Books by K L Slater

This morning, I was packing up lunches, ironing, putting on the laundry I should have done last night. Now my precious daughter is accused of murder. When ten-year-old cousins Maddy and Brianna are arrested for a terrible crime, Maddy's mother Juliet cannot believe it. How could her bright, joyful daughter be capable of such a thing? As the small village community recoils in horror, the pressure of the tragedy blows Juliet and her sister's lives apart. And things get even worse when their daughters retreat into a self-imposed silence. Can anyone reach Maddy and discover the truth before her fate is sealed?Juliet is crushed. Nothing will ever be the same for her darling girl. But she knows that to find out what really happened that day, she and her sister must unlock the secrets of their own terrible past, a past they swore never to speak about again…The most unputdownable psychological thriller you'll read this year from the bestselling author K.L. Slater. If you love The Wife Between Us or Gone Girl, you'll be totally hooked on The Silent Ones.What everyone is saying about The Silent Ones: 'OH, WOW, WOW, WOW… KL Slater does it again… I'm absolutely dumbfounded and flabbergasted… A story full of lies, twisted family values, sibling rivalry… A perfect psychological thriller that you will not want to put down… Outstanding.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'Amazing!! One of the best thrillers I have read this year. I have enjoyed all of this author's books and I think the author is highly underrated. This book should be at the top of the best sellers list. A must read!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'If I could give this book 6 stars I would, that's how good it is… A finale with more twists and turns than a labyrinth… The author builds up the tension and anticipation leading to a shocking climax. Absolutely brilliant.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'This book was SO GOOD! I couldn't put it down! The twists, the family drama, the sibling wars, it was a total page-turner! This is by far the best psychological thriller I've read in a long time, and highly recommend it!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'WOW. This is an outstanding story. I was totally gripped from the beginning and on the edge of my seat throughout. Twists, turns, it has it all. AMAZING.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'Woah! What a story and a half this one is!!!... I am a huge fan of this author's and have to say, hands down, this is her best book to date and that is high praise indeed as her other books are fab also. Dark, twisted, brilliant!' By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars'I absolutely could not put this book down! I read this book on one super hot day, and enjoyed every last bit. The book is full of suspense and keeps you guessing all the time. Just when you think that you know what is going on you are surprised yet again… Riveting.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

"I know my daughter better than I know myself and if there's one thing I know for sure at this moment: It's that Maisie is not ok. My ex-husband Shaun and I are still friends. But now Shaun has moved in with Joanne and suddenly, Maisie has a brand new family. And there's something not quite right about it... I know Joanne isn't everything she says she is. Yet no-one will listen. I need to discover what she says she's hiding. Because if I don't, my daugther will be in terrible danger."--Back cover.

You think you can trust the ones you love most. But what if one secret could make you question everything?Every day, a woman like Louise passes you in the street: elegant, confident, determined. But underneath, she's struggling.She doesn't know her sister, Alice, has been scared of leaving the house since their mother died.She doesn't know when Alice babysits her little boy, Archie, he sometimes sees things he shouldn't.She doesn't know Archie has a secret.A secret that could send cracks through the heart of Louise's carefully constructed life...The most gripping psychological thriller you'll read this year from the Kindle top five bestselling author K.L. Slater. If you love The Girl on the Train or Gone Girl, you'll be absolutely hooked.What readers are saying about The Secret:'This author is amazing. Her characters come to life… The book will have you crying… I would have given more than 5 stars if I could. ' Goodreads Reviewer, Five Stars'Well, there's more than one secret here - and not one of them was anything I expected. Expect some truly stunning surprises and an extremely suspenseful read… As for the main secret - I did not see that coming! I enjoyed this tremendously. The author kept me guessing all the way through!' Goodreads Reviewer, Five Stars'Superbly written, unpredictable, and with a fantastic finish... This is what story-telling should be like. Not for once will one be able to guess what's going to happen.' Goodreads Reviewer'The book did not disappoint, the two main characters - Alice and her nephew Archie - are extremely well written… lovable characters. The story kept me gripped from the beginning to the end, I literally couldn't put it down and read it in a day. Secrets and devastating truths come to light! I can't wait to read another book from this author.' Nicky Reviews, Five Stars'From the very first page I was captivated… I gobbled up every single word and absolutely flew towards the tense, secret-filled climax that delivered over and over again until I finished the story positively breathless. I am already awaiting the next one with impatient anticipation. ' Angela Marsons, Five Stars'The shattering conclusions keep coming! Secrets are sure to both shock and surprise!And yet, the twists keep on coming!' NetGalley Reviewer, Five Stars 'I loved getting to know these characters and I found the story very intriguing and mysterious. I really liked not knowing where this story was going until each and every twist was revealed. I was hooked from the start and I highly recommend!' Goodreads Reviewer

He'll make sure she never wants to leave...Holly never thought she'd move back to her home town, but then something terrible happened. She doesn't know if she can recover. But she knows she can never tell another soul.People say her neighbour, David, is "different". He doesn't go out much, and never after dark. But in David Holly finds just what she needs: a friend. Someone who's always there.No one knows Holly's secret, or where she lives. She has left the past behind. She is sure of it. So why does she feel as though she's in terrible danger?An absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller, from the bestselling author of Blinkand The Mistake. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train and The Couple Next Door. What readers are saying about The Visitor:'Omg! Slater is amazing! She is such a talented writer! Up to the very last page you will be shocked! Her cast of characters are so real!!!! Such a memorable book!... The end will have you gasping in disbelief! Whoa!!!!! 10 Stars!'Two Girls and a Book Obsession'Twisssssss-ted! This book really played with my headspace as I began to worry about privacy and my nutty neighbours and their true intentions --- thanks for that K.L.! This book is a roller coaster ride of emotions and secrets and spookiness --- when I finally finished it at 3.45 am I was so nervous I checked the locks three times. Book club pick for May? Picked!!!.. A solid, five-star book!!!'Janet's Book Corner'… yet another compelling read by the author that had me totally hooked… The tension and suspense mounts as the story goes along, guaranteeing those pages keep getting turned… absolutely loved that ending.' By the Letter Book Reviews'Once started I couldn't put it down. Excellent characters, full of suspense and so well-paced it is a must-read for anyone who like psychological thrillers… An excellent read and I highly recommend it.'Worcester Sauce'A truly incurable thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end! I loved every twist and turn and couldn't stop reading because I was dying to know what the big secret was…Throughout the book they keep you guessing at to what and who everyone is exactly but the major twist at the end will keep you up late reading to find out the truth!'Buried in a Book'I've read all her other books and have thoroughly enjoyed them - this one was no exception!... The characters are interesting - you are never sure of who to like or who to trust - and my opinions of them changed as the book went on… Definitely a book where you need to read it to the last word and the ending certainly wasn't expected!' Stardust Book Reviews