Description
The Unheard by Nicci French is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the fragility of memory, perception, and trust within a fractured family. Known for their tightly plotted domestic suspense, the writing duo deliver a tense standalone novel that builds unease through everyday relationships pushed to breaking point.
The story follows Tess, a single mother who becomes increasingly alarmed after her young daughter, Poppy, returns from a weekend visit with her father exhibiting unsettling behaviour. When Poppy produces a disturbing drawing and utters words suggesting she has witnessed something traumatic, Tess is forced to question what truly happened during the visit. As conflicting accounts emerge and even the child’s memories begin to fade or shift, Tess’s search for the truth uncovers layers of secrecy, denial, and hidden danger that threaten to upend multiple lives.
This novel is ideal for readers who enjoy psychological thrillers centred on family tension, unreliable perception, and slow-burning domestic suspense.
