The Perfect Stranger

"I loved The Perfect Stranger! Packed full of twists and tension, I was hooked from the first page."  – Lisa Hall, 2025 CWA Whodunit Dagger Award Winner

In a neighbourhood full of secrets, who can you trust?

Ruby and Mike have built a quiet and happy life, but their lives are about to unravel—with deadly consequences. 

When Mike's new promotion keeps him away from home, Ruby befriends the charming new neighbour Henry. Their forbidden connection ignites something Ruby has never felt before – but it also unleashes something sinister, and leaves her questioning everything she thought she ever wanted. 

Strange things start happening. Items missing, doors unlocked and a chilling note left behind. Are Ruby's fears real, or is something far darker at play?

Trapped in a nightmare of manipulation and deceit, secrets surface and cracks in her relationships are revealed. Ruby soon realises danger isn't always found in the shadows…

When the mask of perfection slips, how far would you go to protect yourself?

For fans of Lisa Jewell, The Perfect Stranger is a gripping psychological thriller about betrayal, obsession and the lies we tell – to others and ourselves.

"Had me gripped from the beginning and I loved all the twists and turns… I enjoyed every minute." – Angela Marsons, bestselling author of the Detective Kim Stone series

"This book had me gripped from the first page to the last. A genuine page turner." – S.E. Lynes, bestselling author of The Housewarming

"Pick up The Perfect Stranger for the perfect read! Fabulous pace, just the right amount of tension and so very real." – Gina Kirkham, author of the Prunella Pearce Mysteries