'YES SAM CARRINGTON, YES. This is how you write a thriller... I read this in one three-hour sitting and I regret nothing.' Goodreads reviewer

From bestselling author Sam Carrington who also writes as Alice Hunter comes another nail-biting thriller.

You never really know what goes on behind closed doors...

When Isla McKenzie is brutally mugged, it's her boyfriend Zach who's there for her, who moves in to look after her when she can barely bring herself to leave the house.

But then something else happens, right on their doorstep. And it's almost like someone's out to get her...

Can Isla and Zach find out the truth before it's too late? ...Or at least before the secrets they're hiding from each other surface?

Because those may be even deadlier...

From the USA Today bestselling author Sam Carrington comes an absolutely compelling psychological thriller that will make you question how well you know those closest to you-and how safe you ever are. Perfect for fans of Behind Closed Doors,The Girl on the Train, and Gillian Flynn.

Readers love The Couple on Maple Drive:

'Phew! This is a real edge of your seat gripping story. My heart was pounding and I was screaming!' Goodreads reviewer

'WOW!!... Incredible, from the prologue to the end. I was hooked... and the twist at the end!! O M G - I did not see that coming... Guys, This is a MUST read!!!' Goodreads reviewer

'Amazing. I could not put the book down for even a minute... mind blowing... I spent the whole day telling my sister about it.' NetGalley reviewer

'I can't speak highly enough of this... It kept me up reading til the early hours.' NetGalley reviewer

'I devoured this... One of the best books I've read this year.' Goodreads reviewer

'A fantastic page turner... just all round amazing... Had me feeling every single moment of fear, unease, and creepiness. One thriller you won't want to miss!' Rubie_reads

'Wow!... fantastic... I loved it so much!...so addictive...It felt as though I was watching a movie.' Goodreads reviewer

A totally unputdownable twisty thriller!

About the Author

Sam Carrington lives in Devon with her husband and three children. She worked for the NHS for 15 years, during which time she qualified as a nurse. Following the completion of a Psychology degree she went to work for the prison service as an Offending Behaviour Facilitator. Her experiences within this field inspired her writing. She left the service to spend time with her family and to follow her dream of being a novelist.

Reviews

PRAISE FOR SAM CARRINGTON

'Another belter from Sam Carrington. Beautifully written. Cleverly constructed... I couldn't put it down.' Amanda Robson, Sunday Times bestselling author

'A claustrophobic, creepy tale of secrets, betrayal and deceit. Well-written and well-plotted. Very well done!' Diane Jeffrey

'Lacing everyday life with menace is Sam Carrington's greatest strength as a storyteller.' The Times

'The premise grabbed me right away and the novel itself didn't disappoint!... A creepy, compelling read, full of twists and turns with well-drawn, unreliable characters that kept me guessing!' Sarah Pearse

'A pacy read, packed with surprises. Will keep you on your toes.' Jane Corry

'I devoured this story in one sitting' Louise Jensen

'Expertly written ... with plentiful twists and unforgettable characters.' Caroline Mitchell

'Keeps you guessing right to the end' Sue Fortin

'A kick-ass page turner ... I was knocked senseless by the awesome twist.' John Marrs

'A gripping read which moved at a head-spinning pace ... I simply couldn't put this book down until I reached the dramatic and devastating conclusion.' Claire Allan

'Engrossing psychological suspense... Sam Carrington had me hooked!' Emma Curtis

'Utterly original and thought provoking ... This cries out to be made into a TV series.' Amanda Robson

Psychologist Connie Summers is a fascinatingly flesh-and-blood guide through this twisty thriller.' Louise Candlish

'Tense, convincing ... kept me guessing' Caz Frear

'A claustrophobic psychological thriller that had me double checking my doors and windows were locked!' Vicki Bradley

'There were so many unexpected twists; just when I thought I had everything worked out, bam! Everything flipped. It's Sam Carrington's best yet!' Libby Carpenter

Book Information
ISBN 9780008436384
Author Sam Carrington
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 260g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 23mm