The Housewife: A jaw-dropping psychological thriller from #1, MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Valerie Keogh

Valerie Keogh

May 2026 · Boldwood Books Ltd

About this ebook

FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE WIVES AND THE NURSE! Don't miss this pulse-pounding psychological thriller from Valerie Keogh 🩸 Must-read for fans of Freida McFadden and Lisa Jewell! 💥

This perfect house on a quiet street was supposed to be my sanctuary, a place to recover. But everything changed the moment I saw that woman in the charity shop. She triggered something dark, buried deep within my memory...

Now I’ve started forgetting small things, like locking the front door.

And bigger things, like remembering to pick my little girl up from nursery.

I feel terrified every time I pass through a particular spot in our living room.

And sometimes, when I’m alone, I’m sure I can hear a baby crying...

I think the woman knows what happened to me. But if I can’t trust myself to believe she’s real, who else will believe me?

One of the most gripping and heart-pounding psychological thrillers you’ll ever read! You won’t be able to put this jaw-dropping thriller down until it’s finished.

Please Note: This book was previously published as The Housewife

Praise for Valerie Keogh:

‘Keogh is the queen of compelling narratives and twisty plots’ Jenny O'Brien

'A wonderful book, I can’t rate this one highly enough. If only there were ten stars, it’s that good. Valerie Keogh is a master story-teller, and this is a masterful performance.' Anita Waller

'Keogh is no. 1 for a reason, and this is another perfect slice of domestic noir. A definite 5 stars.' Keri Beevis

'I was blown away with this book!' ★★★★★ Reader Review

'I didn't see the twist coming at all!' ★★★★★ Reader Review

'A rollercoaster of a story!' ★★★★★ Reader Review

Ratings and reviews

Another fantastic,gripping story you feel like you have been drawn into the story couldnt put it down 100% recommend.

couldn't put it down. Great book!

About the author

Valerie Keogh is the internationally bestselling author of several psychological thrillers and crime series. She originally comes from Dublin but now lives in Wiltshire and worked as a nurse for many years.