The Bad Things: A gripping crime thriller full of twists and turns

The Bad Things: A gripping crime thriller full of twists and turns
Mary-Jane Riley

A darkly compelling psychological thriller, full of twists and turns, perfect for fans of SISTER SISTER by Sue Fortin and INTO THE WATER by Paula Hawkins.We all have our secrets, some are just darker than others.Alex Devlin’s life changed forever fifteen years ago when her sister Sasha's two small children were snatched in broad daylight. Little Harry’s body was found a few days later, but Millie’s remains were never discovered.Now Jackie Wood, jailed as an accessory to the twins’ murder, has been released, her conviction quashed by the Appeal Court. Convinced Jackie can reveal where Millie is buried, Alex goes to meet her.But the unexpected information Wood reveals shocks Alex to the core and threatens to uncover the dark secret she has managed to keep under wraps for the past fifteen years. Because in the end, can we ever really know what is in the hearts of those closest to us?

THE BAD THINGS

Mary-Jane Riley

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Contents

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Title Page (#u38c746d3-e456-5072-90c8-5e33280ff3e6)

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Dedication (#ub51372c7-225a-5bc2-b4d1-9bcb36c9e20a)

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