Iris and her family live in rented accommodation while her best friend, Laura, and her family live in luxury. That’s not a problem until Laura moves to an exclusive area so that her son can go to the best local school. Iris wants that for her son, too, but they haven’t got a chance of moving into the catchment area. One day, Iris walks along Riddleston Road, where she spots an elderly lady on the pavement following a fall. Iris helps her up and into her house, makes her a cup of tea, then an idea forms in her head.

An absolutely gripping read with an unexpected ending.

Thank you to NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton for an advance reader copy in return for an honest review.

A gripping thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. T The plot is filled with unexpected twists and turns, making it impossible to predict what will happen next.
The writing is both engaging and suspenseful, with well-developed characters that add depth to the narrative.
The pacing of the novel is perfect, with just the right amount of tension to keep readers hooked without feeling overwhelmed. The setting is vividly described, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall reading experience.
Overall, this is a must-read for fans of the thriller genre. Highly recommended!

This wasn’t as I was expecting, and took a lot of suspending disbelief.

While I think there were decent characters, the plot wasn’t making them “pop”.

I think this would be a good quick read for those who enjoy the more fantastical side of realism

A story about how far a woman will go to take care of her son.
Well written characters especially Iris.
Twists and red herrings with some oh wow moments in the final pages.
Read this over two sittings as i simply couldn't leave it alone.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

This is a mad premise for a story but the author somehow makes this work and also seem plausible which is a feat. It's an easy fast read that pushed me forward with a satisfying conclusion. I found this diverting and fun to read and look forward to where this writer goes next.