The After Party (Bad Places)
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'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
––––––––––––––––––––––––––A killer on the dance floor.
A party that must go on...
Working as a podium dancer at the city’s most glamorous nightclub used to make Cara feel alive. Now, she’s tired of rude punters and petty staff grievances, and is ready to leave this life behind.
But when she finds her friend and fellow dancer, Lottie, drenched in blood, everything changes. Because when Cara runs to get help, she discovers that the doors are jammed and communication has been cut off.
With a killer on the loose, it’s down to Cara to untangle a deadly web of lies – including who left the note next to Lottie’s body that reads: The party must go on, or more of you will die.
This heart-pounding locked-room thriller is ideal for fans of Lisa Jewell and Lucy Foley.
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.
