The Babysitter

The unputdownable, up-all-night psychological thriller for 2026 by bestselling author Emma Curtis
A thrillingly twisty psychological thriller about motherhood and obsession from the author of One Little Mistake.

THE GRIPPING NO.1 BESTSELLER ABOUT MOTHERHOOD AND OBSESSION
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'A propulsive stand-out thriller - A one-sitting read' Andrea Mara
'Unpredictable and so very twisty. I loved it' Clare Douglas
'Creepy and addictive' Tammy Cohen
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Three women. Three secrets. But only one of them is capable of murder.

Claudia's life imploded ten years ago when she was convicted of the murder of her child. Now she has done the unthinkable and confessed to manslaughter in order to be granted parole - her only hope of finding out what really happened to Tilly.

Sara is married to Joe, Claudia's ex-husband, and they have a young child together. She finally has everything she ever wanted, but Claudia's release threatens the perfect life she has created.

Anna was the babysitter who let Claudia and Joe down on day their daughter disappeared. Married with a child of her own, Claudia's reappearance in her quiet cul-de-sac is an unwelcome surprise.

These three women are tied together in more ways than they realize. But only one of them is capable of killing.
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Readers love THE BABYSITTER
'An absolute five-star read that keeps you guessing to the very end' *****
'Really gripping and has so many surprising twists. A definite must read' *****
'Best book I've read in a long time!' *****
'Totally addictive'*****
'A truly thrilling plot!'*****
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MORE PRAISE FOR EMMA CURTIS
'Layer upon layer of chilling suspense' Gilly Macmillan
'The tension doesn't let up' Claire Douglas
'Had me riveted' Jane Corry
'Full of secrets, lies, and the dark side of suburbia' Heat

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