Audiobooks by Deirdre Palmer

"On the hottest day of the summer, we wait for Molly on the riverbank, desperate to slip into the cool water. But as the sun starts to fade, it’s clear she isn’t coming. We’ll never see our friend again… Years later, after an unexpected inheritance, Briony returns to her godmother’s grand countryside home where she spent her teenage years. Despite its idyllic appearance, the old stone house carries memories Briony would rather forget. To escape the controlling behaviour of her godmother’s son, Jeremy, Briony spent every possible moment with her best friends, Molly and Samantha, until the day Molly vanished without a trace. Briony is certain Molly was keeping a secret in those final days. Why else was she acting so strangely? And why did Briony constantly feel like they were being watched? When Briony discovers Molly’s decades-old bathing suit in a locked part of the house, she begins to piece together what happened to her friend. But, as more skeletons come to light, is Briony ready to uncover the truth after so many years?"

Deirdre Palmer (Author), Esther Wane, Joe Jameson (Narrator)

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The Night She Died: A totally unputdownable family drama that will keep you turning the pages

"My life is split into two parts. Before my best friend Danni died, and after. For years that night at the party has played on repeat in my mind. Danni was tipsy and heartbroken after being dumped suddenly by Nathan. I took her to lie down, encouraged her to sleep it off, told her to stop making a scene. Only hours later, Danni was found outside beneath the bedroom window, dead. Danni's parents see me as a second daughter. They even have my picture hanging on their wall. But they don't know everything about the night their daughter died. They don't know what I can't bring myself to tell them, and the truth is eating me alive. Will they still see me as a second daughter when they find out? And why do I feel like they're hiding something, too? Fans of The Housemaid, The Girl on the Train and books by Susan Lewis will be completely gripped by this unputdownable and suspenseful emotional family drama with plenty of twists and turns. What readers are saying about Deirdre Palmer's books: 'Mind blowing psychological thriller. So gripping, so dark. I was unable to put it down.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was on the edge of my seat from the start to finish.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Five stars. I read this book in one day. I could not put it down.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Just when you think you have it figured out, the story takes a thrilling twist.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Couldn't put this book down… it's the definition of a real page-turner, highly recommended.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow, loved this book… a thrilling climax with a clever twist.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A stunning read… Wow! This is utterly captivating and not a novel which I will not forget in a hurry. Superbly written, extremely well plotted and carrying a hint of threat throughout… I loved it and it deserves no less than five shining, glowing stars.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Deirdre Palmer (Author), Rose Mcphilemy (Narrator)

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The Girl in the Dark: A totally unputdownable emotional drama

"As the January wind whips down the stairs to the train platform, Ellen Randall huddles into her coat, shivering. Suddenly, a flash of red catches her eye and she turns. It's a scarf. Red and cream, in a large, checked pattern. And the person wearing it- No! It can't be… Three weeks later. In the dimly lit depths of the abandoned station, an eerie silence hangs heavily in the stale air, wrapping around the young man like an invisible shroud. Every step he takes echoes through the tunnels. Cautiously, he ventures deeper into this forgotten place. His pulse quickens as he stumbles upon her, a small figure huddled in a worn sleeping bag. The girl looks cold, hungry and very frightened. Carefully, he approaches her. "Please tell me how I can help you." His voice is gentle. She meets his eyes, and his heart twists with worry and protectiveness. If someone's hurt her- Then, she laughs; a ripple of sound that rises to the arched roof and echoes around them. "I killed somebody," she says. "And, before you ask, I meant to do it." A totally unputdownable psychological thriller, perfect for anyone who loved The Doctor's Wife by Daniel Hurst and anything by Shalini Boland. What readers are saying about Deirdre Palmer's psychological thrillers: "Exciting from start to finish. Couldn't put this book down, it's the definition of a real page-turner, highly recommended." Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This book was really, really good! It was very exciting and kept me engaged up to the very end. I loved that it was unpredictable." Online reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow, loved this book… a thrilling climax with a clever twist. The dual narrative was perfectly balanced and I felt sympathy for both women… This is a story of guilt, secrets, love and revenge." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A stunning read!... Wow! This is utterly captivating and not a novel which I will not forget in a hurry. Superbly written, extremely well plotted and carrying a hint of threat throughout… I loved it and it deserves no less than five shining, glowing stars." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Deirdre Palmer (Author), Annette Chown (Narrator)

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The Wife's Revenge: An unputdownable psychological thriller full of shocking twists

"Tell a lie once, and all your truths begin to crumble one by one… Fran made the biggest mistake of her life when she had an affair with Ben. Both their families live in the small, tight-knit town of Oakheart, and their daughters are the best of friends. The relationship is over, but her guilt haunts her every waking moment. She tries to push it down, but it's always there, simmering just beneath the surface. Fran has managed to keep the truth hidden from her husband… so far. But the cracks in their marriage are starting to show. Meanwhile, Ben and his wife Tessa seem stronger than ever, though Fran knows that things aren't always as they appear. When Tessa begins trying to get closer to Fran, she's scared - scared of what Tessa might do, of what she might lose. High Heaven, a cliff overlooking the disused chalk pit on the outskirts of town, is a place of secrets. A woman tragically died there years ago, a woman who - Fran is shocked to discover - had a connection to Ben. The more she digs, the more she realises that the people around her aren't who she thought they were at all. The truth is out there, somewhere… but is Fran brave enough to face it? A gripping page-turner of a story! Fans of The Wife Between Us and The Couple Next Door will love this twisty tale of friendship, betrayal and deceit. What readers are saying about this book: "Wow, loved this book… a thrilling climax with a clever twist. The dual narrative was perfectly balanced and I felt sympathy for both women… This is a story of guilt, secrets, love and revenge." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A fabulous psychological suspense/domestic noir mystery… the tension builds well, from the captivating opening, throughout the gripping story, right up to its excellent ending. The book is cleverly plotted and well-paced and I absolutely thought I knew where the story was going but was wrong! I love that!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A stunning read!... Wow! This is utterly captivating and not a novel which I will not forget in a hurry. Superbly written, extremely well plotted and carrying a hint of threat throughout, I was in it's grip all the way through and the surprises don't stop coming until the very final page… I loved it and it deserves no less than five shining, glowing stars." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Deirdre Palmer (Author), Tamsin Kennard (Narrator)

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