Miranda Cotton thinks she's put boyfriend Brendan out of her life for good.

But two weeks later, he's intimately involved with her sister. Soon what began as an embarrassment becomes threatening - then even more terrifying than a girl's worst nightmare. Because this time Brendan will stop at nothing to be part of Miranda's life - even if it means taking it from her...

"One of Nicci French's most enjoyable novels"
Spectator

"A powerful plot (with) an unexpected and brilliant climax"
The Times