
The Marriage Lie
A completely addictive thriller with a jaw-dropping twist
Niki Mackay(Author)
Headline Book Publishing
Will be published approx. on 29. October 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-0354-4115-0 (ISBN)
Description
As a marriage counsellor, Harper thought she'd seen it all - until Maggie and James walked in.
Glamorous and guarded, the couple presents a mystery Harper can't crack. Maggie talks circles around their issues, hinting at a vague 'betrayal', while James says almost nothing. Neither is telling her the whole truth.
Drawn to her new clients, Harper begins to blur the boundaries of professionalism - looking them up online, watching from a distance. She's not doing anything wrong - she just wants to help. But one impulsive, drunken night, Harper crosses a line she can't uncross.
Wracked with guilt, Harper attempts to end their sessions. But Maggie refuses to let go. Then, she vanishes.
Now, Harper must uncover what really happened between Maggie and James - and confront the dark secret at the heart of their marriage.
A twisty, gripping psychological thriller about a dark secret at the heart of a marriage - and the woman who gets sucked in. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Jeneva Rose, K.L. Slater and Claire Douglas.
Glamorous and guarded, the couple presents a mystery Harper can't crack. Maggie talks circles around their issues, hinting at a vague 'betrayal', while James says almost nothing. Neither is telling her the whole truth.
Drawn to her new clients, Harper begins to blur the boundaries of professionalism - looking them up online, watching from a distance. She's not doing anything wrong - she just wants to help. But one impulsive, drunken night, Harper crosses a line she can't uncross.
Wracked with guilt, Harper attempts to end their sessions. But Maggie refuses to let go. Then, she vanishes.
Now, Harper must uncover what really happened between Maggie and James - and confront the dark secret at the heart of their marriage.
A twisty, gripping psychological thriller about a dark secret at the heart of a marriage - and the woman who gets sucked in. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Jeneva Rose, K.L. Slater and Claire Douglas.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Headline Publishing Group
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-0354-4115-0 (9781035441150)
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Niki Mackay studied Performing Arts at the BRIT School, and it turned out she wasn't very good at acting but quite liked writing scripts. She holds a BA (Hons) in English Literature and Drama, and won a full scholarship for her MA in Journalism.