The Locked Room
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Praise for Tess Mackey
'The plot twist slapped me across the face so hard I couldn’t control my breathing' ★★★★★ Netgalley reviewer
'If you think you’ve read every possible twist in a psychological thriller... think again' ★★★★★ Netgalley reviewer
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Their safe haven has become a prison...
Deep in the Scottish Highlands, eight people are living in an underground bunker. They trust their leader, Noah, and won’t leave until he tells them it’s safe to do so.
But when Natalie wakes one night to find something impossible in the storeroom, she realises she isn’t the only one with a deadly secret. As paranoia spreads through the group and one of their own is found dead, Natalie begins to question everything she thought she knew about the man she has followed and admired for so long.
Eventually, Natalie must decide: is the real threat outside – or within?
This nail-biting and claustrophobic thriller is ideal for fans of Freida McFadden, Lisa Jewell and Clare Mackintosh.
Available to pre-order now!PRAISE FOR TESS MACKEY
'I did not want to put it down once I started reading' ★★★★★ Netgalley reviewer
'This was hard to put down. So many twists and turns' ★★★★★ Netgalley reviewer
'Fast paced, captivating and filled with twists' ★★★★★ Netgalley reviewer
'I cannot recommend The Perfect Wedding highly enough. It is a thrilling, character-driven mystery that I encourage everyone to add to their reading list' ★★★★★ Netgalley reviewer
'A fast paced read that has you easily turning pages and wanting to know more with each new bit you read' ★★★★★ Netgalley reviewer
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About the author
Tess Mackey is an author based in Shrewsbury who loves writing characters into terrifying situations inspired by her lived experiences. When she’s not allowing her mind to wander to dark and twisty places, she pursues more wholesome activities, like growing mediocre vegetables in her garden, camping with her daughter, and the odd bit of horse riding when she’s feeling brave enough.
Her Young Adult debut Someone is Watching You published in 2023, followed by You Wouldn’t Catch Me Dead in 2024 – both published by Hachette. A further two YA thrillers with horror elements will be published by Rock The Boat (Oneworld) in 2026 (Better Off Dead) and 2027 (Dying To Be Here). Tess’s YA novels have been shortlisted and highly commended for numerous awards. Her other adult thrillers, The Perfect Wedding, The Highland Retreat, The After Party, and The Locked Room were published by Avon in 2026.
