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I nearly threw the letter about the inheritance away with the recycling. Late for work, worrying about how I would afford new school shoes for Kate, and with no family left to leave me anything, I just assumed it was a mistake. Now I know the only mistake I ever made was opening that letter... The moment Mel and her daughter Kate step inside the small seaside hotel left to her in a stranger�s will, Mel allows herself a rare moment of hope. Could this be the new start away from the school bullies that her little girl so desperately needs? Could they finally be out of reach of Mel�s dangerous ex? As Mel starts restoring the building to its former glory � ripping up carpets, giving the rooms a fresh lick of paint � it�s hard work, but the place feels a little more like home each day; she�s even made a few friends. If only she could ignore the locals whispering behind her back and the uneasy feeling that her daughter is hiding something from her. Is she reading too much into the threatening messages left around the hotel? Are the glimpses of her ex�s battered red truck real, or imagined? When the police are called to a disturbing discovery buried under the foundations, Mel knows for certain that accepting the inheritance was a trap, and her daughter�s life is in danger. As the walls of the hotel close in around her, she has no idea who to trust or where to turn. And, from that moment on, Kate refuses to speak a single word. Only days later, she goes missing... A jaw-dropping, addictive and totally twisty psychological thriller that will have you sleeping with the light on! Perfect for anyone who loved The Girl on the Train, Friend Request or The Wife Between Us. Readers love Samantha Hayes: �I DEVOURED this book. I finished with my mouth hanging wide open. What did I just read? There were so many twists that you just couldn't even keep up at times. It was a thrilling rollercoaster ride� read it entirely in one sitting.� Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars �OH MY LIFE! This book had me captivated from the very first page!� I LOVED THIS BOOK! There are some huge shocks and twists which will have you gasping!� Clever, captivating, devious, exciting and non-stop. I highly recommend this book!� The Book Reviewing Mum Blog, 5 stars �I was hanging by the edge of my seat then BAM. Surprise! OMG what an ending!!! I loved, loved, loved it!� Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars �OMG!� Hits you between the eyes with the most perfectly placed plot twist that had never even crossed your mind! You certainly won�t see where this one is going so just buckle up and enjoy the ride� A BRILLIANT page-turner! It has an incredibly satisfying ending that sent shivers down my spine AND an exquisite twist that made my heart sing! Loved, loved, LOVED it!� My Chestnut Reading Tree, 5 stars