The Fifth Guest: A gripping new psychological suspense crime fiction thriller

All of them are guilty of something… Five friends. One deadly secret. Five old university friends gather on the eve of their flatmate’s memorial at a beautiful riverside house. Host Caro is as perfect as always. Shy, awkward Lily’s now a bestselling author. Sports hero George loves suburban fatherhood. Bad-boy Travis only gets his highs from meditation. And gatecrasher Elle is still a troublemaker. Estranged for years, they’re finally ready to reminisce over dry martinis and delicious food. But there’s more than that on the menu… Because each guest is hiding a dark secret about their time at Oxford. They’re all guilty of something. Is one of them guilty of murder? Praise for The Fifth Guest: ‘Will keep you turning the pages late into the night’ Lucy Clarke, author of One of the Girls ‘A highly entertaining tale of jealousy, betrayal, obsession and revenge – I thoroughly enjoyed it’ TM Logan, author of The Holiday ‘A deliciously dark story’ Woman’s Own ‘Fantastic! Absolutely gripping and very entertaining!' Emma Curtis, author of The Babysitter ‘A gripping thriller’ My Weekly ‘Power, glory, secrets, lies and sweet revenge… loved this!’ Anna Kent, author of The House of Whispers Jenny Knight's The Fifth Guest is a top-tier psychological thriller that delves into the suspenseful world of domestic crime. This latest fiction is a gripping exploration of the dark secrets that bind a group of friends. For fans of Shari Lapena (The End of Her), Ruth Ware (The Death of Mrs Westaway), B. A. Paris (The Prisoner), Freida Mcfadden (The Boyfriend), and Javier Castillo (The Snow Girl). HarperCollins 2023