Miranda Smith

An absolutely gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist My life is perfect. Bad things don’t happen to me. So why has someone taken my daughter? I thought I was the luckiest woman alive. I have a loving husband, who supports me in everything I do. A beautiful home, with comfy...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER In this nail-biting thriller, a horror-themed birthday party turns deadly when guests start disappearing—and the birthday girl realizes that she must face a long-buried secret to make it out alive. “Buckle up. This clever, sinister, atmospheric thriller had me staying...

I would do anything to protect my family. It’s my fault they’re in danger.... A year ago, someone broke into our home. He stood outside our bedroom, with our children asleep down the corridor, and knocked on the door. But the worst moment came later, when I found out who had nearly destroyed...

What if the person you trust most in the world is lying to you? I’d heard of the Baby Caroline case, of course. When a baby is snatched from her mother’s arms, the whole country knows about it. I knew about the parents left lying by the swimming pool, the open window in the nursery. But I...

An actress desperate to reclaim her fame must survive the real-life plot of the horror movie that made her famous in this psychologically twisted locked-room thriller. “A gloriously glossy solid slasher with more unexpected twists than a roller coaster . . . Fans of ’90s horror flicks (like...

My brother was 13 the first time he tried to kill me. These days, Della is a loving wife, a dedicated teacher, a woman trying to do her best. She has put her past far behind her. But she hasn’t forgotten the lessons she learned. It’s just a regular morning when Della welcomes Zoey to her...

I race across the fields in the gathering dusk. “Claire!” I cry, hearing my voice echo. “Claire!” Every October, the school where I work takes a trip to a local farm to pet the animals and search for the perfect Halloween pumpkin. This year is even more special, as my daughter, Claire...

A completely compelling psychological thriller packed with suspense Our whole neighborhood is desperately searching for sixteen-year-old Shelby: my own daughter’s best friend. But I know my daughter is lying about the night Shelby disappeared. And a mother will do anything to protect her...

I thought my sister was killed a year ago. But now her baby is on my doorstep… I’m drinking a glass of wine in my quiet, empty house, listening to the silence and wondering if I will always be this lonely… And then I hear the knock.

Whisper Falls is a fresh start for Madison and her fiancé Cooper. The safe, quiet town on the shores of a beautiful lake is the perfect place to spend the rest of their lives. But then Madison learns that Cooper’s high school girlfriend Celia disappeared after a party....

It was only meant to be a story. But now someone is dead. Every Monday, I meet my writing group in a warm, lively bar to drink a glass of wine or two and share our work. It’s the highlight of my week. I don’t go out much, otherwise. For the last ten years, every time I’ve relaxed, the...

My sister died. Her friends lied. And now that I’ve brought them all together, I’m going to learn the truth.... My twin sister, Samantha, died a year ago. This weekend, I’m staying in a beautiful wood-paneled cabin in the mountains with her closest friends. There’s a firepit and hiking...

I wake on the sofa, my head throbbing. Why did I fall asleep here? In the darkness, I make my way to my bedroom. I know immediately something is wrong. The sheets I tucked in so carefully this morning are rumpled, disturbed. I turn on the lights. And then I scream....

I am at home when I hear the news. In heavy tones, the reporter says it appears the notorious serial killer has returned. My legs tremble. I know that can’t be true, because I know who the killer was. My sisters and I learned the truth after his funeral, and pledged to say nothing....

A completely gripping suspense thriller with a breathtaking twist I was happy my husband died, but I couldn’t admit it, otherwise people might think I killed him. Before Olivia knows she is lucky. She has a loving husband, Frank, an adorable son, Jake, and a beautiful new home. It...

A totally gripping psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist I blink awake to the sound of whispering, and look around. Automatically, I do a count. And then I am upright, my heart racing. I count again. “Girls,” I say, trying to sound calm. “Did you see Evie?” It was meant to be...