The Stranger's Bed

Book excerpt: A WEEKEND AWAY TO DIE FOR ... Three months ago, Anna stayed out drinking, abandoning her best friend Ger to walk home alone. But Ger never made it home that night. And now the worry and guilt has pushed Anna to breaking point. Anna's concerned boyfriend Dan arranges a weekend away, hoping a change of scene might be good for her sanity. Just two nights away in a remote cottage. What could go wrong? But on arrival at the isolated cottage, Anna is instantly unsettled. And as she delves into the cottage’s dark secrets, she can’t shake the feeling its owner is linked to Ger’s disappearance. When the weekend takes a sinister turn, is it just Anna's paranoia? Or are Anna and Dan about to face the most frightening fight for their lives...? Tightly woven with suspense and intrigue, THE STRANGER’S BED is a tale of guilt, grief, and the risks one woman will take to uncover the truth. Gripping until the end, you’ll think twice before planning your next weekend away. ============= ** READERS' REACTIONS TO THE STRANGER'S BED ** 'If you enjoy suspenseful stories with a touch of psychological thriller added, you will love this book. The action is non-stop, heart-pounding, and sometimes terrifying, and you’ll live every page of this story as if you were there, experiencing it for yourself.' -- A.M.R. - READERS' FAVORITE 'The Stranger's Bed is one of those thriller stories that has your attention on lock from beginning to end. Oliver Sands infuses a potent mix of suspense, mystery, and thrills into a gripping narrative that refuses to let go of you. I was completely hooked by the sleuth mystery element of the plot and highly recommend this book to thriller and mystery readers.' -- P.D. - READERS' FAVORITE 'I was hooked from the first chapter to the last. The fast-paced narration and flawlessly flowing story kept me intrigued and entertained. The twists and turns in the plotline also kept me on the edge of my seat.' -- F.M. - READERS' FAVORITE 'This page turner from Ireland instantly hooked me. Anna, the protagonist, is very believable as a young woman thrust into the role of amateur sleuth in a bid to find her missing friend. The story is riveting and atmospheric and I enjoyed the way the chapters alternated between the cabin in the woods and the small town setting. This is a seriously thrilling piece of crime fiction which will be enjoyed by anyone into smart psychological suspense. The Irish setting is a bonus and I really felt like I was there in the creepy house in the woods.' -- GOODREADS 'This is such a thrilling read. It starts off as a deft portrait of a couple with secrets and then escalates as the chilling, darker themes rise to the surface. The climax hits like a perfect shot of espresso. Tight plotting and some gorgeous prose too. Would highly recommend.' -- GOODREADS ============= THE STRANGER’S BED is a standalone mystery-suspense novel set in Ireland, which should appeal to fans of Daniel Hurst, Lisa Jewell, Lucy Clarke, Kiersten Modglin, Freida McFadden, Shari Lapena, Claire Douglas, Tess Gerritsen, Anya Mora and Mark Edwards. Grab your copy now!