The Other Guest: A gripping thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author of The Whispers

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As Laila sits by the pool she finds herself inexplicably drawn to the other family staying in their resort.

Heidi Perks (Author of Her One Mistake) - Goodreads Heidi Perks (Author of Her One Mistake) - Goodreads

I raced through this in a weekend. A taut, clever whodunnit, masterfully structured, beautifully written, with an intriguing cast and some heart-wrenching moral dilemmas. Brilliant. * Gilly Macmillan * All across the USA, people are showing up dead. The deaths don't appear to be connected in any way until one particular death occurs and gets the Secretary of Defense's attention. He arranges for a task force to investigate.Laila and her husband James. James books a holiday, on an exclusive Greek island resort. James is hoping that this holiday will help them both relax, as they have just gone through an unsuccessful IVF and felt they both needed a break. Laila is so obsessed with having a baby but James thinks they have both gone through enough especially as it's put a great strain on their marriage. But, he loves Laila and wants them to work. Em has no idea who Laila is, or that she has been watching her and her teenage sons and husband so intently. Initially gripped, I had high hopes for this book, unfortunately, after the main event (which happened very early in the story), not a lot happened and sadly I found the ending quite disappointing. Any issues with the book list you are seeing? Or is there an author or series we don’t have? Let me know!

The Other Guest Heidi Perks - Tesco Groceries The Other Guest Heidi Perks - Tesco Groceries

This is my second experience of Heidi Perks' work, having previously read and enjoyed "The Whispers". Unfortunately, "The Other Guest" was not as much to my liking. Although this appears to be positioned as a mystery thriller, I would say that it is actually far more akin to a family drama for the most part. Her One Mistake is a thriller story featuring Charlotte, a mother whose life changes overnight when a friend’s child goes missing. Charlotte was looking forward to a fun and carefree day with her children and her best friend’s daughter Alice. Tragedy strikes when Alice goes missing. Charlotte takes her eyes off the kids for just one minute, and it’s like Alice disappears into thin air. A frantic search for the lost child starts, but even after looking everywhere, she is nowhere to be found. Now Charlotte has to tell Alice’s mum Harriet, that her daughter is missing and it’s all her fault. Laila thinks she knows the truth of what happened. But in telling Em what she’s seen, she stands to lose everything she holds dear.One day I realized I wasn't living anymore, I was surviving, and I didn't want to do it any longer.”

The Other Guest By Heidi Perks | Used | 9781529135602 - Wob The Other Guest By Heidi Perks | Used | 9781529135602 - Wob

Heidi Perks was born in 1973. She lives by the sea in Bournemouth with her husband and two children.Alongside James and Laila's story and their childless marriage is the dilemma of a mother (Em) as to the loyalty she shows to her sons, how far she will go to protect them. Aside from being absorbed by the dynamics of a family of 4 (mum, dad and two teenage boys) and a couple of newly-weds who don’t seem to act very much in love, Leila also has her own relationship struggles, a relationship that feels strained from the start. It didn’t help of course that James decided to spend their money on this getaway while they need money for another round of IVF. Leila's desire to get pregnant is something that weighs on them and defines this couple in the story.