A happy family. A picture-perfect street. A secret someone would kill for.
My husband James and I love living on Smith Street, with its neat houses and friendly family barbecues. Our daughter Scarlett grew up playing outside with the other local kids - it's somewhere nothing bad could ever happen. Or so I thought...
Because when I wake terrified, head pounding, in a cramped windowless room, I realise I was entirely wrong. As my eyes adjust to the dark, I see creased pictures of missing local people I vaguely recognise from the news covering the walls. Then my skin turns ice-cold when I notice the newest pictures are of me, of James, of Scarlett...
A terrified sob catches in my throat. It seems there's been a killer hiding in our neighbourhood for years. And I'm their next victim.
I stare at the photos in horror. Because if they've got me, they could also have James or, worst of all, my precious daughter Scarlett... In that moment, I know I'll do anything, everything, to save my family. Especially because, deep down, I know this is all my fault...
A completely compelling and page-turning psychological thriller perfect for fans of My Lovely Wife, The Serial Killer's Wife and The Housemaid.
Readers love The Family on Smith Street:
'OMG! What a belter of a premise! One perfectly executed and twists and turns I really didn't see coming... A fast-paced conundrum of a read with a cracking ending. I can't recommend this highly enough. Wow - just wow!' @nickisbookblog ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Wonderfully... crazy twists and turns. I was glued to my phone for two days. Read it.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A captivating read you won't be able to put down (take it from me, I binged the whole thing in one sitting). I toyed with a handful of theories while reading and I loved how Carpenter kept me guessing!' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'What a belter of a read... kept me reading late into the night...' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Prepare a day or two for an indulging binge... a captivating psychological thriller that is hard to put down... This gripping thriller kept me on the edge of my seat... This is one book that literally kept me guessing up until the very end. Fantastic read!' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Fantastic... captivating... had me hooked from start to finish... a gripping thriller with a jaw dropping ending. I highly recommend this to everyone who loves a gripping thriller with plenty of twists and turns.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A gripping thriller featuring family ties, old friends, hidden secrets, and revenge... truly entertaining... The perfect read for any thriller fans...' Goodreads reviewer
'Gripping and suspenseful... will keep readers on the edge of their seats... chilling... shocking... a compelling and haunting read.' @readwithmills