Author: Hussey, William
Crime & mystery
Published on 23 July 2026 by Bonnier Books Ltd (Zaffre) in the United Kingdom.
Hardback | 384 pages
234 x 153 |
She knows every killer twist.
But she won't see this one coming...
The incredibly twisty psychological thriller from the award-winning author of Killing Jericho.
'The very definition of a page turner with the kind of twists and turns that left my head spinning. A brilliant read' - JENNIE GODFREY, bestselling author of The List of Suspicious ThingsBestselling crime author Marian Lane is surrounded by adoring readers when she learns that her husband Dane is dead.
Marian returns home in shock to discover a stranger on her doorstep. A woman who not only claims she's Marian's biggest fan but says that she comforted Dane in his final moments.
At first, this woman, Mary, is a source of comfort. Until she admits Dane confessed a secret. One she can't quite remember; one Marian is desperate to learn.
But Mary is a storyteller too. And though Marian knows every twist in the genre, she won't see this one coming . . .
Praise for The Woman Who Wasn't There:'So clever, so twisty - a mystery that will leave your jaw on the ground' - ANDY NYMAN'With an engaging and scalpel-sharp wit, William Hussey has created an intriguing blend of mystery, mayhem, and murder. Knowing, wry, and chilling, this is a deliciously dark read' - ESSIE FOX'A propulsive, mind-bending mystery with a twist to die for. The characters are vivid, the plot moves like a dream, and the tension is relentless. A superb, suspenseful treat' - TOM MEAD'The best bookish murder mystery I've ever read! So many clever twists and turns that I didn't see coming - I couldn't put it down! Absolute genius! If you're a fan of thrillers set in the crime writing world, then this is the book for you' - LUCY ANDREW'Twisty, ingenious, thrilling, and unputdownable. Grips like a vice' - WILL DEAN