Safe at Home

The gripping, twisty domestic thriller you won’t be able to put down
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Safe at Home by Lauren North is a gripping tale set in a small, seemingly quiet village where a mother's worst fears come alive. When Anna's husband is away for work, she is left to care for her children, and as unsettling incidents begin to occur, her sense of safety unravels. Tension mounts as secrets are revealed and trust is shaken, making readers question who is truly safe at home.
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Safe at Home

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What if you left your child home alone, and something terrible happened? This is the gut-wrenching scenario at the heart of the gripping new domestic thriller from the ebook bestselling author of The Perfect Betrayal, Lauren North.

What if you left your child alone, and something terrible happened?

Anna James is an anxious mother. So when she has to leave eleven-year-old Harrie home alone one evening, she can't stop worrying about her daughter. But nothing bad ever happens in the sleepy village of Barton St Martin.

Except something goes wrong that night, and Anna returns to find Harrie with bruises she won't explain. The next morning a local businessman is reported missing and the village is sparking with gossip.

Anna is convinced there's a connection and that Harrie is in trouble.

But how can she protect her daughter if she doesn't know where the danger is coming from?

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Safe at Home by Lauren North is widely praised for its gripping, dark, and twisty narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Reviewers highlight the unexpected twists, compelling storyline, and well-drawn characters that make the book hard to put down. It's described as a fast-paced thriller with engaging tension, drawing readers into a suspenseful and emotional journey.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552177955

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corgi Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Lauren North writes psychological suspense novels that delve into the darker side of relationships and families. She has a lifelong passion for writing, reading, and all things books. Lauren's love of psychological suspense has grown since childhood and from her dark imagination of always wondering what's the worst thing that could happen in every situation. Lauren studied psychology before moving to London where she lived and worked for many years. She now lives with her family in the Suffolk countryside. Readers can follow Lauren on Twitter @Lauren_C_North and Facebook @LaurenNorthAuthor

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