No One Must Know (Readers' Prize 2023)

Thousands of readers have made their choice: Claire McGowan is the winner of the 2023 Readers' Prize with Nobody Must Know!

What if we talked about the good old days?

Alison is organizing an Oxford alumni reunion to celebrate a friendship spanning a quarter of a century. In the meantime, she married Mike, a business lawyer, with whom she had two children. She lives in her dream home in Kent. She has succeeded in life, and she fully intends to show it off at this reunion.

But the party turns to drama when Karen, Alison's best friend, bursts into the house in a state of shock. She claims Alison's husband raped her. Mike swears he is innocent. Who can she trust? This painful episode brings back the darkest memories of their college years. And some are willing to kill to keep these memories closely guarded secrets.

"A breathtaking suspense." Sunday Mirror

"These pages are full of red herrings and twists and turns: hold on tight, it's going to be a bumpy ride." Crime Time

"A stunning thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page." Erin Kelly