The Sister-in-Law: A BRAND NEW utterly chilling psychological thriller from Joanne Ryan for 2025

by Joanne Ryan

Sophie Dora Hall (Narrator) and Gemma Lawrence (Narrator)

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When Megan loses her beloved husband, Rick, in a tragic car accident, she feels like it’s her own life that has ended. She feels too young to be a widow. Walking around the house that had been their home – so quiet without him – nothing feels the same.

But at his funeral, she sees a face she doesn’t recognise. A heavily-pregnant young woman, with a sweet heart-shaped face that is somehow a little familiar. This stranger introduces herself as Emily, Rick’s estranged sister. She explains how she’s been searching for her brother for years, but – as she bursts into noisy sobs – she knows she’s too late now.

Megan finds herself taking pity on the sister-in-law she’d never met. And quickly Emily becomes more and more a part of her life, even moving into the spare room of her house.

It feels less empty than before. And at first it’s comforting to Megan. But – even when it’s a relative of the man you loved more than anyone – can you trust a stranger?

A totally unputdownable psychological crime thriller, guaranteed to have readers up all night turning the pages! Perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden, Daniel Hurst and Lisa Jewell.

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A terrifically twisty tale.’ No.1 bestselling author, Valerie Keogh

One of the best twists I have read in a while.’ Bestselling author, Keri Beevis

‘Once Joanne Ryan hooks you into a story, she doesn’t let you go. This twisty thriller kept me turning the pages never sure what was going to happen next… Brilliant. A great read!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

From the moment I picked this book up, I was hooked. I had a hard time putting it down. I even stayed up late reading… I thought I had the twist figured out but the author surprised me multiple times. I highly recommend this book to anybody who loves thriller books especially ones that have twists that make you yell, “WHAT?!”’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Oh wow!!! Joanne Ryan really knows her stuff!!!… Everything a psychological thriller means and more!!! Absolutely fantastic.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I could NOT put this book down! The story was a real good one, you didn’t know what was happening. I LOVE books when they make you think, and then you change your mind on the characters. The ending was WOW, AFTER ALL THAT JUST WOW!!!!! Loved it!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘So good! I couldn’t put this book down and was guilty of ignoring my family for most of yesterday because of it… Can’t wait for the next one!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I loved the twists and turns in this book… A great read for those who like twisted tales… Joanne Ryan is fast becoming the queen of psycho-dramas.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I could NOT put this book down and read it cover to cover in one sitting!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Amazing… filled with twist after twist in the end, which was something I never saw coming… If you’re after a book that you won’t be able to put down, this is it.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Wow, this was so deliciously twisted, I loved it.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • ISBN13 9781835337776
  • Publish Date 27 January 2025
  • Publish Status Forthcoming
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Boldwood Books Ltd
  • Format Audiobook (CD)
  • Pages 75000
  • Language English