I’m the author of 26 twisty psychological thrillers, many of which are Amazon bestsellers. I’ve sold over three-quarters of a million books and particularly enjoy writing about dysfunctional families and unpleasant neighbours! Several of my novels touch upon this theme: The Visitors, The New Neighbour, and Violets Are Blue, to name just three. And yes, I have drawn upon some difficult experiences I’ve had with neighbours... I’m a full-time author and I’m also an avid reader of thrillers and enjoy nothing more than reading a book with an ending that makes me gasp!
From the very first page, Someone Like You had me hooked.
This is one of those books you pick up “just to start” and before you know it, hours have disappeared because you simply can’t put it down. It’s full of interesting characters and plot twists and left me feeling on edge, with my heart racing as I turned those pages faster and faster.
I loved the setting with its super creepy vibes, which only increased exponentially when more and more scary things started happening. I really warmed to Carey and her son and was rooting for them throughout. The explanations at the end made complete sense and tied things up perfectly.
I thought this was an excellent debut novel and I look forward to reading more by Elena Frost.
Has she found the perfect haven? Or a deadly trap?
Carey Billingham thought the lighthouse at Saltwick would be a fresh start for her and her son—a peaceful escape from a dark past. But vandalism, odd holiday guests, and a figure from her nightmares signal something is terribly wrong. As her grip on reality frays, Carey must face a terrifying truth that will test her sanity.
Someone Like You – the chilling psychological thriller, perfect for fans of John Marrs, Freida McFadden, Nicola Sanders.
What readers are saying about Someone Like You:
“...genuinely a brilliant thriller, and not like any…
I really enjoyed this engaging plot and the characters have interesting dynamics.
It’s definitely a character-driven story and the dual narration from Izzy and Tristan worked beautifully for me, giving each of them a distinct voice and adding depth as their backstories unfolded.
I especially liked how their perspectives contrasted and played off one another.
'A cleverly observed and deeply authentic novel about a marriage in turmoil, and the power the past can have over our present. Arresting and engaging ... Convincing characters and layers of intrigue' HOLLY MILLER
Tristan and Izzy are on the brink of marital breakdown. Sex has become less than perfunctory and distance shadows their interactions. The arrival of their new neighbour may just be their salvation: or, will she be their undoing?
Vivacious, enigmatic and enticing, Viv piques both Tristan and Izzy's interest, her appearance in their lives offering them diversion from their faltering marriage and a window into the…
It is April 1st, 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan.
The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced that it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run…
Daniel always writes entertaining books that compel me to turn the pages quickly.
I love a good creepy neighbour story and this one fits the bill – especially when the family moves into a new house and bizarre things start to happen.
This is such a fun, twisty read and although I guessed a few of the twists, I was happy to go along for the rollercoaster ride.
‘Something terrible happened to the couple who lived here before...' My hands shake as I read the warning note I've just found hidden in a forgotten corner of my brand new house. My husband told me we'd be the first people to live here. Did he lie?
Moving to this gorgeous house was meant to be a new start for our family. My hand rests on my growing baby bump as I walk through our home, the smell of fresh paint in the air, but my heart no longer feels full of hope for the future.
I was so intrigued by the premise of this book: what would you do if the letters in your advice column started to mirror your own life a little too closely?
I loved the originality of this story but what really stood out were the subplots. This is one of those slow-burn reads where I was happy to be along for the ride, turning the pages to find out where this book was going and how it would end.
There’s nothing better than a thriller that keeps me guessing!
A psychological thriller that will keep you on your toes, guessing until the very end, from the author of the NUMBER ONE bestselling phenomenon The Girl in Seat 2A
I know their secrets...
Every morning, I sit at the same table of my favourite cafe, sip my cappuccino, and watch them.
The woman has no idea I'm watching, day after day, unravelling the secrets of her life. I see the way she smiles when he arrives, how she glances over her shoulder... like someone who is hiding something.
She thinks she's in control, but has no idea I'm on to…
A grumpy-sunshine, slow-burn, sweet-and-steamy romance set in wild and beautiful small-town Colorado. Lane Gravers is a wanderer, adventurer, yoga instructor, and social butterfly when she meets reserved, quiet, pensive Logan Hickory, a loner inventor with a painful past.
Dive into this small-town, steamy romance between two opposites who find love…
I love a book where the idyllic life people see from the outside is NOT accurate.
This story followed one family as their life spiraled out of control and I was enthralled with the shifting perspectives and the way the story peeled back the layers of this seemingly perfect family. It’s dramatic, messy, and full of tension.
While not all of the twists surprised me, I still found it a gripping, entertaining read. I certainly wouldn’t want to be living next to these neighbours!
The wife: Eve is desperate for her life to be perfect. Living in a beautiful house, with gorgeous views of the countryside, is all she's ever wanted. And she'll do whatever it takes to hold onto her dream life.
The son: Joe is a model student; he never puts a foot wrong. He knows his mother wouldn't tolerate it. Until the night of his sixteenth birthday party, when things go horribly wrong and someone in the house is left fighting for their life. As the blue flashing lights of the police…
Laila thought moving to Violet Lane would be a fresh start. After a messy divorce, she just wanted peace, a place to breathe again. Instead, she found Max—her magnetic, piano-playing neighbour—and before long she’s swept into a heady, passionate affair that makes her feel alive in ways she hasn’t for years.
But life on this pretty suburban street isn’t as picture-perfect as it looks. When Jackie, a young mom across the road, suddenly vanishes, suspicion falls on her husband—and Laila, a criminal solicitor, steps in to defend him. The deeper she digs, the more unsettling things become. Neighbours whisper, threats appear, and even Max’s charm starts to look dangerous. Laila wanted a new beginning. What she got was a nightmare.
This is the fourth book in the Joplin/Halloran forensic mystery series, which features Hollis Joplin, a death investigator, and Tom Halloran, an Atlanta attorney.
It's August of 2018, shortly after the Republican National Convention has nominated Donald Trump as its presidential candidate. Racial and political tensions are rising, and so…
A fake date, romance, and a conniving co-worker you'd love to shut down. Fun summer reading!
Liza loves helping people and creating designer shoes that feel as good as they look. Financially overextended and recovering from a divorce, her last-ditch opportunity to pitch her firm for investment falls flat. Then…
