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The second novel from the internationally bestselling author of THE PUSH

‘An ending you’ll have to read twice to believe’ New York Times

'A shimmering, visceral ride through the dark side of family, of community, of womanhood and mothering. She really is in a league of her own' Lisa Jewell

‘Unforgettable’ Claire Douglas

'A beautifully observed exploration of what it means to be a woman' Sarah Pearse

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The incident happens in the middle of the night.
Whitney Loverly’s place: the grandest house on Harlow Street.

Friends, neighbours and the authorities gather to piece together the events of the last twenty-four hours.
There’s talk of secrets, lies. Betrayals.

Once the envy of all, is Whitney Loverly – CEO, wife, mother – about to fall?

Behind closed doors the whispering has started.
But where will it end?

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‘A cracking psychological thriller. Keeps you guessing to the final pages’ Heat

‘A punchy page-turner about motherhood, sacrifice and the huge expectations we force on to women’
Good Housekeeping

'I loved this book' Miranda Cowley Heller

'A masterwork: a page-turner, a searing emotional rollercoaster and a beautifully-written hymn to the pain, the love, the fury of motherhood . . . sensational' Rosie Walsh

'Deeply thrilling and provocative . . a truly masterful novel' Nita Prose

"Thought-provoking and gripping, this is worthy of all the praise coming its way" - HEAT, Book of the Week

"Rage unites these women - rage that is expertly, subtly and powerfully rendered by Audrain . . . and, after Audrain has lulled you into a sense of resignation over her characters' fates, she delivers a sucker-punch ending you'll have to read twice to believe" - New York Times

"A dark, unflinching family drama. A pageturner" - Grazia

"The novel's breathless pace and devastatingly poignant observations about the realities of motherhood and womanhood today make every page a gut punch, and the mystery woven in will leave you guessing until the very last page" - Glamour US

"If you couldn't get enough of Audrain's debut novel, The Push, you will devour this highly anticipated follow-up. A brilliant, honest read about families in crisis" - Woman & Home

"A punchy page-turner about motherhood, sacrifice and the huge expectations we force on to women" - Good Housekeeping

"A cracking psychological thriller that keeps you guessing to the final pages. Thought-provoking, gripping, worthy of all the praise" - Heat

"A chilling psychodrama about motherhood and community" - i

"A tense tale about motherhood, friendship and betrayal" - Sun

"I was blown away by The Push, and found myself equally enthralled by The Whispers" - Prima

"A brilliant beach read of a thriller that you're likely to chomp through in a single sitting" - Cambridge Edition

"Her books are quickly becoming a must read" - Woman's Weekly