The Leaving Party

<p><strong>Every year on the same day on the anniversary I receive a single black rose. Thirteen years of dark petals jagged thorns dredging up memories I’ve tried to forget… </strong></p><p>I’ve packed up my life. All my belongings are carefully sealed in labelled boxes my suitcases ready for my big move. I’m just days away from a new life abroad with my boyfriend <strong>Ben</strong>.</p><p><strong>No one knows the real reason I’m desperate to leave.</strong></p><p>My best friend <strong>Lena</strong> is throwing me a leaving party. A celebration to say goodbye. Champagne to toast my farewell. Speeches full of fond memories.</p><p><strong>No one knows what I’m running from.</strong></p><p>Then another black rose appears dragging up thirteen years of buried memories. My passport goes missing. The very people I am trying to escape from turn up to our house.</p><p><strong>Someone knows what I did.</strong></p><p>This party was meant to be the first night of the rest of my life – but now I don’t know if I’ll see tomorrow.</p><p><strong>Someone knows my secret. They’re in my home at my party and they’re making me pay for it.</strong></p><p><strong>Psychological thrillers don’t get more addictive or gasp-worthy than this! Fans of K.L. Slater <em>The Girl on the Train </em>and <em>The Wife Between Us </em>will love this unputdownable page-turner.</strong></p><p><strong>Readers absolutely love Lesley Sanderson’s twisted thrillers:</strong></p><p>‘<strong>WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</strong>’<strong> </strong>Goodreads Reviewer</p><p>‘<strong>Loved it</strong>…<strong> </strong>What<strong> a brilliant book</strong>… <strong>I found it very hard to put my kindle down</strong>!’ NetGalley Reviewer 5 stars</p><p>‘<strong>Brilliant</strong>…<strong> One of 2019’s best!</strong>... Keeps you in suspense until that last page!... <strong>A splendid thrill-ride!</strong>’<strong> </strong>Goodreads Reviewer 5 stars</p>