The Best Friend

by Shalini Boland

Narrated by Katie Villa

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Pub Date May 31 2022 | Archive Date May 31 2022

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General Fiction (Adult) | Mystery & Thrillers

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Description

'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.

'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...

A Note From the Publisher

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Advance Praise

‘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