The Exes
$32.74
- Paperback
416 pages
- Release Date
10 March 2026
Summary
A shocking new thriller, packed with twists, from an outstanding new voice in fiction.
Natalie’s in tears in her bedroom. She’s had a huge argument with her husband. Slowly, she realises she’s already holding a knife.
She’s telling herself she doesn’t want to do it. Not again.
Because Natalie has an awful secret. Sometimes, on her worst nights, she blacks out. She loses control.
What do you do when there’s a killer in your house, and you think it might be you?
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241725610 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0241725615 |
| Author: | Leodora Darlington |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Michael Joseph Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 10 March 2026 |
| Weight: | 508g |
| Dimensions: | 233mm x 152mm x 31mm |
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Critics Review
An outstandingly clever novel where the twists are an integral part of the story and not imposed upon it. I was dazzled and enthralled. – Elly Griffiths
Electrifying and super twisty – M.J. Arlidge
An excellent read - entertaining, intriguing and exciting. Bravo! – Liz Nugent
I absolutely loved this – an irresistible voice and jaw-dropping twists. So f***ing good! – Katy Brent, bestselling author of How To Kill Men and Get Away With It
This is the book I’ve been hungry for. Sharp and smart, The Exes grips with a well orchestrated story, while exploring deeper themes with a deft hand and underlying humour. * Mary Watson, author of The Cleaner *
Beautifully written, and full of unexpected twists and turns, The Exes is a cathartic book for anyone with a terrible ex, with profound things to say about family and the lengths we’ll go to protect the ones we love – Tasha Coryell
Twisting and unexpected, Leodora Darlington is set to be a breakout thriller big name with a plot that constantly wrong-foots you. * Stylist *
Wow! I couldn’t stop turning the pages – Laura Dave, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me and The First Time I Saw Him
This is such an assured debut, told in a gripping ‘then and now’ structure as we delve into Natalie’s mind. Dark and twisty with a tinge of humour - thriller fans will love it * Prima *
The Exes explodes out the gate and never lets up, delivering twist after shocking twist right up until its deeply affecting end. A razor-sharp debut about the secrets we keep even from ourselves – Ana Reyes, New York Times bestselling author of The House in the Pines
About The Author
Leodora Darlington
Leodora Darlington is a writer from London with Ghanaian heritage. She received a distinction for her Masters in Creative Writing from Brunel University, where she studied under authors like Benjamin Zepheniah and Will Self. A Bookseller Rising Star in 2021, Leodora is also an editor and has published a range of bestselling fiction. The Exes is her debut novel.
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