Diary of an Oxygen Thief

Diary of an Oxygen Thief
Author: Anonymous
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2016-05-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1501157868

Hurt people hurt people. Say there was a novel in which Holden Caulfield was an alcoholic and Lolita was a photographer’s assistant and, somehow, they met in Bright Lights, Big City. He’s blinded by love. She by ambition. Diary of an Oxygen Thief is an honest, hilarious, and heartrending novel, but above all, a very realistic account of what we do to each other and what we allow to have done to us.

The Diary

The Diary
Author: Vikki Patis
Publisher: Bookouture
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2018-11-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 178681563X

‘OMG… It’s phenomenal… I couldn't put it down – I read it in a single day!... An unmissable read!’ MoMo Book Diary, 5 stars Your sister is gone, but she left a diary. Now someone knows your secrets… Lauren has spent years running away from her home town, her childhood and the memories of her stepsister and best friend, Hannah. Until Lauren’s father begs her to return home for the tenth anniversary of Hannah’s death. It should be a quick visit, just so Lauren can pay her respects, but Hitchin is a small town and it’s not long before she’ll have to see the friends she abandoned: the beautiful, confident young girls who once meant everything to her. Just when Lauren thinks she might be getting closure, she finds Hannah’s old diary. A diary full of secrets. The terrible things Lauren did, the lies she’s told, the reason she ran away. And she receives a message: ‘I don’t know why you’re back, but I know why you left.’ But no-one else has seen the diary, and Hannah’s dead, isn’t she? A compelling and suspenseful psychological thriller about the secrets we share with the people we think we can trust. Perfect for fans of The Sister, The Girl on the Train and We Were Liars. What readers are saying about The Diary: ‘Incredible… from the very first page I knew I was going to love it. I was gripped immediately… I couldn't stop reading… You're on an emotional rollercoaster from beginning to end. Heart-breaking, stressful, dark, twisty and so secretive. Brilliant book.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘I loved this so much and couldn’t put it down!... This book was Gossip Girl, Riverdale, Pretty Little Liars and a dash of Cruel Intentions all packed into one.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ‘Incredible… one of my favourite reads. Yes, I will be reading this one again, and again… I could almost feel the words piercing through my heart, and hitting me right in the feels… I wanted to read more!!... You have set the bar high, now hurry up and bring out your next book!!’ Little Old Ginger Me, 5 stars ‘Ooooooh boy, this is so addictive, very, very, very… Wow… Just wow. This is really, really good… a mesmerising, very well-written debut thriller that had me hooked in from the first page.’ Nicki’s Life of Crime, 5 stars ‘A fast-paced psychological thriller that you will not want to put down, I know I didn’t!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘A mesmerizing psychological thriller with a well-constructed plot with realistic and believable characters! Will leave you completely fulfilled with a flawless ending!’ Goodreads reviewer ‘A haunting FIVE-star book! I loved this so much and couldn’t put it down! Wow, so many secrets, lies, games, deception… So dark, so deep and everyone trying to keep their secrets hidden.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘This book left me awestruck. Wow!... Twisty and taut, dark and sad, it engaged from page one to the end.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘To say this book was thrilling and addictive, would be an understatement. I read 75% of this book in one day because I just couldn't put it down… Don't be upset when your day has gone by because you won't be able to put this book down!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘An intense, fast-paced thriller with lots of mystery!... I would absolutely recommend this book.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘A real page-turner from the start. I was desperate to uncover the secrets The Diary held… the twists in the book are emotionally charged and unpredictable. I loved this book.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘As soon as I started this book I couldn't put it down! There were parts that I didn't see coming, with an ending that wowed! I would recommend The Diary to anyone who loves a good thriller!’ Goodreads reviewer ‘Hooked me right away… The pages practically turn on their own.’ All the Good Books ‘I could not put it down! The plot draws you in and keeps you guessing the whole way along. You think you see something as a clue and have an idea of what's happening and then it just doesn't unfold that way!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Heart-tugging lies and deceit… Can’t wait to read more from this author… This book made me cry.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘I absolutely fell in love with this book and all of the crazy twist and turns with each page I read. I really could not put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer

Edith's Diary

Edith's Diary
Author: Patricia Highsmith
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
Total Pages: 324
Release: 1989
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780871132963

To escape the terrible realities of an alcoholic son, a departed husband, a bedridden uncle, and a dreary parttime job, Edith records the activities of a happy family in her journal.

The Silent Patient

The Silent Patient
Author: Alex Michaelides
Publisher: Celadon Books
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2019-02-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1250301718

**THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** "An unforgettable—and Hollywood-bound—new thriller... A mix of Hitchcockian suspense, Agatha Christie plotting, and Greek tragedy." —Entertainment Weekly The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s act of violence against her husband—and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive. Alicia Berenson’s life is seemingly perfect. A famous painter married to an in-demand fashion photographer, she lives in a grand house with big windows overlooking a park in one of London’s most desirable areas. One evening her husband Gabriel returns home late from a fashion shoot, and Alicia shoots him five times in the face, and then never speaks another word. Alicia’s refusal to talk, or give any kind of explanation, turns a domestic tragedy into something far grander, a mystery that captures the public imagination and casts Alicia into notoriety. The price of her art skyrockets, and she, the silent patient, is hidden away from the tabloids and spotlight at the Grove, a secure forensic unit in North London. Theo Faber is a criminal psychotherapist who has waited a long time for the opportunity to work with Alicia. His determination to get her to talk and unravel the mystery of why she shot her husband takes him down a twisting path into his own motivations—a search for the truth that threatens to consume him....

The Diary of a Serial Killer's Daughter

The Diary of a Serial Killer's Daughter
Author: L a Detwiler
Publisher:
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2020-01-27
Genre:
ISBN: 9781654164461

"There's something very wrong with Daddy..."Ruby Marlowe's mother died when she was two, and her single father has ensured she has everything she needs. However, everyone has dark secrets, and Ruby's father is no exception...When she's young, she doesn't understand the weight of her father's killing game. After she begins to investigate her mother's life and death, however, Ruby starts to believe there are some secrets even she doesn't know about the serial killer she calls Daddy. As her father's killing grows rampant, the secrets get harder and harder to hide-and she fears it will all come crashing down. Will Ruby seek a different life for herself and betray the only person who has ever loved her, or will she get wrapped up in his sinister path?A twisted page-turner that shines an eerie light on the father-daughter bond from the USA Today and International Bestseller L.A. Detwiler.

The Beach House

The Beach House
Author: Nina Manning
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2023-08-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1804265675

From the bestselling author of The Bridesmaid and The Daughter in Law. It should have been the perfect weekend... Work colleagues Nicole, Margo, Paisley and Audrey all appear to be looking forward to a weekend away at Nicole’s luxurious beach house on the Dorset coast. It should be a chance for the women to kick back, relax and regroup after a stressful moment at work. But this is no normal girls’ getaway. And the beach house is no normal home. This place holds dark secrets for Nicole, which threaten to be revealed when its doors are opened. And unbeknownst to host Nicole, each of the three other guests all have secrets of their own...and some of them could be deadly. Praise for Nina Manning: 'Heart-stopping, pacy and tension filled. Highly recommended.' Claire Allan, USA Today Bestseller 'Compelling and claustrophobic, Nina is an exciting new voice and definitely one to watch' Phoebe Morgan, author of The Babysitter 'Chilling and creepy. An atmospheric and addictive debut.' Diane Jeffrey, author of The Guilty Mother 'Totally addictive. I couldn't put it down!' Darren O'Sullivan, author of Closer Than You Think 'A claustrophobic, nail-biting thriller that draws you in and doesn't let go.' Naomi Joy, author of The Liars ‘Clever, emotionally draining and totally gripping. I absolutely loved this book!’ D E White, author of The Forgotten Child

When We Were Young

When We Were Young
Author: Dawn Goodwin
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 319
Release: 2022-09-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1800242190

Four best friends. One of them is dead. Are their secrets safe? Uni friends Stacey, Paula, Bev and Valentina used to be inseparable until one weekend before graduation when nothing was ever the same again. Thirty years later, reunited at Valentina's funeral, Stacey receives a letter written by her late friend asking for one last wish... that the three friends go back to where things fell apart and finally bury the hatchet. As they revisit their old haunts of their uni days and follow a series of clues left by Valentina, their friend's death begins to look suspicious and it is up to them to find out what happened – but they all have secrets to hide. They say good friends are hard to come by, but when there is so much at stake and someone is lurking in the shadows, how do you know who is a friend and who is a foe? Perfect for fans of Louise Jensen, Katerina Diamond and Kate Hewitt. Readers love When We Were Young! 'A tense and twisted thriller perfect for fans of Big Little Lies... A chilling and compulsively readable page-turner... An intelligent, engrossing and terrifying thriller... Full of shocking twists and turns and moments that will have readers jumping out of their skins... Hard to put down.' Bookish Jottings, 4 stars 'Brought shivers down my spine... A riveting read.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Huge praise for Dawn Goodwin she just knows how to write about real people... A fabulous read... A very large 5 stars.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Awesome.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Suspenseful and thrilling... It was twisted and wicked in places and overall a fantastic read... if I could I would give this novel 6 stars.' @onecreativeartist, 5 stars 'Engrossing, gripping and a guaranteed page turner... A chilling and nail-biting adventure... A riveting read.' The Book Decoder 'Extremely gripping... I struggled to put it down!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Grippy, shocking and just a fab read.' @PenfoldLayla 'What a story line... A fantastic read... What a twist and soo unexpected.' NetGalley Reviewer 5 stars 'Had me hooked from the very beginning... I can't wait to find out what this author does next.' Eamons 'Well drawn cast of characters, an intriguing premise and an immersive storyline this has a solid mystery at its heart.' NetGalley Reviewer, 4 stars 'Gripping read that I couldn't put down and didn't want it to end.' NetGalley Reviewer, 4 stars 'Just superb... I have devoured in just one sitting.' Little Miss Book Lover 87 'Created that edge of your seat feeling... A proper page turner... Read it in one sitting. I was really unwilling to put it down, so I just read! (No one got fed until I finished anyway!)' Sharon Beyond the Books 'Such a joy to read... A thriller with fully developed characters and all the information offered up so you can feel part of it... Will look out for the next from this author.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

The Other Wife

The Other Wife
Author: Danielle Ramsay
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
Total Pages: 323
Release: 2024-03-11
Genre:
ISBN: 1837511101

The wife is always the last to know... What if everything you believed was a lie? Your life...your marriage...your very existence. What if the person lying to you is your husband, the man who claims to love you more than anything in the world? Isolated in his remote Scottish ancestral home on the pretext that you are psychologically fragile and recovering from a breakdown, this home has become a prison. As the days slip by in a haze of confusion and a cocktail of drugs administered by a loyal housekeeper, you begin to piece together the fragments of your life and stumble on a terrifying secret. What if you discover you weren't his first wife, and nor will you be the last? That he plans to replace you, to make you disappear - just like the first wife. Just how far would you go to save your life and prove your husband's a murderer? The new gripping read, perfect for the fans of Louise Candlish and Adele Parks Praise for Danielle Ramsay ‘A heart pounding read that had me glued to the pages.’ - Keri Beevis 'Bold, brutal, and utterly compelling! My heart was pounding every step of the way. Highly recommended!' - A.A. Chaudhuri 'A truly terrifying tale of destruction and survival.' - Valerie Keogh 'Gripping, incisive and bold, a haunting and compelling thriller that will have you rooted to the spot until you've devoured every last page. Danielle Ramsay is a revelation!' - Awais Khan ‘A terrifying and highly personal account of control and domestic violence with a shocking and harrowing realisation that this could happen to anyone. Highly recommended’ – Howard Linksey 'A gripping story, a brilliant writer, an easy five stars from me' - John Nicholl 'A real page-turner with an antagonist you'll love to hate.' - Gemma Rogers 'An excellent portrayal of a living nightmare - it will chill you to the core.' - Diane Saxon

The Intruder

The Intruder
Author: J A Baker
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2023-09-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1805492020

Looking for a psychological drama which will have you gripped? Then you will love the unmissable The Intruder from best-selling author J.A. Baker A fragile woman. An unwelcome intruder. A house full of secrets Faye 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. What people are saying about J.A. Baker... 'Superbly written with a cast of crazy characters who will make you look differently at your co-workers from now on.’ Bestselling author Valerie Keogh 'Fast-paced, riveting thriller. Gripped until the last page!' Bestselling author Diana Wilkinson 'A twisty, creepy story expertly told. Perfect for reading on dark winter evenings...with the doors double-locked and bolted. Highly recommended!' Bestselling author Amanda James Please Note, this book was previously published as The Uninvited

Mother's Day

Mother's Day
Author: T. J. Emerson
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2023-11-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1785137026

Can not having a child can change your life as much as having one? Grace has returned to London after twenty years abroad to manage her dying mother’s affairs. When she receives a blank Mother’s Day card in the post, she is confused and unsettled. Who could have sent it to her and why? She isn’t a mother. Another Mother’s Day card arrives. Then come the silent phone calls. Haunted by disturbing flashbacks, Grace starts to unravel. Someone is out to get her. Someone who knows what she has done. Someone who will make her face the past she has run from for so long. A clever and twisty psychological thriller from the bestselling author of The Perfect Holiday that will leave fans of The Push and Girl A gripped. Previously published as She Chose Me. What readers are saying about T J Emerson's books: ‘I loved the two female protagonists, particularly the brilliantly chilling anti-heroine’ Sarah J. Naughton, author of The Mothers ‘Moving, compelling and beautifully written. It deserves to fly off the shelves’ — Mel McGrath, author of Tell Me Your Secrets ‘I read this in two days. Fast-paced, dark and unsettling, this is an intelligently written, edge-of-your-seat thriller. A compelling pageturner with a satisfying ending and a late twist that I didn’t see coming’ — Susan Elliot Wright, author of All You Ever Wanted. 'Mother’s Day is a cleverly constructed, elegant page turner that will hook you from the very first line. An enormously enjoyable read’ — Louise Dean, award-winning author of Becoming Strangers ‘If you enjoy tension, suspense and surprise, Mother’s Day by T.J Emerson is your next favourite read. Emerson ratchets up the suspense from the first page and never lets it go. Dignified by deft and ingenious plotting, forensically insightful characterisation and impeccable prose, this psychological thriller delivers on all levels’ — Lesley Glaister, award-winning author of Blasted Things 'An accomplished thriller that despite being tightly plotted manages to retain a really refreshing rawness... The fast paced story kept me guessing until the end and raised many thought provoking questions about family, motherhood, rejection and mental health. I do love a story that intrigues as much as it provokes, and to this end T.J. Emerson has scored on both counts. Very well done’ — Cath Weeks, author of Mothers ‘Wow! Beautifully written with a great sense of place that contrasts so well with what is going on behind doors’ Valerie Keogh 'Tense, daring and totally addictive' Emma Christie 'An immersive, multi-layered story that provokes and excites' T.L. Huchu 'An unputdownable journey into the human condition asking the reader at every turn - how good are we really? How good are you?' Louise Dean 'The last time I had this sort of reaction to a character was when I read The Talented Mr Ripley' Mark Wightman 'A gripping, atmospheric and addictive read' Lesley Glaister 'Original, surprising and absolutely brimming with menace' Amanda Block