The Obvious Suspect — Diane Jeffrey

This gripping new thriller will have you racing to the finish!

December 2019. 34-year-old Leona Walsh is reported missing, igniting headlines around the country. Did she run away? Is she alive or dead? The police suspect foul play, but there is no proof.

Despite an extensive search of the woodland on the edge of Exmoor where she was last seen, no trace of Leona was found and her disappearance is shrouded in mystery. Leona's two daughters are living under the same roof as the main suspect �" Matthew Walsh, their father. What must it be like for the girls growing up not knowing if their father killed their mother?

2024. Some bones are found, buried in a garden. Could they be Leona's remains? And if so, will there be enough evidence to finally solve the case? Gabriela Conti, Leona's school friend and a journalist, covered the disappearance in 2019. She is back, determined to find answers to all these questions and desperate for the story that will define her career…

Readers love Diane Jeffrey!

'A tense captivating read!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The suspense and tension carries right the way through this book… Chilling, unpredictable and totally gripping. Diane's writing will keep your eyes glued to the page' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Brilliant story, believable characters brought to life by this very talented writer. You will be second guessing throughout and will change your mind after every chapter. I read this book in one sitting, it was impossible to put it down' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A gripping storyline, well-written with believable characters. At times moving and thought-provoking, it deals with a range of issues such as loss, abuse and justice. An excellent read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Praise for Diane Jeffrey

‘Deliciously dark and suspenseful… A tour-de-force' Alex Michaelides

‘Gripping, thought-provoking and scarily believable … just when you think you know where the story is going, another twist comes round the corner' T.M. Logan

‘Stayed up late finishing this, just had to know what happened, brilliant final twist! Gripping page-turner with great characters' B A Paris

‘Had me on the edge of my seat' Lisa Hall

‘A compelling, addictive thriller' Samantha Downing

‘Dark, gripping and suspenseful' Lesley Kara

‘[A] powerhouse of a thriller' Louise Mumford

About the author

Diane Jeffrey grew up in North Devon, in the United Kingdom. She now lives in Lyon, France with her husband and their three children, Labrador, cat and kitten.

Diane is an English teacher. When she's not working or writing, she likes swimming, running and reading. She loves chocolate, beer and holidays. Above all, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

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