The Perfect Psychopath

**Pre-order the gripping, new, edge-of-your-seat crime thriller from the bestselling author of the smash-hit novel The Serial Killer’s Wife, now a major TV series**

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THE PERFECT PSYCHOPATH HIDES IN PLAIN SIGHT…

Dr. Eleanor Spencer is a respected forensic psychologist with a seemingly perfect life. But when a series of women start to vanish, she’s haunted by the memory of her sister’s disappearance and she finds herself drawn into the chilling investigation.​

​As the body count rises and her paranoia deepens, Ellie is forced to delve into the mind of a monster to uncover the truth. Her work leads her to Lucas Hayne, a notorious serial killer now behind bars. But when Lucas cryptically hints that the key to the killer’s identity lies buried in her past, Ellie’s world begins to unravel. ​

Because now she faces a terrifying possibility: the real monster might just be closer than she ever imagined.​

And with time running out, the price of uncovering the truth may be her own life…

A gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Mindhunter, Luther, and The Silent Patient.

PRAISE FOR ALICE HUNTER:

‘I tore through this edge-of-your-seat, up-all-night thriller that will have you asking how well you really know those closest to you. Hunter has created a menacing villain in John, a monster hiding in plain sight. Timely and gripping, don’t miss this one.’ Katy Brent

‘A stunning debut … It richly deserves to be a hit.’Daily Mail

‘The steadily unfurling plot … kept me hooked. The final double twist, too, is well worth waiting for.’My Weekly

‘This book hooks you in to the drama straight away and does not let you go, even on the last page. Brilliant.’ Sun

‘Wow, what a read! Alice Hunter is the queen of the serial killer thriller.’ J.M. Hewitt

‘Twisty and suspenseful.’ Jane Corry

‘Absolutely gripping and a brilliant premise – how well does anyone ever know anyone else? Fantastic.’ Catherine Cooper

‘A one-sitting read that absolutely gripped me from the first page.’ C S Green

‘Twisty, turny, tense and so very, very clever.’ Susi Holliday

‘Smart, assured and wickedly twisty.’ Jenny Blackhurst

‘A gripping story of secrets, manipulation and power in a quiet Cotswolds village. Terrific!’ Mick Finlay

‘Scarily believable – what does go on behind closed doors? A twisty, addictive read, and brilliantly written – highly recommended.’ Elisabeth Carpenter

‘Another cracking read from Alice Hunter. Compelling intrigue from the queen of page turners.’ Amanda Robson

‘Compelling, twisty and completely consuming. The pace is electric, the story kept me guessing all the way. I literally couldn’t put it down.’ Darren O’Sullivan