
A missing child. A desperate mother. And a house full of secrets. Two years ago, Julia lost her family in a tragic accident. Her husband drowned trying to save their daughter, Lily, in the river near their rural home. But the little girl’s body was never found—and Julia believes Lily is somehow still alive. Alone and broke, Julia opens her house as a writers’ retreat. One of the first guests is Lucas, a horror novelist, who becomes obsessed with finding out what happened to Lily. But within days of his arrival, the peace of the retreat is shattered by a series of eerie events. When Lucas’s investigation leads him and Julia into the woods, they discover a dark secret—a secret that someone will do anything to protect… What really happened that day by the river? Why was Lily never found? And who, or what, is haunting the retreat?
Author

Mark Edwards writes psychological thrillers in which scary things happen to ordinary people. He loves hearing from readers and always responds. Mark can be contacted in the following ways: Email: mark@markedwardsauthor.com Twitter @mredwards Facebook/Instagram: @markedwardsauthor You can download a free box set of 'Short Sharp Shockers' by visiting www.markedwardsauthor.com/free Mark has sold over 4 million books since his first solo novel, The Magpies, was published in 2013 and has topped the bestseller lists numerous times. His other novels include Follow You Home, Here To Stay and The House Guest. He has also published six books co-authored with Louise Voss. His latest book is Keep Her Secret (May 2023). Mark lives in the West Midlands, England, with his wife, their three children, two cats and a golden retriever.