There are some twists no one can see coming . . . The incredible psychological thriller standalone from the award-winning author of Killing Jericho.

She knows every killer twist.
But she won't see this one coming...

The incredibly twisty psychological thriller from the award-winning author of Killing Jericho.

'The very definition of a page turner with the kind of twists and turns that left my head spinning. A brilliant read' - JENNIE GODFREY, bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things
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Bestselling crime author Marian Lane is surrounded by adoring readers when she learns that her husband Dane is dead.

Marian returns home in shock to discover a stranger on her doorstep. A woman who not only claims she's Marian's biggest fan but says that she comforted Dane in his final moments.

At first, this woman, Mary, is a source of comfort. Until she admits Dane confessed a secret. One she can't quite remember; one Marian is desperate to learn.

But Mary is a storyteller too. And though Marian knows every twist in the genre, she won't see this one coming . . .

Praise for The Woman Who Wasn't There:

'The perfect roller-coaster of a read, this fast-paced, escapist thriller is full of jaw-dropping twists' - HEAT MAGAZINE

'So clever, so twisty - a mystery that will leave your jaw on the ground' - ANDY NYMAN

'With an engaging and scalpel-sharp wit, William Hussey has created an intriguing blend of mystery, mayhem, and murder. Knowing, wry, and chilling, this is a deliciously dark read' - ESSIE FOX

'A propulsive, mind-bending mystery with a twist to die for. The characters are vivid, the plot moves like a dream, and the tension is relentless. A superb, suspenseful treat' - TOM MEAD

'The best bookish murder mystery I've ever read! So many clever twists and turns that I didn't see coming - I couldn't put it down! Absolute genius! If you're a fan of thrillers set in the crime writing world, then this is the book for you' - LUCY ANDREW

'Twisty, ingenious, thrilling, and unputdownable. Grips like a vice' - WILL DEAN

"This thriller is the very definition of a page turner with the kind of twists and turns that left my head spinning. A brilliant read" - JENNIE GODFREY, Sunday Times bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things

"A love-letter to crime writing and a novel that just gets twistier and more satisfying with every page. The ending is a tour-de-force. I loved it" - ELLY GRIFFITHS

"Twisty, ingenious, thrilling, and unputdownable. Grips like a vice." - WILL DEAN

"Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, The Woman Who Wasn't There is a twisty and twisted murder mystery where no one is what they seem. The entertaining plot makes it hard to put down, but it is the powerful exploration of poverty, shame and class where Hussey's writing really excels and it would be perfect for TV" - JO CALLAGHAN

"A stunning standalone thriller from William Hussey, with a killer twist. I was gripped from start to finish and you will be too. His best book yet" - SJ WATSON

"So clever, so twisty - a mystery that will leave your jaw on the ground" - ANDY NYMAN

"With an engaging and scalpel-sharp wit, William Hussey has created an intriguing blend of mystery, mayhem, and murder. Knowing, wry, and chilling, this is a deliciously dark read" - ESSIE FOX

"A propulsive, mind-bending mystery with a twist to die for. The characters are vivid, the plot moves like a dream, and the tension is relentless. A superb, suspenseful treat" - TOM MEAD

"The best bookish murder mystery I've ever read! So many clever twists and turns that I didn't see coming - I couldn't put it down! Absolute genius! If you're a fan of thrillers set in the crime writing world, then this is the book for you" - LUCY ANDREW, author of A Very Vexing Murder

"The perfect roller-coaster of a read, this fast-paced, escapist thriller is full of jaw-dropping twists" - HEAT MAGAZINE