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The Whispers: The new impossible-to-put-down thriller from the bestselling author

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***THE GRIPPING NEW THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF NOW YOU SEE HER***

'Reads like Liane Moriarty at her Big Little Lies best' TONY PARSONS

'I was knocked for six by the twist in this book' ROSAMUND LUPTON
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A MISSING WIFE. FOUR FRIENDS. WHO IS TELLING THE TRUTH?

Anna Robinson hasn't been seen since she went on a night out with her four closest friends.
She has a loving husband and a son she adores. Surely she wouldn't abandon them and her perfect life...

But what has happened to her?

At the school gates, it's not long before the rumours start. Anna's oldest friend Grace is beside herself with worry - desperately searching for answers, and certain that someone is hiding the truth.

With each day that passes, Anna's life is under increasing threat. And a the pressure mounts, it won't be long before something cracks. . .
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PRAISE FOR HEIDI PERKS:

'Slick, gripping and compelling. I couldn't put it down' LISA JEWELL

'The story of Anna and Grace's friendship and Anna's disappearance is compelling in its own right, but the real triumph emerges from Perks' skill as seeing some women for exactly who they are and what they are capable of.' DAILY MAIL

'Deliciously dark' CRIME MONTHLY

'Heidi Perks' new novel takes 'sinisterness at the school gates' to a scary new level. You'll be watching your step' JANE CORRY

'A very original, clever and gripping thriller about toxic female friendships with a killer twist. Highly recommended' CLAIRE DOUGLAS

'The Whispers is a twisty, gripping page-turner, which explores the toxic underside of female friendships. It is a heart-thumping thriller that kept me up late into the night' LUCY CLARKE

'A highly addictive and thrilling read' HEAT

'Simmering tensions and double crossings will have you racing to the dramatic finale' SUNDAY MIRROR

'Terrifically suspenseful and intriguing' LIZ NUGENT

'Absorbing and beautifully observed, I was knocked for six by the twist in this book' ROSAMUND LUPTON

'A gripping thriller' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

'I really loved it. The Whispers is a big-hearted psychological thriller about the dark corners that lurk in even the closest of friendships. Heidi Perks reads like Liane Moriarty at her Big Little Lies best as she brilliantly mines the jealously, spite and rage that lurk behind the polite smiles at every school gates. Highly recommended' TONY PARSONS
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Readers love Heidi's thrillers:

'This is a read not to be missed!!!'
'Family secrets, mystery and intrigue. This is the perfect book that won't disappoint'
'This is one of those books that you start to read and right from the outset it becomes completely addictive.'
'You find yourself unable to trust anyone!'
'A surprising plot and lots of twists with interesting characters. I loved the writing style and the setting of the story'
'Easily the best thriller I've read in a long time'
'Lots of twists and turns, guaranteed page-turner that keeps you guessing until the end'
'The ending took me by surprise'
'Couldn't put this one down - just one more chapter became something of a mantra!'
'I loved the book and the fact it kept me guessing till the end'

Editions (2)

ISBN9781529124262
PublisherRANDOM HOUSE UK
Publication Date04/15/21
Pages400

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  • nyegrinch
    nyegrinch

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    3.0

    Unexpected twists that kept me reading, but not the best writing. I was quite annoyed with one of the main characters mainly because it didn't feel natural the way she talked. Difficult to explain what set me off, but without the perspective changes and the twists, I wouldn't have finished the book

    Apr 3, 2026

  • 4.0

    After a night out with her friends and way to many shots, Anna vanishes and leaves her husband, son and four bestfriends behind. Everybody is worried, but only her eldest friend Grace seems to be really searching for her and asking questions. Whom can you trust? Heidi Perks latest domestic psychological thriller is highly captivating and beautifully written as usual. It may not be as fast-paced as her other thrillers, but that’s okay, because this way you feel the tension increasing to a point where you just can’t endure any longer. If you enjoy reading thrillers about toxic friendships, jealousy and possessiveness you shouldn’t miss „The Whispers“ out. Thank you NetGalley / Random House UK Cornerstone for providing me with this arc in exchange for an honest review.

    Apr 9, 2024

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