The Secret: An absolutely gripping psychological thriller

You think you can trust the ones you love most.

But what if one secret could make you question everything?

Every day, a woman like Louise passes you in the street: elegant, confident, determined. But underneath, she’s struggling.

She doesn’t know her sister, Alice, has been scared of leaving the house since their mother died.

She doesn’t know when Alice babysits her little boy, Archie, he sometimes sees things he shouldn’t.

She doesn’t know Archie has a secret.

A secret that could send cracks through the heart of Louise’s carefully constructed life...

The most gripping psychological thriller you’ll read this year from the Kindle top five bestselling author K.L. Slater. If you love The Girl on the Train or Gone Girl, you’ll be absolutely hooked.

What readers are saying about The Secret:

‘This author is amazing. Her characters come to life… The book will have you crying… I would have given more than 5 stars if I could. ‘ Goodreads Reviewer, Five Stars

‘Well, there’s more than one secret here – and not one of them was anything I expected. Expect some truly stunning surprises and an extremely suspenseful read… As for the main secret – I did not see that coming! I enjoyed this tremendously. The author kept me guessing all the way through!’ Goodreads Reviewer, Five Stars

‘Superbly written, unpredictable, and with a fantastic finish... This is what story-telling should be like. Not for once will one be able to guess what’s going to happen.’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘The book did not disappoint, the two main characters - Alice and her nephew Archie - are extremely well written… lovable characters. The story kept me gripped from the beginning to the end, I literally couldn’t put it down and read it in a day. Secrets and devastating truths come to light! I can’t wait to read another book from this author.’ Nicky Reviews, Five Stars

‘From the very first page I was captivated… I gobbled up every single word and absolutely flew towards the tense, secret-filled climax that delivered over and over again until I finished the story positively breathless. I am already awaiting the next one with impatient anticipation. ‘ Angela Marsons, Five Stars

‘The shattering conclusions keep coming! Secrets are sure to both shock and surprise!

And yet, the twists keep on coming!’ NetGalley Reviewer, Five Stars

‘I loved getting to know these characters and I found the story very intriguing and mysterious. I really liked not knowing where this story was going until each and every twist was revealed. I was hooked from the start and I highly recommend!’ Goodreads Reviewer

‘K. L. Slater has this uncanny ability to make you feel incredibly sad upon finishing her books yet you cannot wait to read next one!’ The Laughing Librarian Book Reviews

‘Fantastic book loved every word, plausible storyline likeable and unlikeable characters in Louise and Alice and how my heart went out to Alfie, really good book one of the best I’ve read this year’ NetGalley Reviewer, Five Stars.