Two women running from their pasts. Two predators determined to find them. One isolated cottage with a deadly secret…

Ella Hart believed the nightmare was over when her manipulative, abusive ex-boyfriend, Nigel Franks, was sent to prison. But now Nigel is free – and his obsession with revenge is stronger than ever.

When Ella’s friend Poppy arrives at Rose Cottage seeking sanctuary from her own recently released tormentor, the two women realise a terrifying truth: prison bars and restraining orders can only keep dangerous men away for so long.

Hidden deep in the Welsh countryside, Rose Cottage was meant to be a refuge. Instead, it becomes a trap. As their former abusers close in, determined to reclaim the control they’ve lost, Ella and Poppy find themselves cut off, hunted and running out of options.

With the threat of violence growing by the day, the women face an impossible choice: live in fear forever – or fight back.

As hunter and hunted exchange places, the lines between justice and vengeance begin to blur. Because some monsters never stop coming for you. And sometimes the only way to survive is to find a way to stop them, forever…

‘A beautifully crafted thriller, plotted to perfection’ Michelle Dunne

‘An outstanding piece of work by a truly masterful storyteller.’ Anita Waller

‘The chill is tangible!’ Owen Mullen

‘Dark and disturbing. One to really get your pulse racing. This is a story you won't forget.’ Ross Greenwood

‘A dark, gritty, and compulsive read’ Daily Express

‘A frightening book that lures us into the darkness where monsters live. John Nicholl's knowledge of this world from his years of police work makes his characters ring true.’ Billy Hayes

‘A thrillingly dark tale of revenge.’ The Western Mail

‘Incredibly gripping!’ BBC Radio Wales

‘Absolutely addictive and gripping. I seriously WOULD NOT even start this book unless you have cleared your schedule because you will not be able to put it down!!! I absolutely blew through it in one sitting and it genuinely was unputdownable!!! A true page turner absolutely rammed with suspense, tension and everything you want when you read a psychological thriller.’ Reader Review

‘The hairs on the back of my neck are still up!… Makes your skin quiver… I was well and truly hooked… The twist had my mouth dropping and rereading twice!’ Reader Review

‘Completely unputdownable… reeled me in right from the very start. \[The twists\] left me speechless. I did gasp out loud at the ending which I thought was brilliant.’ Reader Review

‘I had goosebumps on my goosebumps. I found this book impossible to put down and finally turned the last page at 1am. Yes. this book is that good!!!… MUST READ!!!!!’ Reader Review