{"title":"Sheila Bugler","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheila Bugler\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts gripping \u003cem\u003eCrime \u0026amp; Thriller\u003c\/em\u003e novels that delve into the complexities of human nature and the darker edges of relationships. Her storytelling combines suspense with emotional depth, drawing readers into intricate plots where nothing is quite as it seems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Stepmother\u003c\/em\u003e, Bugler explores themes of trust, betrayal, and hidden secrets, creating tense atmospheres that keep readers hooked from start to finish. Her work is perfect for those who appreciate psychological thrillers with a sharp, compelling narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-stepmother-by-sheila-bugler-9781399754200","title":"The Stepmother","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a day like any other when \u003cb\u003eSarah\u003c\/b\u003e arrives at the school gate to pick up her two stepchildren, \u003cb\u003eIzzy and Patrick\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut when the twins don't run out to meet her like normal, Sarah knows something must be wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSarah can't believe what she's hearing when the teacher informs her that their father, \u003cb\u003eMike\u003c\/b\u003e, removed them from school earlier in the day. All of Sarah's calls to Mike go to voicemail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorse is to come when Sarah is told by police that as she and Mike are not legally married, and he is the children's father, there is nothing they or Sarah can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen she receives a text message from Mike: \u003cb\u003eDon't go home. It's not safe.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat has Mike been hiding? Where are their children? How can Sarah get her family back? Before it's too late... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48340856045804,"sku":"9781399754200","price":90.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399754200-the-stepmother-1.jpg?v=1789023492"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sheila-bugler.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}