The Obvious Suspect

This gripping new thriller will have you racing to the finish!‘Engrossing, enthralling, intriguing… clever structure, and the brilliant plotting’ Liz Nugent

‘Kept me reading into the early hours – totally captivating’ Orlando Murrin

2019. 34-year-old Leona Walsh is reported missing, igniting headlines around the country. Did she run away? Is she alive or dead? The police suspect foul play, but there is no proof.

Despite an extensive search of the woodland on the edge of Exmoor where she was last seen, no trace of Leona is found and her disappearance is shrouded in mystery. Leona’s two daughters are living under the same roof as the main suspect – Matthew Walsh, their father, a former police officer turned crime writer. What must it be like for the girls growing up not knowing if their father killed their mother?

2024. Some bones are found, buried in a garden. Could they be Leona’s remains? And if so, will there be enough evidence to finally solve the case? Gabriela Conti, Leona’s school friend and a journalist, covered the disappearance in 2019. She is back, determined to find answers to all these questions and desperate for the story that will define her career…

Readers love Diane Jeffrey!'A tense captivating read!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The suspense and tension carries right the way through this book… Chilling, unpredictable and totally gripping. Diane's writing will keep your eyes glued to the page' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Brilliant story, believable characters brought to life by this very talented writer. You will be second guessing throughout and will change your mind after every chapter. I read this book in one sitting, it was impossible to put it down' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A gripping storyline, well-written with believable characters. At times moving and thought-provoking, it deals with a range of issues such as loss, abuse and justice. An excellent read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐