Little Bones

‘An exciting new voice in thriller fiction. Little Bones is a gripping read!’ Sarah Pinborough, author of Behind Her EyesI have three names: I was born Leigh-Ann. I became Cherrie. When I was a child, they called me Little Bones…My father was Mr Bones – the notorious serial killer of 25 years ago.As a child I witnessed his crimes.Everything is different now. I have a new identity. I’m a mother. I am finally free.Until that podcast. I should never have listened.They’re linking a recent disappearance to the crimes of the past.They know who I am. They’re calling me Little Bones again.They say I’m a villain but I’m not. I’m a victim.You believe me, don’t you?A chilling, gripping psychological thriller about escaping a dark past. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell's None of This is True, Gillian McAllister's Wrong Place Wrong Time and twisted TV series like Mindhunter. ___________READERS CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT LITTLE BONES:‘Little Bones is a one-of-a-kind book!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘What a fantastic read! Little Bones has a brilliant plot with numerous twists and turns to keep the reader guessing.’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘LOVED THIS BOOK! The premise was absolutely genius and the writing was captivating. Read in one sitting as I couldn’t stop reading!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Little Bones will make the hairs on your neck stand up. It's well paced, taut with tension and quite the unexpected ending!’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I absolutely flew through this book. I couldn't put it down. From the first page it had me gripped.’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘This book blew the doors off all my expectations. I just couldn't put it down, and I definitely got the reader blues when I reached the end and realized there was no more.’ Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Book Description

The most chilling serial killer thriller you’ll read this year, perfect for winter 2025

From the Back Cover

I have three names: I was born Leigh-Ann. I became Cherrie. When I was a child, they called me Little Bones…My father was Mr Bones – the notorious serial killer of 25 years ago.As a child I witnessed his crimes.Everything is different now. I have a new identity. I’m a mother. I am finally free.Until that podcast. I should never have listened.They’re linking a recent disappearance to the crimes of the past.They know who I am. They’re calling me Little Bones again.They say I’m a villain but I’m not. I’m a victim.You believe me, don’t you?

About the Author

N V Peacock, otherwise known as Nicky, is a full time author. Little Bones was her debut novel, followed by The Brother and The 13th Girl which are known for their dark, twisty plots. Based in Northamptonshire, she runs a local writers' group and co-hosts a podcast called The Red Rabbit Hole, which blends true crime with thriller fiction.

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