S D Monaghan

The Family at Number 13 S D Monaghan

The most perfect lives can hide the darkest secrets...


Mary has everything. Beautiful and rich, she lives on an exclusive street in the heart of the city, in a house with gorgeous views and an immaculately maintained garden. Her life looks perfect.

But behind closed doors the truth is very different. Her husband Andrew barely speaks to her, spending his days down in the basement alone. Her teenage nephew is full of rage, lashing out with no warning. Her carefully constructed life is beginning to fall apart.

And then someone starts sending Mary anonymous notes, threatening her and her family...

Everyone has secrets. But is someone at number 13 hiding something that could put the whole family in danger?

A twist-filled thriller with an ending that will shock you to the core. Perfect for fans of The Couple Next Door, Lies and Behind Closed Doors.


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'Hooks you from page one... Readers will feel the thrill right from the beginning and they won't be able to put it down until the very last page... I enjoyed reading every second of it and didn't want to put it down.' Goodreads reviewer, 4 stars

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'Wowzers, what a read!... This book had more twists than a big bag of twisty things... A really interesting and gripping read.' I Love Reading UK, 4 stars

'I read it in a day... This book drew me in hook, line and sinker... Very well written, pacy and with excellent characters... A fantastic 5 star read.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars