The Secret

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What an absolute corker! More twists than your local theme park rollercoaster! NetGalley review
Reading it felt like watching a movie peeking through my fingers NetGalley review

Everyone has secrets. And now, one of mine is yours
Best friends Hollie and Niamh tell each other everything. Behind the village of Abingworths closed doors, every family has its secrets and their doors might hide the worst ones of all.

One day Hollie tells Niamh about a devastating discovery, swears her to secrecy, then vanishes. The villagers claim to know nothing. But when Hollies body is found, the police know one of their number isnt just a liar, but a killer

What did Hollie tell Niamh before she died And who would kill to keep it hidden

After all, two can keep a secret if one of them is dead

A completely unputdownable suspense thriller that will leave you reeling at the final twistPerfect for fans of BA Paris and Claire McGowan.



Readers are GRIPPED by The Secret:

The ending! Omg I did not ever expect that mind blown! Reader review

Twists and turns guaranteed to keep you on the tip of your seat Reader review

One of the best thrillers Ive read Reader review

I was gripped from the start and couldnt put it down! Reader review

Exciting, twisting, thrilling and intense Reader review

Intense psychological suspense a book you have to finish Reader review

I was not expecting the ending! Reader review

A brilliant small town mystery with shocks, twists and turns Reader review

A truly immersive, one-sit read Reader review

The Vow was good but this is even better Reader review

Reviews

Praise for The Secret:

A cracker of a read Belfast Telegraph

Praise for Debbie Howells:

A dazzling debut from a writer who looks to me to have an exceptional future. Howells novel has a rare freshness and depth that set her apart Daily Mail

Sharply written with characters that keep you guessing until the very last page, this story holds you tight and then drops you like a stone Liz Nugent

A terrific new talent. She paints with words and takes a scalpel to emotions Peter James

Haunting Good Housekeeping

I was completely immersed for the entire time and couldnt wait to find out what happened next. A superb thriller B.P. Walter

I raced through this book, compelled to keep turning the pages to unravel the secrets. Kept me guessing right until the last moment. Trust NO ONE! A sinister, twisty tale you wont want to put down Sam Carrington

The Vow is a well-crafted whodunnit, with enough red herrings to keep you guessing until the end. An intriguing plot with a host of characters that leave you wondering who you can trust! Wendy Clarke

Author Bio

After self-publishing three women's commercial fiction novels, Debbie wrote The Bones of You, her first psychological thriller. It was a Sunday Times bestseller and picked for the Richard and Judy book club. Three more have followed, The Beauty of The End, The Death of Her and Her Sister's Lie, all published by Pan Macmillan. Her latest book, The Vow, will be published by Avon later this year. After a number of career changes, Debbie now writes full time, inspired by the peacefulness of the countryside she lives in with her partner Martin, Bean the rescued cat and a rather elderly golden retriever called Bernard.