Books by Elena Wilkes

A life built on lies – now the truth could destroy herFrankie Turner knows what it's like to be unwanted; she was brought up in care. Now as a social worker to kids in the same system, she’s someone who understands ... But Frankie is hiding an unthinkable secret: one that may have its roots in the murder of a young, beautiful woman fifteen years ago.Yet the past is out there. Someone knows what Frankie is hiding – and now they’re back to shatter her perfectly constructed life, terrorizing her with menacing letters and silent calls to the house she shares with husband Alex.She may have reinvented herself, but Frankie’s past is back to haunt her – and now, there’s nowhere to run.A gripping psychological thriller that will have you hooked. Fans of Lisa Jewell and Erin Kelly won’t be able to put this one down.Elena Wilkes grew up in Walsall in the West Midlands and then worked for eighteen years in H.M Prison Service. The people she met there provided the basis for all her novels.Many of the prisoners there came across as very ordinary people who had committed the most appalling crimes but would, one day, walk straight back on the streets.This begged the question: how much do we know about anyone, really? The people who live amongst us may seem no different from us at all, but when you scratch a little deeper, you realize they hold some very dark secrets.

A life built on lies - now the truth could destroy herFrankie Turner knows what it's like to be unwanted; she was brought up in care. Now as a social worker to kids in the same system, she's someone who understands ... But Frankie is hiding an unthinkable secret: one that may have its roots in the murder of a young, beautiful woman fifteen years ago. Yet the past is out there. Someone knows what Frankie is hiding - and now they're back to shatter her perfectly constructed life, terrorising her with menacing letters and silent calls to the house she shares with husband Alex. She may have reinvented herself, but Frankie's past is back to haunt her - and now, there's nowhere to run. A gripping psychological thriller that will have you hooked. Fans of Lisa Jewell and Erin Kelly won't be able to put this one down. Readers love Elena Wilkes' twisty psychological thrillers:'Loved it. This is a really well-written book. The plot and the characters kept me glued to the pages and I finished it in just one day.' Reader Review'A page turner that had my heart beating rapidly in my chest...From page one to the last page you were surprised with all the twists and turns.' Reader Review'Great read. The plot kept me on the edge of my seat. The author really draws the reader into the story.' Reader Review'A dark psychological thriller that will keep you reading long into the night...probing, sinister, and creepy, and I loved every word of it.' Reader Review'Suspenseful and kept me guessing right up until the very end...I will definitely be recommending this one!' Reader Review'WOW!!!!!...a creepy read that kept me on the edge of my chair and quickly reading to find out what would happen' Reader Review'This read hooked me right in! A very well-written novel that will satisfy any reader of thrillers, mystery and suspense. There is always something happening in this book' Reader Review'This was an amazing and suspenseful drama that kept me fascinated throughout the entire journey. The characters were engaging and believable. Can't recommend it enough!' Reader Review

You love him. You'll do anything for him. But do you really know him?This is the story of Lucy and Paul. They met. They fell deeply in love. They got married. Lucy thought that she had everything she wanted. Until she found the photograph from Paul's past life, read the text messages he's so desperately trying to hide. Until she uncovered Paul's darkest secrets. Now Lucy realises she doesn't really know her husband. She doesn't know if she can trust her own mind. She doesn't know the lengths Paul would go to keep his perfect life. And worst of all, she doesn't know that she's in danger... A gripping, dark psychological thriller with an absolutely nail-biting ending that will keep you hooked - the perfect read for fans of Behind Closed Doors, Mark Edwards and Lisa Jewell. Readers are falling for The Man I Married:'I loved it. This is a really well-written book. The plot and the characters kept me glued to the pages and I finished it in just one day.' Reader Review'A page turner that had my heart beating rapidly in my chest...From page one to the last page you were surprised with all the twists and turns.' Reader Review'Great read. The plot kept me on the edge of my seat. The author really draws the reader into the story.' Reader Review'a dark psychological thriller that will keep you reading long into the night...probing, sinister, and creepy, and I loved every word of it.' Reader Review'suspenseful and kept me guessing right up until the very end...I will definitely be recommending this one!' Reader Review'WOW!!!!!...a creepy read that kept me on the edge of my chair and quickly reading to find out what would happen' Reader Review'This read hooked me right in! A very well-written novel that will satisfy any reader of thrillers, mystery and suspense. There is always something happening in this book' Reader Review'So many twists in this thriller...kept me on the edge of my seat. This author knows how to spin a tale!!' Reader Review'If you are looking for a thriller with bite this is for you. Edge of your seat, high thriller value, this is a page turner for sure.' Reader Review'This was an amazing and suspenseful drama that kept me fascinated throughout the entire journey. The characters were engaging and believable. Can't recommend it enough!' Reader Review'This was a very suspenseful and tense book! It was very intriguing and kept me guessing!' Reader Review'Wow...What a rollercoaster this was...very gripping, dark and twisted, a great read.' Reader Review'Ooooh!! This is one of those books where the tension nicely builds...a well written read that made me sit on the edge of my seat.' Reader Review'I thoroughly enjoyed this book...a psychological thriller that literally leaves you guessing until the last page' Reader Review'Suspenseful book...Good plot twists that keep you guessing till the last page of the book.' Reader Review'Such a twisty plot, an absolute page turner.' Reader Review'fast paced, intense and an edgy read and also a little bit provocative!' Reader Review

An addictive debut psychological thriller for fans of "The Girl on the Train", Liane Moriarty and Lucy Foley.This is the story of Lucy and Paul. They met. They fell deeply in love. They got married. Lucy thought that she had everything she wanted.Until she found the photograph, the text messages. Until she uncovered Paul’s secrets. Now Lucy realises she doesn’t really know her husband. She doesn’t know if she can trust her own mind. She doesn’t know the lengths Paul would go to keep his perfect life.And worst of all, she doesn’t know that she’s in danger...Elena Wilkes grew up in Walsall in the West Midlands and then worked for eighteen years in H.M Prison Service. The people she met there provided the basis for all her novels.Many of the prisoners there came across as very ordinary people who had committed the most appalling crimes but would, one day, walk straight back on the streets.This begged the question: how much do we know about anyone, really? The people who live amongst us may seem no different from us at all, but when you scratch a little deeper, you realise they hold some very dark secrets.