The Promise

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The chilling new psychological thriller from the #1 bestselling author of I Am Watching You.

It was their darkest secret. Three schoolgirls made a promise to take the horrible truth of what they did to the grave.

Thirty years later, Beth and Sally have tried to put the trauma behind them. Though Carol has distanced herself from her former friends, the three are adamant that the truth must never come to light, even if the memory still haunts them. But when some shocking news threatens to unearth their dark secret, Beth enlists the help of private investigator Matthew Hill to help her and Sally reconnect with estranged Carol before the terrible act they committed as teenagers is revealed.

Beth wishes she could take back the vow they made. But somebody is watching and will stop at nothing to ensure the secret stays buried. Now, with her beloved family in peril, can Beth still keep the promise

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Brilliant writing and a compelling story will keep you on your toes all the way. The Sun Expertly handled noir Fiona Barton, Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of The Widow Gripping and well written with warm, realistic characters who will haunt you long after youve reached the dramatic end. Jane Corry, Sunday Times bestselling author of My Husbands Wife Sink your teeth into this juicy thriller. Take A Break In this dark and twisting tale, Teresa perfectly brings to life the heartbreaking bond between former school friends. Womans Own A haunting story of secrets, loss, and regret, The Promise is nevertheless also a celebration of the close bonds of friendship and the lengths people will go to protect the ones they love. My Weekly

Author Bio

For more than twenty-five years as a journalistincluding fifteen years as a BBC TV news presenterTeresa Driscoll followed stories into the shadows of life. Covering crime for so long, she watched and was deeply moved by all the ripples each case caused, and the haunting impact on the families, friends and witnesses involved. Its those ripples that she explores in her darker fiction. Teresa lives in beautiful Devon with her family. She writes womens fiction as well as thrillers, and her novels have been sold for translation in nineteen languages. You can find out more about her books on her website (www.teresadriscoll.com) or by following her on Twitter (@TeresaDriscoll) or Facebook (www.facebook.com/teresadriscollauthor).