The Family Secret: A twist-filled thriller from the BESTSELLING author of Rich Little Liars

· Boldwood Books
Audiobook
This book will become available on December 17, 2026. You will not be charged until it is released.

About this audiobook

A heart-racing psychological thriller that will keep you up at night, for fans of Michelle Frances, Gemma Rogers and Lisa Jewell. 👀💔⚡

How far would you go to bury the truth?

She has the perfect life: a loving husband, a teenage daughter and a beautiful home. And a terrible secret she thought was safely buried.

Then she survives a terrifying hit-and-run.

Soon, someone is watching her. Threatening her. And when her husband suddenly disappears, she knows someone is coming for her.

The police have no answers. She does. Because the past she’s spent years trying to forget has finally caught up with her. Now she must uncover the truth before she loses everything she loves.

Because some secrets are better left buried...

A gripping psychological thriller from international bestselling author AJ Carter, packed with dark secrets, escalating danger and twists you won’t see coming.

Praise for AJ Carter:

‘A sizzling, addictive thriller with a wicked twist.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ D.E. White

'Evocative writing and a twist I did not see coming!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Teri Terry

'From the beginning to the end, this book continued to astounded me. So many twists and turns I could hardly breathe.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'Just when you think you know where it's going, AJ Carter pulls the rug out from under you. Brilliant!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'Deliously twisted. I devoured it in one sitting!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

'A true page-turning Psychological Thriller with enough twists to make your head spin!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

A heart-racing psychological thriller that will keep you up at night, for fans of Michelle Frances, Gemma Rogers and Lisa Jewell. 👀💔⚡ How far would you go to bury the truth? She has the perfect life: a loving husband, a teenage daughter and a beautiful home. And a terrible secret she thought wa...

Discover more

About the author

AJ Carter is a British psychological thriller author. He’s known for writing nerve-wracking domestic suspense that has you questioning everything you know... and everyone you love.

AJ Carter is a British psychological thriller author. He’s known for writing nerve-wracking domestic suspense that has you questioning everything you know... and everyone you love.

Listening information

Smartphones and tablets
Install the Google Play Books app for Android and iPad/iPhone. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are.
Laptops and computers
You can read books purchased on Google Play using your computer's web browser.