The Bad Things: A gripping crime thriller full of twists and turns (Alex Devlin, Book 1)

Book one in a darkly compelling psychological thriller series, full of twists and turns, perfect for fans of SISTER SISTER by Sue Fortin and INTO THE WATER by Paula Hawkins. We all have our secrets, some are just darker than others. Alex Devlin’s life changed forever fifteen years ago when her sister Sasha's two small children were snatched in broad daylight. Little Harry’s body was found a few days later, but Millie’s remains were never discovered. Now Jackie Wood, jailed as an accessory to the twins’ murder, has been released, her conviction quashed by the Appeal Court. Convinced Jackie can reveal where Millie is buried, Alex goes to meet her. But the unexpected information Wood reveals shocks Alex to the core and threatens to uncover the dark secret she has managed to keep under wraps for the past fifteen years. Because in the end, can we ever really know what is in the hearts of those closest to us? In the vein of the best hard-boiled detective fiction, THE BAD THINGS by Mary-Jane Riley is a top-tier entry into the genre. The suspense and mystery that permeate every page will keep readers on the edge of their seats, eager to unravel the crime at the heart of the story. For fans of Charlie Gallagher (THE GIRL UNDER THE FLOOR an absolutely gripping crime thriller with a massive twist...), Catherine Ryan Howard (The Nothing Man), Diane Setterfield (The Thirteenth Tale), Amy Lloyd (One More Lie), and Hollie Overton (Baby Doll).