.
Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy
September 17, 2024
A J McDine’s latest thriller, ‘Everyone Has Secrets’ is a masterclass in suspenseful storytelling. It’s a whirlwind of twists and turns. This book expertly crafts a narrative that kept me guessing, constantly questioning characters motives and unraveling layers of deception.
From the outset, the pace is relentless, which drew me into a world where secrets are kept and trust is rare. The intricate plot unfolds with each revelation adding another layer of intrigue and leaving you desperate to uncover the truth. The characters are deeply flawed and complex, their motivations shrouded in a fog of secrecy.
A J McDine masterfully uses the element of surprise which kept me fully engaged. The unexpected turns, the sudden revelations, and the ever-present sense of unease make this book a real page-turner. It was impossible to put down. If you're looking for a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat, "Everyone Has Secrets" is a must-read. Prepare yourself for a captivating journey filled with suspense, intrigue, and the thrilling realization that everyone, indeed, has secrets.
Thank you A J McDine, NetGalley and Bookouture for an early copy.
From the outset, the pace is relentless, which drew me into a world where secrets are kept and trust is rare. The intricate plot unfolds with each revelation adding another layer of intrigue and leaving you desperate to uncover the truth. The characters are deeply flawed and complex, their motivations shrouded in a fog of secrecy.
A J McDine masterfully uses the element of surprise which kept me fully engaged. The unexpected turns, the sudden revelations, and the ever-present sense of unease make this book a real page-turner. It was impossible to put down. If you're looking for a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat, "Everyone Has Secrets" is a must-read. Prepare yourself for a captivating journey filled with suspense, intrigue, and the thrilling realization that everyone, indeed, has secrets.
Thank you A J McDine, NetGalley and Bookouture for an early copy.
September 13, 2024
Everyone has secrets... I could not agree more. It's not a bad thing though as long as you don't hurt anyone or don't endanger anybody.
It's also less distinctive when you talk about people you don't see very often. After all people do not have to share every tidbit of their life with you if they don't want too. It's a different matter when it concerns people you live under the same roof with and who you see every day.
Adults can be very good actors and when teenagers have mood swings, it's easy to blame the hormones although some of them would win an Oscar too.
If I have to name a favorite character it would be Bobbi-Jo. She is lovely and cute and she stole my heart.
This is a very enjoyable psychological thriller with lots of emotions involved. It really pulled my heartstrings for some of them and where others are concerned, I really do hope they will get what they deserve rather sooner than later.
I am a huge fan of this author's writing style and storytelling. I can'wt wait until the next books lands on my lap. 5 big stars from me.
Thank you
It's also less distinctive when you talk about people you don't see very often. After all people do not have to share every tidbit of their life with you if they don't want too. It's a different matter when it concerns people you live under the same roof with and who you see every day.
Adults can be very good actors and when teenagers have mood swings, it's easy to blame the hormones although some of them would win an Oscar too.
If I have to name a favorite character it would be Bobbi-Jo. She is lovely and cute and she stole my heart.
This is a very enjoyable psychological thriller with lots of emotions involved. It really pulled my heartstrings for some of them and where others are concerned, I really do hope they will get what they deserve rather sooner than later.
I am a huge fan of this author's writing style and storytelling. I can'wt wait until the next books lands on my lap. 5 big stars from me.
Thank you
September 15, 2024
Many thanks to netgalley, the author and bookouture for approving my request to read this book.
Everyone has secrets follows a character called Eve who seems to have it all, a loving family, a beautiful house and a wonderful relationship with her best friend Lisa and her daughter Annie who is Eve's goddaughter. Things however start to unravel after Eve's young son Joe has a house party to celebrate his birthday. Just how far will Eve go to protect her son?
I loved the exploration of the relationship between Eve and her son as well as that of Eve and Lisa and as a mother myself it really got me thinking of how I would have handled the events within the story.
Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this twisty, domestic thriller and found it very difficult to put down-I will most definitely be recommending this book!
Everyone has secrets follows a character called Eve who seems to have it all, a loving family, a beautiful house and a wonderful relationship with her best friend Lisa and her daughter Annie who is Eve's goddaughter. Things however start to unravel after Eve's young son Joe has a house party to celebrate his birthday. Just how far will Eve go to protect her son?
I loved the exploration of the relationship between Eve and her son as well as that of Eve and Lisa and as a mother myself it really got me thinking of how I would have handled the events within the story.
Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this twisty, domestic thriller and found it very difficult to put down-I will most definitely be recommending this book!
September 18, 2024
A J has SERIOUSLY outdone herself, every book just gets better and better it blows my mind. Twists you don't see coming and yet another book that leaves you on the edge of your seat saying 'just one more chapter' and then before you know it you're on the last page and about ready to cry because it's over
She's altered my brain chemistry and is my roman empire
She's altered my brain chemistry and is my roman empire
September 18, 2024
This is the third book I have read from this author and they are all brilliant
A great storyline that kept me on the edge of my seat from the beginning until the end and what a fantastic ending it was.
I can thoroughly recommend this book.
A great storyline that kept me on the edge of my seat from the beginning until the end and what a fantastic ending it was.
I can thoroughly recommend this book.
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