The Wasp Trap

I loved this brilliant, edgy, character driven thriller with a passion. So clever and fresh with a wild and incredibly satisfying twist at the end – Lisa JewellI read this in one sitting, completely gripped. A fast-paced thriller, full of twists upon twists and tension you could cut with a knife. Hugely enjoyable. – ALEX MICHAELIDESThis is AMAZING…I devoured it in two compulsive sittings. ‘Gripped’ doesn’t even come close!! – MARIAN KEYESGreat and vivid characterisation that kept me guessing and surprises up to the very last page, this is a highly entertaining read. – LIZ NUGENT, author of Strange Sally DiamondNever trust a reunion – especially one in a Mark Edwards thriller… Tense, artful and satisfying, The Wasp Trap buzzes between past and present delivering one deadly sting after another – LOUISE CANDLISHThe plot swerves in an entirely unpredictable direction , providing an intriguing mystery that turns on their mentor’s work on the behaviour of psychopaths * Sunday Times *The ultimate - literal - locked room mystery, that hits you with twist after twist. – RUTH WAREThis locked-room mystery is a super satisfying edge-of-your-seat thriller * Sun *The Wasp Trap is a compelling mystery that explores the consequences of human behaviour. Whether it’s falling in love, keeping secrets or committing murder, this tightly plotted page-turner reveals, piece-by-nail-biting-piece, how the sins of the past can shape our present in violent ways. Full of Edwards’ trademark twists and peopled with a fascinating cast of characters, this deserves to be a smash-hit. – FIONA CUMMINSTwisty, clever, often funny, always inventive, The Wasp Trap takes the reunion thriller into new and exciting places. – ELLY GRIFFITHS

Mark Edwards writes psychological thrillers in which scary things happen to ordinary people. He has sold 5 million books since his first novel, The Magpies, was published in 2013, and has topped the bestseller lists numerous times.

His other novels include:

• The Wasp Trap
• Follow You Home
• The Retreat
• Because She Loves Me
• The Hollows
• Here to Stay

He has also co-authored six books with Louise Voss.

Originally from Hastings in East Sussex, Mark now lives in Wolverhampton with his wife, their children, two cats and a golden retriever.