"In London and an Albanian village, two young women have vastly different lives—but a shocking secret is about to connect them . . .
Odeta lives a dull life running her father's grocery store in a remote Albanian village. So when an enigmatic stranger appears, promising her an exciting career in London, she jumps at the opportunity. Odeta's life is about to change, but not in the way she expected . . .
Kate, a journalist in London, has a seemingly perfect life. But she worries that her son spends too much time online, and decides to disconnect him so Ben can get outside and make some friends. But there may be things she doesn't know about her own community . . .
What connects Kate and Odeta? And can you ever really know your neighbors?
Previously published as After Leaving the Village
Praise for Helen Matthews
'Utterly compelling.' —Katharine Johnson, author of The Suspects
This audiobook features a digitally synthesized voice, combining advanced technology with natural speech patterns for a seamless listening experience.
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"Now you see her. Now you don't…
A haunted mother. A missing girl. A lethal game of deception…
A few years ago, Laura lost her daughter in tragic circumstances. Now, she is running from her past, but a chance encounter with a frightened teenager, Miriana, drags her back into a web of secrets and danger.
As Miriana’s cryptic story unravels, Laura realises the threat is closer than she ever imagined. Someone is hunting Laura, determined to bury the truth about what really happened to her daughter.
A predator is watching. Waiting. Ready to strike again.
Trapped between fear and fury, Laura must confront her darkest suspicions and uncover the terrifying truth before the hunter closes in. Because this time, it’s not just her past on the line—it’s her life."
"A drowned child. Estranged sisters. A home steeped in sorrow.
Rachel thought she could outrun her past. But when her sister Imogen returns home after years abroad, the walls Rachel built around her begin to crumble. Imogen wants what she believes is hers—no matter the cost.
Twenty years after the tragic drowning of their baby brother, Rachel has constructed a life that appears perfect on the surface. A successful career, a loving daughter, and a claim on her parents’ beautiful family home, The Old Rectory. But the cracks are starting to show.
Imogen’s arrival rips open old wounds. Once a carefree nomad, Imogen is now destitute and desperate, determined to reclaim her place in the family.
As long-buried secrets resurface, and the past collides with the present, Rachel must confront the truth about her brother’s death.
As danger looms and family bonds are tested, the only thing more dangerous than the past is the silence that has kept it hidden…
The Sisters is a gripping tale of loss, guilt, and the deadly consequences of unspoken truths.
Note: The Sisters was previously published by Darkstroke Books under the title Façade."
