Books with author Mary Edwards

An Amazon Charts bestseller.A missing child. A desperate mother. And a house full of secrets.Two years ago, Julia lost her family in a tragic accident. Her husband drowned trying to save their daughter, Lily, in the river near their rural home. But the little girl’s body was never found—and Julia believes Lily is somehow still alive.Alone and broke, Julia opens her house as a writers’ retreat. One of the first guests is Lucas, a horror novelist, who becomes obsessed with finding out what happened to Lily. But within days of his arrival, the peace of the retreat is shattered by a series of eerie events.When Lucas’s investigation leads him and Julia into the woods, they discover a dark secret—a secret that someone will do anything to protect…What really happened that day by the river? Why was Lily never found? And who, or what, is haunting the retreat?From the bestselling author of Follow You Home and The Magpies comes his most terrifying novel yet.

Meet the neighbours from hell, in the gripping thriller that reviewers and readers describe as "fast-paced," "chilling," and "impossible to put down.” When Jamie and Kirsty move into their first home together, they are full of optimism. The future, in which they plan to get married and start a family, is bright. The other residents of their building seem friendly too, including the Newtons, a married couple who welcome them to the building with open arms.But then strange things start to happen. Dead rats are left on their doorstep. They hear disturbing noises, and much worse, in the night. After Jamie's best friend is injured in a horrific accident, Jamie and Kirsty find themselves targeted by a campaign of terror.As they are driven to the edge of despair, Jamie vows to fight back—but he has no idea what he is really up against . . . The Magpies is a gripping psychological thriller in which the monsters are not vampires or demons but the people who live next door. It is a nightmare that could happen to anyone.

The terrifying sequel to the #1 bestseller The Magpies.Five years ago Jamie Knight lost everything: his home, his wife and their unborn child. But at least the woman responsible, ‘Dark Angel’ Lucy Newton, was in prison, and slowly Jamie was able to rebuild his life.But now Lucy has been freed on appeal, and before long Jamie receives a message from a desperate stranger. Lucy is up to her old tricks—ruining lives for fun.Jamie agrees to help. But once again, he has no idea what he is getting himself into…

Isabel’s life seemed perfect. Successful business, beautiful house, adoring husband. And then she was dead.For four years Jessica has never doubted that her sister Isabel’s death was an accident. But when Jessica’s young daughter seems to know long-forgotten details about her aunt’s past, Jessica can’t shake the feeling that there’s a more sinister truth behind the tragedy.As Jessica unearths disturbing revelations about her sister, and about the people she loved and trusted most, it becomes clear Isabel’s life was less than perfect and that Jessica’s might also be at risk.Did someone murder Isabel? Are they now after Jessica and her family? The key seems to lie in the hands of a child. Can Isabel reveal the truth from beyond the grave, or is the answer closer to home?In Her Shadow is a gripping tale of family secrets, lies and obsession from the two million copy bestselling author Mark Edwards.

An Amazon Charts bestseller.A missing child. A desperate mother. And a house full of secrets.Two years ago, Julia lost her family in a tragic accident. Her husband drowned trying to save their daughter, Lily, in the river near their rural home. But the little girl’s body was never found—and Julia believes Lily is somehow still alive.Alone and broke, Julia opens her house as a writers’ retreat. One of the first guests is Lucas, a horror novelist, who becomes obsessed with finding out what happened to Lily. But within days of his arrival, the peace of the retreat is shattered by a series of eerie events.When Lucas’s investigation leads him and Julia into the woods, they discover a dark secret—a secret that someone will do anything to protect…What really happened that day by the river? Why was Lily never found? And who, or what, is haunting the retreat?From the bestselling author of Follow You Home and The Magpies comes his most terrifying novel yet.

If you love magic and romance and have always longed for a book about the redemptive power of love, don’t miss this heart-pounding read! Natalie Monroe lives a normal life with her dad and her new step-family. Between navigating the usual high school drama and getting comfortable with her dad’s choice of a wife, she has plenty on her plate. Then everything changes. On what was supposed to be a normal night out with her two best friends, she meets a mysterious guy named Pierce. Intrigued, Natalie wants to know more. Turns out, what she learns will change her life forever. Natalie is the only living descendant of a magical race, and once she knows her own secret there is no going back. The choices she has to make threaten to consume everything that she holds most dear.

From the time her brother Henry disappeared, Samantha has had only one goal: to find him by any means necessary. The only problem is that to find him she has to attend the “save the world” school. That's all well and good, but the save the world school is only for boys. From her obscure village, she sets out on a scorching path filled with breathtaking danger, jaw-dropping thrills, and boundless displays of the resiliency of the human spirit.

A wonderful summer read with over 600 five-star reviews on Goodreads for the first three books in the series!One Black Rose: Sixteen-year-old Autumn goes to stay with her friend Carley in Castleton, Maine, for the summer. As soon as she arrives she meets Holt Roth and Samuel Cheshire. Her reaction to Holt is strong, her reaction to Samuel is shocking. It turns out both guys are fairies, and Autumn is caught between her own desires and the Fairy Courts. August: As the saga continues, trusts are questioned.Autumn: Autumn, Holt, and Samuel face their biggest test yet, and Autumn will finally have her Rose.

Isabel’s life seemed perfect. Successful business, beautiful house, adoring husband. And then she was dead.For four years Jessica has never doubted that her sister Isabel’s death was an accident. But when Jessica’s young daughter seems to know long-forgotten details about her aunt’s past, Jessica can’t shake the feeling that there’s a more sinister truth behind the tragedy.As Jessica unearths disturbing revelations about her sister, and about the people she loved and trusted most, it becomes clear Isabel’s life was less than perfect and that Jessica’s might also be at risk.Did someone murder Isabel? Are they now after Jessica and her family? The key seems to lie in the hands of a child. Can Isabel reveal the truth from beyond the grave, or is the answer closer to home?In Her Shadow is a gripping tale of family secrets, lies and obsession from the two million copy bestselling author Mark Edwards.

Charlotte Rollins would have liked to graduate from Paranormal Public like any other student, but the facts won’t be denied: Darkness has risen, and there will be no graduation for Charlotte and her friends. If the darkness premier recovers the Mirror Arcane, eternal night will surely follow. Charlotte has just one chance to save everything and everyone she holds dear.Instead of finals, there is war. Instead of love, there is loss. And instead of hope there is a gaping black hole. Lisabelle has gone to darkness, friends are dying, and Charlotte is forced to make unforgivable choices. If you love someone so much that you have to lose him, what was the point in the first place?

Step into a world filled with magic, romance, and adventure. If you enjoy paranormal academy stories then don't miss this heart-pounding read.Charlotte Rollins is enjoying her last summer at home before she goes off to school. Little does she know that her whole world is about to shatter and change.Charlotte finds herself starting at Paranormal Public, a school where she's in class with vampires, fallen angels, werewolves, and other magical beings she had no idea existed. There is one particularly cute fallen angel, but dating him is forbidden.As she tries to make friends and survive in this new magical world, evil looms. An ancient danger that threatens the very existence of the paranormals.Can Charlotte get a handle on her powers in time to save the school she loves? Can she fulfill a destiny that the paranormals scarcely dared to hope for? Or will death claim everything that she has holds dear?

Solstice Sea, Step back into the world of Winter and Summer fairies in the epic follow-up to Autumn (One Black Rose, Book 3). In Solstice Sea we return to Castleton with Samuel Cheshire and Autumn Linley seeking to answer one question: Does love really conquer all?Rose Sea, Autumn has a lot of problems and very few solutions. She wants her boyfriend back, but that can't ever happen. Her two best friends are dating and having a whole lot of problems, and there are more supernatural creatures interested in possessing her and maybe in something far worse, like killing her, than she cares to think about. All and all, it's going to be an interesting summer.Sun Sea, Autumn Linley is spending her summer in one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places on earth: Castleton, Maine. She should be enjoying the surf, the sand, and the sun, but unfortunately she has two problems, and their names are Samuel Cheshire and Holt Roth.To make matters even worse, something is happening with Nick. While Autumn is just getting back on her feet, Nick vanishes. Wondering where Nick has gone and why, Carley is beside herself with fear and worry. The answer will change all their lives forever.