Books by Bryony Pearce

'WARNING: do not start reading this if you have things to do. It's a page-turner you won't be able to stop thinking about.' NetGalley ReviewerIt started with a rumour. But rumours can be deadly...In a small town, three mothers wave goodbye to their children at the school gates.Naomi has lived in Exton Cross since she was born, and she knows everything there is to know about everyone.Aleema hates it here. It's been three years and she's yet to make a single friend. And she's sure the other mums whisper about her behind her back.Kelly is an outsider. New to the town, she arrives with nothing but her son - and a dark secret.By the end of the school day, one of their children will be missing. And rumours will swirl that one of them knows why...Secrets and lies will come to light with devastating consequences in this dark and twisty psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Big Little Lies and Adele Parks.Readers LOVE Little Rumours:'Holy heck! I LOVED this book. So many twists and turns!' NetGalley Reviewer, I loved everything about this book. You need to read it!' NetGalley Reviewer, Five stars all the way! A rollercoaster ride.' NetGalley Reviewer, An unstoppable read! You'll be on the edge of your seat!' NetGalley Reviewer, This book grabbed me from the very first chapter and didn't let go... absolutely knocked my socks off!' NetGalley Reviewer, Gripping from the very start. I couldn't read this book fast enough!' NetGalley Reviewer, Pacy, gripping, twisty. I'd give it more than five stars if I could' NetGalley Reviewer, Wow! What a ride! A psychological thriller at its best.' NetGalley Reviewer, Gripping, chilling, intense, thrilling, absorbing. Five stars!' NetGalley Reviewer, I promise you've never read a book like this. The ending had me shook.' NetGalley Reviewer, I loved this one. Fast-paced, believable and gave me chills.' NetGalley Reviewer, Phenomenal writing and plotting. Enjoyable, twisty, amazing characters. What more can I ask for? Perfect!' NetGalley Reviewer,

A team-bonding weekend in a remote castle turns into a nightmare when seven teenagers are locked inside. To escape, they must solve a series of puzzles - each with a deadly consequence. And the clock is ticking...

A missing child. A single witness.I am the girl on the platform.When new mother Bridget catches her train home from London, she witnesses something terrible: a young girl is taken from the platform, right before her eyes.No one knows where I am.But no one is reported missing and with Bridget the only witness, she is written off as an attention seeker. Nobody believes her - not even her own husband.Can you find me? But Bridget knows what she saw, and becomes consumed with finding the little girl. Only she can save the child's life... but could delving into the mystery cost Bridget her own?A dark and absorbing thriller with the impact of memorable series like Broadchurch or The Missing, perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train and Erin Kinsley's Found.Readers love The Girl on the Platform:'Such an accomplished thriller debut; I felt I was living Bridget's nightmare alongside her. Twisty, emotionally charged and with an ending I didn't see coming!' Jackie Kabler, bestselling author of The Perfect Couple'Bryony Pearce's compelling narrative pulls the reader through to the final heart pounding and haunting conclusion. A magnificent debut! ' Samantha Lee Howe, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Stranger in Our Bed'Dark, twisty and highly entertaining' Cass Green, bestselling author of In a Cottage in a Wood'The Girl on the Platform carries a creeping dark narrative that leaves you feeling unsettled yet desperate to know more' Caroline Mitchell, bestselling author of The Perfect Mother

An endurance challenge in the Outer Hebrides takes a nightmarish turn when contestants discover exactly what it will take to win the multi-million-pound prize. When everything's at stake, trust is everything ... and for this group of friends, it's falling apart.