The Wrong Sister

In this sensational thriller from the number-one internationally bestselling author, two sisters discover that the secrets they keep from each other prove to be deadly.

You’ve known her all your life. Or have you?
Tasha and her older sister Alice may look alike, but they couldn’t be more different. Tasha’s married with two children and still lives in their hometown near Bristol. Alice is a high-flying scientist who travels the world with her equally successful husband.
Yet each sister would trust the other with her life.
When Tasha and her husband Aaron need a break and Alice offers to stay in their home with the kids, Tasha knows her family is in safe hands.
She couldn’t be more wrong.
The call from home is devastating. Alice and her husband Kyle have been attacked, leaving Alice in intensive care and Kyle dead. Rushing to the hospital, Tasha finds the police trying to piece events together. She can’t think why anyone would attack her sister.
Then the note arrives, addressed to Tasha:
It was supposed to be you . . .
Every family has secrets. Some more deadly than others.

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Published Jul 4, 2024

432 pages

Average rating: 7.68

62 RATINGS

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Natalie2392
Jan 20, 2026
6/10 stars
This book was good with lots of twists and turns especially at the end. However it wasn’t a can’t put down because it’s so good kinda thriller. Love the irony at the end and how each sister had to question their morals for family. Would we really hide the truth for family?
Gail_71
Sep 29, 2025
5/10 stars
The novel is a domestic noir that focuses heavily on the intricacies of family life. Its dramatic storytelling often resembles a soap opera. Although the plot captivates and engages with clever twists, it can sometimes become convoluted, slowing the pacing. The story revolves around Tash and her husband Aaron, who agree to experience life from the perspective of Tash's glamorous sister, Alice. They swap their everyday life for a weekend in Alice's luxurious Venice apartment, while Alice and her partner Kyle care for Tash's children. However, when tragedy strikes with Kyle's death and an attack on Alice, Tash finds herself questioning whether she was the intended target. The narrative introduces further tension with the addition of a missing baby and a questionable ex-partner. The book features multiple points of view, which can sometimes confuse readers when following the narrative. Nevertheless, the characters' distinct voices help maintain the story's flow. While Tash and her mother are portrayed as relatable and grounded, the other characters lack appeal, making it challenging to feel invested in them. Despite minor flaws, the novel remains an engaging and readable thriller that draws readers into its web of intrigue.
Jolyn
Aug 23, 2025
9/10 stars
Fantastic! A must-read!
Monkus Readus
Apr 06, 2025
9/10 stars
I couldn't put it down!! Very suspenseful and easy to read. If I had one criticism it would be the ending was too quick and I could have done with a couple more chapters to maybe make more of Holly's return??
Clarehemson
Mar 24, 2025
9/10 stars
Loved it a really excellent ending to this plot … kept you guessing all the way through .

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