Die perfekte Familie. Die perfekte Verlobung. Die perfekte Rache. Der nervenaufreibende Psychothriller von Sunday Times Besteller Autor B.P. Walter, den man nicht mehr aus der Hand legen kann Ich wollte einmal Teil dieser Familie sein – der angesehen und wohlhabenden Moncrieffs. Sie nahmen mich nach dem Tod meiner Eltern auf, boten mir ein neues Zuhause und den Anschein von Zugehörigkeit. Doch diese Großzügigkeit war nie bedingungslos. Hinter ihren eleganten Fassaden und dem lächelnden Familienglück verbergen sich düstere Geheimnisse und Lügen, die alles zerstören werden. Heute ist der Tag der großen Verlobungsfeier ihres Sohnes. Doch was für sie der perfekte Tag ist, wird für mich die Bühne meiner Rache. Sobald alle versammelt sind und das erste Glas heben, werden die Geheimnisse ans Licht kommen – und was eigentlich der glücklichste Tag ihres Lebens sein sollte, wird in einem Albtraum enden … Erste Leser:innenstimmen „Einer der fesselndsten Spannungsromane der letzten Jahre. Ich konnte ihn nicht aus der Hand legen!“ „Dieser domestic Thriller war spannend bis zur letzten Seite.“ „Ein süchtig machender Pageturner voller Wendungen und Twists.“ „Dieser rasante Psychothriller hat mich zwei Nächte lang wachgehalten!“

Das Familienfest – Thriller Hörbuch

Vier setzen sich an den Tisch. Aber einer wird nie wieder aufstehen. Der nervenaufreibende Sunday Times Bestseller, der hinter perfekte Fassaden und in menschliche Abgründe blickt. Charlie wollte Rachel nie in seinem Leben haben, aber Matthew wollte nicht hören. Er lädt sie in ihr Zuhause ein, wo sie mit ihrem Sohn Titus leben. Eine völlig Fremde. Er lässt sie in ihre Privatsphäre eindringen und ignoriert Charlies böse Vorahnungen. Und noch bevor das Abendessen vorbei ist, ist Matthew tot. Titus sitzt unter Schock am Tisch. Und Rachel ruft die Polizei, das blutige Messer noch immer in der Hand. Eine scheinbar perfekte Familie zerstört in einem einzigen Augenblick. Obwohl Rachel sofort gesteht, bleibt eine Frage: Ist die Fremde am Tisch wirklich die Mörderin?

Die Fremde in unserem Haus – Der nervenaufreibende Psychothriller über eine Familie, die nicht so perfekt ist, wie sie scheint

‘If you aren’t reading B P Walter yet, now’s the time’ A. J. Finn 'Accomplished, dark and stylish: I will read anything B P Walter writes’ Gillian McAllister ‘A fantastically dark and twisted thriller’ Nikki Smith 'B P Walter’s characterisation is terrifyingly good in this claustrophobic thriller’ Marion Todd A brand new toxic family thriller to keep you gripped in summer 2025. Perfect for fans of The White Lotus, Lisa Jewell and Ruth Ware. A summer holiday. A family secret. A split-second decision that will change everything. Twenty years ago, a summer holiday ended in tragedy for the Palmer family. No one has spoken of it since. Until a new tv series plays out the horrifying events of that night. As the family are forced to relive that fateful trip, is it possible that each person is hiding their own secrets, and is someone willing to do whatever it takes to keep their past firmly in the past… Praise for B P Walter'A dark and twisted psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping finale’ Michael Wood ‘An excellent psychological thriller with a foreboding atmosphere which I found dark, sinister and disturbing’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow!! Dark, deceptive, and definitely bingeable in a day!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Up there with this author’s best, I read it in one sitting as it moved along at a very quick pace’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The novel has multiple clever layers to it and parts are delicious in their dark awfulness’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another gripping read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Dark and twisty and once again I was left speechless’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Good twists, great writing style, compelling upper class setting. Every character despicable in their own way’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The characters were fantastically flawed and the plot twists were superb. Themes of greed, resentment, jealousy and negligence were weaved through so well’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Treehouse

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘Immensely gripping…Stayed up till past 2am to finish this’ Sophie Hannah Four people walked into the dining room that night. One would never leave.Matthew: the perfect husband. Titus: the perfect son. Charlie: the perfect illusion. Rachel: the perfect stranger. Charlie didn’t want her at the book club. Matthew wouldn’t listen. And that’s how Charlie finds himself slumped beside his husband’s body, their son sitting silently at the dinner table, while Rachel calls 999, the bloody knife still gripped in her hand. Classic crime meets Donna Tartt in this nerve-shredding domestic noir thriller that weaves a sprawling web of secrets around an opulent West London world and the dinner that ends in death. Praise for The Dinner Guest:‘Could not put this book down, kept me guessing the entire way. Wow! A triumph from B P Walter’ Susan Lewis, bestselling author of Forgive Me ‘I couldn't put this down. Suspenseful and well crafted, this is twisty, addictive reading to add to your list’ Debbie Howells, bestselling author of The Vow and Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Bones of You ‘So many secrets and lies and such a compelling story; I had NO idea how this one was going to end, only that I couldn’t stop reading it until I found out’ Jackie Kabler, bestselling author of The Perfect Couple ‘Dark and twisted, The Dinner Guest is a captivating, atmospheric story of secrets and lies set within the world of old-school London money. It had me second-guessing every page. Pure delicious escapism!’ Charlotte Duckworth, bestselling author of The Perfect Father ‘Devoured this … Twisty, compelling and full of deliciously despicable characters, it had me stumped til the final chapters … a smashing read’ Lisa Hall, bestselling author of The Perfect Couple

The Dinner Guest

Saltburn meets Agatha Christie in the party of the year.‘If you aren’t reading B P Walter yet, now’s the time’ A. J. Finn 'Accomplished, dark and stylish: I will read anything B P Walter writes’ Gillian McAllister 'Dark and devilishly clever! Characters that get under your skin and keep you racing through the story’ L. C. North 'The king of complex characters is back… A compelling tale of money, power and revenge – perfect for Saltburn aficionados’ Lizzy Barber *** The perfect family. The perfect celebration. The perfect day for revenge. The day of the garden party should’ve been a celebration of love for Raphael and his fiancée, as they toast their engagement with their families. But for someone, it’s an opportunity to unveil the lies that have bound the family together over the years. With their nearest and dearest gathered at the family manor, as the first glass is raised, the secrets that bind them begin to crack. And what should have been the happiest day of their lives, might just end as a day they’d rather forget… *** Read what everyone is saying about The Garden Party: ‘An excellent psychological thriller with a foreboding atmosphere which I found dark, sinister and disturbing’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow!! Dark, deceptive, and definitely bingeable in a day!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Up there with this author’s best, I read it in one sitting as it moved along at a very quick pace’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The novel has multiple clever layers to it and parts are delicious in their dark awfulness’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another gripping read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Dark and twisty and once again I was left speechless’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Good twists, great writing style, compelling upper class setting. Every character despicable in their own way’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The characters were fantastically flawed and the plot twists were superb. Themes of greed, resentment, jealousy and negligence were weaved through so well’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Garden Party

If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise…‘Exceptional’ A.J. Finn ‘A smart thriller’ Gillian McAllister ‘Creepy, absorbing and unnerving’ T.M. Logan Kitty Marchland has always known that her family aren’t like others. But when her father uproots them to a remote cottage in the woods, she realises that her parents are keeping secrets from her – secrets that could unravel everything. Years later, Kitty starts to question what really happened out in the forest. When the police revisit a suspicious death, she must examine her most painful memories – and this time, there’s nowhere to hide… A gripping and suspenseful thriller that will captivate you from first to last page. Perfect for fans of Ruth Ware and The Widow’s Cabin by L.G. Davis.

Hold Your Breath

We all see what we want to see…1990: Holly is a fresher student at Oxford University. Out of her depth and nervous about her surroundings, she falls into an uneasy friendship with a group of older students from the upper echelons of society and begins to develop feelings for one in particular. He’s confident, quiet, attractive and seems to like her too. But as the year progresses, her friends’ behaviour grows steadily more disconcerting and Holly begins to realise she might just be a disposable pawn in a very sinister game. A devastating secret has simmered beneath the surface for over twenty-five years. Now it’s time to discover the truth. But what if you’re afraid of what you might find? Readers love B P Walter: ‘Character driven, tense and skilfully woven over two timelines, this is a brilliant read.’ Amazon Reviewer ‘The writing is tense and atmospheric.’ Amazon Reviewer ‘A cleverly plotted, tense and addictive read; once you pick it up you won’t be able to put the book down.’ Amazon Reviewer ‘I loved this book. You will not be disappointed.’ Amazon Reviewer 2019: Julianne is preparing a family dinner when her son comes to her and says he’s found something on his iPad. Something so terrible, it will turn Julianne’s world into a nightmare and make her question everything about her marriage and what type of man her husband is or is pretending to be.

A Version of the Truth

‘Dark, sleek and dangerous… ferociously intelligent. If you aren’t reading B P Walter yet, now’s the time’ A. J. Finn ‘The Talented Mr Ripley meets The White Lotus. Unpredictable, whip smart, utterly absorbing. I ADORED that ending!’ John Marrs ‘One of the most unsettling novels of recent years. It’s also one of the most compelling’ John Boyne *** Everyone is capable of murder. Are you? It started with an invitation to dinner. An evening of good food and good company at a luxury villa. But as the night progresses, the party takes a dark turn. The host makes you an offer, a party favour he calls it: another guest has committed a heinous crime, you can end their life, stop their terror. He tells you there will be no consequences; do you believe him? Your decision will change your life. Choose carefully. *** You’ve read The Talented Mr Ripley, you’ve devoured American Psycho, get ready for your next dark obsession! The unrelenting new thriller from Sunday Times bestseller B P Walter is available now! ‘B P Walter blends the thrill of first love with man’s darkest impulses’ John Boyne ‘Searing, sinister and addictive’ Chris Whitaker ‘What a book! Dark and gripping, with strong shades of Patricia Highsmith (if you love Tom Ripley, you’ll love this)’ Lisa Hall, bestselling author of Between You and Me ‘This book will both shock and enthral you. B P Walter is quite simply a master of psychological thriller’ A. A. Chaudhuri ‘A sinister, compelling slow-burn about the darkest human desires. Fans of The White Lotus will love this taut, original thriller’ Charlotte Duckworth ‘An enthralling read with darkness at its core’ Lizzy Barber ‘Notes on a Murder combines what B P Walter does so well: page turnability, suspense and dark twistiness’ Victoria Selman ‘A one-sitting read. Captivating from page one and refuses to let go. Brilliant’ Michael Wood, author of the DCI Matilda Darke series ‘A sultry heat-filled thriller set on a remote Greek island where guests end up with so much more than just dinner. Dark and delicious’ Nikki Smith, author of The Beach Party ‘I read this book in one hit, unable to put it down. Dark, twisted and totally captivating’ Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City ‘A richly compelling journey into the human psyche. Glamorous yet dark; thrilling yet filled with horror… will keep you up long into the night’ Alice Clark-Platts, author of The Cove ‘A deliciously dark nightmare that I never wanted to wake up from. Reminiscent of The Talented Mr Ripley’ Sara Ochs, author of The Dive ‘A truly exciting thriller’ Evie Woods, author of The Lost Bookshop

Notes on a Murder

‘As much a thriller as a chilling exploration of grief, The Woman on the Pier is one of B P Walter’s finest—and most shocking—novels yet’ A. J. Gnuse, author of Girl in the Walls Two strangers meet on the pierOnly one walks away…Screenwriter Caroline Byrne is desperate to know why her daughter Jessica died, murdered in Stratford when she was supposed to be at a friend’s in Somerset. When Caroline discovers the messages Jessica had been sending a boy named Michael, she realises it’s because of him. Because he failed to meet her that day. He’s the reason why her daughter is dead. And so she makes a choice. He’s the one who’s going to pay. That is her promise. Her price. Set between Essex, Kent, and Australia, The Woman on the Pier is a dark suspense thriller brimming with secrets and lies seeping across three generations – a must-read for fans of Lucy Foley and Rosamund Lupton. ‘An unflinching, visceral and eloquently written dissection of a mother’s grief and her journey to get what she perceives as justice’ R. J. Parker, author of The Good Neighbour

The Woman on the Pier

‘Charged with darkness and plotted with watchmaker precision.’ A. J. Finn ‘Such an achievement’ Susan Lewis ‘Compulsively readable’ Greg Buchanan ‘Sinister, a just-one-more-page thriller’ Chris Whitaker ‘Compelling’ Cara Hunter There’s something in my neighbour’s attic.Something steeped in shadows. A secret to everyone. Seen by no one… He stands sometimes at the window. Hidden in the corner of my eye. I know he’s there. I know he’s watching. Now my son is dead. My neighbour is not. And I’m going to find out why. From the author of the Sunday Times bestseller, The Dinner Guest, comes THE up-all-night thriller of 2022. For fans of Ruth Ware, Lisa Jewell and T.M. Logan. Readers have been captivated by The Locked Attic:‘Addictive’ John Marrs ‘Unusual… brilliant characterisation – I raced through this’ Catherine Cooper ‘A real page turner’ Patricia Gibney ‘Fabulous… lots of twists I never expected’ Helen Phifer ‘Deliciously layered… a riveting read’ Wendy Walker ‘A masterful tale of lies, secrets and obsession’ Guy Morpuss ‘Sinister, expertly plotted and extremely moreish’ Caroline Corcoran ‘Thoroughly engrossing’ Lizzy Barber ‘Sharp, intelligent and compelling’ Lesley Kara ‘A shock twist you’ll never see coming’ Tom Glister ‘Dark and totally addictive’ S.E. Lynes ‘Packed with dark motives, sinister secrets and neighbourhood drama… your new obsession’ Pamela Crane ‘An up-all-night powerhouse of a novel’ Laure Elizabeth Flynn

The Locked Attic

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