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From the acclaimed author of The Trophy Child comes a “superbly sinister” domestic thriller of false friendship and deadly betrayal (Mystery Scene).
When her daughter falls ill while on a school trip overseas, Natty rushes to be by her side. And she’s so relieved to have a friend like Eve, who offers to help her husband around the house in her absence. But when Natty returns home she discovers that Eve has taken to family life a little too well—and Sean has fallen in love with her.
Confronted with the fact that her marriage wasn’t as rock-solid as she thought, Natty attempts to put on a brave face and move forward. But no matter how hard she tries to pick herself up, her former friend is there to knock her down again.
Then Natty receives an anonymous note that reveals Eve to be a serial mistress. She’s done this before—and the consequences were fatal. Now Natty must navigate through a treacherous maze of secrets that jeopardizes her life and the safety of her loved ones.
“Absorbing” —Kirkus Reviews
“[A] genuine gift for psychological nuance.” —Publishers Weekly
“Daly’s affinity for psychological intrigue shines . . . It will have readers wondering just how well they know their friends, and how secure their lives are.” —Mystery Scene
Genre: Mystery
When her daughter falls ill while on a school trip overseas, Natty rushes to be by her side. And she’s so relieved to have a friend like Eve, who offers to help her husband around the house in her absence. But when Natty returns home she discovers that Eve has taken to family life a little too well—and Sean has fallen in love with her.
Confronted with the fact that her marriage wasn’t as rock-solid as she thought, Natty attempts to put on a brave face and move forward. But no matter how hard she tries to pick herself up, her former friend is there to knock her down again.
Then Natty receives an anonymous note that reveals Eve to be a serial mistress. She’s done this before—and the consequences were fatal. Now Natty must navigate through a treacherous maze of secrets that jeopardizes her life and the safety of her loved ones.
“Absorbing” —Kirkus Reviews
“[A] genuine gift for psychological nuance.” —Publishers Weekly
“Daly’s affinity for psychological intrigue shines . . . It will have readers wondering just how well they know their friends, and how secure their lives are.” —Mystery Scene
Genre: Mystery
Praise for this book
"Gripping, intriguing and unputdownable. I loved it!" - Katie Fforde
"Surprises and astounds you with every ingenious twist and turn." - Tess Gerritsen
"The suspense, dread and paranoia intensify with each page. Paula Daly explores what happens when a serpent invades the family nest, twisting truth into lies and illuminating our deepest fears. A novel that explores the power of family, love and betrayal, and what lengths we will go to keep our loved ones safe." - Denise Hamilton
"Deliciously dark and addictive. I defy anyone who starts it not to race through the pages until they reach the final, brilliant twist." - Colette McBeth
"Keep Your Friends Close will cost you sleep. The ‘gotta know’ suffuses every page; tension intensifies with each chapter. We follow Daly’s characters down terrifying, unanticipated, nerve-wracking roads to the last word." - Randy Susan Meyers
"Utterly gripping, fast paced, and scarily believable." - Lesley Pearse
"Surprises and astounds you with every ingenious twist and turn." - Tess Gerritsen
"The suspense, dread and paranoia intensify with each page. Paula Daly explores what happens when a serpent invades the family nest, twisting truth into lies and illuminating our deepest fears. A novel that explores the power of family, love and betrayal, and what lengths we will go to keep our loved ones safe." - Denise Hamilton
"Deliciously dark and addictive. I defy anyone who starts it not to race through the pages until they reach the final, brilliant twist." - Colette McBeth
"Keep Your Friends Close will cost you sleep. The ‘gotta know’ suffuses every page; tension intensifies with each chapter. We follow Daly’s characters down terrifying, unanticipated, nerve-wracking roads to the last word." - Randy Susan Meyers
"Utterly gripping, fast paced, and scarily believable." - Lesley Pearse
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