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About Daniel Hurst
Daniel Hurst is the author of the number 1 bestselling psychological thriller 'The Passenger', as well as several other popular thrillers including 'Til Death Do Us Part' and 'The Wrong Woman'.
He is also the creator of The 20 Minute Series, the series of psychological books which readers have called “original” and “addictive” and 'like a soap opera in book form."
You can visit him at www.danielhurstbooks.com, where you can also download a copy of his FREE thriller 'Just One Second.'
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It was impossible not to notice them. The perfect couple at Table Six...
Max and Nadine Murphy have a tradition. Friday night is date night and it's always at their favourite restaurant. But that regular routine means somebody at the restaurant has become fond of them...Hannah is the waitress who has found herself drawn to the couple at Table Six and the more she observes them, the more she wants to know everything about them. What is their home life like? What do they do for work? Why does Mrs Murphy look agitated? And could Mr Murphy ever be interested in becoming romantically involved with his waitress?
As Hannah begins to intricate herself into their lives, she learns they have been keeping secrets from each other. The couple aren't as perfect as they seem. But Hannah has secrets of her own, and the closer she gets to the couple, the more she is putting everything in her fragile life at risk...
She should have stayed away from the couple at Table Six. Now their lives will never be the same again...
Another fast-paced psychological thriller from the author of the UK #1 bestseller 'The Passenger', 'The Wrong Woman' and 'We Used To Live Here'.
Karen is a busy wife and mother. Between work, her husband Peter, and their two children, Oscar and Noah, she doesn’t have a minute to herself.
So when it all begins to feel too much, Karen knows just what she needs - to get away for a little while. Nothing big. Just a short break.
Her friend, Eve, tells her about a quaint little holiday home, and Karen books herself a short stay. She’ll have time to read, take bubble baths, unwind. Perfect.
But this is no ordinary holiday home – it contains a dark and disturbing secret. Because Karen isn’t alone here – someone is watching her. Waiting for the right moment to spring the trap and plunge her into a nightmare she’ll never forget.
The Break – the stunning psychological thriller from the author of The Passenger and The New Friends
What readers are saying about The Break:
“The story is filled with twists, turns, and suspense that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat. Strong, well developed characters, both good and bad… make it hard to stop reading.” -Booksprout Reviewer
“I love Daniel Hurst books as they are gripping, addictive and always present a good story and this one did not fail to live up to expectations! This book was another page turner for me. It was exciting, tense and very readable and the characters were very credible. A brilliant read!” -Booksprout Reviewer
“I was immediately hooked from the moment I opened my Kindle. Suspenseful, twisted and thoroughly entertaining” -Netgalley Reviewer
“There is something comforting about a Daniel Hurst book, especially in such uncertain times, you know there is a solid beginning to introduce you to the story, a great middle where the drama unfolds and a rewarding ending where it all ties up…which altogether makes for a great read.” -Goodreads Reviewer
“Read it in a day with barely any breaks, but the breaks that I took just meant that I was thinking about it and wanted to get back to it! A really gripping read, with loads of twists to keep me wanting more…” -Curling Up with Coffee and a Kindle
“The Break is another gripping read from Hurst where once again I was immediately hooked. …a fast paced, effortless and quick read where the pages just turn themselves.” -Once Upon a Time Book Reviews
“This was just such a perfect novel by the author yet again, he can craft such a brilliant psychological thriller.” -Reading with a Buddy
Every house has secrets. But not all of them stay buried forever...
When the Burgess family move into their 'forever' home, it seems like they are set for many happy years together at their new address. Steph and Grant, along with their children, Charlie and Amelia, settle into their new surroundings quickly. But then they receive an unexpected visit from a couple who claim to have lived in the house before.
They wish to come in and have a look around for old time's sake. Seeming pleasant and plausible, Steph invites them in. And that's when things begin to change.It's not long after the peculiar visit when the homeowners begin to find evidence of the past all around their new home as they redecorate. But it's the discovery of a hidden wall containing several troubling messages that really sends Steph into a spin.
After digging into the history of the house a little more, she learns it is connected to a shocking crime from the past. A crime that still remains unsolved...
A gripping psychological thriller from the author of the UK #1 bestseller The Passenger
Becky and Jamie are an ordinary hard-working couple trapped in the daily grind, dreaming of an easier life. On one of their rare vacations, they meet a wealthy couple, Phil and Mel, who seem to have it all – they are fun, well travelled, and very generous with their money.
But they are also very, very dangerous.
Because Phil and Mel are not who they say they are. And this is no random vacation friendship, they have chosen Jamie and Becky carefully, seducing them with the promise of a lifestyle just like theirs.
By the time Jamie and Becky realise what their new friends really want, it’s too late, they’ve lost everything, their hopes and dreams lie shattered.
The only question now is how far will they go to get even?
The New Friends – the stunning psychological thriller from the bestselling author of The Passenger, The Boyfriend, The Promotion.
What readers are saying about The New Friends:
“Oh my goodness I absolutely loved this book and if it wasn’t for work and everyday life I could have very easily read this in one sitting. I’d probably say this is my favourite book I’ve read this year!” –Netgalley Reviewer
“This is a gripping thriller with some amazingly written characters, even the antagonist you love to hate and he is probably one of the most EVIL characters I have met. Keep your guard up, while you are reading this one!! You will not know who to trust.” -Ally’s Reading Corner
“Absolutely loved this book from start to finish. I’ve always adored this author's books and this one was no exception. five [out] of five stars for plot and characters!” –Netgalley Reviewer
“Another brilliant book by Daniel Hurst who has become my favourite author with his thrilling and compelling books. The plot was exciting and tense and I couldn't put it down! Can't wait for the next one!” –Goodreads Reviewer
“This one doesn't quit for two seconds. It throws you straight in almost instantly. Thought it was brilliant, fast paced book…” -Two Ladies and a Book
“This is another fantastic page turner by Daniel Hurst. I started it yesterday morning and planned to read a few pages and had finished it before the end of the day. It’s an excellent thriller that is highly engaging with an intriguing plot.” –Netgalley Reviewer
She takes the same train every day. But this is a journey she’ll never forget.
Amanda is a hardworking single mum, completely focused on her job and her daughter, Louise. She’s been saving for years and now, finally, she can afford to give up work and chase her dream.
But then, on her commute home from London to Brighton, she meets a charming stranger - who seems to know everything about her.
He delivers an ultimatum . She needs to give him the code for the safe where she keeps her savings before the train reaches Brighton - or she’ll never see Louise again.
Convinced that the threat is real, Amanda is stunned, horrified. She knows she should give him the code, but she can’t. Because she also knows there is a terrible secret in that safe which will destroy her life and Louise’s too…
The Passenger – the stunning psychological thriller with a nerve-shredding climax. Perfect for fans of Mark Edwards, K.L. Slater, Miranda Rijks.
What readers are saying about The Passenger:
“A brilliant psychological thriller that keeps you turning the pages until the fantastic ending. Loved how it all came together and the tense and sinister feel of the book. Recommended!” –Goodreads Reviewer
“The Passenger is an addictive psychological thriller that rockets along faster that the train on which most of the story is set. It's a fast paced, well written roller coaster ride that had me hooked in from the opening, shocking prologue and glued to my Kindle.” –Goodreads Reviewer
"...a gripping and tense read, which kept me guessing and which kept me on the edge of my seat throughout." -Ginger Book Geek
“Loved this one, was hooked from the first page! There were some twists that I didn’t see coming and I love that!” –Netgalley Reviewer
“This was exciting, edge of the seat stuff and I really enjoyed it. I defy anyone not to read this in one sitting. Excellent plotline, unexpected twists & turns, nail bitingly (is that even a word) fast paced from start to finish.” –Netgalley Reviewer
Hurst draws the reader into his characters’ world and turns our expectations on their heads as we try and navigate through this unusual and cleverly drawn plot." -On the Shelf Books
A new psychological thriller from the author of the #1 bestselling book The Passenger.
Christmas. A time for family, friends...and enemies?
Nicola is returning to her family home for the Christmas holidays to spend the festive season with her loved ones for the first time in several years. But she gets a shock when she discovers that there will be an unexpected guest joining them for dinner on the big day. Their elderly neighbour, Barbara, will be present at the table too after receiving an invitation from Nicola's parents because they hated to think of the old woman spending the day alone.That is a big problem for Nicola, although she struggles to let her family members know why. As far as they are concerned, Barbara is just the sweet old lady from next door. But Nicola knows the truth. That woman is not all she seems. And now she is in their house...
Forced to confront several demons from her past, Nicola struggles through Christmas Day. But as difficult as it is to face the past, nothing is as hard as what happens next. It seems that Barbara has been waiting for Nicola to return home after all these years. Now she has, things will never be the same again...
They messed with her. But they picked the wrong woman...
Simone used to be the woman that other women would use if they suspected that their partner was cheating. She would investigate, find out the truth, and if the men were guilty, exact revenge. But after things went wrong with one couple, Simone was forced to go into hiding to evade the law.
Having assumed a new identity, Simone is now Mary, a mild-mannered woman who doesn't raise her voice or get angry, meaning nobody would suspect her of being capable of the things she used to do for a living. But when she finds out that her new boyfriend is having an affair, it awakens in her the person she used to be.
That means Simone is back. It also means that her boyfriend and his mistress are in for the shock of their lives...
Another gripping psychological thriller from the bestselling author of Til Death Do Us Part and The Passenger
Adele has had a colourful romantic past but has finally found her soulmate, Tom. They are engaged and she is looking forward to a future of blissful happiness.
Until she realises her ex-boyfriends are turning up dead.
At first the deaths seem accidental, but soon a sinister pattern emerges. All of Adele’s former partners are being killed off - in the order she dated them. As the body count grows, Adele has to figure out who is doing this and why.
Otherwise, it’s only a matter of time until the killer gets to Tom…
The Boyfriend – the stunning psychological thriller from the author of The Passenger and The Broken Vows.
What readers are saying about The Boyfriend:
“The twists and turns did not let up in this book. Finally a suspense/thriller that is not predictable and one that I would recommend. Had me on edge from start to finish…” –Netgalley Reviewer
“A thrilling and tense story that keeps you turning the pages to find out what is going on. The book is really well written and there are a range of interesting characters that you can't help but suspect. The conclusion was shocking and exciting. Definitely recommended, another great book by Daniel Hurst.” –Goodreads Reviewer
“I absolutely love this thriller and I was pretty much in the dark about what was going until the last page. If you’re looking for a one of a kind thriller that breaks away from the formula and keeps you interested this is the book for you.” –Netgalley Reviewer
“This is a compelling and original thriller with plenty of drama, twists, red herrings and a mystery at its heart. I raced through it as it's a quick read with highly unlikeable characters and a captivating plot.” –Goodreads Reviewer
“Daniel Hurst more than delivers with his latest novel, The Boyfriend! … a gripping thriller, that will keep you guessing page after page!!” –Booksprout Reviewer
“What a book. I found myself reading this at high pace and with adrenaline pumping. I don't know if this was because I wanted to find out the ending or because of the pace of the story.” –Netgalley Reviewer
“This book was wild and I enjoyed every second I was reading this! … full of twists and amazing turns that will have you guessing till the very end!” –Netgalley Reviewer
He seemed perfect. But he was a liar...
Sarah is in a loving relationship with Paul, a man she hopes to one day marry and start a family with, until his untimely death turns her world upside down.Trying to come to terms with her loss, Sarah finds comfort in looking through Paul's old things, including his laptop and his emails. But after finding something troubling, Sarah begins to discover things about her late partner that she never knew before, and it seems he wasn't as perfect as she thought. As she unravels more about his secretive past, she ends up learning things that not only break her heart but things that the police would be interested to know too.
But it's only when she keeps digging that she realises that some of these secrets are also shared by people who are still alive. And they will do anything to keep them hidden...
He was a liar. And now she is in danger...
Another gripping psychological thriller from the author of the bestselling Til Death Do Us Part.
Imogen should be enjoying her life – she is happily married with a high-powered career that could see her rise to the very highest levels of management.
But that’s never going to happen. Because Imogen’s boss Michael has discovered she has a secret, something she has hidden from everyone, even her devoted husband. And if it’s ever revealed, her life will be destroyed.
Which means Imogen is completely and utterly in Michael’s power.
And he loves it – he works her 24/7 and takes all the credit; he invents tedious assignments to fill her weekends; he is openly dismissive and disrespectful. It seems like every week he comes up with some new way to torment her, to make her life a living hell.
And Imogen can’t see any way out – because Michael has told her if she ever tries to leave her job he’ll tell the world what she’s done and her life will be over.
As she becomes more and more desperate, Imogen begins to think the unthinkable. Maybe there is a way to solve the Michael problem – permanently.
The Promotion – the stunning psychological thriller from the author of The Passenger and The Broken Vows.
What readers are saying about The Promotion:
“Now that's what I call a heart attack book. This book has everything. Literally thought my heart was gonna stop at times. Holding my breath until I realised I wasn't breathing. It gets under your skin and you can't help but scratch.” -Netgalley Reviewer
“I could not swipe the pages quickly enough, especially after that monster of a twist. Highly recommended for all thriller and suspense fans.” -Booksprout Reviewer
“I loved this book… every time I thought I could see where this book was going or how something was about to be resolved another twist was thrown in.” -Netgalley Reviewer
“This is my third read from this author, and I'm about to treat myself to his entire backlist. He is a master at creating realistic scenarios with well-crafted characters who are easy to connect with.” -Goodreads Reviewer
“This is the third book I've read by this author and it's my favourite. Each one just seemed to get better and better.” -Booksprout Reviewer
“The Promotion is a fast paced read and has been well executed. I was compelled to keep reading… [the book] delivers an ending that wraps up the story well.” -Once Upon a Time Book Reviews
But when she starts to long for friends and purpose again, Megan applies for a job in London, much to her husband's disappointment. She thinks that he is upset because she is unhappy. But she has no idea.
After Megan goes against his wishes and attends the interview, Craig decides that it is time to act. Locking her away in their home, Megan realises that her husband never had her best interests at heart, nor did they meet by accident.
Craig has been planning this from the start.
As Megan is kept shut away from the world with only somebody else's diary for company, she starts to uncover the lies, the secrets and the fact that she isn't actually Craig's first wife after all...
A psychological thriller from the author of the #1 bestseller The Passenger and Til Death Do Us Part.
Lucy is a successful businesswoman who loves nothing more than to spend her time competing in fun challenges with friends, colleagues, and even strangers. But she might just have met her match when she encounters Jess, a woman who is not used to losing at anything.
Jess is very much like Lucy when it comes to a fondness for competition, only a more extreme version, and as the pair become friends, it's clear that a rivalry is developing between them in the fields of business, love and beyond.
But as the lives of both women become more intertwined, that rivalry becomes more intense, and by the time it reaches the point of their friendship breaking down, it seems that there is nothing either woman won't do to come out on top.
Two women. Only one winner.
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