A stingingly brilliant new psychological thriller from the 5 million copy-bestselling author of Here to Stay and The Magpies

"Mark Edwards really is in a league of his own." Lisa Jewell

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A hot summer that ended in tragedy.

An eccentric psychology professor specialising in psychopaths.

An unexpected invitation.

A killer hiding in plain sight.

Are you ready to enter The Wasp Trap?

About the Author

Mark Edwards writes psychological thrillers in which scary things happen to ordinary people.
He has sold 5 million books since his first novel, The Magpies was published in 2013, and has topped the bestseller lists numerous times. His other novels include Follow You Home, The Retreat, In Her Shadow, Because She Loves Me, The Hollows and Here to Stay. He has also co-authored six books with Louise Voss. Originally from Hastings in East Sussex, Mark now lives in Wolverhampton with his wife, their children and two cats.

Reviews
I loved this brilliant, edgy, character driven thriller with a passion. So clever and fresh with a wild and incredibly satisfying twist at the end -- Lisa Jewell
I read this in one sitting, completely gripped. A fast-paced thriller, full of twists upon twists and tension you could cut with a knife. Hugely enjoyable. -- ALEX MICHAELIDES
This is AMAZING...I devoured it in two compulsive sittings. 'Gripped' doesn't even come close!! -- MARIAN KEYES
Great and vivid characterisation that kept me guessing and surprises up to the very last page, this is a highly entertaining read. -- LIZ NUGENT, author of Strange Sally Diamond
Never trust a reunion - especially one in a Mark Edwards thriller... Tense, artful and satisfying, The Wasp Trap buzzes between past and present delivering one deadly sting after another -- LOUISE CANDLISH
The plot swerves in an entirely unpredictable direction , providing an intriguing mystery that turns on their mentor's work on the behaviour of psychopaths * Sunday Times *
The ultimate - literal - locked room mystery, that hits you with twist after twist. -- RUTH WARE
This locked-room mystery is a super satisfying edge-of-your-seat thriller * Sun *
The Wasp Trap is a compelling mystery that explores the consequences of human behaviour. Whether it's falling in love, keeping secrets or committing murder, this tightly plotted page-turner reveals, piece-by-nail-biting-piece, how the sins of the past can shape our present in violent ways. Full of Edwards' trademark twists and peopled with a fascinating cast of characters, this deserves to be a smash-hit. -- FIONA CUMMINS
Twisty, clever, often funny, always inventive, The Wasp Trap takes the reunion thriller into new and exciting places. -- ELLY GRIFFITHS



Book Information
ISBN 9780241721032
Author Mark Edwards
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint Michael Joseph Ltd
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 485g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 153mm * 31mm