The Party on Laurel Street
Ruth Heald
331 pages
Bookouture
published June 28, 2023
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About the book
The Party on Laurel Street: A completely addictive psychological thriller with jaw-dropping twists
Only she knows what really happened that night…
It was meant to be a time of celebration, of neighbours chatting over sparkling glasses of wine, enjoying the decadent surroundings of the huge mansion house which overlooked all the houses on Laurel Street. But then my troubled friend Gabbie has a heated argument with her husband. She leaves the party and disappears without a trace.
Gabbie’s neighbours rally round, painfully aware that Laurel Street has already had its share of tragedy. Years ago, when we were children, my best friend Erin vanished, never to be seen again, after having a secret party in the woods with me and Gabbie as our families celebrated the new year.
I want Gabbie to be found safe. I need her to come home. Because if she doesn’t, I know that all eyes will be on me as they were years ago.
But then I discover that my husband Luke was the last person to see Gabbie alive and I’m reminded of all the times I saw them getting close. As much as I pushed it to the back of my mind, I have to ask, can I really trust them? And worse, is someone about to make me pay for the secret I’ve been keeping for so long?
A totally unputdownable and gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist for fans of Lisa Jewell, T.M. Logan and Louise Candlish.
My Review
I love hearing Ruth Heald has a new book out. It is your perfect summer/beach read. Not that you can’t read it if you are South of the equator. It is a good keep you guessing book. This twisty read had moments that had me all jittery. As with any good domestic thriller, secrets and lies are at the center of this one. And when is it OK to avoid the truth.
Is it Mel or the street that is cursed and the reason why people disappear? Mel is relatable and I almost felt sorry for her, but it was her decision to throw herself back in the fire by moving back the scene of the crime. The suspense for me started while reading the prologue and continued throughout the book. There wasn’t a moment I grew bored and I continued to want to know what happened in the woods. I couldn’t decide what was wrong and who to trust. It kept me guessing, which is what I most ask for in a twisty thriller.
If you need your summer thriller fix, you need to read this book! You can thank me later.
Author Bio:
Ruth Heald is the bestselling author of psychological thrillers THE WEDDING, I KNOW YOUR SECRET, THE MOTHER’S MISTAKE and THE WOMAN UPSTAIRS, and the relationship drama 27: SIX FRIENDS, ONE YEAR.
Ruth studied Economics at Oxford University and then worked in an eclectic mix of sectors from nuclear decommissioning to management consulting. She worked at the BBC for nine years before leaving to write full time. Ruth is fascinated by psychology and finding out what drives people to violence, destruction and revenge. She’s married with two children and her novels explore our greatest fears in otherwise ordinary, domestic lives.
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