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Keep Your Friends Close

Keep Your Friends Close

The totally addictive, fast-paced psychological thriller

Summary

'The UK's answer to Liane Moriarty' Claire McGowan
'Surprises and astounds you with every ingenious twist and turn' Tess Gerritsen
'Fiendishly addictive' Guardian

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Your best friend isn't who you think she is.

You've been friends since university, when you became the people you are today.

You don't see each other enough but when you do it's as if you've never been apart.

She's one of the family. You would trust her with your life, your children, your husband.

And when your daughter is rushed to hospital, you're grateful that she's stepping in at home, looking after things.

You're about to find out just how wrong you were.
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Readers are utterly gripped by Keep Your Friends Close:

***** 'Dark and compelling . . . will keep you riveted to the last page.'
***** 'Quick paced, breath-taking and believable.'
***** 'Intense, addictive and thoroughly enjoyable.'

Reviews

  • Utterly gripping, fast paced, and scarily believable
    Lesley Pearse

About the author

Paula Daly

Paula Daly is the acclaimed author of six novels. She has been shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger Award and her books have been developed for the ITV series, DEEP WATER, starring Anna Friel. She was born in Lancashire and lives in the Lake District with her family.
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