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The Second Home : An addictive, page-turning psychological thriller with a killer twist - Kathryn Sharman

The Second Home

An addictive, page-turning psychological thriller with a killer twist

By: Kathryn Sharman

Paperback | 28 May 2026 | Edition Number 1

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'Oh my goodness this took over my entire life until I had finished it!... The twists and turns had my head spinning and just when I thought I knew what was going on, I was completely blindsided! What a perfect thriller! I'd highly recommend this book a massive 5 stars!' Reader review ?????'Gripping... A thrilling ride... with twists and turns that'll keep you turning pages. The tension builds with every chapter, making it impossible to put the book down. The killer twist is jaw-dropping and unforgettable... A MUST-READ' Reader review ?????The dream summer getaway or the setting for the perfect crime? Lottie has saved all year for her family vacation by the sea with her husband and young son. But as soon as they arrive at their rental it is clear they have made a huge mistake coming here... Next door, Olivia looks like just another wealthy out-of-towner buying up local property, only to leave it empty for ten months of the year. But Olivia has a secret plan for her second home... When one of the houses goes up in flames, and a body is pulled from the ashes, the secrets both Lottie and Olivia have been keeping threaten to destroy their families. How far would one of them go to keep the truth locked behind closed doors?Readers are gripped by Kathryn Sharman's thrillers:'An absolute rollercoaster! So many twists and turns... When I thought I'd figured it all out... BOOM! There came the ending. I'm speechless!' Reader review ?????'This story is wild!! Actual mind-blowing psychological fiction that has you simultaneously shouting at the characters to stop their crazy antics, while turning pages at a rate of knots to find out what will happen next!! This is the most original book I have read in YEARS!' Reader review ?????'Oh my god! I literally couldn't put this book down! I had to keep reading, the suspense is unreal. Absolutely packed with twists and shocking turns' Reader review ?????'I was hooked from the beginning and I had to find out what was going to happen. I didn't even want to go to work because I'd have to stop reading. You won't want to put this book down I finished it in 24 hours!... Just wow!' Reader review ?????'Great book. Was up all night reading it... the twists and turns are fab. Definitely 5 stars ??????????' Reader review ?????'What. A. Debut. This one is going to get people talking... a fantastic read that you will not want to put down. Bravo!' Reader review ?????
Industry Reviews
'Made me gasp... It was a twisted and twisty joy of a book' - Chris Bridges

'Sucks you in and doesn't let you go. Wonderful!' - RB Egan

'Wow!... From page one, I was drawn in page by page, dark decision, by dark decision' - JM Hall

'A story of friendship, competitiveness, and the choices we make that we can't take back... The perfect blend of domestic dilemmas and spiralling suspense. I loved it!' - Helen Cooper

'A brilliantly original concept wrapped in darkness and secrets - I raced through it' - Sophie Flynn

'I couldn't put it down... This book has everything: pace, tension, and a seemingly-impossible decision we might all decide to make. A gripping, breath-holding novel that will make you question what you would do for your family' - Leah Pitt

'A unique, irresistible premise with a pacy plot to match - I loved the wild ride that Sharman has created!' - Mira V Shah

'If you enjoy beautifully written, tense psychological thrillers with characters you'll love to hate then The Family at No.23 is for you. Sharman gives us unpredictable twists and turns, and a deeply satisfying ending. It's a brilliant debut. I can't wait to see what she writes next.' - Lisa Timoney

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