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The Au Pair: a gripping psychological thriller
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About The Au Pair: a gripping psychological thriller
The Davidsons seem like a normal family. But they do have one little secret… American student Alice Snyder was excited to be spending the summer in Scotland, working as an au pair for the Davidson family at their remote lodge. But one month after she arrived, Alice disappeared without trace. Now the new au pair, Melanie, has arrived - and soon notices that the Davidsons are a bit odd. There’s the strange comings and goings at night, the creepy paying guests, and sinister uncle Gray who makes her flesh crawl. And then there’s the worrying scratch marks on the floor of the au pair’s bedroom. Did Alice try to barricade herself in? What could she have been so afraid of? Are the Davidsons somehow linked to her disappearance? And is Melanie herself now in danger? As she desperately tries to find out what happened to Alice, Melanie begins to understand that this old house harbours a truly horrifying secret. Alice was its last victim, but she might be its next… The Au Pair – the chilling psychological thriller from the best-selling author of The Stepson and The Child Who Never Was. What readers are saying about The Au Pair: “…gripped me immediately. Atmospheric and foreboding… intriguing, addictive thriller.” -Booksprout Reviewer “…very hard to put down. I enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it.” -Netgalley Reviewer “This is, and I'm not exaggerating, my FAVORITE thriller I've read so far. I've always felt that thrillers can sometimes be ruined by being too predictable, but I didn't feel that way about this one.” -Netgalley Reviewer “Wow! My heart is still pounding! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one…would recommend reading this book…” -Netgalley Reviewer “…a gripping and suspenseful read… thrilling but also thought-provoking… a perfect blend of atmosphere, character development, and masterful storytelling that makes for a truly unforgettable reading experience.” -Netgalley Reviewer
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