Valentina (ePub)

Free advance sample chapters of S E Lynes' hotly-anticipated psychological thriller debut

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MAGAZINE THRILLER OF THE MONTH "Intelligent psychological drama about a toxic friendship, with a gasp-making twist." GH Aug 2016

When Glasgow journalist Shona McGilvery moves with her partner Mikey and their baby to an idyllic cottage in rural Scotland, they believe that all that lies ahead of them is happiness. 

But with Mikey working offshore, the frightening isolation of the Aberdeenshire countryside begins to drive her insane... 

That is, until she is rescued by a new friendship with the enchanting Valentina.  

She has the perfect home, the perfect man, and a charismatic new best friend – or does she? 

As her fairytale life begins to unravel, the deep dark wood becomes the least of her fears... 

A hauntingly intelligent, addictive psychological thriller from debut author S. E. Lynes. 

Intricately plotted and exceptionally well executed. – Rachel Hall, Reviewer 

The excitement around this book is contagious. – Claire, The Addiction of Books 

A beautifully elegant study of psychopathic manipulation. – Sara Bailey, Author 

Gives you chills ... A labyrinth of twists to put you off the scent of the truth. – Laura Prime