2021 British Book Award Page-turner of the Year (shortlist)
Over 4 million Adele Parks books sold worldwide including LIES, LIES, LIES and I INVITED HER IN!
"Utterly engrossing and brilliant"— Lucy Foley New York Times bestselling author of The Guest List
It was supposed to be the lottery win they’d always dreamed of…
For fifteen years, Lexi and Jake have played the same six numbers with their friends. Over drinks, dinner parties and summer barbecues, the three couples have discussed the important stuff—kids, marriages, careers—and they’ve laughed off their disappointment when they failed to win anything.
But then the unthinkable happens. There’s a rift in the group. Someone is caught in a lie. And soon after, six numbers come up that change everything forever.
Lexi and Jake have a ticket worth millions. And their friends are determined to claim a share.
#1 Sunday Times bestselling author Adele Parks returns with a riveting look at the dark side of wealth in this gripping tale of friendship, money, betrayal and good luck gone bad…
In bestselling author Adele Park’s new thriller, FIRST WIFE'S SHADOW, a woman meets and marries a handsome widower...but things begin to take dark, dangerous turns and she's left wondering who she can trust: her friends, her husband, or even herself...?
Don't miss these other pulse-pounding thrillers from Adele Parks:
"Utterly engrossing and brilliant"— Lucy Foley New York Times bestselling author of The Guest List
It was supposed to be the lottery win they’d always dreamed of…
For fifteen years, Lexi and Jake have played the same six numbers with their friends. Over drinks, dinner parties and summer barbecues, the three couples have discussed the important stuff—kids, marriages, careers—and they’ve laughed off their disappointment when they failed to win anything.
But then the unthinkable happens. There’s a rift in the group. Someone is caught in a lie. And soon after, six numbers come up that change everything forever.
Lexi and Jake have a ticket worth millions. And their friends are determined to claim a share.
#1 Sunday Times bestselling author Adele Parks returns with a riveting look at the dark side of wealth in this gripping tale of friendship, money, betrayal and good luck gone bad…
In bestselling author Adele Park’s new thriller, FIRST WIFE'S SHADOW, a woman meets and marries a handsome widower...but things begin to take dark, dangerous turns and she's left wondering who she can trust: her friends, her husband, or even herself...?
Don't miss these other pulse-pounding thrillers from Adele Parks:
- Two Dead Wives
Woman Last Seen
One Last Secret
The Image of You
Lies Lies Lies
I Invited Her I
Genre: Mystery
Praise for this book
"An absolute joy: gripping, shocking and surprising. A cautionary tale about what one couple’s sudden wealth can do to old friendships." - Jane Fallon
"A modern-day tale of (dis)loyalty and toxic friendships as a dream come true turns into a nightmare. Utterly gripping and fiendishly twisty. You'll never do the lottery again." - Veronica Henry
"urns the phrase ‘be careful what you wish for’ into a brilliantly compelling yet cautionary tale with greed and betrayal at its darkened heart… I loved it!" - Amanda Jennings
"A gripping story of greed, lies and dark family secrets." - Lisa Jewell
"Stupendous! I read this totally compelling modern-day morality tale over a weekend – I couldn’t put it down. As ever, Adele Parks does not disappoint – you’ll love it." - Ruth Jones
"Addictive, provocative and thoroughly relatable – a brilliantly crafted reminder to be careful what you wish for." - T M Logan
"Like a deft magician, this book reveals its twists only at the very end, I was completely astonished." - Rosamund Lupton
"Dark, devious and twisty, with extraordinarily clever plotting, this is compulsive reading at its best." - Nicola Moriarty
"A brilliant page-turner about the dark side of dreams coming true. The perfect summer read." - Tasmina Perry
"A modern-day tale of (dis)loyalty and toxic friendships as a dream come true turns into a nightmare. Utterly gripping and fiendishly twisty. You'll never do the lottery again." - Veronica Henry
"urns the phrase ‘be careful what you wish for’ into a brilliantly compelling yet cautionary tale with greed and betrayal at its darkened heart… I loved it!" - Amanda Jennings
"A gripping story of greed, lies and dark family secrets." - Lisa Jewell
"Stupendous! I read this totally compelling modern-day morality tale over a weekend – I couldn’t put it down. As ever, Adele Parks does not disappoint – you’ll love it." - Ruth Jones
"Addictive, provocative and thoroughly relatable – a brilliantly crafted reminder to be careful what you wish for." - T M Logan
"Like a deft magician, this book reveals its twists only at the very end, I was completely astonished." - Rosamund Lupton
"Dark, devious and twisty, with extraordinarily clever plotting, this is compulsive reading at its best." - Nicola Moriarty
"A brilliant page-turner about the dark side of dreams coming true. The perfect summer read." - Tasmina Perry
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