The School Gates

First comes gossip then comes revenge When single mum Lola Martinezs son, Luca, starts school, she feels that shell never fit in with the yummy mummies in the playground. Confident, married to wealthy men, with ample free time, they are everything she isnt. However, Lola is invited into the inner circle, surrounded by seemingly friendly people, even if Lolas silence about her childs father puzzles them. Despite herself, Lola quickly becomes involved in playground politics, making as many enemies as friends. But then Lola is brutally murdered, her death rocking the close-knit community. As the police investigate the case, they discover that Lola was hiding many secrets as are the mums in her new social circle. But who had the most reason to kill her? And who else might unwittingly hold the answers to what happened that night? An addictive psychological thriller with an end twist that will make you gasp, for fans of Lisa Jewell, T.M. Logan and Frieda McFadden. If you loved Big Little Lies, youll adore this. Praise for A.A. Chaudhuri: Intense, intricate and packed with intriguea thrilling and addictive read. B.A. Paris Taut and intricately plotted with such exquisite writing. Imran Mahmood A masterclass in suspense - I couldnt put it down, and the twists will absolutely floor the reader. Lisa Hall A dark, twisty, unputdownable thriller that will send your mind spinning. Truly sublime. B P Walter A compulsive thriller that crackles with a sense of menace. Tense, twisty and gorgeously atmospheric. Kia Abdullah Another spectacular triumph this is a taut, gripping page-turner with an unguessable twist. Lucy Martin A nail biting, claustrophobic thriller with a plot that will give you shivers, and a twist that will blow your mind. Sarah Clarke A gripping, voyeuristic page-turnerfrom a hugely talented crime writer at the very top of their game. Howard Linskey A taut, edgy thriller. Marion Todd A spine-tingling, cerebral thriller packed with real psychological depth and a final twist that hits you like a gut-punch. Chris Merritt