Alex Stone

PREPARE TO BE HOOKED BY THIS BRAND-NEW THRILLER ?? FULL OF CHILLING TWISTS, OBSESSION AND BETRAYAL! Must-read for fans of Lisa Jewell, Claire Douglas, and Andrea Mara ?? He said he loved her. He said he’d never leave. He lied. When Olivia Reed comes home to find her boyfriend Callum gone — not just missing, but vanished without a trace — her life begins to unravel. His clothes, his photos, every sign he ever existed… wiped clean. It’s as if Callum was never real at all. But Olivia remembers. She remembers his touch, his voice, the way he made her feel safe. So why can’t anyone else remember him the same way? And why do the fragments of his past seem to crumble under scrutiny? As Olivia digs deeper, determined to uncover the truth, the lines between memory and her own past begin to blur. And what she finds isn’t just about Callum — it’s about her. About the secrets she’s buried. The things she’s tried to forget. Because the most dangerous lies are the ones we tell ourselves. And some love stories were never meant to have a happy ending... ?? Twisty, unsettling, and impossible to forget! This psychological thriller will keep you up all night questioning everything... Praise for bestselling author Alex Stone: 'Clever, bold and original, The Quiet Sister had me gripped until I'd devoured every last page. Stone is a masterclass in thriller writing!' Bestselling author Awais Khan 'Dark, emotional and deeply unsettling; the suspense and unexpected twists and turns kept me reading late into the night!' Bestselling author Jackie Kabler 'A brilliant book. I loved it' Bestselling author B. A Paris 'A complex novel, with emotional layers and turns that I was not expecting' Bestselling Author Alison Stockham 'Chillingly Compelling' Bestselling author Diane Saxon 'I had such an ominous feeling of uncertainty as I turned the pages. It was tense, engrossing and twisty! Loved it.' Noelle Holton

PREPARE TO BE HOOKED BY THIS BRAND-NEW THRILLER ?? FULL OF CHILLING TWISTS, OBSESSION AND BETRAYAL! Must-read for fans of Lisa Jewell, Claire Douglas, and Andrea Mara ?? He said he loved her. He said he’d never leave. He lied. When Olivia Reed comes home to find her boyfriend Callum gone — not just missing, but vanished without a trace — her life begins to unravel. His clothes, his photos, every sign he ever existed… wiped clean. It’s as if Callum was never real at all. But Olivia remembers. She remembers his touch, his voice, the way he made her feel safe. So why can’t anyone else remember him the same way? And why do the fragments of his past seem to crumble under scrutiny? As Olivia digs deeper, determined to uncover the truth, the lines between memory and her own past begin to blur. And what she finds isn’t just about Callum — it’s about her. About the secrets she’s buried. The things she’s tried to forget. Because the most dangerous lies are the ones we tell ourselves. And some love stories were never meant to have a happy ending... ?? Twisty, unsettling, and impossible to forget! This psychological thriller will keep you up all night questioning everything... Praise for bestselling author Alex Stone: 'Clever, bold and original, The Quiet Sister had me gripped until I'd devoured every last page. Stone is a masterclass in thriller writing!' Bestselling author Awais Khan 'Dark, emotional and deeply unsettling; the suspense and unexpected twists and turns kept me reading late into the night!' Bestselling author Jackie Kabler 'A brilliant book. I loved it' Bestselling author B. A Paris 'A complex novel, with emotional layers and turns that I was not expecting' Bestselling Author Alison Stockham 'Chillingly Compelling' Bestselling author Diane Saxon 'I had such an ominous feeling of uncertainty as I turned the pages. It was tense, engrossing and twisty! Loved it.' Noelle Holton

A BRAND NEW thriller from Alex Stone He said he loved her. He said he'd never leave. He lied. When Olivia Reed comes home to find her boyfriend Callum gone - not just missing, but vanished without a trace - her life begins to unravel. His clothes, his photos, every sign he ever existed... wiped clean. It's as if Callum was never real at all. But Olivia remembers. She remembers his touch, his voice, the way he made her feel safe. So why can't anyone else remember him the same way? And why do the fragments of his past seem to crumble under scrutiny? As Olivia digs deeper, determined to uncover the truth, the lines between memory and her own past begin to blur. And what she finds isn't just about Callum - it's about her. About the secrets she's buried. The things she's tried to forget. Because the most dangerous lies are the ones we tell ourselves. And some love stories were never meant to have a happy ending. Praise for Alex Stone: 'Clever, bold and original, The Quiet Sister had me gripped until I'd devoured every last page. Stone is a masterclass in thriller writing ' Bestselling author Awais Khan 'A twisted tale of twins and a tangled web of deception where nothing is quite as it seems; gripping ' Bestselling author Jackie Kabler 'A brilliant book. I loved it' Bestselling author B. A Paris 'A complex novel, with emotional layers and turns that I was not expecting' Bestselling Author Alison Stockham 'Chillingly Compelling' Bestselling author Diane Saxon 'I had such an ominous feeling of uncertainty as I turned the pages. It was tense, engrossing and twisty Loved it.' Noelle Holton

A BRAND NEW thriller from Alex Stone He said he loved her. He said he'd never leave. He lied. When Olivia Reed comes home to find her boyfriend Callum gone - not just missing, but vanished without a trace - her life begins to unravel. His clothes, his photos, every sign he ever existed... wiped clean. It's as if Callum was never real at all. But Olivia remembers. She remembers his touch, his voice, the way he made her feel safe. So why can't anyone else remember him the same way? And why do the fragments of his past seem to crumble under scrutiny? As Olivia digs deeper, determined to uncover the truth, the lines between memory and her own past begin to blur. And what she finds isn't just about Callum - it's about her. About the secrets she's buried. The things she's tried to forget. Because the most dangerous lies are the ones we tell ourselves. And some love stories were never meant to have a happy ending. Praise for Alex Stone: 'Clever, bold and original, The Quiet Sister had me gripped until I'd devoured every last page. Stone is a masterclass in thriller writing ' Bestselling author Awais Khan 'A twisted tale of twins and a tangled web of deception where nothing is quite as it seems; gripping ' Bestselling author Jackie Kabler 'A brilliant book. I loved it' Bestselling author B. A Paris 'A complex novel, with emotional layers and turns that I was not expecting' Bestselling Author Alison Stockham 'Chillingly Compelling' Bestselling author Diane Saxon 'I had such an ominous feeling of uncertainty as I turned the pages. It was tense, engrossing and twisty Loved it.' Noelle Holton

Keep your enemies close... your sister closer ?? Pulse-pounding thriller for fans of Sue Watson, Shalini Boland and Freida McFadden! To outsiders, twins Mia and Chloe have always been close, like good sisters should be. But in private their relationship is one of jealousy, resentment and bitterness. Popular and attractive Mia is always the centre of attention, loved by all. Quiet and reserved, Chloe is overlooked and underestimated, and has tried to build a life away from Mia and her manipulation. Finally she is happy and content. But then Mia returns and makes it clear that she wants to be part of her sister’s life again, to have everything Chloe has...including her new fiancé Scott. Chloe can’t allow Mia to ruin her life again. She’s done this too many times in the past – always taking things that don’t belong to her. As old tensions, secrets and lies return, tragedy strikes. And one sister will use the opportunity to live the life she has always wanted…the life she has always deserved. Praise for Alex Stone:'Tense, thrilling and full of dark secrets that lead to a shocking showdown. Absolutely loved it!!!' Bestselling author Shalini Boland'Clever, bold and original, The Quiet Sister had me gripped until I'd devoured every last page. Stone is a masterclass in thriller writing!' Bestselling author Awais Khan'A twisted tale of twins and a tangled web of deception where nothing is quite as it seems; gripping!' Bestselling author Jackie Kabler'A brilliant book. I loved it' Bestselling author B. A Paris'A complex novel, with emotional layers and turns that I was not expecting' Bestselling Author Alison Stockham'Chillingly Compelling' Bestselling author Diane Saxon'I had such an ominous feeling of uncertainty as I turned the pages. It was tense, engrossing and twisty! Loved it.' Noelle Holton

Keep your enemies close... your sister closer ?? Pulse-pounding thriller for fans of Sue Watson, Shalini Boland and Freida McFadden! To outsiders, twins Mia and Chloe have always been close, like good sisters should be. But in private their relationship is one of jealousy, resentment and bitterness. Popular and attractive Mia is always the centre of attention, loved by all. Quiet and reserved, Chloe is overlooked and underestimated, and has tried to build a life away from Mia and her manipulation. Finally she is happy and content. But then Mia returns and makes it clear that she wants to be part of her sister’s life again, to have everything Chloe has...including her new fiancé Scott. Chloe can’t allow Mia to ruin her life again. She’s done this too many times in the past – always taking things that don’t belong to her. As old tensions, secrets and lies return, tragedy strikes. And one sister will use the opportunity to live the life she has always wanted…the life she has always deserved. Praise for Alex Stone:'Tense, thrilling and full of dark secrets that lead to a shocking showdown. Absolutely loved it!!!' Bestselling author Shalini Boland'Clever, bold and original, The Quiet Sister had me gripped until I'd devoured every last page. Stone is a masterclass in thriller writing!' Bestselling author Awais Khan'A twisted tale of twins and a tangled web of deception where nothing is quite as it seems; gripping!' Bestselling author Jackie Kabler'A brilliant book. I loved it' Bestselling author B. A Paris'A complex novel, with emotional layers and turns that I was not expecting' Bestselling Author Alison Stockham'Chillingly Compelling' Bestselling author Diane Saxon'I had such an ominous feeling of uncertainty as I turned the pages. It was tense, engrossing and twisty! Loved it.' Noelle Holton

Keep your enemies close... your sister closer ?? Pulse-pounding thriller for fans of Sue Watson, Shalini Boland and Freida McFadden! To outsiders, twins Mia and Chloe have always been close, like good sisters should be. But in private their relationship is one of jealousy, resentment and bitterness. Popular and attractive Mia is always the centre of attention, loved by all. Quiet and reserved, Chloe is overlooked and underestimated, and has tried to build a life away from Mia and her manipulation. Finally she is happy and content. But then Mia returns and makes it clear that she wants to be part of her sister’s life again, to have everything Chloe has...including her new fiancé Scott. Chloe can’t allow Mia to ruin her life again. She’s done this too many times in the past – always taking things that don’t belong to her. As old tensions, secrets and lies return, tragedy strikes. And one sister will use the opportunity to live the life she has always wanted…the life she has always deserved. Praise for Alex Stone:'Tense, thrilling and full of dark secrets that lead to a shocking showdown. Absolutely loved it!!!' Bestselling author Shalini Boland'Clever, bold and original, The Quiet Sister had me gripped until I'd devoured every last page. Stone is a masterclass in thriller writing!' Bestselling author Awais Khan'A twisted tale of twins and a tangled web of deception where nothing is quite as it seems; gripping!' Bestselling author Jackie Kabler'A brilliant book. I loved it' Bestselling author B. A Paris'A complex novel, with emotional layers and turns that I was not expecting' Bestselling Author Alison Stockham'Chillingly Compelling' Bestselling author Diane Saxon'I had such an ominous feeling of uncertainty as I turned the pages. It was tense, engrossing and twisty! Loved it.' Noelle Holton

Dreams & Dust is a unique book and an important contribution to the evolving new historiography of South Africa. It is an overview of the 58 (mostly) short-lived republics that have existed in South Africa since 1795 – and an equally-fascinating 20 fictional ones (Bapetikosweti, Fook, Wakanda etc). This comprehensive, meticulously-researched book stretches to 611 pages, and includes 85 seldom-seen historical maps and many extraordinary images. It is a must for any bookshelf for people interested in the uncovered aspects of South Africa’s rich and tumultuous past – while the section of the fictional states and the concluding chapters take on an aspirational, forward-looking view.

Pulmulla is worried her vision of the future will come true. Biligiri just wants to get home. Besides, he's in love for the first time, and will be a father in 22 months. Tant-Meisie is lonely and going around in circles. She meets famous and eccentric people though. Hannibal Solo thought he was retired - until Carroll came along, and she's hard case. On top of this, he has voices in his head." Absorbing and lyrical, and poignant in the elephants' message. Like Heathcote Williams' Sacred Elephant before it, Taken deserves a wide readership."-Gareth Patterson, author of The Secret Elephants and Beyond the Secret Elephants." A writer of striking originality with qualities of daring and humour that are rare. Like Lloyd Jones, Alex has the ability to create a landscape so vivid the reader feels he is walking down a dusty road or in the hold of a ship."-Elizabeth Smither, novelist and Poet Laureate of New Zealand"There is energy and confidence on every page. The way you inhabit your lines is remarkable."-Lloyd Jones author of Mr Pip and Winner of the Commonwealth Writers' Award." I was greatly impressed by Taken - an accomplished and poignant story. Here was a writer of considerable potential should he decide to write longer fiction..."- Tessa Duder CNZM OBE, author of the Alex quartet, winner of Storyline Margaret Mahy Medal." I've read and re-read your story, and I think this: It is intriguing, beautifully-crafted, moving and poetic... It brings the knowing eye of elephants to bear on the reader, creating the feeling of injustice I always have when I'm close to them. It's a parable of imperialism. For all these reasons and more, I loved it."-Bruce Ansley, author of A long Slow Affair of the Heart, A Fabled Land, and Coast: A New Zealand Journey, winner Best Illustrated Non-fiction Book at the New Zealand Post Book Awards"Beautiful, eye opening, exquisitely absorbing, gentle and powerful."-Danielle Mathieson, New Zealand artist

A psychological thriller from Alex Stone, top 50 bestselling author of The Perfect Daughter and The Other Girlfriend. Appearances can be deceptive... I was taught that life is pain. That love is pain. It was unavoidable. Acceptable. I never had anything, or anyone I could count on. Not really. Not even myself. Until I met Dr Menon... To the outside world Lauren Taylor’s relationship with her boyfriend Josh is perfect. He is supportive and loving and has been there for Lauren during her darkest moments. But behind closed doors, secrets and lies can be hidden…And when Lauren wakes up in a hospital bed and is told Josh is missing, those secrets come bubbling up to the surface. Because the police think Lauren knows exactly what’s happened to Josh; that she could even be capable of his murder…The only person who believes in Lauren's innocence is Dr Menon, who has cared for Lauren as his patient for the last few weeks. He can't believe she's capable of murder. He knows just how good she really is. Isn’t she? A gripping new psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Sue Watson, Shalini Boland and S. E. LynesPraise for Alex Stone:'A brilliant book. I loved it!' B. A Paris'Chillingly Compelling' Diane Saxon'I had such an ominous feeling of uncertainty as I turned the pages. It was tense, engrossing and twisty! Loved it' Noelle Holton'From the first page, the tension is relentless, never letting up, and the suspense is maintained to the very end.. It is a story of the power of human need, the damage it can do, and the struggle to free oneself of its tentacles. Lauren - the good patient - is complex and completely believable. The best book I’ve read in a long time. Highly recommended' Michael Stanley'The Good Patient is a compulsive read, with a cracker of a narrative and a terrific twist that will keep you hooked till the end' Dr Marie Adams

A psychological thriller from Alex Stone, top 50 bestselling author of The Perfect Daughter and The Other Girlfriend. Appearances can be deceptive... I was taught that life is pain. That love is pain. It was unavoidable. Acceptable. I never had anything, or anyone I could count on. Not really. Not even myself. Until I met Dr Menon... To the outside world Lauren Taylor’s relationship with her boyfriend Josh is perfect. He is supportive and loving and has been there for Lauren during her darkest moments. But behind closed doors, secrets and lies can be hidden…And when Lauren wakes up in a hospital bed and is told Josh is missing, those secrets come bubbling up to the surface. Because the police think Lauren knows exactly what’s happened to Josh; that she could even be capable of his murder…The only person who believes in Lauren's innocence is Dr Menon, who has cared for Lauren as his patient for the last few weeks. He can't believe she's capable of murder. He knows just how good she really is. Isn’t she? A gripping new psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Sue Watson, Shalini Boland and S. E. LynesPraise for Alex Stone:'A brilliant book. I loved it!' B. A Paris'Chillingly Compelling' Diane Saxon'I had such an ominous feeling of uncertainty as I turned the pages. It was tense, engrossing and twisty! Loved it' Noelle Holton'From the first page, the tension is relentless, never letting up, and the suspense is maintained to the very end.. It is a story of the power of human need, the damage it can do, and the struggle to free oneself of its tentacles. Lauren - the good patient - is complex and completely believable. The best book I’ve read in a long time. Highly recommended' Michael Stanley'The Good Patient is a compulsive read, with a cracker of a narrative and a terrific twist that will keep you hooked till the end' Dr Marie Adams

A psychological thriller from Alex Stone, top 50 bestselling author of The Perfect Daughter and The Other Girlfriend. Appearances can be deceptive... I was taught that life is pain. That love is pain. It was unavoidable. Acceptable. I never had anything, or anyone I could count on. Not really. Not even myself. Until I met Dr Menon... To the outside world Lauren Taylor’s relationship with her boyfriend Josh is perfect. He is supportive and loving and has been there for Lauren during her darkest moments. But behind closed doors, secrets and lies can be hidden…And when Lauren wakes up in a hospital bed and is told Josh is missing, those secrets come bubbling up to the surface. Because the police think Lauren knows exactly what’s happened to Josh; that she could even be capable of his murder…The only person who believes in Lauren's innocence is Dr Menon, who has cared for Lauren as his patient for the last few weeks. He can't believe she's capable of murder. He knows just how good she really is. Isn’t she? A gripping new psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Sue Watson, Shalini Boland and S. E. LynesPraise for Alex Stone:'A brilliant book. I loved it!' B. A Paris'Chillingly Compelling' Diane Saxon'I had such an ominous feeling of uncertainty as I turned the pages. It was tense, engrossing and twisty! Loved it' Noelle Holton'From the first page, the tension is relentless, never letting up, and the suspense is maintained to the very end.. It is a story of the power of human need, the damage it can do, and the struggle to free oneself of its tentacles. Lauren - the good patient - is complex and completely believable. The best book I’ve read in a long time. Highly recommended' Michael Stanley'The Good Patient is a compulsive read, with a cracker of a narrative and a terrific twist that will keep you hooked till the end' Dr Marie Adams

An addictive, gripping psychological thriller from top 50 bestselling author Alex Stone'Utterly compelling reading' Bestselling Author Sheryl BrowneShe loves him. Lizzie Green once loved Tom Murphy with a passion that bordered on obsession. All she wanted was his love to be returned. Then one night something terrible happened and Tom left Lizzie broken hearted. She swore she would never let him hurt her again…. She loves him not. Now, ten years later, Tom turns up on Lizzie’s doorstep still as charming as ever. Lizzie knows he still has the power to break her heart and destroy her life again. But Lizzie can’t say no to him…. Can she? A gripping new psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Sue Watson, Shalini Boland and S. E. LynesPraise for The Other Girlfriend:'Chillingly Compelling' Diane Saxon'I just finished #TheOtherGirlfriend by Alex Stone Author and OMG. I had such an ominous feeling of uncertainty as I turned the pages. It was tense, engrossing and twisty! Loved it' Noelle Holton'A brilliant debut' Erin Green'I loved it!!! Couldn't put it down' Lisa Phillips

An addictive, gripping psychological thriller from top 50 bestselling author Alex Stone'Utterly compelling reading' Bestselling Author Sheryl BrowneShe loves him. Lizzie Green once loved Tom Murphy with a passion that bordered on obsession. All she wanted was his love to be returned. Then one night something terrible happened and Tom left Lizzie broken hearted. She swore she would never let him hurt her again…. She loves him not. Now, ten years later, Tom turns up on Lizzie’s doorstep still as charming as ever. Lizzie knows he still has the power to break her heart and destroy her life again. But Lizzie can’t say no to him…. Can she? A gripping new psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Sue Watson, Shalini Boland and S. E. LynesPraise for The Other Girlfriend:'Chillingly Compelling' Diane Saxon'I just finished #TheOtherGirlfriend by Alex Stone Author and OMG. I had such an ominous feeling of uncertainty as I turned the pages. It was tense, engrossing and twisty! Loved it' Noelle Holton'A brilliant debut' Erin Green'I loved it!!! Couldn't put it down' Lisa Phillips

An addictive, gripping psychological thriller from top 50 bestselling author Alex Stone'Utterly compelling reading' Bestselling Author Sheryl BrowneShe loves him. Lizzie Green once loved Tom Murphy with a passion that bordered on obsession. All she wanted was his love to be returned. Then one night something terrible happened and Tom left Lizzie broken hearted. She swore she would never let him hurt her again…. She loves him not. Now, ten years later, Tom turns up on Lizzie’s doorstep still as charming as ever. Lizzie knows he still has the power to break her heart and destroy her life again. But Lizzie can’t say no to him…. Can she? A gripping new psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Sue Watson, Shalini Boland and S. E. LynesPraise for The Other Girlfriend:'Chillingly Compelling' Diane Saxon'I just finished #TheOtherGirlfriend by Alex Stone Author and OMG. I had such an ominous feeling of uncertainty as I turned the pages. It was tense, engrossing and twisty! Loved it' Noelle Holton'A brilliant debut' Erin Green'I loved it!!! Couldn't put it down' Lisa Phillips

'Cleverly written. Powerful, shocking, totally believable' Sheryl Browne The perfect daughter…Jess Harper has spent her whole life trying to make her mum, Abigail happy and proud. And everything Jess does, from the clothes she wears, the job she has, the men she dates, are all approved by Abigail first. The perfect boyfriend…So when Jess announces that she has a new man in her life – plumber Adam – Abigail is less than impressed. 'A plumber? Really, Jessica....' Adam encourages Jess to break free from her mum’s manipulation, can’t she see what’s happening? The perfect mother…. But Abigail is only doing these things to keep Jess safe, to protect her from getting hurt again…isn’t she? Or the perfect liar? Jess, caught in the middle, doesn’t know who to believe or trust. And then Adam vanishes without trace. Now Jess is the police’s prime suspect and they want to know if Jess really is as perfect as she seems…A gripping new psychological thriller from top 50 bestselling author Alex Stone. For fans of Sue Watson, Shalini Boland and S. E. LynesPraise for Alex Stone:'Chillingly Compelling' Diane Saxon'A brilliant debut' Erin Green'Fantastic read' Lisa Phillips'A brilliant book. I loved it!' B. A Paris

'Cleverly written. Powerful, shocking, totally believable' Sheryl Browne The perfect daughter…Jess Harper has spent her whole life trying to make her mum, Abigail happy and proud. And everything Jess does, from the clothes she wears, the job she has, the men she dates, are all approved by Abigail first. The perfect boyfriend…So when Jess announces that she has a new man in her life – plumber Adam – Abigail is less than impressed. 'A plumber? Really, Jessica....' Adam encourages Jess to break free from her mum’s manipulation, can’t she see what’s happening? The perfect mother…. But Abigail is only doing these things to keep Jess safe, to protect her from getting hurt again…isn’t she? Or the perfect liar? Jess, caught in the middle, doesn’t know who to believe or trust. And then Adam vanishes without trace. Now Jess is the police’s prime suspect and they want to know if Jess really is as perfect as she seems…A gripping new psychological thriller from top 50 bestselling author Alex Stone. For fans of Sue Watson, Shalini Boland and S. E. LynesPraise for Alex Stone:'Chillingly Compelling' Diane Saxon'A brilliant debut' Erin Green'Fantastic read' Lisa Phillips'A brilliant book. I loved it!' B. A Paris