The School Gates

''This psychological heart-stopper is smart, stylish and totally addictive. Five stars!'' Janice Hallett

First comes gossip … then comes revenge

When single mum Lola Martinez’s son, Luca, starts school, she feels that she’ll never fit in with the yummy mummies in the playground. Confident, married to wealthy men, with ample free time, they are everything she isn’t.

However, Lola is invited into the inner circle, surrounded by seemingly friendly people, even if Lola’s silence about her child’s father puzzles them. Despite herself, Lola quickly becomes involved in playground politics, making as many enemies as friends.

But then Lola is brutally murdered, her death rocking the close-knit community. As the police investigate the case, they discover that Lola was hiding many secrets – as are the mums in her new social circle. But who had the most reason to kill her? And who else might unwittingly hold the answers to what happened that night?

An addictive psychological thriller with an end twist that will make you gasp, for fans of Lisa Jewell, T.M. Logan and Frieda McFadden. If you loved Big Little Lies, you’ll adore this.

Praise for The School Gates:

''Packed with hidden secrets and clever reveals, I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.'' C.M. Ewan

''This close-knit community murder mystery is told with scalpel-sharp character insight and a brilliantly tense atmosphere. I loved it.'' B P Walter

''Grips you immediately and doesn''t let up...Secrets at the school gate, intrigue and revenge. A brilliant and twisty thriller. Anna Mazzola

''Secrets, lies and deception among the people you think you know the best, a great cast of characters where no one can be trusted.'' Catherine Cooper

''Compelling and addictive with an unforgettable and gut-wrenching finale.'' Michael Wood

''Every page teems with suspense, and the twists keep the reader on their toes...SO brilliant! The last pages had my jaw on the floor!!!!'' Lisa Hall

''Draws you in and keeps hold of you all the way through to the jaw-dropping final act.'' G.D. Wright

''A clever twist on a whodunnit...the truth lies deep beneath shocking layers of deceit and misdirection.'' Sarah Clarke

''Tautly plotted and expertly executed. I was ripping through the pages to get to the truly unpredictable and electrifying finale.'' Lisa Timoney

''Twisty, turny and totally unexpected'' Jacqueline Sutherland

''A fast paced, heart in your mouth, tense thriller. Sophia Spiers

''A brilliant twisty and propulsive thriller'' Sarah Govett