The Bookseller: A BRAND NEW heart-pounding psychological thriller from NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER Valerie Keogh for 2025

Written by Valerie Keogh

Narrated by Rose Robinson

The BRAND NEW nail-biting thriller from NUMBER ONE bestselling author of The Wives! Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden and Lisa Jewell.

Helen wanted to believe the bookshop was a fresh start. But the past had a way of creeping in, whispering through the shelves, refusing to be left behind. ???

Helen Appleby just wants a quiet life. Recently released from prison for the manslaughter of her partner, she's trying to forget her past mistakes – all of them - to rebuild her life and move on.

When she decides to open a bookshop, she’s certain this is the perfect new start. Here, amongst the quiet shelves of her shop and between the covers of her books, she can hide away from the real world and begin again. The world of books is the perfect place to find happiness - even if it is all lies.

But the past can never stay hidden…

As she settles into life as an apparently timid bookseller, it seems that someone is determined to sabotage Helen's new life and ruin everything she's built.

But Helen has killed once before. And to protect her future, she could be willing to kill again...

Don't miss another page-turning, nail-biting read from the queen of psychological thrillers, Valerie Keogh!

Readers LOVE Valerie Keogh!

‘Keogh is the queen of compelling narratives and twisty plots’ Jenny O'Brien

'What an ending. I was not expecting THAT to happen!!! Enthralling, and deliciously wicked!' Bestselling author Rona Halsall.

'A wonderful book, I can’t rate this one highly enough. If only there were ten stars, it’s that good. Valerie Keogh is a master story-teller, and this is a masterful performance.' Bestselling author Anita Waller

'Keogh is no. 1 for a reason, and this is another perfect slice of domestic noir. A definite 5 stars.' Bestselling author, Keri Beevis

'I was blown away with this book!' ★★★★★ Reader Review

'I didn't see the twist coming at all!' ★★★★★ Reader Review

'A rollercoaster of a story!' ★★★★★ Reader Review

• Language: English
• Publisher: Boldwood Books
• Release date: Mar 3, 2025
• ISBN: 9781805494485

Reviews for The Bookseller

[Debbee · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Clever! I loved the characters, I did not see that coming! Great narrator too! Smooth voice.

[Vicki Tucker · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Good one, as far as keeping you interested. Nothing “deep” about the story, basically just a mystery about who is causing the mischief at the bookstore. The personal issue of the main character seems like it was just thrown in as something raunchy to grab attention.