In this domestic thriller by the author of The Perfect Girlfriend, a woman fulfills her late friend’s last wish only to uncover a terrifying web of lies.
Nina and Marie were best friends—until Nina was diagnosed with a terminal illness. Before she died, Nina asked Marie to fulfill her final wishes.
But her mistake was in thinking Marie was someone she could trust.
What Nina didn’t know was that Marie always wanted her beautiful life, and that Marie has an agenda of her own. She’ll do anything to get what she wants.
Marie thinks she can keep her promise to her friend’s family on her own terms. But what she doesn’t know is that Nina was hiding explosive secrets of her own . . .
“[A] gripping thriller . . . Everybody has a nasty side, but that’s just one of the pleasures of this cunning whodunit. A devious plot is another. Hamilton knows how to keep the pages turning.” —Publishers Weekly
“If there ever was a story about being careful what you wish for, this is it. A phenomenal read!” —Hannah Mary McKinnon, international bestselling author of Sister Dear
“I could not tear myself away as Marie claimed the life of her dead friend Nina with devastating consequences. This is a five-star, one-sitting read.” —Fiona Cummins, bestselling author of Rattle
Genre: Mystery
Nina and Marie were best friends—until Nina was diagnosed with a terminal illness. Before she died, Nina asked Marie to fulfill her final wishes.
But her mistake was in thinking Marie was someone she could trust.
What Nina didn’t know was that Marie always wanted her beautiful life, and that Marie has an agenda of her own. She’ll do anything to get what she wants.
Marie thinks she can keep her promise to her friend’s family on her own terms. But what she doesn’t know is that Nina was hiding explosive secrets of her own . . .
“[A] gripping thriller . . . Everybody has a nasty side, but that’s just one of the pleasures of this cunning whodunit. A devious plot is another. Hamilton knows how to keep the pages turning.” —Publishers Weekly
“If there ever was a story about being careful what you wish for, this is it. A phenomenal read!” —Hannah Mary McKinnon, international bestselling author of Sister Dear
“I could not tear myself away as Marie claimed the life of her dead friend Nina with devastating consequences. This is a five-star, one-sitting read.” —Fiona Cummins, bestselling author of Rattle
Genre: Mystery
Praise for this book
"Original, surprising, and addictive all the way to the very last page." - Kimberly Belle
"The perfect holiday read... Just watch out for the cabin crew!" - Holly Cave
"Grabbed me and wouldn't let me go... Taut, funny and outrageous." - Isabel Costello
"Brilliant and terrifying." - Fiona Cummins
"So addictive it should come with a warning." - Alice Feeney
"A brilliant example of how to master voice, and a protagonist, Juliette, who is terrifying!" - Ali Land
"I genuinely couldn't put it down - Juliette is such a compelling character. Totally gripping and thrillingly different. I loved it." - Laura Marshall
"Beautifully written, a compulsive read. Compelling from start to finish." - Amanda Robson
"A terrifying and addictive tale of misguided love and laser-focused revenge. I loved it!" - Kaira Rouda
"One of the best twisted narrators I've ever read. Perfect indeed!" - C J Tudor
"The perfect holiday read... Just watch out for the cabin crew!" - Holly Cave
"Grabbed me and wouldn't let me go... Taut, funny and outrageous." - Isabel Costello
"Brilliant and terrifying." - Fiona Cummins
"So addictive it should come with a warning." - Alice Feeney
"A brilliant example of how to master voice, and a protagonist, Juliette, who is terrifying!" - Ali Land
"I genuinely couldn't put it down - Juliette is such a compelling character. Totally gripping and thrillingly different. I loved it." - Laura Marshall
"Beautifully written, a compulsive read. Compelling from start to finish." - Amanda Robson
"A terrifying and addictive tale of misguided love and laser-focused revenge. I loved it!" - Kaira Rouda
"One of the best twisted narrators I've ever read. Perfect indeed!" - C J Tudor
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