Five Bad Deeds A Novel
Five Bad Deeds by Caz Frear is a psychological thriller published by HarperCollinsPublishers in 2023, featuring 416 pages in English. The novel delves into the complexities of suburban life, exploring themes of secrets, lies, and revenge as it follows Ellen Walsh, a teacher and mother, who finds herself grappling with an ominous note that threatens her seemingly perfect existence. As she navigates the challenges of raising her children and renovating her dream home, Ellen is forced to confront the darker aspects of her life and the consequences of her actions.
Readers will find a layered narrative that examines the impact of past deeds on the present, as Ellen receives increasingly menacing messages from an unknown adversary. The story raises questions about morality and the hidden truths that can lie beneath the surface of a seemingly idyllic life. With elements of mystery and suspense, Five Bad Deeds invites readers to unravel the connections between Ellen’s past and the threats she faces, ultimately leading to a confrontation with her own choices and the shadows they cast.
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“An involving, layered, and thrilling story of secrets, lies, and revenge, Five Bad Deeds takes us far beneath the surface of suburban bliss into the dark heart of human desire. . . . Riveting!” –Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six
“[A] devastating suspense novel. . . . A must-read for fans of Tana French and Gillian Flynn.” –Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Acclaimed, internationally bestselling author Caz Frear ratchets up the suspense in this outstanding standalone psychological thriller–a gripping tale of revenge, loyalty, and the secrets hidden between the walls of the most beautiful home in town.
Ellen Walsh has done something very, very bad. If only she knew what it was . . .
Teacher, mother, wife, and all-around good citizen Ellen is juggling nonstop commitments, from raising a teen and two toddlers to job-hunting to finally renovating her dream home, the Meadowhouse. Amidst the chaos, an ominous note arrives in the mail, declaring:
People have to learn there are consequences, Ellen.
And I’m going to teach you that lesson.
Right under your nose.
Why would someone send her this? Ellen has no clue. She’s no angel–a white lie here, an occasional sharp tongue there–but nothing to incur the wrath of an anonymous enemy. She’d never intentionally hurt anyone.
But intention doesn’t matter to someone. Someone blames this supposed “good person” for all the bad they’ve experienced. And maybe they have reason to? Because few of us get through life without leaving a black mark on someone else’s. Could the five bad deeds that come to haunt Ellen explain why things have gone so horribly wrong?
As she races to discover who’s set on destroying her reputation and her future, Ellen continues to receive increasingly threatening messages . . . each one hitting closer to everything she cherishes.
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